The library of Mithibai College (Jitendra Library) is one of the best libraries in the city of Mumbai with the State of Art Infrastructure. It is serving its users from the inception of College, i.e. from year 1961.Library is situated at ground floor occupying carpet area of 6900 sq.ft., and is entirely air-conditioned supported with modern technologies like Wi-Fi, Digital CCTV, RFID gates, Self-Issue and Book Drop Kiosk.Library users can access Online Databases through Wi-Fi. Library shares its resources under inter library loan with other libraries of SVKM. Library in-house functions are automated through KOHA software, which assists users to locate reading the material, by title, author and subject queries. Online Catalogue of books and non-book material is available through the Union Web OPAC.
Library caters to a clientele of students, faculty and staff members with its profound collection of Books, Journals, CDs and other resource material. An ‘Open Access’ lends a hand to the users to pick a book of their choice.Library has been upgraded with the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to secure its collection. To move along with the technologies, Library is now equipped with the Self Issue Kiosk for users to issue books without the Library staff intervention and also installed a Book Drop Machine, wherein the books can be returned through automated systems.
For the differently abled students Library has procured a Braille Embosser, which helps the students to print the required study material in Braille Language.
Reading Hall and book transaction time:
Monday to Saturday: 07:00 am to 07:00 pm.
Closed on Sundays and Public holidays.
Mithibai College Library facilitates an access to 39 electronic databases to its enrolled members. Out of 39 databases, 21 databases subscribed under N-LIST and 28 databases are from SVKM consortia. Users can follow the links provided below to access the databases.
A dynamic Online Public Access Catalogue serves users as a union catalogue of SVKM institutions. A search is available through author, title, subject, publisher, ISBN and Boolean logic queries. Users can reserve books and check the transaction history using their login Ids.
Library users can access Mithibai College Past Question Papers, and Synoptic answers using the link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FNEenfZpxuYGLRZbs6J134Z3F5PkWjJy/edit
Students can borrow the books against their identity card. Books can be reissued in case of no further demand for the said book. Students can refer to more books and periodicals against their Identity Cards in the premises only.
| Sr. No | Category | Privileges |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Undergraduate students | Two book for a period of seven days |
| 2 | Postgraduate students and research scholars | Four books for a period of seven days |
Users should return library material on or before the due date mentioned on the book. A fine of Re.1/- per day will be charged from students for the overdue material.
Library has a good collection of reference sources such as encyclopedias, yearbooks, dictionaries etc. Library users can obtain information from these sources under Reference Services.
Newly added books are displayed for a week on the New Arrivals display shelf in library. In addition, book covers are virtually displayed on the library webpage.
Mithibai College library has developed an Institutional Repository. It contains full text access to the research papers by Mithibai college faculty and research scholars and college past question papers. Users can browse Repository within the campus.
Library users can avail this on-demand facility of obtaining an exhaustive bibliography on the subject of their interest.
Library provides help in literature search as and when requested by researchers.
A reprography (xerox) service is available at the entrance to the library on payment basis. While photocopying library material, members should not infringe copyright laws.
A dynamic Online Public Access Catalogue linked with the college website, serve users as a union catalogue of SVKM institutions. A search is available through author, title, subject, publisher, ISBN and Boolean logic queries. Also, users can claim and reserve books and check the transaction history using their login Ids.
Intimation about select articles published in the print periodicals subscribed is communicated to faculty members through email.
Library compiles newspaper clippings on education and allied subjects.
Library has subscribed to N-LIST (from INFLIBNET) database. As a part of resource sharing, Mithibai Library users also make a use of SVKM subscribed databases. Databases from both the sources are accessible globally using login ID and passwords. Students can contact librarian to obtain their login ID and password.
Database Hub provides well-equipped computer systems for faculty, Undergraduate, Postgraduate students, researchers to browse online databases on the internet for their academic purpose.
Books are borrowed from SVKM institutions & NMIMS University libraries for a short period for students and faculty for reference. Likewise, books are loaned to SVKM institutions & NMIMS University libraries for a short period.
List of Journals subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the Periodicals | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Current Science | General | National |
| 2 | IUP Journal of Marketing Management | Multimedia and Mass Communication | National |
| 3 | ICFAI Journal of Organizational Behavior | Multimedia and Mass Communication | National |
| 4 | Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research | Philosophy | National |
List of Journals subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the Periodicals | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Income Tax Tribunal Decision | Accountancy | National |
| 2 | Taxmann Weekly | Accountancy | National |
| 3 | Corporate Professional Today | Accountancy | National |
| 4 | Goods Service Tax Cases | Accountancy | National |
| 5 | Indian Accounting Review | Accountancy | National |
| 6 | Indian Journal of Finance | Accountancy | National |
| 7 | Case Folio | BMS | National |
List of Journals subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the Periodicals | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Journal of Genetics & Plant Breeding | Botany | National |
| 2 | Journal of Economic & Taxonomic Botany | Botany | National |
| 3 | International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology | B. Sc. Psychology Honours | International |
| 4 | Indian Journal of Medical Research | Microbiology | National |
| 5 | The American Statistician | Statistics | International |
| 6 | Ecology, Environmental and conservation | Zoology | National |
| 7 | Indian Journal of Experimental Biology | Zoology | National |
List of Magazines subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the Magazine | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business India | Accountancy | National |
| 2 | Dalal Street | Accountancy | National |
| 3 | Biology Today | Chemistry | National |
| 4 | Chemistry Today | Chemistry | National |
| 5 | Mathematics Today | Chemistry | National |
| 6 | Physics for You | Chemistry | National |
| 7 | Lawyers Update | Commerce | National |
| 8 | Legal New and Views | Commerce | National |
| 9 | Outlook | Commerce | National |
| 10 | Outlook Business | Commerce | National |
| 11 | Outlook Money | Commerce | National |
| 12 | Banking Service Chronicle | Finance | National |
| 13 | Competitive Success review | Finance | National |
| 14 | Pratiyogita Darpan | Finance | National |
| 15 | Civil Service Chronicle | General | National |
| 16 | Down to Earth | General | National |
| 17 | Education World | General | National |
| 18 | Employment News | General | National |
| 19 | Front Line | General | National |
| 20 | National Geographic | General | International |
| 21 | New scientist | General | International |
| 22 | Readers Digest | General | National |
| 23 | Sportstar | General | National |
| 24 | The Week | General | National |
| 25 | University News | General | National |
| 26 | Yojana- English | General | National |
| 27 | India Today | General | National |
| 28 | Science Reporter | Microbiology | National |
| 29 | Scientific American | Microbiology | International |
| 30 | Life Positive | Philosophy | National |
| 31 | Contribution to Indian Sociology | Sociology | National |
| 32 | Indian Journal of Gender Studies | Sociology | National |
| 33 | Indian Journal of Social Work | Sociology | National |
| 34 | Social Scientist | Sociology | National |
| 35 | Sanctuary Asia Digital | Zoology | National |
List of Magazines subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the Magazines | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chitralekha | General | National |
| 2 | Akhand Anand | Gujarati | National |
| 3 | Buddhi Prakash | Gujarati | National |
| 4 | Etad | Gujarati | National |
| 5 | Grihashobha | Gujarati | National |
| 6 | Kavita | Gujarati | National |
| 7 | Kumar | Gujarati | National |
| 8 | Navneet Samarpan | Gujarati | National |
| 9 | Parab | Gujarati | National |
| 10 | Shabdashrushti | Gujarati | National |
| 11 | Tadarthya | Gujarati | National |
List of Magazines subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the Magazine | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hans | Marathi | National |
| 2 | Naya Nayanoday | Marathi | National |
| 3 | Samkalin Bhartiya Sahitya | General | National |
List of Magazines subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the Magazine | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kishor | Junior | National |
| 2 | Shikshan Sankraman | Junior | National |
| 3 | Akshar Wangmay | Marathi | National |
| 4 | Gruhashobhika | Marathi | National |
| 5 | Lalit | Marathi | National |
| 6 | Udyojak | Marathi | National |
List of e-Newspapers subscribed during the year 2023-2024
| Sr. No. | Name of the e-Newspapers | Department | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ken | BMS | National |
| 2 | The Morning Context | BMS | National |
User Training and Orientation: The library conducts user training for students in their classrooms as well as in the library in a group of 10 students at a time.
Book Exhibitions: The library arranges a book exhibition every year and invites publishers and vendors to display books for sale. Users may obtain resources at concessional rates during the exhibition.
Book Displays: Library arranges Display of books on various themes such as Women’s Day, Marathi Bhasha Din, subject wise display of books etc.
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Aided Staff | ||
| 1 | Mrs. Archana Garate | Librarian |
| 2 | Mr. Kalpesh Mejaree | Assistant Librarian |
| 3 | Mr. Amol Hotkar | Library Clerk |
| 4 | Mr. Shashi Sarode | Library Clerk |
| 5 | Mrs. Gauri Acharya | Library Clerk |
| 6 | Mr. Prabhakar Narvekar | Library Clerk |
| 7 | Mr. Sudhakar Pawar | Library Attendant |
| 8 | Mr. Mangesh Pawar | Library Attendant |
| 9 | Mr. Ankush Ghume | Library Attendant |
| 10 | Mr. Mahesh Kolhe | Library Attendant |
| 11 | Mrs. Manguben Padhiyar | Library Attendant |
| 12 | Mr. Aniket Warang | Library Attendant |
| 13 | Mr. Jitesh Kale | Poen |
| Unaided Staff | ||
| 14 | Mr. Shrikant Chavan | Assistant Librarian |
| 15 | Mrs. Aruna Marimuthu | Junior Clerk |
| 16 | Mrs. Vijeta Kadam | Junior Clerk |
