LIBRARY
K.V. No.1 Alwar
“A library is not a building stacked with books –It is a
repository and source of information and ideas, a place for learning and inquiry, And for the generation of thought and the creation of new knowledge.”
–National
Knowledge Commission, 2005
Library Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 Alwar is knowledge hub of the
school and facilitates creation of new knowledge. It was started in 1965 presently;
it is holding 17000 titles covering various subjects. It is subscribing 25
magazines and 6 newspapers.
The
Library is open every day as per KVS norms. The interior of the library is designed in such a way that will attract
the students and make them feel comfortable.
Class libraries are functioning for Classes I-V. Library
follows an open access system. The library is automated by using e-Granthalaya
Library management software. Every book is barcoded and circulated by using
barcoding system. Online Public Access Catalogue
(OPAC) of library holdings is available on www.eglib.net.in
Library has launched its own library blog (www.librarykvalwar.blogspot.in)
which includes NCERT Books, Journals, CBSE curriculum, sample papers, previous
years Question papers, e-Books, e-magazines, on-line quizzes, GK updates and
many more things.
The Library is organsing various activities and
Competition like Day Celebration, Quiz Completion creative writing, book
donation, My little book, book
talk/discussion, library awards, book exhibition and library visit to inculcate
reading habit among the students.
Library has established
Career & Guidance Corner, Reader’s Club, Teacher’s Corner, Creative Corner,
Library Automation Corner.
The library provides a welcoming learning environment
for the students & teachers, supports the school’s aim and curriculum,
encourage the love of reading and the development of students independent
learning skills.
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