College Library
Library is a treasure chest of stories, a quiet harbour for the mind, or a living museum where the past speaks to the present. It is a place where one can find an “embrace” and a “confident orator” in the form of books — a sanctuary of “mouldering pleasure” and “enchantment” that inspires, educates, and provides an “exit from life” into different worlds.
(Words by eminent authors like Andy Seed, Rudyard Kipling, Alan Bennett, Emily Dickinson, Dale Carnegie and Paul Auster)
About the Library
The Library of Satyawati College (Evening), University of Delhi is a centre of knowledge and inspiration dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, and research. It offers a wide range of print and digital resources, a serene reading environment, and user-friendly services that foster academic excellence and intellectual growth among students and faculty.
The library is a dynamic knowledge hub with a rich collection of books and digital resources. Equipped with computerized cataloguing, digital access, and comfortable reading spaces, it provides a welcoming environment for study and exploration. It serves students, faculty, and staff with over 85,000 books covering social sciences, literature, and languages (English and Hindi). One copy of every textbook is kept in the Reserve Section for consultation.
Books are classified using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system and catalogued under AACR-II code. The library subscribes to magazines, newspapers, and digital resources through the Delhi University Library System (DULS) and N-LIST, providing access to e-books and e-journals. It also caters to visually challenged students through an Enabling Unit (EOC) with 3 computers and a scanner.
- Fully open access system with two reading halls (70 & 50 seating capacity) and a faculty room (25 seats).
- Rare book collection and Book Bank (introduced 2023–24) providing books for the full academic session.
- Automated with NETLIB software (Koha in process).
- High-speed Wi-Fi and LAN access.
Mission
The library’s mission is to serve as a centre of knowledge and information, fostering curiosity, research, and lifelong learning within the college community.
Library Timings
- Library Hours: 01:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m.
- Reading Rooms: 01:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. (All working days except Sundays & Gazetted Holidays)
- Circulation (Issue & Return): 03:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. (All working days except Saturday, Sunday & Gazetted Holidays)
- The library functions during the academic session.
Goals
- To serve as a hub for education, literacy, and cultural preservation by providing equal access to information and technology.
- To promote community involvement, support education and research, and advance information literacy.
- To empower students and faculty through knowledge accessibility.
- To provide high-quality and up-to-date resources for students, faculty, and staff.
- To develop and maintain library services and facilities using the latest ICT tools.
Infrastructural Details
| Students Reading Hall Capacity | Main Reading Room – 70 users Open Reading Room – 50 users |
| Teachers Reading Capacity | 25 teachers |
| Old Exam Question Papers | Digital (2016–17 to 2024–25) and Print (2009–10 to 2014–15) |
| Library Management Software | NETLIB (active) and Koha (in process) |
| Membership Card Issue | Registration form → Verification from I-Card (issued at admission) |
| Book Return Period | 14 days (students) |
| Computer Facilities | 2 computers & printer (faculty room) and 3 computers (reading room) |
| Internet Access | High-speed Wi-Fi and LAN |
| Camera Facility | CCTV surveillance & digital camera for documentation |
Rules & Guidelines
- Maintain silence and avoid loud conversations.
- Library computers are for academic use only.
- Mobile phone use is strictly prohibited inside the library.
- Keep your Student ID visible and use your own membership card only.
- Library is not responsible for loss of personal belongings.
- No book or material may be taken out without proper issue entry.
- Eating, drinking, smoking, and sleeping are prohibited.
- Avoid gossip or unnecessary noise in study areas.
- Handle books and furniture with care; do not tear or mark materials.
NAAC Visit |
Annual Audited Accounts |
Complaint Form