Library
Contemporaneity
and relevance are the watchwords at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of
Development Administration and this philosophy is reflected in its
well-equipped, modern and computerised library. During the 33 years
since its inception, the library has grown to become a vital part of the
academy. It offers a wide range of books and periodicals on different
yet related subjects. Trained, professionally qualified and service
oriented staff is always eager to help you reach the document you want.
Location
The library is situated in a very strategic place, close to all the
class rooms. It is in the main building, surrounded by beautiful lawns
and gardens. The indoor plants within the library give you a feeling of
closeness to nature, just as the books bring you close to the great
minds of all ages.
Study
Room
An air-conditioned study room, which can quite easily accommodate about
35-40 persons, creates an apt environment for concentrated and in-depth
reading and study in the library. Besides this, there is a general reading
and study hall where one can comfortably browse through
newspapers and magazines. This atrium accommodates more than 30 persons
at a time, while the large windows bathe the hall in natural light.
Collection
The library possesses a collection of
33,080 volumes on different
subjects like Public Administration, Rural Development, Management,
Gender Issues, Computers, Public Finance, Urban Studies, Disaster
Management, Environment, Social Studies, Education, and Agriculture. A
wide range of reference books on the various facets of art, culture and
traditions of Maharashtra, education and other developmental issues
enable the library staff to provide an exhaustive reference service to
our users.
In
order to keep the user abreast of emerging areas of knowledge, the
YASHADA Library subscribes to 131 journals on topics of immediate
interest to its readers. These include some foreign journals of varied
interests.
Non
Print Media
Ever
since the dawn of the information age, most documentation and reference
material has become available on electronic media like Video Cassettes,
CDs etc.
Repository
Library:
Government
of Maharashtra has designated YASHADA library as Repository Library for
their publications. The work for collection of documents is in progress.
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