SOUTHFIELD COLLEGE

Formerly Loreto College| Darjeeling – 734101

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Physical Infrastructure

Physical Infrastructure
  • Spacious Reading Halls: Climate-controlled study areas with ergonomic seating for 50+ students
  • Stack Areas: Open-access shelving system with Dewey Decimal classification
  • Special Collections Room: Housing rare books, theses, and archival materials
  • Digital Resource Center: 20+ computer workstations with high-speed internet.

Collection Resources

Collection Resources
  • Print Collection:
    • 26,000+ books across disciplines
    • 12+ print journal subscriptions
    • 5,000+ back volumes of periodicals
  • Digital Resources:
    • INFLIBNET-N-LIST access to 6,000+ e-journals
    • ONOS
  • Special Materials:
    • Audio books collection (500+ titles)
    • Career guidance materials

Technological Infrastructure

Technological Infrastructure
  • Automation System:SOUL
  • Digital Preservation:
    • Book scanner for archival projects

User Services

User Services
  • Circulation Services:
    • Automated loan/return system
    • Book reservation facility
  • Reference Services:
    • Current awareness service (CAS)
    • Selective dissemination of information (SDI)
  • Reprographic Services:
    • High-speed photocopier (A4/A3)
    • Document scanner
    • Print-on-demand facility

Academic Support Facilities

Academic Support Facilities
  • Bibliographic Tools:Zotero support

Special Amenities

Special Amenities
  • Reading Lounge: Periodicals and newspaper display area

Security Features

Security Features
  • RFID-based anti-theft system
  • CCTV surveillance coverage
  • Emergency alert stations
  • Disaster control measures (fire suppression, water detection)