{"id":895,"date":"2023-11-01T20:35:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T20:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/?page_id=895"},"modified":"2026-10-08T13:33:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:33:24","slug":"library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/index.php\/library\/","title":{"rendered":"Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"895\" class=\"elementor elementor-895\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f59d2a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f59d2a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc16c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2dc16c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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{\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdu-lib-newspaper {\r\n    padding: 11px 16px;\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    border: 1px solid #eadbb7;\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n    color: var(--ink);\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdu-lib-button {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    padding: 11px 18px;\r\n    border-radius: 9px;\r\n    background: var(--green);\r\n    color: #fff !important;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    transition: .3s;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdu-lib-button:hover {\r\n    background: var(--green-dark);\r\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   DIGITAL RESOURCES\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.pdu-lib-resources {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n    gap: 11px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pdu-lib-resource {\r\n    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class=\"pdu-library\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         LIBRARY INTRODUCTION\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-intro\">\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"pdu-lib-badge\">\r\n            \ud83d\udcda Central Library\r\n        <\/span>\r\n\r\n        <h1>\r\n            Welcome to the\r\n            <span>Central Library<\/span>\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Central Library serves as an essential academic and intellectual\r\n            resource centre for the College community. It provides students,\r\n            faculty members, researchers, and staff with access to books,\r\n            journals, reference materials, electronic resources, reading\r\n            facilities, and information services. The Library is committed to\r\n            creating a supportive learning environment that encourages reading,\r\n            independent study, academic research, knowledge development, and\r\n            lifelong learning.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         QUICK ACCESS\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-quick\">\r\n\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/index.php\/web-opac\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-quick-icon\">\ud83d\udd0e<\/div>\r\n            <strong>WEB-OPAC<\/strong>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/index.php\/e-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-quick-icon\">\ud83d\udcbb<\/div>\r\n            <strong>E-Resources<\/strong>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1iPFDkx96-l-BHFH6AgHwoMh1fQVxR7yK?usp=drive_link\"\r\n           target=\"_blank\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-quick-icon\">\ud83d\udcdd<\/div>\r\n            <strong>Question Papers<\/strong>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/index.php\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-quick-icon\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n            <strong>Library Website<\/strong>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         ABOUT THE LIBRARY\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-heading\">\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/div>\r\n            <h2>About the Central Library<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Central Library was established in 2020 and is situated on the\r\n            first floor of the College building. Since its establishment, it\r\n            has functioned as an important centre for academic learning,\r\n            information access, reading, and research. The Library supports the\r\n            educational objectives of the institution by providing resources\r\n            that complement classroom teaching and encourage independent\r\n            learning.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Library aims to provide a peaceful, accessible, and\r\n            learner-friendly environment for students, teachers, researchers,\r\n            and staff. It encourages users to develop regular reading habits,\r\n            explore reliable sources of information, strengthen their academic\r\n            knowledge, and make effective use of available learning resources.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Library maintains a combination of print and electronic\r\n            resources to meet the changing information requirements of its\r\n            users. Through its collections, digital services, study facilities,\r\n            and research assistance, the Library contributes to the overall\r\n            academic and intellectual development of the College community.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-highlights\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-highlight\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-highlight-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Academic Collection<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The Library provides books, journals, periodicals, reference\r\n                    materials, and other academic resources covering a broad\r\n                    range of subjects and areas of study.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-highlight\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-highlight-icon\">\ud83d\udcbb<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Digital Resources<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Users can access electronic journals, e-books, scholarly\r\n                    databases, digital information resources, and other\r\n                    authorised online academic materials.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-highlight\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-highlight-icon\">\ud83d\udd2c<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Research Assistance<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The Library supports academic research by assisting users\r\n                    with information discovery, literature searching,\r\n                    reference materials, and identification of relevant\r\n                    scholarly resources.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         COLLECTION AND SERVICES\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-heading\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-icon\">\u2728<\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2>Library Collection and Services<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Central Library provides a variety of resources and services\r\n            designed to support teaching, learning, research, and academic\r\n            development. These facilities are intended to help users obtain\r\n            relevant information efficiently and make productive use of the\r\n            Library as an academic resource centre.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-service-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-service\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-service-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Library Collection<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The collection consists of books, journals, periodicals,\r\n                    reference materials, and other learning resources intended\r\n                    to support the academic programmes and information needs of\r\n                    the College community.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-service\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-service-icon\">\ud83e\ude91<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Study Facilities<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The Library provides a suitable environment for individual\r\n                    reading, focused study, academic preparation, independent\r\n                    learning, and collaborative educational activities.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-service\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-service-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Digital Resources<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Users have access to electronic journals, e-books,\r\n                    scholarly databases, digital collections, and other online\r\n                    information resources available through authorised\r\n                    platforms.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-service\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-service-icon\">\ud83d\udd0d<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Research Support<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    The Library provides assistance with information searching,\r\n                    literature reviews, academic research, reference resources,\r\n                    and the identification of suitable scholarly information.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-service\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-service-icon\">\ud83d\udcd5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Borrowing Services<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Eligible members may borrow books, journals, and other\r\n                    available library materials in accordance with the rules,\r\n                    procedures, and borrowing provisions of the Library.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-service\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-service-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>User Assistance<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Library staff assist users in locating resources,\r\n                    accessing information, understanding library services, and\r\n                    making effective use of the available academic facilities.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         E-NEWSPAPER\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-news\">\r\n\r\n        <h2>\ud83d\udcf0 E-Newspaper<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Central Library facilitates access to electronic newspapers to\r\n            help students, faculty members, and staff remain informed about\r\n            current affairs, economic developments, national and international\r\n            events, and other important issues of contemporary relevance.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-newspaper-list\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-newspaper\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcf0 The Economic Times\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-newspaper\">\r\n                \ud83d\uddde\ufe0f Times of India\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <a\r\n            class=\"pdu-lib-button\"\r\n            href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ZuDYD6dtfIW3P69KVtJ_cUl48o-h5tTJex2e3r_KOQc\/edit?usp=drive_link\"\r\n            target=\"_blank\">\r\n            Access E-Newspaper \u2192\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         IMPORTANT E-RESOURCES\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-heading\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2>Important E-Resources and Academic Links<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The following electronic resources and academic platforms provide\r\n            useful opportunities for accessing scholarly literature, digital\r\n            collections, academic databases, research materials, citation\r\n            resources, and other information services. Users are encouraged to\r\n            make appropriate use of these resources for their academic and\r\n            research activities.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-resources\">\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\"\r\n               href=\"https:\/\/www.inflibnet.ac.in\/\"\r\n               target=\"_blank\">\r\n                \ud83c\udf10 INFLIBNET Centre\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\"\r\n               href=\"https:\/\/delnet.in\/\"\r\n               target=\"_blank\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcda DELNET Online\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\"\r\n               href=\"https:\/\/ndl.iitkgp.ac.in\/\"\r\n               target=\"_blank\">\r\n                \ud83c\udf93 National Digital Library\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\"\r\n               href=\"https:\/\/www.manupatrafast.com\/\"\r\n               target=\"_blank\">\r\n                \u2696\ufe0f Manupatra\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\"\r\n               href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/\"\r\n               target=\"_blank\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcd6 JSTOR\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\" href=\"#\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcdd SSC Online\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\" href=\"#\">\r\n                \u270d\ufe0f MLA Citation Style\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\" href=\"#\">\r\n                \ud83d\udcd1 APA Citation Style\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\" href=\"#\">\r\n                \ud83d\udd17 Citation Machine\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"pdu-lib-resource\" href=\"#\">\r\n                \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Plagiarism Check\r\n            <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         MEMBERSHIP\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-membership\">\r\n\r\n        <div>\r\n\r\n            <h2>\ud83d\udc65 Library Membership<\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Library membership is available to eligible members of the\r\n                College community. Registered members may use the Library's\r\n                collections, facilities, and services in accordance with the\r\n                applicable rules and regulations. Membership enables users to\r\n                make effective use of the Library for reading, learning,\r\n                academic preparation, and research.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <a\r\n            class=\"pdu-lib-button\"\r\n            href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/1\/d\/1DxtfNTuXHefi0xbY3rI5BuHlDsTEmc3g_o-5fmYjxyw\/edit?usp=forms_home&ths=true\"\r\n            target=\"_blank\">\r\n            Register Now \u2192\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         LIBRARY STAFF\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-heading\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-icon\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc<\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2>Library Staff<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Library staff are responsible for supporting the daily\r\n            functioning of the Library and assisting users in accessing\r\n            information resources and library services. Their contribution is\r\n            essential to maintaining an efficient, accessible, and\r\n            user-friendly academic environment.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- JAMAN -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-image\">\r\n\r\n                    <img\r\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PROFILE-1-e1743669421149.png\"\r\n                        alt=\"Mr. Jaman Hussan Ahmed\">\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-info\">\r\n\r\n                    <h3>Mr. Jaman Hussan Ahmed<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"pdu-lib-designation\">\r\n                        Librarian\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \ud83c\udf93 <strong>Qualification:<\/strong>\r\n                        MLISc, PGDCA, PGDTM, NET\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \ud83d\udcf1 <strong>Mobile:<\/strong>\r\n                        +91 8638640830\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \u2709\ufe0f <strong>Email:<\/strong>\r\n                        pdugmclibrary@gmail.com\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- LIBRARY ASSISTANT -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-image\">\r\n\r\n                    <img\r\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/employee.png\"\r\n                        alt=\"Library Assistant\">\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-info\">\r\n\r\n                    <h3>Library Assistant<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"pdu-lib-designation\">\r\n                        Library Assistant\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \ud83c\udf93 <strong>Qualification:<\/strong> \u2014\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \ud83d\udcf1 <strong>Mobile:<\/strong> \u2014\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \u2709\ufe0f <strong>Email:<\/strong> \u2014\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- WAKPITON -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-image\">\r\n\r\n                    <img\r\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pdugmck.ac.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/wakpiton-e1699281167814.png\"\r\n                        alt=\"Ms. Wakpiton Singha\">\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"pdu-lib-staff-info\">\r\n\r\n                    <h3>Ms. Wakpiton Singha<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"pdu-lib-designation\">\r\n                        Grade IV (MTS)\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \ud83c\udf93 <strong>Qualification:<\/strong>\r\n                        BA, B.Ed\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \ud83d\udcf1 <strong>Mobile:<\/strong>\r\n                        +91 98549 39009\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        \u2709\ufe0f <strong>Email:<\/strong>\r\n                        wakpitonsingha@gmail.com\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         LIBRARY COMMITTEE\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-section\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-heading\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"pdu-lib-section-icon\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2>Library Committee<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The Library Committee supports the effective administration,\r\n            development, and continuous improvement of the Central Library. It\r\n            contributes to matters relating to library resources, services,\r\n            facilities, user requirements, and the overall development of the\r\n            Library as an academic support centre.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pdu-lib-table-wrap\">\r\n\r\n            <table class=\"pdu-lib-table\">\r\n\r\n                <thead>\r\n\r\n                    <tr>\r\n                        <th>Sl. No.<\/th>\r\n                        <th>Responsibility<\/th>\r\n                        <th>Name<\/th>\r\n                        <th>Designation<\/th>\r\n                        <th>Contact No.<\/th>\r\n                    <\/tr>\r\n\r\n                <\/thead>\r\n\r\n                <tbody>\r\n\r\n                    <tr>\r\n                        <td>1<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Chairman<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Dr. Saidur Rahman Barbhuiya<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Principal<\/td>\r\n                        <td>6003393582<\/td>\r\n                    <\/tr>\r\n\r\n                    <tr>\r\n                        <td>2<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Convener<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Jaman Hussan Ahmed<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Librarian<\/td>\r\n                        <td>8638640830<\/td>\r\n                    <\/tr>\r\n\r\n                    <tr>\r\n                        <td>3<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Member<\/td>\r\n                        <td>All HOD<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Assistant Professor<\/td>\r\n                        <td>\u2014<\/td>\r\n                    <\/tr>\r\n\r\n                    <tr>\r\n                        <td>7<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Member<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Pradipta Paul<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Office Staff<\/td>\r\n                        <td>8399037727<\/td>\r\n                    <\/tr>\r\n\r\n                    <tr>\r\n                        <td>8<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Member<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Wakpiton Singha<\/td>\r\n                        <td>Office Staff<\/td>\r\n                        <td>98549 39009<\/td>\r\n                    <\/tr>\r\n\r\n                <\/tbody>\r\n\r\n            <\/table>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- =====================================================\r\n         LIBRARY CONTACT\r\n         ===================================================== -->\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"pdu-lib-contact\">\r\n\r\n        <h2>\ud83d\udcde Library Contact<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            <strong>Mr. Jaman Hussan Ahmed<\/strong> \u2014 Librarian\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            \ud83d\udcf1 +91 8638640830\r\n            &nbsp;&nbsp; | &nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n            \u2709\ufe0f pdugmclibrary@gmail.com\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            Students, faculty members, and staff are encouraged to make full\r\n            use of the Central Library and its resources. The Library welcomes\r\n            every member of the College community to explore its facilities,\r\n            access academic information, develop effective reading and research\r\n            habits, and make the Library an integral part of their academic and\r\n            intellectual journey.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n```\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcda Central Library Welcome to the Central Library The Central Library serves as an essential academic and intellectual resource centre for the College community. It provides students, faculty members, researchers, and staff with access to books, journals, reference materials, electronic resources, reading facilities, and information services. 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