Library and Information Management
 
Collection Development:
CESS Library has a good collection on Earth Science and related subjects to successfully cater to the needs of Scientists of the Centre, Research Scholars, Academicians, Policy makers, Media people and other users working in Earth Science field. The collection is systematically developed to satisfy the present and anticipatory demands of the users.
Digital Library
Library has a good collection of resources in the digital form such as e-proceedings, DVDs, VCDs, Online Database, CD ROM Database, Electronic Journals etc. In addition, useful information are culled out from various sources and repackaged to serve in suitable form. Digitization of full text technical reports and content pages of books is progressing.
Library Automation
Library is using SOUL software package for its in house operations. This is an integrated, multi user library management software which contains modules like acquisition, catalogue, circulation, OPAC, Web OPAC, Serial Control and Administration. Retrospective conversion of bibliographic records has been completed and the database is updated with details of recently acquired books. The databases can be searched through various access points like author, title, subject etc.
Technical Processing
Library is following Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme to classify the Library materials.
Maintenance
Library books and other publications are shelved in air conditioned building. Old issues of journals are bound and kept as separate collection. Periodic pesticide treatment is done to keep library books and journals free from insects.
Circulation Desk

Issue/Return/Renewal/Reservation etc. are done in the Circulation Desk. The desk is also function as the enquiry counter of the Library.


Serial Control

Library subscribes to many Indian and International Journals. Indian Journals are subscribed directly and International Journals through subscription agents. Receipt of issues is constantly monitored.
Resource Sharing
Library facilitates use of resources of other Libraries by taking Institutional Membership.
Content Creation and Management
Information in digital form are culled out from various resources and a good electronic resource collection has been developed.
 
Stock Verification & Weeding
Weeding of obsolete publications are done periodically
Planning & Updating Library Website
Information about Library activities and services are updated in the Library website periodically.