With the founding of the college came the establishment of a Library and Information Centre. Since Since that time, the library has steadily improved its collection of books, periodicals, e-books, e-journals, and infrastructure-based services. It uses e-Library 4.0 and is completely automated. SAFGC is a member of the N-List Consortium (6292+ e-journals and 195,809+ e-books) for Subscription to Online Electronic Resources, providing online remote access to the users.
It plays a central role in enhancing the quality of learning and teaching environment by providing required resources in the college. It is fully equipped with all resources related to syllabus to meet the end-users demands effectively, and is identifying and adopting good practices towards providing better services to the users. It collectively supports the teaching, learning and extension activities of the institute. All the students and faculty members of the institute are entitled to make use of the library facilities on taking library membership.
Vision of Library
Right Information to the Right Users at the Right Time and in the Right Format.
To support students and faculties for their academic and professional growth through providing well equipped library collection and services.
Mission of Library
Build collections and create tools to support learning, teaching and research.
It tends to incorporate the latest technology and adopt user-friendly approach towards accessing e-resources by students and faculty members.
Integrating librarians, programs, and services into the academic curriculum.
Library Timings
Reference Timings
Monday to Friday:- 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Saturday:- 9.30 AM to 2 PM
Circulation Timings
Monday to Friday 10.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Saturday 10.30 AM to 1 PM
General Rules and Regulations
● All the students/professionals and outsiders entering the Library shall deposit their bags and other belongings at the entrance. Only notebooks and the Library books to be returned will be allowed inside. Do not leave any valuables at the Check Point. Library is not responsible for any loss of personal belongings.
● College Identity Card is compulsory for getting access to the library.
● Books removed from the shelves by students, if not required for reference, should be kept on the book trolley or on the table nearest to them. Please do not try to shelve them yourself. Please remember that a book misplaced is a book lost.
● The newspaper(s) should be folded properly after reading and kept back in the designated place.
● Readers should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. If anyone is found doing so, he/she will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource. Books Borrowed should be protected from RAIN, DUST, INSECT, etc.
● Students are advised not to issue Books to others on their names.
● Conversation and discussion disturbs library ambience. Therefore, all are requested to maintain silence. If discussion is necessary, the common room should be utilized for the same.
● All users are requested to keep their mobiles switched off or in silent mode in the Library.
● Beverages and Eatables are not allowed inside the library.
● Library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time.
● All students are advised to come to the Library in decent dress as they are in the classrooms.
● Demand and suggestion slips are available at the circulation desk for your use.