Govt. Taluka Library, Curchorem, Goa

Govt. Taluka Library, Curchorem, Goa
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Introduction

Govt Taluka Library (Padmashree Bakibab Borkar Library), Curchorem for Quepem Taluka was established on 12th December 1975. It serves the whole taluka which includes Netravali, Malkarnem, Rivona, Vaddem, Uguem, Shigao, Collem, Kalay, Costi, Dabal, Dharbandora, Shiroda, Panchwadi, etc. can avail of library services.

 

The library serves the students of five High schools, two Higher Secondary Schools, one Degree College and other Technical and Professional institutions for preparing projects, assignments, study purposes, etc. Employees from Govt. Departments, banks, schools, etc., and the general public visit library for their recreational & informational needs. This library is one of the leading and progressive libraries in South Goa in terms of membership and other related activities. This library is housed in premises leased by Curchorem-Cacora Municipality. Total Library collection comprises 35332 books in different languages like English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, etc. The present membership of the library is 5629.

Library Working Hours:

Monday to Saturday: 9.00 am to 6.30 pm

Sunday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Closed on Public holidays

Library Sections

Reading Section

This library subscribes to 20 Newspapers and 150 periodicals/magazines are provided to the general public and the student Community. Every year around 150 to 200 Diwali issues are made available for the public. Different types of magazines are available for the use of students to enhance their knowledge for their studies and Competitive Exams.

Reference Section

The Reference Section caters to the needs of readers for their research work. This section has 3700 books. All books are arranged in a classified order. Reference sources such as Encyclopedias, Yearbook, General Knowledge, Dictionaries, and subject-wise reference books are available for library users.

Children’s Section

The children’s section has 3520 books comprising of general knowledge books, children’s magazines, Encyclopedia, Dictionaries, General knowledge, Storybooks, etc. which attracts many children.

Circulation Section

This Section has 28112 books & 292 CDs/DVDs available for the use of the public for home lending. An online catalog facility is available for the users for locating books. The issuing /returning of books is done manually.

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Library Staff

Sr. No.         Name of the Staff                           Designation                
 1 Mrs. Raksha R. Khobrekar (Incharge)  Librarian Gr. I
 2  Mrs. Neeta N. Hande  Librarian Gr. II.
 3  Shri Utpal U. Gawande  Librarian Gr. II
 4  Ms. Shrija S. Curdikar  Librarian Gr. II
 5 Shri. Suraj Gaonkar Librarian Gr. III
 6 Shri Bablo G. Damekar Library Attendant
 7 Shri. Mahendra Shirodkar Library Attendant

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Government Taluka Library Curchorem,

Near Prashant Theatre,

Goa Bagayatbar Complex

Curchorem- Goa.

Phone No. 0832-2605544
Email: gtlcurchorem-scl.goa@gov.in (link sends e-mail)