Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University - Library and Resource Centre

Library and Resource Centre

The Library and Resource Centre (LARC) of YCMOU is an important unit that provides academic support through the learning and reference resources it provides.

Functions:

  • Support the academic activities of in-house academics and outside experts by providing information sources for the development of learning material.
  • Support the reference and information needs of post-graduate and research students of the university.
  • Provide documents and comprehensive reference and information services in the area of Open and Distance Education for other distance education institutes in the State.
  • Provide assistance to coordinators of the Library and Information Science programme of the University.

Library Resources presently available:

  • Printed Books: 41666
  • Subscribed Journals: 217
  • CD -ROMs: 2947
  • Audio Cassettes: 296
  • Video Cassettes: 277
  • International Database(Online Journal Database): Covering 4500 online journals

Library Services provided:

  • Lending Service
  • Inter-Library Loan Service
  • Selective Dissemination of information
  • Current Awareness Service
  • Reprographic Service
  • A/V and Internet based Services
  • Bibliographic Service
  • User Services

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