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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