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{{Short description|Undergraduate college for women in south Kolkata}}
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'''Sivanath Sastri College''' is an undergraduate [[liberal arts]] college for women in [[Kolkata]], India. It is affiliated with the [[University of Calcutta]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Affiliated College of University of Calcutta | url=http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Affiliated%20college/College_frame.htm}}</ref> The name commemorates the legacy of Brahmo social reformer [[Sivanath Sastri]].
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'''Sivanath Sastri College''' is an undergraduate college for women in [[Kolkata]], India, and is popularly referred to as South City Morning. It is affiliated with the [[University of Calcutta]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of University of Calcutta |url=http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Affiliated%20college/College_frame.htm |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218141029/http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Affiliated%20college/College_frame.htm |archivedate=2012-02-18 }}</ref> The name commemorates the legacy of Brahmo social reformer [[Sivanath Sastri]]. It shares premises with Heramba Chandra College (popularly known as South City Day) and [[Prafulla Chandra College]] (popularly known as South City Evening).


==Library==
==Library==


The library was founded on the ideals of the nineteenth century Brahmo educational movement with its focus on providing quality education to women as pioneered by Pandit [[Sivanath Sastri]]. Today even though it is hardpressed for space and lacks desired manpower, the Sivanath Sastri college library continues with its mission to help the community to grow.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sivanath Sastri college library : A heritage | url=http://sivanathsastricollege.org/library/}}</ref>
The library was founded on the ideals of the nineteenth century Brahmo educational movement with its focus on providing quality education to women as pioneered by Pandit [[Sivanath Sastri]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sivanath Sastri college library : A heritage | url=http://sivanathsastricollege.org/library/}}</ref>


===The collection===
===The collection===


The library has a collection of more than 39,000 volumes which also include a small collection of conventional reference books. The library functions as a consortia of five separate units: the Central library, the Honours Seminar library, the Staff-room library, the Departmental library of Geography and the Departmental library of Botany. While all accredited users may access the Central library, access to the Honours Seminar library is restricted to the Honours students and teachers. The staffroom library is for class room reference, while the departmental libraries are for use by the teachers and the students of the respective departments. Apart from the books acquired under college grant and UGC grant there is a small collection of books donated by the users and well wishers named "Prafulla Chandra Roy Text Book Library".
The library has a collection of more than 39,000 volumes which also include a small collection of conventional reference books. The library functions as a consortium of five separate units: the Central library, the Honours Seminar library, the Staff-room library, the Departmental library of Geography and the Departmental library of Botany. While all accredited users may access the Central library, access to the Honours Seminar library is restricted to the Honours students and teachers. The staffroom library is for class room reference, while the departmental libraries are for use by the teachers and the students of the respective departments. Apart from the books acquired under college grant and UGC grant there is a small collection of books donated by the users and well wishers named "Prafulla Chandra Roy Text Book Library".


===Facilities provided===
===Facilities provided===


The central library provides a large reading room capable of accomodating more than 70 readers at a time. Other facilities include the UGC book bank for needy students, access to the internet is also provided to the users at the central library. Readers have access to UGC INFLIBNET's N-LIST e-resource consortia for full text journals and e-books.
The central library provides a large reading room capable of accommodating more than 70 readers at a time. Other facilities include the UGC book bank for needy students, access to the internet is also provided to the users at the central library. Readers have access to UGC INFLIBNET's N-LIST e-resource consortia for full text journals and e-books.


===Computerization of the library===
===Computerization of the library===


Computerized automation of the library started in 2004 using the WinISIS software. Responding to changes in technology, the library today uses the open source library maangement software [[Koha (software)]] to meet its automation needs. The [[online public access catalog]] is available and can be accessed at http://ssclib-opac.l2c2.co.in/.
Computerized automation of the library started in 2004 using the WinISIS software. Responding to changes in technology, the library today uses the open source library management software [[Koha (software)|Koha]] to meet its automation needs. The [[online public access catalog]] (OPAC) is available and can be accessed at http://ssclib-opac.l2c2.co.in/ <ref>{{cite web|title=Sivanath Sastri College Library partners with L2C2 Technologies to take their library online | url=http://blog.l2c2.co.in/index.php/2016/02/12/sivanath-sastri-college-library-partners-with-l2c2-technologies-to-take-their-library-online/ | date=12 February 2016 | first=Indranil | last=Das Gupta | publisher=L2C2 Technologies | accessdate=3 October 2018 }}</ref>


==Accreditation==
==Accreditation==
Sivanath Sastri College is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name=UGC>[http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission] {{wayback|url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal |date=20111116042454 }}</ref>
Sivanath Sastri College is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name=UGC>[http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116042454/http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal |date=16 November 2011 }}</ref>
The college is also accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Koneenica Banerjee]]
*[[Indrani Dutta]]
*[[Indrani Dutta]]
*[[Koneenica Banerjee]]
*[[Saradha Group financial scandal|Debjani Mukherjee]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130425/jsp/bengal/story_16825039.jsp|title=Debjani cousin claims frame-up|date=25 April 2013|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=19 February 2014|location=Kolkota}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[List of colleges affiliated to the University of Calcutta]]
*[[Education in India]]
*[[Education in West Bengal]]


==References==
==References==
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{{University of Calcutta}}
==External links==
* [http://sivanathsastricollege.org/ Official website]


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Latest revision as of 15:22, 21 November 2024

Sivanath Sastri College
MottoIAST: śhraddhāvān labhate jñānaṁ
TypeUndergraduate college
Established1961; 63 years ago (1961)
AffiliationUniversity of Calcutta
PrincipalDr. Runa Biswas
Address
23/49, Gariahat Rd, Dhakuria, Kankulia, Jodhpur Park
,
Kolkata
,
West Bengal
,
700029
,
India

22°30′56″N 88°22′5.52″E / 22.51556°N 88.3682000°E / 22.51556; 88.3682000
CampusUrban
Websitesivnathsastricollege.org
Sivanath Sastri College is located in Kolkata
Sivanath Sastri College
Location in Kolkata
Sivanath Sastri College is located in India
Sivanath Sastri College
Sivanath Sastri College (India)

Sivanath Sastri College is an undergraduate college for women in Kolkata, India, and is popularly referred to as South City Morning. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta.[1] The name commemorates the legacy of Brahmo social reformer Sivanath Sastri. It shares premises with Heramba Chandra College (popularly known as South City Day) and Prafulla Chandra College (popularly known as South City Evening).

Library

[edit]

The library was founded on the ideals of the nineteenth century Brahmo educational movement with its focus on providing quality education to women as pioneered by Pandit Sivanath Sastri.[2]

The collection

[edit]

The library has a collection of more than 39,000 volumes which also include a small collection of conventional reference books. The library functions as a consortium of five separate units: the Central library, the Honours Seminar library, the Staff-room library, the Departmental library of Geography and the Departmental library of Botany. While all accredited users may access the Central library, access to the Honours Seminar library is restricted to the Honours students and teachers. The staffroom library is for class room reference, while the departmental libraries are for use by the teachers and the students of the respective departments. Apart from the books acquired under college grant and UGC grant there is a small collection of books donated by the users and well wishers named "Prafulla Chandra Roy Text Book Library".

Facilities provided

[edit]

The central library provides a large reading room capable of accommodating more than 70 readers at a time. Other facilities include the UGC book bank for needy students, access to the internet is also provided to the users at the central library. Readers have access to UGC INFLIBNET's N-LIST e-resource consortia for full text journals and e-books.

Computerization of the library

[edit]

Computerized automation of the library started in 2004 using the WinISIS software. Responding to changes in technology, the library today uses the open source library management software Koha to meet its automation needs. The online public access catalog (OPAC) is available and can be accessed at http://ssclib-opac.l2c2.co.in/ [3]

Accreditation

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Sivanath Sastri College is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[4] The college is also accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Affiliated College of University of Calcutta". Archived from the original on 18 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Sivanath Sastri college library : A heritage".
  3. ^ Das Gupta, Indranil (12 February 2016). "Sivanath Sastri College Library partners with L2C2 Technologies to take their library online". L2C2 Technologies. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  4. ^ Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission Archived 16 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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