Central Library and Information Network Services
Knowledge • Learning • Research
About the Central Library
The Central Library of WBUAFS has come into existence w.e.f. 2nd June, 1995 at Kolkata Campus after being bifurcated from the Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya. A University Library as a subsystem of University Organization has not been a division only providing services for studies and research any longer. Instead, it has become an important unit of University information infrastructure and an active participant in the learning process of the particular study program.
Together with the University departments and teaching staff the academic library services to realize the study aims. The Library one of the potential learning environments that functions at the university. It is characterized by the abundance of information sources.
Year | Particulars |
1893 | Bengal Veterinary College Library, Belgachia |
1967-1974 (31stAugust) | Bengal Veterinary College & Hospital Library, Belgachia, Kalyani (Under Calcutta University) |
1974 (1st September) - 1984 | Library (Faculty of Veterinary Science), BelgachiaLibrary, BCKV |
1984 - 1995 (June) | Central Library, BCKV |
1995 (July) | Central Library, WBUAFS, Faculty of Dairy Technology Building, Mohanpur |
1996 | Library, WBUAFS, Faculty of Fishery Science, KuliaCentral Library Unit, CMS Annex Building, Belgachia, Kolkata |
1998 | Shifting of Books, Documents and Furniture from BCKV to Central Library, WBUAFS |
1999 | Shifted Library, Faculty of Fishery Science to Mohanpur C.V Raman Building |
2002 (12thAugust) | Establishment of Central Library & Information Network Service (CLINS) instead of Central Library placed in the renovated principal office, Belgachia. |
2006 (February) | Establishment of Library Unit, Faculty of Fishery Science, Chakgaria. |
2014 (August) | Establishment of Library Unit, Faculty of Veterinary, Mohanpur in presence of Vice-Chancellor. |
Our Libraries
Central Library
37, K.B. Sarani, Belgachia
Kolkata – 700 037
West Bengal, India
Library Unit
Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Mohanpur Campus
Nadia, West Bengal – 741252
Library Unit
Faculty of Dairy Technology
Mohanpur Campus
Nadia, West Bengal – 741252
Library Unit
Faculty of Fishery Sciences
Chakgaria Campus
Kolkata-700094, West Bengal
Library Hours
Working Hours
On working days
Library Collections
Printed Books
Books available in the university library collection
e-Books
Electronic books available to library users
e-Journals
Journals access through ONOS
Facilities & Services
Reference Service
Book Borrowing (through Koha)
Online Public Access Cataloguing (OPAC)
User Education Service
Inter Library Loan Service
Access to e-Books (EBSCO)
Access to 13,000+ Journals through ONOS
Internet Facility
Photocopy Facility
Electronic ID Cards for Library Users
Remote Access to E-Resources
Access to Career Guidance Resources
Library Automation
The resources of the Library in terms of printed accessioned books have been entered, cataloged and classified into the Library Management Software.
Digitization of all PG and Ph.D Theses, Rare books and documents. These documents are entered into the Krishi Kosh.
Electronic surveillance system (CCTV) has been installed in the all libraries to ensure proper safety and security of the valuable library collection.
Information hub has been introduced in four libraries.
Wi-fi Facilities given in four libraries.
Electronic circulation control system through Koha.
Bar coding of all library document.
Electronic ID cards for library users and University’s staff.
University Official e-mail Ids.
Library Rules
The e-ID card is valid for entire academic session.
Loss of the Library & ID card must immediately be reported in writing to the Librarian. A duplicate card may have ever been issued on payment basis.
The students are entitled to borrow 3 books in case of U.G and 4 in case of P.G. for a period of 30 (Thirty) days.
The faculty members are entitled to borrow 5 books for a period of 60 (Sixty) days.
If a book is not returned by the user within the due date an overdue charge of Re. 1/- (One) per volume per day shall be levied.
Reference books, journals and theses will not be issued from libraries.
Library membership card is non-transferable.
Users shall be responsible for any loss or damage of books and other reading materials while using the library and shall be responsible to replace the same.
The librarian reserves the right to cancel the membership of any user violating the library rules.
Library Membership
Library Membership Form
Download the Library Membership Form to apply for membership of the University Library.
Library Contacts
Dr. Narendra Bhattacharya
Deputy Librarian & In-charge
narendrabhattacharya415@yahoo.com
+91 9830746816
Smt. Gouri Chantterjee (Rai Choudhury)
Assistant Librarian
gc.wbuafs@gmail.com
+91 9477225238
Library staff always provides its services to the users by using both traditional and digital resources and definitely with human touch.
