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University
of Agriculture Faisalabad Library
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1961 |
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| Covered Area |
Two Story, 45000 Sq Ft. (Centrally Air-conditioned) |
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| Seating Capacity |
1,500 |
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| Library Hours |
8.30 AM TO 9.00 PM Without Break |
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| Librarian |
Prof. Dr. M. Ashfaq, Head, Dept. of Library |
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| Classification |
Dewey Decimal Classification |
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| Cataloguing Code |
A.A.C.R-I |
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| CATPAK (PAK. AGRI. Database) |
13843 Bibliographic References |
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| Prepared By NARC, Islamabad |
From 1971-1991 |
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| Membership |
Staff 500, Students 3000 |
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| Membership Book Bank |
2718 |
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| Various Sections |
Acquisition, Circulation, Computer,
Classification & Cataloguing, Audio-Visual, Binding, Photocopying (Xerox),
Book Bank, Periodicals, Urdu Section, Book Shop, Fresh Arrival,
Donation, Counter For Central Cataloguing |
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| Total Volumes |
1,86,750 (Computerized), |
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| Urdu |
There are about 4600 books in this newly created
section. Urdu books on different topics like Iqbaliat, Islam, Pakistan
studies etc. have been added during the current year. |
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| English |
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| Other languages |
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| Journals on Microfiche /
Microfilms various type of projectors |
113 Titles |
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| Periodicals |
17 in additional 12 Newspapers received |
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| Unbound Materials (Journals,
Reports, Magazines, Pamphlets, Abstracts, etc.) |
29,000 |
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| Audio-Visual Section |
The documentation services have also been
started for the benefit of students and researchers. Micro-reproduction
equipment comprising microfilm reader and microfiche reader were
acquired under the MART project through the courtesy of PARC, Islamabad.
Back volumes (1984-90) of 113 selected titles of scientific journals on
microfiche/microfilm have also been received under this project. Copies
of the requisite articles/references can be obtained from the
documentation/Audio-visual Section of this Library at a nominal cost. A
number of audio-visual equipment for strengthening documentation
services e.g., opaque projector, slide projector, radio gram, record
player and instant replay color monitor have also been added.
(Journal Database 5602 Titles, 22 Institutions), (Theses 12,150),
(World Bank Publications 4,000), (FAO Publications 8,100), (CD-ROM
Database: AGRIS, 1986-92, 1996; AGRICOLA, 1970-92; CAB, 1984-92; ERIC,
1962-92; VET-CD, 1973-98; Science & Technology Japan, 1998)
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| Manuscripts |
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| Other facilities |
The Library also acts as depository library of
FAO and World Bank publications who have contributed 385 and 307
publications, respectively. The centrally air-conditioned double story
library building provides an extremely conducive atmosphere for the
faculty, students and other researchers. Large reading rooms provide
seating capacity for over 1000 students at a time. Thirty six individual
study carrels are available for research scholars. Photocopying service
is also available at subsidized rates. |
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| Address: |
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad - Pakistan |
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| Tel: |
041-30281-89 |
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| Fax: |
041-647846 |
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| Telex: |
AGRIVARSITY |
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| E-Mail: |
luaf@paknet4.ptc.pk;
luaf@pakistanmail.com
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