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"{\"timing\": {\"list\": [\"Library open: 9:30 AM to 6:10 PM (Monday to Friday and working Saturdays)\", \"Book issue and return: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\", \"Closed on Sundays and non-working Saturdays\"], \"details\": \"The library operates from 9:30 AM to 6:10 PM on all working days including Saturdays (when working). However, book issue and return services are only available during specific hours: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The library remains closed on Sundays and institutional holidays.\"}, \"amenities\": {\"list\": [\"Total area: 714 square meters\", \"Seating capacity: 150 visitors\", \"Average 75 visitors per day\", \"Average 72 books issued per day\", \"Librarian's cabin\", \"Newspaper reading area\", \"Book issue and return counters\", \"Reference section\", \"Magazine section\", \"Networking facility\", \"Web OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) for online book search\", \"E-resources: Tata McGraw-Hill (TMH) and Pearson e-books\", \"E-journals through J-Gate\", \"National Digital Library (NDL) access\", \"Gujarat Technological University (GTU) e-library access\", \"Soul 2.0 Network software for book management\"], \"details\": \"The library is located in the Workshop Building with a total area of 714 square meters and seating capacity for 150 visitors. It features a librarian's cabin, newspaper reading area, book issue/return counters, reference section, and magazine section. The library handles an average of 75 visitors and 72 book issues per day. Digital amenities include Web OPAC for online book searching at http://192.168.18.202/webopac/, e-books from TMH and Pearson, e-journals through J-Gate, and access to National Digital Library and GTU e-library. The library uses Soul 2.0 Network software for managing book issues, returns, and searches.\"}, \"rules\": {\"list\": [\"Valid college ID card mandatory for entry\", \"Maintain silence within library premises\", \"Personal bags must be kept at designated places before entry\", \"Books must be handled carefully\", \"Damage to books subject to penalty\", \"Book renewal allowed if not reserved by another user\", \"Late return attracts overdue charges\", \"All books classified according to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system\"], \"details\": \"Library rules require all users to produce a valid college ID card for entry. Strict silence must be maintained within the premises. Personal bags may need to be deposited at designated areas before entering. Books must be handled with care, and any damage will incur penalties. Issued books can be renewed provided they haven't been reserved by another user. Late returns attract overdue charges as per library regulations. The entire collection is organized using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system.\"}, \"contact\": {\"list\": [\"Library Committee Convener: Prof. M. K. Shah (Instrumentation & Control Department)\", \"Committee Members: Prof. M. C. Zala, Prof. J. N. Patel, Prof. M. V. Patel, Prof. J. J. Makwana, Prof. R. R. Surani, Prof. M. M. Modan, Prof. A. P. Patel\", \"Library Staff: Vital R. Patel and Jagruti B. Parmar (Book issues and returns)\"], \"details\": \"The Library Committee is led by Convener Prof. M. K. Shah from the Instrumentation & Control Engineering Department. Other committee members include Professors M. C. Zala, J. N. Patel, M. V. Patel, J. J. Makwana, R. R. Surani, M. M. Modan, and A. P. Patel. Day-to-day operations are handled by library staff Vital R. Patel and Jagruti B. Parmar, who are responsible for book issues and returns.\"}, \"location\": {\"list\": [\"Located in the Workshop Building on VGEC campus\", \"Includes Librarian's cabin, newspaper reading area, book issue/return counters, reference section, and magazine section\"], \"details\": \"The VGEC Library is situated in the Workshop Building on campus. The facility is organized into distinct sections including a librarian's cabin, newspaper reading area, book issue and return counters, reference section, and magazine section. The library spans 714 square meters and provides seating for 150 visitors.\"}, \"notice\": {\"list\": [\"Collection: 33,973 volumes and 9,552 titles\", \"Electrical Engineering collection: 5,132 volumes\", \"IT and Computer Engineering collection: 5,586 volumes\", \"Electronics & Communication Engineering collection: 4,845 volumes\", \"Web OPAC available at http://192.168.18.202/webopac/\"], \"details\": \"The library maintains a substantial collection of 33,973 volumes across 9,552 titles. Branch-wise distribution includes Electrical Engineering with 5,132 volumes, Information Technology and Computer Engineering with 5,586 volumes, and Electronics & Communication Engineering with 4,845 volumes. Students and faculty can access the online catalog through Web OPAC at http://192.168.18.202/webopac/ to search for available books and resources.\"}, \"route\": {\"list\": [], \"details\": \"Specific route directions to the library within campus are not detailed in available records. The library is located in the Workshop Building. Visitors should enter the Workshop Building and look for signage directing to the library entrance, or inquire at the college main reception for directions.\"}}"