Library@Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom

School Library 2.0

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The First Fully Automated

Kendriya Vidyalaya Library

in the Country

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala India

The library of Kendriya vidyalaya Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, with its excellent collection of books, periodicals and multimedia and a variety of services, acts as a support and inspiration to the teaching and learning community of the School.


IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto

The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today’s information and knowledge-based society. The school library equips students with life-long learning skills and develops the imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens.

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Mission

The Library provides a welcoming learning environment for students and staff; supports the school’s aims and curriculum; encourages the love of reading and the development of students’ independent learning skills.

Opening Hours

The library is open every school day from
07 a.m. to 06 p.m.

Library Periods

According to the school time table the students of Class VII-XII(Shift-I) and Class VI-XII(Shift-II) can visit the library for the issue and return of the books during their library periods. They can refer books and participate in library activities during this time.

Borrowing information

Students
01 book for a period of 02 weeks
Faculty and staff
Maximum 05 books for a period of 01 month.The users should submit their ID cards for the automated circulation of books.

Class Libraries

Class libraries are functioning for classes I to VI(Shift-I) and I to V(Shift-II).

Open Access and Classification

The library follows an open access system. The books are classified and shelved according to the Dewey Decimal Classification(Ed.21). Every book is barcoded and spine labels are attached. Junior fiction is shelved separately.

Library Automation

The stock and services of the library has automated by using Libsoft Library Management software. OPAC Online Public Access Catalogue of library holdings is available. Patrons can search by using keywords, author, title and subject.

What if I require a book longer than the loan period?

If you require a book longer than the loan period you may renew it by bringing the book to the issue/return counter. As long as the book is not reserved, you will be able to renew it once.

What if the book is lost?

The user can replace the book with the same edition.If not, three times of the cost of the book may be recovered from him/her.

If I have an overdue loan , how much I need to pay?

As per the KVS rules an overdue fine will be recovered from the user.Overdue reminders are sent to your class teacher periodically.You should bring the book and reminder back to the library.

Library Bulletin

Vol.2. Issue 2    April 2009

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Library Bulletin-Vol. 2 , Issue 2,  April 2009

Previous issues

Library-Bulletin-Vol.2, Issue 1, January-2009

Library-Bulletin-Vol. 1, Issue 2, December-2008

Library-Bulletin-Vol. 1, Issue 1, November.2008

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Related Blogs

LibZine

The E-Magazine of Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom

Homeworks and Assignments Online

Download your class homeworks and assignments from here.

My Dear Book

Say the world about your dearest books.

Write Book reviews and comments.

LibraryNext

A blog dedicated to School libraries and library professionals, with resources , links and more.

If you are a School Librarian, its a must visit.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Library Web pages

Directory of KV Library and Librarian blogs from around the globe.

KV Librarians Network

A social Network of Kendriya Vidyalaya Librarians and Libraries in India and abroad.


JULY 2009

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Lord of the Rings  by J. R. R.  Tolkein

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Narnia by C. S. Lewis

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Audacity of hope by Barack Obama


warpeace

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy


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Beloved by Toni Morrison



-Asianet’s programme “Right Click” featured the Library on 05/12/2008
-Club FM had your library in its “Kalakkan Recharge” on 06/12/2008
-The Malayala Manorama Daily published a story on the library on 01/12/2008
-The New Indian Express published a write-up on the library on 24/10/2008

Poll of the Month


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THIS BLOG IS MAINTAINED BY THE LIBRARIAN, KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

CONTACT: S.L.FAISAL, LIBRARIAN, KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

PIN-695 004, KERALA, INDIA

TEL: +91  9447699724

Mail: librarykvpattom at gmail dot com


Live updates

Library@KV Pattom

You are the Visitor, Number

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Dear Students,

It is your site.Use it,it will be your guide in information search. Ask questions in it,that will mold your future.Discuss and tell about it, become a part of the universe of knowledge.

Now in the Library

Reader's Club Formation

ALERT !!

Issue of books starts from 01/07/2009

Sample Q.papers, HOTS study materials, Question Banks

Click the "Downloads" link in the category section below on this sidebar

Visit your Library

Browse books and periodicals.Read newspapers.Pick a new book from the 'new arrivals' rack. Search the online catalogue.Refer for assignments and projects. Suggest a book. Ask a question.Write your comments.And more...You are most welcome.

“Billion beats:the pulse of India”

The fortnightly e-paper uplinked to www.abdulkalam.com.To visit click the link "E-paper" on Web directory

Website of the week

Mr. Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble Minister, HRD,'s official website

Librarian's favourite sites

Watch videos at Vodpod and other videos from this collection.

Who and where?

Forthcoming Books

These are books under processing. Soon to be released. Silent Raga, Rumi: the book of Love, Green Book
librarykvpattom@gmail.com

E-mail Alert Service

Quick Answers

Twitter Updates

  • Display of Chronicle of Narnia titles in the Library 6-8 July 2009 .http://bit.ly/RlotW 6 days ago
  • Class Library in charges are requested to collect books for their students. 1 week ago

Online User Survey

To participate, visit "Online User Survey" page.

E-mail reference

mail your reference questions to librarykvpattom@gmail.com

Chat Reference

You can ask the librarian any questions using this Instant Messaging window.Go and chat.Make sure that the librarian is 'online'

Fresh picks

Maximum City by Suketu Mehta, Eldest by Christopher Paolini, Bookless in Baghdad by Shashi Tharoor, House of blue mangoes by David Davidhar and More....

My Dear Book Blog

Say the world about your dearest Books ! A blog for Book lovers. Click "Book Blog" link on the web directory below.

Journal ALERT!!

KVS Quarterly Journal,Vol.III Issue4, Oct.,2008 ;Sangam, Jan.2009;Journal Indian Education, Nov.2008; School Science, Sept. 2008; Scientific American, July 2009; Down to Earth, July 01-15; Resonance, June 2009;Science Reporter, June 2009; Geo, June 2009, Geo Junior, June 2009, Digit June 2009; PC World, April 2009; Reader's Digest, June 2009; Knowledge Quest, July 2009; Children's World, June 2009, Herald of Health, June 2009

Child Helpline

For Child Helpline Numbers ,click the link on the menu bar.

LibZine:the E-magazine of KV Pattom

To see the buds of creativity, click "LibZine" in the web directory

Web Directory

Below are the links to reviewed websites arranged in the alphabetical order of the subjects. Click on it.

CONTACT

S.L.Faisal, Librarian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-695 004, Kerala, India-- Mail: librarykvpattom at gmail.com