Library At a Glance

As on 12/11/25	Library Statistics
S. no.	Headings	Qty.
	BOOKS
1	Total number of books	18250
2	Number of NCERT text books	1126
3	Number of Ready Reference books (Hindi & English)	302+319
4	Number of general books (Fiction)	3554
5	Number of general books (Non-fiction)	3320
6	Number of books for Primary Class libraries	2800
7	Number of books for Upper Primary Classes (VI-VIII)	2160
9	No. of books written off	2199
10	Amount of written off books	92252
11	Number of Hindi books	9998
	Number of Hindi Fiction books	6978
12	Number of English books	8252
	Number of English Fiction books	2917
	Number of English Non-Fiction books	4572
	Number of Hindi & English Text books	341+763
13	Number of Multimedia	45
	PERIODICALS
1	Number of  Newspapers + Number of Magazines	04 + 25
	USERS
1	Total No. of  Readers (Staff members)	70+
2	Total No. of  Readers (Students Class -VI-XII)	950
3	Total number of  Users (Class libraries)	782
	CIRCUALTION
1	Number of Collection issued on a given day	50+
2	Average book issued per user (Students) per unit time (Two week)	02
3	Average book issued per user (Teacher) per unit time (One Month)	05-10
4	Number of recommendation received for purchase of books per year	As per need
	OTHER RESOURCES
1	Resource Files	10
2	Number of Bulletin Boards	02
3	Number of Computers	02
4	Number of touch Screen Panel	01
	BUDGET ALLOCATION
1	Amount of Budget allocation
2	No. of books added in the previous year (2024-25)    155+114=269	269

About The Library

Library KV No.1 Alwar was started in 1965 with few books. Now the collection is around approx Seventeen thousand books on various subjects. Besides books it has 25 magazines, six newspapers and good collection of educational CD's and Digital study material.

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 with sufficient lighting.

Class libraries are functioning for Classes I-V. Library follows an open access system. Books are classified and shelved according to the DDC scheme. The stock and Services has automated by using e-Granthalaya 4.0 Library management software. Every book is barcoded and circulated by using barcoding system.

The Library is organsing various activities and Competition like Day Celebration, Quiz Completion creative writing, Joy of Giving, My little book, poem reciting, book talk/discussion, Best readers, library volunteers, book exhibition and library visit to inculcate reading habit among the students.

 Library has established Class Room Library, Career & Guidance Corner, Reader’s Club, Suggestion Box, Teacher’s Corner, Creative Corner, Library Automation Corner, Photocopy, and Scanner & Printing 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. 

Take the Books & Periodicals. Read Newspapers, Search the Internet and OPAC. Refer for Assignments and Projects of the students. Valuable Suggestions are always welcomed for the betterment of library services. Visit the library. You are most welcome......  

Aims of the Library

1. Supporting and enhancing educational goals as outlined in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan’s mission and curriculum.
2. Effectively participate in the teaching-learning programs of the school.
3. Be the knowledge hub of the school and disseminate knowledge as widely as possible.
4. Facilitate optimal use of knowledge & library service for over all growth and development of the students.
5. To create and development self reading ability and interest among the student and staff.
6. To assist the students to become skilful and discriminating users of library.
7. To workout a programme in consultation with teachers for the effective use of all types of library material.
8. To encourage participate in co- curriculum activities.
9. To provide healthy environment for silent reading.
10. To provide training of How to use the library services.
11. To provide ethical values through books to mold the students into good citizens 12. To play a positive role in the progress and development of the nation.
13. To provide daily latest news about the world.

Library Committee (Senior Secondary Classes)

The Library Committee is formed in the Vidyalaya with following members for the session 2019-20. The committee meets regularly to discuss and decide the matters pertaining to providing better and effective library services to the staff and students of the vidyalaya.

COMMITTEE MEMBER (TEACHERS)

1.  Shri G.D. Meena (Principal)

2.  Sh. Amlesh Meena (HM)

3.  Sh. Narendra Kumar (PGT-Hindi)

4.  Shri. Ashish Sharma (PGT Hindi)

5.  Smt. Kavita Kumari (TGT English)

6.  Shri T.R. Yogi (TGT Arts)

7.  Shri Sunil Jangid (TGT WET)

COMMITTEE MEMBER (STUDENTS)

8.  KU. Deepti (XII A)

9.  MA. Khushiram (XII B)

10. MA. Arshpreet (XII C)

11. KU. Anmol Yadav (XII D)

12. KU. Ridampreet (VIII D)

13. KU. Avani Khandelwal (VIII C)

Library Housekeeping Services

* Selection of books  and other resources for the school library.
* Recommend suitable budgetary provision for the library.
* Develop a general programme of library service to suit the interest and      requirement of different sections of users.
* Review library rules and formulate new rules for the library.
* Recommend / guide for proper functioning of the library.
* Library evaluation and monitoring.

Library Services
S. No.	Name of Services
1	Circulation of Study material
2	Open access system
3	Class Library
4	Periodical Circulation
5	Reference Services
6	Ready Reference Services CAS- (New book alert, announcements, instructions) & SDI
7	Readers’ Club
8	Displays: Library notice/bulletin board  catalogue
9	CBSE Question papers
10	Bibliographic Services
11	Library Orientation and Literacy programme
12	Resource files
13	Multimedia Services
14	Creative Corner to display creativities of the students
15	Library blog- www.librarykvalwar.blogspot.in
Library Activities
1	Celebration and Display of events
2	Book review/book talk/book theme
3	Debate/Group discussion
4	Career guidance & counseling
5	Updation & Maintenance of Library Blog
6	Resource files
7	My Little book
8	Competitions: G.K. Quiz, Drawing Competition
9	Written Tasks: Article Writing, Slogan Writing, Thought Writing.
10	Speaking Tasks: Speeches, Life Sketches, Group Discussions
11	Exhibitions: Related to events

Library Automation

• The library is  fully automated  with e -Granthalaya 4.0 library software.
• e -Granthalaya library software is used for automating the library housekeeping operations.
• Every book is Bar coded.
• Bar code scanner is used to read the bar code labels of books as well as members members.
• Circulation of books is doing with e -Granthalaya library software (Automatically as well as manually).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

HOW CAN I SEARCH FOR A BOOK?

In search text box, type the title of the book, subject, author or any keyword or word in the title and click Search button. The books will be displayed with details like status of availability, to whom issued and number of reservations. If book is issued, you can reserve the book by clicking Reserve Icon.

HOW TO RESERVE A BOOK?

A book can be reserved only if it is under circulation or under reservation. Search for the book in the catalog as above. When results are displayed, click the Reserve Icon and provide your Library Card Number.HOW TO CHECK RESERVATION STATUS OF A BOOK/MEMBER?

To know your status for a reserved book type you Library Card Number and select the option Card No and click Get Status button.

To get the reservation status for a particular book types the Accession Number of the book and click Get Status button.

HOW TO SUBMIT A BOOK REVIEW?

Type your reviews in Microsoft Word and sent it to your library blog. You can also write it neatly on a sheet of paper and submit to the Librarian.or best way is to write in your note book get it checked n use it as your anecdotal record in academic session.

CAN I SUGGEST A BOOK?

If you find any useful book which is not available in your library, feel free to suggest the book either in the suggestion register or e-mail to the Librarian or by using the Suggest a Book link at the library website.

CAN I DONATE A BOOK?

Why not? Your donations will help us to strengthen our library collection. Donate only original editions of books which are in good physical condition.

WHAT DOES ‘G’ STAND FOR IN THE ACCESSION NUMBER OF A BOOK?

‘G’ stand for ‘Gratis’ which means free and all the books received free of cost to the library will be entered in a separate register and will have the prefix ‘G’ with the Accession Number.

CAN I ISSUE A BOOK OTHER THAN OUR LIBRARY PERIODS?

It depends. If any other class is having their library period, then your request may not be entertained. Otherwise, you may issue a book on your free periods and with the permission from the teacher concerned.

I HAVE A QUESTION?

You have any question/doubt regarding Library services or any thing related to Library/Books/Reading? Go ahead and ask the Librarian.