Pub Bongsor College

Welcome to the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Library
Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Library is an academic library and inseparable part of Pub Bongsor College, established in 1994, and has been serving its member from its inception. At the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Library, our mission is to support the academic pursuits of both the students and the faculty members by providing a comprehensive collection of resources and fostering a culture of learning and discovery. The library is designed to cater to the diverse academic needs of the college community, offering a variety of materials across multiple disciplines.


Library at a glance
i. Name of the Library: Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Library, Pub Bongsor College
ii. Year of Establishment: 1994
iii. Type of the Library: Academic
iv. Library Hour: Monday to Saturday (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
v. Library Circulation Hour: Monday to Friday (10:30 am to 3:00 pm)
vi. Nature of Access: Open
vii. Classification Scheme Used: DDC 21st edition
viii. Status of Automation: Partially automated
ix. Automation Software: SOUL 3.0
x. Digital Library Software: DSpace

Organization
The library is dedicated to continually expanding and enriching its collection to meet the evolving needs of our users. The collection is systematically organized using the 21st edition of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, ensuring easy access and efficient retrieval of materials.
The library is partially automated with SOUL 3.0 software, enabling improved management and user services.

Library Services

• Newspaper service
• Book Lending service
• Digital Access service

Distinct Library Wings

The library features two specialized wings:

• Ram Saraswati Digital Library: Dedicated to Ram Saraswati, an eminent figure of Assamese Vaishnava literature, our library established the Ram Saraswati Digital Library in 2022. This digital wing serves as a dynamic hub for electronic resources, providing users with convenient access to a wide range of digital learning materials, thereby strengthening the institution’s commitment to technology-enabled education.

• Bhumidhar Baishya Human Library: Our library has taken another significant initiative with the introduction of the Bhumidhar Baishya Human Library in 2023. This unique concept creates a dynamic platform for human knowledge sharing and meaningful interaction, where experiences, ideas, and insights are exchanged through direct engagement. It serves as an innovative space that promotes dialogue, learning, and intellectual enrichment beyond traditional books.

Digital Resources & Memberships
• National Digital Library of India (NDLI): In 2023, our Library became a member of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), a project of the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) and maintained by IIT Kharagpur. Through this membership, our users can access thousands of online e-resources, including e-books, e-journals, and other digital learning materials.
This initiative significantly broadens the academic resources available to students and faculty, enriching research, learning, and overall academic experience.
• ONOS Membership: The Library is proud to be a part of the ONOS (One Nation One Subscription) programme, maintained by the INFLIBNET Centre. Through this initiative, our users gain seamless access to a wide range of high-quality e-journals and diverse digital academic resources. This membership significantly enhances the research and learning opportunities available to students and faculty by providing authorized access to nationally subscribed scholarly content.

Upcoming Infrastructure Development
We are excited to announce that a new, state-of-the-art library building is currently under construction. This facility will provide an advanced, technology-driven environment for learning and reading, offering enhanced library services to our users. The new infrastructure will be inaugurated shortly and will elevate the user experience to new heights, with improved facilities and resources.