The Library section of an educational website should function as the virtual front door to all physical and digital resources, making information easily accessible to students, faculty, and staff. Key inclusions are:
- Mission & Objectives:
“The mission of our Institute Library is to support the curriculum and research needs of our students, faculty, and staff by providing seamless access to high-quality information resources, fostering information literacy, and creating an environment conducive to intellectual growth and lifelong learning.”
“The objective is to acquire, organize, and maintain a comprehensive collection of relevant physical and digital resources (books, journals, databases, multimedia) that directly align with the institution’s academic programs and research priorities.”
- Hours of Operation: Institute Library is open for all students and faculties on all working days between 8 am to 3 pm.
- Rules & Regulations: Clear guidelines on borrowing procedures, overdue fines, handling of materials, behavior policies, and general library use.
- Membership Details: Information on who can become a member (students, faculty, alumni, community members) and borrowing eligibility/limits and fine.
- News & Events: A dedicated space for upcoming book fairs, workshops, author talks, orientation sessions, and library news.
Resources & Collections
- E-Resources & Databases: Links to subscribed online databases, e-journals, e-books, and open-access resources, often organized by subject area for easy navigation.
- Digital Library/Institutional Repository: Access to the institution’s digitized materials, previous years’ question papers, e-theses, and project reports.
- New Arrivals: A list or display of recently acquired books and resources to keep users informed.
- Special Collections: Information on unique collections such as rare manuscripts, government documents, or special archives.
Services & Support
- User Account Access: Library cards for users to log in, check their borrowing status, renew items, and place holds.
- Facilities: Information on physical amenities such as reading halls, computers, Wi-Fi access, and photocopying/printing/scanning services.
- Accessibility Services: Details on services for users with disabilities, such as audiobooks and specialized equipment.
- Feedback Mechanism: An online form or email address for users to provide suggestions or report issues.