Govt. Taluka Library, Valpoi, Goa

Govt. Taluka Library, Valpoi, Goa
Sr. No.
8

Introduction

Govt Taluka Library, Valpoi was established on 20th March 1976 in the premises of old Govt. Primary School owned by Education Department. This library is accessible to the people of Valpoi as well as to the people of the surrounding villages of Thane, Nagargaon, Brahmakarmali, Charavane, Khotodem, Savarshe, Kopordem, Masordem, and Velus. Library provides services to the students of 5 schools, 3 Higher Secondary Schools, I.T.I, Navodaya Vidyalaya, and Govt. College, Sanquelim. Employees from Govt. Departments, banks, schools, etc., and the general public visit the library for their recreational & informational needs.

The library collection comprises books in different languages like English, Hindi, Konkani, Marathi Sanskrit, Urdu, and Portuguese. Books are classified according to Dewey's decimal classification. The total number of books to date is 21621. The total number of the membership to date is 1852.

Library working hours:

Monday to Saturday: 9.00 am to 6.30 pm

Sunday & Public holiday closed.

Reading Sections

The library subscribes to 13 newspapers and 170 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 680 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 section has 2080 books of general knowledge, children's magazines, Children’s Encyclopedia, Dictionaries, General knowledge, Storybooks, etc. which attracts many children.

Circulation Section

This Section has 18941 books. 32 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. Issue/return of books to members is carried out manually.

Currently, Content Not Available

Sr. No.         Name of the Staff                           Designation                
 1 Mrs. Dipti Sawant (Incharge)      Librarian Gr. I
 2 Mrs. Sheela Gaonkar      Librarian Gr. II.
 3 Mrs. Meera Bhonsle      Librarian Gr. II
 4  Mrs. Divya Kopardekar     Librarian Gr. III
 3  Mrs. Devika Sawant     Lib. Attendant

Currently, Content Not Available

Government Taluka Library Valpoi

Near A.D.E.I. Office

Valpoi, Sattari, Goa.

Phone No. 0832 – 2375236
Email: gtlvalpoi-scl.goa@gov.in (link sends e-mail)