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Monday, 8 December 2025

PMS SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya OCF Sector 29B, Chandigarh

Library & Information Centre

The PMS SHRI KV OCF Sector 29B Chandigarh library is a modern, resource-rich learning hub with nearly 12,000 plus books, strong digital infrastructure, active reader clubs, ambitious reading targets, and innovative NEP 2020-aligned projects. Serving over 1,500 users, it blends traditional resources with digital platforms, fostering reading culture, career guidance, and holistic student development.

  • Access System: Open access, DDC subject-wise.
  • Books: 5,984 (Accn. no. 12084; 5,999 written off).
  • E-books: Free, online.
  • Magazines: 26 Titles &50 copies per month
  • Digital Magazines (@ Edzter): Paid subscription planned for 2026–27.
  • Computers: 7 (PM SHRI provision).
  • Printers: 1 Xerox/Printer, 1 barcode printer (TVS 44BU).
  • Reading Room: 1.
  • Furniture: 21 stacks, 2 magazine racks, 6 student tables (under renovation), 3 teacher tables, 55–60 cushioned chairs.

๐ŸŒŸ Extension Services

  • Services: OPAC, E-LIB, Blogs, Class Libraries.
  • Junior Library Resource Room: 1.
  • Class Libraries: 15 (Classes I–V).
  • Reading Corners: 2 (Reception & Primary Resource Room).
  • Gratis Book Bank (Pustakouphar): 200+ books.

๐Ÿ“– Reader’s Clubs

  • School Reader’s Club: 5 book clubs.
  • Specialized Book Clubs:
    • Artists (VI ACB)
    • Leaders (VII ABC)
    • Sports (VIII ABC)
    • Authors (IX ABC)
    • Scientists (XI ABC)

๐ŸŽฏ Reading Targets

  • Books: 20 per student per year.
  • Magazines: 60 per student per year.

๐Ÿ“ Activities & Programmes

  • Creative Projects: Book reviews, bookmarks, book jackets, table calendars, class magazines, career monograms, newspaper clippings.
  • Talks & Reviews: Book talks, magazine talks/reviews, flash cards, storytelling (Suno Kahani, Buno Kahani).
  • Exhibitions: 3–4 annually (e.g., Hindi Pakhwada Book Exhibition 2025).
  • Visits: Community library visits (State Library, Chandigarh-34).
  • Feedback: Annual learning feedback (Classes VI–XII).
  • Skill Development: LSRW1 (VI–VIII), LSRW2 (IX–XII).
  • Career Guidance: Stream selection (IX–X), personality development blogs.
  • Digital Safety: Workshops/seminars (VI–XII).
  • Google Quizzes: Thematic (Foundation Day, Freedom, Vivekananda, Sports, Authors, Scientists, Artists, Health Day).
  • Also, as per KVS HQ Guidelines

๐Ÿ’ป Digital Library & ICT

  • High-End PCs: 9 with Wi-Fi & broadband.
  • EG 4.0 LMS & Mobile App: Available to all members.
  • EG 4.0 Digital Resources: Cloud-based OPAC, digital magazines, blogs.
  • Mentorship: Class-wise digital magazine mentors.

๐Ÿ“ก Outreach & Communication

  • Blogs: 2 (Library Blog for KVS students).
  • YouTube Channel: @VICKAS42.
  • WhatsApp Groups: 21 (Career Guidance, KV Library Teachers, Class Groups VI–XII).
  • Student Library Diary: For VI, IX, XI.
  • Orientation Programme: Annual (April, Classes VI–XII).

๐Ÿซ Administration & Events

  • Routine Work:  Circulation, Acquisition, Reference Services, Stock verification (March) etc.
  • Exhibitions (6 annually):
    1. Copyright Day (April, Authors Club)
    2. Freedom Struggle (Aug, Leaders Club)
    3. Hindi–Sanskrit Sahitya (Sep, All Clubs)
    4. Culture & Festivals (Oct, Sports Club)
    5. Bal Divas (Nov, Artists Club)
    6. Reference Books (Dec, Scientists Club)
  • Pustakouphar (April): 1,252 books distributed (Classes VI–XII).

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Users & Circulation

  • Total Users: 1,501 (1,453 students + teachers).
  • Book Issue Data: As on 30 Sep 2025
    • Students: 1,009
    • Teachers: 73
    • Class Libraries: 1,040
    • Magazines included
    • Total Issues: 2,122

๐Ÿš€ Innovative Projects

  1. Blog for KVS Students:.
  2. Skill House - Makers Space: Hands-on learning (NEP 2020).
  3. Bhasha Sangam Corner: Reading promotion.
  4. P-Waves Blog: Student engagement.
  5. Reading Promotion initiatives.


                                   


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