Govt. Taluka Library, Ponda, Goa

Govt. Taluka Library, Ponda, Goa
Sr. No.
6

Introduction

Govt. Taluka Library Ponda was established on 16th Nov. 2002 in the premises of P.W.D. building on 1st Floor, near Municipality Garden, Ponda. This Library is beneficial not only to the people of Ponda Taluka but also to the Library user from nearby Taluka Bicholim, Curchorem, Tiswadi, Salcette, etc. Ponda is the center of educational institutions, Students of Schools, Higher Secondary Schools, Professional Colleges, Homeopathy College, Ayurvedic College, Pharmacy College, etc. are benefited from this Library Employees from Govt. Departments, banks, schools, etc., and the general public also visit the library for their recreational & informational needs. Teachers, Doctors, Engineers, Businessmen, Lawyers, journalists, Ex-Serviceman are also benefited from this Library. The total collection of the library is 25692 to date. Library membership is 9240 to date.

Library working hours:

Monday to Saturday:8.00 am to 8.00 pm

Sunday: 9.30 am to 5.45 pm

Public holiday closed.

Reading Sections

This library subscribes to 21 newspapers and 168 periodicals/magazines are provided to the general public and the student Community. Every year around 200 to 250 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 to answer Competitive Exams.

Reference Section

The Reference Section caters to the needs of readers for their research work. This section has 4213 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. This section has a rich collection of books on Goan history, culture, law & society.

Children’s Section

The children’s section has 3308 books of general knowledge, children’s magazines, Children’s Encyclopedia, Dictionaries, General knowledge, Storybooks, etc. which attracts many children.

Circulation Section

This Section has 18171 books. 277 CDs/DVDs are available for the use of the public. An online catalog facility is available for the users for locating information and book of their choice. Books are classified according to Dewey's decimal classification.

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Sr. No.         Name of the Staff                           Designation                
 1 Mrs. Bharati B. Naik (Incharge)     Lib. Gr. I
 2  Mrs. Shreya S. Tari     Lib. Gr. I
 3  Shri. Damu D. Mayekar  Lib. Gr. I
 4 Miss Siddhi S. Sawant  Lib. Gr. II
 5 Mrs Divya D. Bawkar  Lib. Gr. III
 6 Mrs. Sandra Pereira       Lib. Gr. III
 7  Shri Santan P. Pereira      Lib. Attendant
 8 Mrs. Ujwala L. Gaude      Lib. Attendant
 9 Miss Soniya A. Naik    Lib. Attendant
 10 Shri. Premanand G. Gaunkar    Watchman

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Government Taluka Library, Ponda

P.W.D. Building, 1st floor,

Near Municipality Garden,

Ponda –Goa 403 401.

Phone No. 0832 – 2315505
Email: gtlponda-scl.goa@gov.in (link sends e-mail)