Library statistics 31-03-2026

 Library & Information Centre

 The PMS SHRI KV OCF Sector 29B Chandigarh library is a modern, resource-rich learning hub with nearly 12,264 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.

📚 Resources & Access

• Access System: Open access, DDC subject-wise.
• Books: 5774 (Accn. no. 12264) 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
• Reading Room: 1.
• Furniture: 21 stacks, 2 magazine racks, 18 student tables (under renovation),
• 3 teacher tables, 55–60 cushioned chairs.

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🌟 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.

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📖 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)

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🎯 Reading Targets

• Books: 20 per student per year.
• Magazines: 40 per student per year.
• Newspaper Subscription: 60% Students 

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📝 Activities & Programmes

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

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💻 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.

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📡 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, VIII
• Orientation Programme: Annual (April, Classes VI–XII).

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🏫 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)
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• Pustakouphar (April): 1,252 books distributed (Classes VI–XII).

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👥 Users & Circulation

• Total Users: 1,501 (1,453 students + teachers).
• Book Issue Data: As on 
• Students: 
• Teachers: 
• Class Libraries: 15
• Magazines included
• Total Issues: 

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🚀 Innovative Projects

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

Library Book Requisition:

All the Learned Teachers are requested to Reassess their Subject / Curriculum/ Interest related Library Collection and Suggest Related Books for procurement in the session ..............................