Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara

Shivaji Library

छत्रपती शिवाजी कॉलेज, सातारा (शिवाजी ग्रंथालय)

Premier Knowledge Center established in June 1947 by Padmabhushan Dr. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil. Rich treasure trove of over 2,30,000+ books, classical Sanskrit & Marathi manuscripts, modern automated Koha 24.05 ILS, and DSpace Institutional Repository.

Koha Web-OPAC Search INFLIBNET N-LIST DSpace Digital Repository Online Feedback & Suggestions

Total Collection

2,30,000+

Books & Reference volumes

Establishment

1947

79 Years of Service

Automation Status

KOHA 24.05

Fully Computerized ILS

Institutional Repository

DSpace

Online Research & Archives

Campus Facility

Ground + 1st

Dedicated Shivaji Building

Guiding Lights

आमची प्रेरणास्थाने (Our Inspirations)

रयतेचा राजा

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज

Great Maratha Warrior & Inspiration for Chhatrapati Shivaji College & Library

भारतीय ग्रंथालयशास्त्राचे पितामह

डॉ. एस. आर. रंगनाथन

Father of Library Science in India, Architect of Colon Classification & 5 Laws of Library Science

संस्थापक, रयत शिक्षण संस्था, सातारा

पद्मभूषण डॉ. कर्मवीर भाऊराव पाटील

Visionary Social Reformer & Founder of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha (1919) & Shivaji College (1947)

रयत माऊली

सौ. लक्ष्मीबाई पाटील (वहिनी)

Mother figure of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Pioneer of Women's Welfare & Support to Needy Students

Governance

Our Mentors (मार्गदर्शक मंडळ)

President

Hon. Sharadchandra Pawar

Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara

Chairman

Hon. Chandrakant Dalvi

(IAS Retd.) Rayat Shikshan Sanstha

Organizer

Hon. Dr. Anil Appasaheb Patil

Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara

Secretary

Hon. Vikas Deshmukh

(IAS Retd.) Rayat Shikshan Sanstha

Jt. Secretary

Prin. Dr. Shivling Menkudale

Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara

Vice-Chancellor

Hon. Dr. Dnyandeo Mhaske

Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil University, Satara

E-Portal Gateway

Quick Links & Online Library Services

Direct access to Koha OPAC, DSpace Repository, N-LIST, research portals, and question banks.

Direct Institutional Portals

Koha ILS

Library OPAC (KOHA)

Worldwide Web-OPAC online catalogue search for 2,30,000+ books

Access Portal

Staff Portal

KOHA Staff Interface

Authorized library management portal for accessioning & circulation

Access Portal

DSpace

Institutional Repository (IR)

Digital archives of college publications, research papers & Shivvijay

Access Portal

E-Resources

INFLIBNET N-LIST

6,000+ e-journals and 1,99,500+ e-books for college staff & students

Access Portal

National Portal

ShodhGanga Theses

National digital repository of Indian Ph.D. theses and dissertations

Access Portal

Heritage & Infrastructure

About Shivaji Library (शिवाजी ग्रंथालय)

Shivaji Library of Chhatrapati Shivaji College, Satara was established along with the inception of the college in June 1947 by the legendary educationist, philosopher, and social reformer Padmabhushan Dr. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil. As the premier college of the Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, the library was named after the visionary Maratha Ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The library is centrally situated within the college campus in an independent building designated as 'Shivaji Granthalay'. The entire ground floor of this building is dedicated to Shivaji Library, and a significant portion of the first floor is also utilized to house the expanding collection, periodicals, study hall, and digital workstations.

Library Layout & Facilities

Ground Floor: Circulation counter, Stack room, Reference books section, Text books section, OPAC search terminals, Librarian's cabin.
First Floor: Spacious Reading Hall for students and staff, Periodical section, Bound journals archive, Newspaper reading stands.
Digital Section: Dedicated computer terminals with internet connectivity for accessing INFLIBNET N-LIST, DSpace, and Koha OPAC.
Digital Footfall Tracking: Automated Koha User Tracking system at the library entrance.

Architectural Layout Plan of Shivaji Library

Aims & Objectives (उद्दिष्टे व ध्येये)

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1To support the educational, teaching, research, and extension programs of the college.

2To build a balanced collection of books, journals, references, and digital resources to meet information needs.

3To promote reading culture and self-study habits among rural and underprivileged students.

4To automate all library procedures using modern ICT tools (KOHA ILS, Barcoding, DSpace IR).

5To provide seamless remote and campus access to e-resources like N-LIST, NDLI, and Shodhganga.

6To preserve rare historical manuscripts, classical literature, and college publications.

Library Advisory Committee (LAC)

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The Library Advisory Committee (LAC) advises the library on policy matters, collection development, budgeting, modern facilities, and student services. LAC facilitates transparent communication between the Head of Institute, department heads, faculty members, and the library staff to maintain subject balance.

LAC Composition

Principal (Chairman), Librarian (Secretary), IQAC Coordinator, Senior Faculty Representatives, Student Representative.

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