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Our Inspiration

Father of Library Science in India
– Thomas Carlyle
Welcome to the Central Library of B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan.
Overview
B. K. Birla College has an excellent Central Library,perhaps the best among all College Libraries affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The B. K. Birla College Central Library, since its establishment in the year 1972, has been the nerve centre of the Institute determined to satisfy the diverse information needs of its users. Today with its finest infrastructure, rich collection and with the application of ICT, the Library has transformed itself into a hybrid automated system with digital knowledge resources and online services. Itplays a vital role in supporting teaching, learning and research activities and is a domain for information seekers, students, faculty, or researchers. The Library aims to help the academic community keep abreast with the latest developments in their area of activities and provide information support for research and consultancy. At the same time, for students, the Library is thefinest source to get assistance for information related to their course curriculum, project work, career and self-development.
Historical Background
It can accommodate 200 users at a time and caters to the information needs of nearly 13000+ students, 250+ staff, and200+ external members.The library is provided with proper ventilation, lightning & fans.Besides this, the Library has set up departmental and classroom libraries through the [email protected] for a better user experience.
In 2022, under RUSA grants, additional reading space was created by transforming the old polyhouse into a green reading room with natural light and ventilation. This reading facilityis open till late at night and accommodates40 readers. In addition, the frontage and the area surrounding the Library are developed into a knowledge park with two gazebos for open reading, discussions, and other facilities. The Library started its automation in 2005 and currently operates in a fully automated environment with web-centric cloud-based Libsys10 Integrated Library Management Software. The Library provides a growing range of databases on the campus network. The Library provides access to numerous digital resources through the subscribed LS Discovery Services, Knimbus Digital Library platform, Informatics J-Gate e-journals database, India Business Insights and other open-access databases. In addition, the Library has introduced Mobile Technology based services and is focused on web-based electronicdelivery of information through social media channels and web portals.The Library is Wi-Fi enabled and has security systems with CCTV.
The Library is providing a growing range of databases on the campus network. Access to e-resources subscribed by the Library has also been provided for off-campus users. The Library has provided 'Web-Scale Discovery Service' (Single Window Search tool) to find relevant information across all Library subscribed web resources, open-access resources, library catalogue and MAHE digital repository using the single search box. All the library services have been automated on modern line using Koha software. The Library is enabled with RFID technology, Wi-Fi and security systems with CCTV.
The Library provides various research/project support services like access to Turnitin (plagiarism check) & Grammarly (online grammar and spelling checker). It organizes author workshops, literature search service, access to bibliographical and citation tools, i.e., Scopus and Web of Science. The Library has the best practices, including organizing information literacy programs, library conferences/workshops, general and subject books exhibitions, Librarians' Day & National Library Week celebrations. There is a separate audio-visual room, computer lab, group study area and private study area in the Library. The Library has all the facilities for the students to learn. The Health Sciences Library is committed to providing world-class information support to its users.
OUR VISION 
OUR MISSION 
- To be a creative and active partner in achieving the institution's teaching, learning and research goals.
- To guarantee continuous access to information and knowledge resources and provide quality library services and facilities to all its users.
- Encourage reading habits amongst its users through quick and easy accessibility of reading materials, orientation, displays and exhibitions.
- To create a stimulating learning environment and to enrich learners' information literacyskills through knowledge-based activities.
- To prove to be a major shareholder in the user'scareerdevelopment and their positive future life.
Notices | View all
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New29th May 2023Notice of Verification of Marks and Photocopy of Answer-sheet April 2023 Examination
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New28th May 2023Admission Notice for Unaided Courses (2023-24)
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New28th May 2023Admission Notice (2023 - 24) for F.Y.B.A. / F.Y. B.Sc. / F.Y.B.Com.-Outside Students
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New28th May 2023Admission Notice for Aided Courses (2023-24) For First Year B.A./B.Sc./B. Com Inhouse Students
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25th May 2023UG- FY-Semester-II, SY-Semester-IV and TY- Semester-VI ATKT Examination Notice June 2023
Achievements | View all
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22nd Apr 2023
Hearty congratulations to (Lt). Dr. Kantilal Nagare(Dept of Zooloy) for achieving new Patent
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6th Apr 2023
Congratulation Dept of Management Studies for Featuring in Limka Book of Records
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6th Apr 2023
Congratulations Ravindra Chauhan S.Y.B.Sc. (PM) for getting Elite Grade in NPTEL online certification.
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27th Mar 2023
Abstracts of the research papers of our students published by Dept. of Management Studies (15 students of UG and PG)
'Vidyarthi Vidvan R-Con 2022-23 7th students International convention proceedings'ISBN 978-93-93789-24-2
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20th Mar 2023
Department of management studies
Research Cell,
R-Con 2022-23
7th Students Research International Convention
Topic: Surviving to thriving - Post covid Business Agility
Date. 20th March 2023 -
7th Jan 2023
Congratulation to Dr. Sadhana Kapote faculty of our degree college, Dept. of Management Studies_ won first prize for paper presentation at 10th Asia Pacific conference at Sydnham college of Management, Mumbai
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6th Jan 2023
Congratulations to our Faculty members of IT department_ Ms. Esmita Gupta and Ms. Vandana Maurya for getting an appreciation and Mentor Certificate from Swayam NPTEL
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26th Dec 2022
Congratulations to Dr Kantilal Nagare and Dr Dinesh Wanule ( Dept of Zoology) for their 19th Patent in designing Portable Automatic Aquarium Filter, Tempearture control, and water monitoring system
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14th Dec 2022
Glad to say that Our Team lifted two prizes in the 30th International Economic Convention 2022.
1. First Prize for Best Research Paper
2. First Prize for Overall Innovative Team -
6th Dec 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Bipinchandra Wadekar sir for award of Ph. D. degree.
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24th Aug 2022
Shri. Sawant Mahesh Kaluram, M.A. (Marathi) has been awarded ‘THE N. C. KELKAR GOLD MEDAL’
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24th Aug 2022
Ria Mathew MSc Botany cleared SET June 2019 examination
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24th Aug 2022
Our Faculty Mr. Viplov Dhone has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
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24th Aug 2022
Our Faculty Mr Sitaram Mhaske (Marathi) has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Tiwari Damini Satish, M.Sc. EVS has been awarded ‘ENVIROCARE SURESH R. AMRITKAR GOLD MEDAL’
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Shweta Gaikwad, B.Sc. Chemistry selected for Integrated M.Sc. Ph.D in Chemistry at IIT Bombay
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. KajalJaisinghani, CS Dept. cleared PET Exam of University of Mumbai
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Esmita Gupta and Ms. AttiutamaMishra, IT Dept. cleared PET Exam of University of Mumbai
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Aishwarya Pingale (Dept of Physics) selelcetd in IISER Pune induction program of 3 weeks
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24th Aug 2022
Ms Vaishnavi Patil is selected for School State Wrestling Championship to be held at Aalandi, Pune.
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24th Aug 2022
Ms Tanishka selected to represent India in Asian Jr Women Boxing Championship to be held at Dubai.
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24th Aug 2022
Ms TanishkaPatil of XI Arts won Silver medal in Jr. Women Boxing Championship held @ RohtakHariyan
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24th Aug 2022
Ms Ria Mathew our student and CHB faculty of Botany has cleared NET-JRF with 93rd Rank. Congratulati
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24th Aug 2022
Boys team stood overall 3rd in the race in the Univ of Mumbai Championship held at Ratnagiri.
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24th Aug 2022
“Performance Excellence Trophy – 2011 in Education” by IMC RBNQA Trust
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22nd Apr 2023
Hearty congratulations to (Lt). Dr. Kantilal Nagare(Dept of Zooloy) for achieving new Patent
-
6th Apr 2023
Congratulation Dept of Management Studies for Featuring in Limka Book of Records
-
6th Apr 2023
Congratulations Ravindra Chauhan S.Y.B.Sc. (PM) for getting Elite Grade in NPTEL online certification.
-
27th Mar 2023
Abstracts of the research papers of our students published by Dept. of Management Studies (15 students of UG and PG)
'Vidyarthi Vidvan R-Con 2022-23 7th students International convention proceedings'ISBN 978-93-93789-24-2
-
20th Mar 2023
Department of management studies
Research Cell,
R-Con 2022-23
7th Students Research International Convention
Topic: Surviving to thriving - Post covid Business Agility
Date. 20th March 2023 -
7th Jan 2023
Congratulation to Dr. Sadhana Kapote faculty of our degree college, Dept. of Management Studies_ won first prize for paper presentation at 10th Asia Pacific conference at Sydnham college of Management, Mumbai
-
6th Jan 2023
Congratulations to our Faculty members of IT department_ Ms. Esmita Gupta and Ms. Vandana Maurya for getting an appreciation and Mentor Certificate from Swayam NPTEL
-
26th Dec 2022
Congratulations to Dr Kantilal Nagare and Dr Dinesh Wanule ( Dept of Zoology) for their 19th Patent in designing Portable Automatic Aquarium Filter, Tempearture control, and water monitoring system
-
14th Dec 2022
Glad to say that Our Team lifted two prizes in the 30th International Economic Convention 2022.
1. First Prize for Best Research Paper
2. First Prize for Overall Innovative Team -
6th Dec 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Bipinchandra Wadekar sir for award of Ph. D. degree.
-
24th Aug 2022
Shri. Sawant Mahesh Kaluram, M.A. (Marathi) has been awarded ‘THE N. C. KELKAR GOLD MEDAL’
-
24th Aug 2022
Ria Mathew MSc Botany cleared SET June 2019 examination
-
24th Aug 2022
Our Faculty Mr. Viplov Dhone has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
-
24th Aug 2022
Our Faculty Mr Sitaram Mhaske (Marathi) has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
-
24th Aug 2022
Ms. Tiwari Damini Satish, M.Sc. EVS has been awarded ‘ENVIROCARE SURESH R. AMRITKAR GOLD MEDAL’
-
24th Aug 2022
Ms. Shweta Gaikwad, B.Sc. Chemistry selected for Integrated M.Sc. Ph.D in Chemistry at IIT Bombay
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. KajalJaisinghani, CS Dept. cleared PET Exam of University of Mumbai
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Esmita Gupta and Ms. AttiutamaMishra, IT Dept. cleared PET Exam of University of Mumbai
-
24th Aug 2022
Ms. Aishwarya Pingale (Dept of Physics) selelcetd in IISER Pune induction program of 3 weeks
-
24th Aug 2022
Ms Vaishnavi Patil is selected for School State Wrestling Championship to be held at Aalandi, Pune.
-
24th Aug 2022
Ms Tanishka selected to represent India in Asian Jr Women Boxing Championship to be held at Dubai.
-
24th Aug 2022
Ms TanishkaPatil of XI Arts won Silver medal in Jr. Women Boxing Championship held @ RohtakHariyan
-
24th Aug 2022
Ms Ria Mathew our student and CHB faculty of Botany has cleared NET-JRF with 93rd Rank. Congratulati
-
24th Aug 2022
Boys team stood overall 3rd in the race in the Univ of Mumbai Championship held at Ratnagiri.
-
24th Aug 2022
“Performance Excellence Trophy – 2011 in Education” by IMC RBNQA Trust
News | View all
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1st Mar 2023A message of environmental conservation @ BKBCK
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13th Feb 2023BKBCK_ Dept. of History organized the exhibition “Shivrayangan “ successfully
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2nd Feb 2023Our inspiration Shri Kumar Mangalam Birla ji has been conferred with Padma Bhushan award, one of India’s highest civilian honours.
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24th Jan 2023BKBCK in association with Rose Club & Inner Wheel Club of kalyan organized 'ROSE SHOW'
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15th Jan 2023Tata Marathon_BKBCK_ MPower 'Dream Run' event at Mumbai
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20th Dec 2022Students of Department of Bioanalytical Sciences celebrated 'Clean Campus Day' organised under Birlotsav on 19th December 2022
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1st Dec 2022B. K. Birla College and Mumbai University had jointly organized the Inter-University Tennis competition
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23rd Jul 2022We are glad to share that @bkbirlacollege_kalyan is now WASH Certified.
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10th Aug 2022Department of Information Technology Organizes Alumni lecture on 'Market Trends and Cutt..
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1st Mar 2023A message of environmental conservation @ BKBCK
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13th Feb 2023BKBCK_ Dept. of History organized the exhibition “Shivrayangan “ successfully
-
2nd Feb 2023Our inspiration Shri Kumar Mangalam Birla ji has been conferred with Padma Bhushan award, one of India’s highest civilian honours.
-
24th Jan 2023BKBCK in association with Rose Club & Inner Wheel Club of kalyan organized 'ROSE SHOW'
-
15th Jan 2023Tata Marathon_BKBCK_ MPower 'Dream Run' event at Mumbai
-
20th Dec 2022Students of Department of Bioanalytical Sciences celebrated 'Clean Campus Day' organised under Birlotsav on 19th December 2022
-
1st Dec 2022B. K. Birla College and Mumbai University had jointly organized the Inter-University Tennis competition
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23rd Jul 2022We are glad to share that @bkbirlacollege_kalyan is now WASH Certified.
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10th Aug 2022Department of Information Technology Organizes Alumni lecture on 'Market Trends and Cutt..