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Learning support
Access to textbooks, reference materials and learning resources for an open and distance learning university.
Library profile
About the Central Library
The Central Library of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University supports the collection, preservation and dissemination of academic, scientific and technical information. It serves the university's teaching, learning and research community through print collections, electronic resources, bibliographic access and institutional digital preservation.
Institutional priorities
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Preservation
Collection and preservation of academic and administrative intellectual output.
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Digital access
Online catalogue, repository and electronic resources for information discovery.
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Research integrity
Similarity checking support for theses and dissertations under university procedures.
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Inclusive access
Discovery of accessible reading resources and digital materials for diverse user needs.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Collections & holdings
The Central Library provides print collections and access to scholarly electronic resources for teaching, learning and research.
20,000+Books
14,000+Electronic journals
8Newspapers
7Print magazines
Collection quantities
| Resource type | Quantity |
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| Books | 20,000+ |
| Theses & dissertations | 95+ |
| Print journals | 35+ |
| Print magazines | 7+ |
| Newspapers | 8+ |
| Audio CD/DVD | 49 |
| Video CD/DVD | 6 |
| CD/DVD with textual documents | 66 |
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Subscribed databases & e-resources
AAAS – Science
ACM Digital Library
American Chemical Society Journals
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Journals
American Institute of Physics Journals
American Mathematical Society Journals
American Society for Microbiology Journals
Annual Reviews Journals
ASCE Journals Online
ASME Journals Online
Bentham Science Journals
BMJ Journals
Cambridge University Press Journals
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Journals
Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals
Emerald Publishing Journals
IEEE Journals
Indian Journals
Institute of Physics Journals
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Wolters Kluwer) Journals
Oxford University Press Journals
Project MUSE
Royal Society of Chemistry Journals
Sage Publishing Journals
SPIE Digital Library
Springer Nature Journals
Taylor & Francis Journals
Thieme Journals – Access portal 1
Wiley Journals
World Scientific Publishing Journals
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Open-access & discovery resources
Electronic newspapers
Read online editions of newspapers in English, Assamese and Hindi.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Remote access to e-resources
KKHSOU's Off-Campus Access service provides eligible users with access to subscribed electronic resources away from the university campus.
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KKHSOU Off-Campus Access Portal
Use the university's E-Resources Directory to open publisher platforms and access available databases through institutional authentication.
Browse e-resources ↗Click here to apply for remote access ↗How to access resources
- Open the KKHSOU Off-Campus Access / E-Resources Directory.
- Select the database or journal publisher you need, such as JSTOR, EPWRF or a listed e-journal platform.
- When prompted, authenticate using the university credentials issued to you. Some publisher links may open a sign-in or institutional-access page first.
- If you have not received login credentials or cannot sign in, contact the Assistant Librarian at Asst.Librarian@kkhsou.in.
Remote access is available to authorized users, subject to user eligibility and the active publisher licence.
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Authorized users only
Access is subject to university eligibility and publisher licence conditions.
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Protect your credentials
Do not share login IDs or passwords with others.
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Responsible use
Systematic downloading, bulk copying or redistribution of licensed content is prohibited.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Central Library staff
Dibyajyoti Patgiri
Assistant LibrarianMLISc (CU), UGC-NET; PhD pursuing (NEHU).
Email: asst.librarian@kkhsou.in
Ms. Anupama Chetia
Library AssistantMLISc
Email: anuchetia08@gmail.com
Ms. Pahari Das
Library Book ArrangerBLISc
Email: pahari24das@gmail.com
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Library services & facilities
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Circulation
Book issue and return for eligible borrowers under current library rules.
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Reference service
Assistance identifying, locating and using appropriate information sources.
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Current Awareness Service
Keeping users informed about new information relevant to academic interests.
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Electronic information
Access and guidance for online journals, databases and digital information.
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Reprography
Reproduction of library materials subject to library rules and copyright requirements.
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Computer facilities
Computer lab and computer-based access facilities.
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Remote access
Access the university e-resource directory and sign in with authorized credentials.
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Newspapers & magazines
Access online newspaper editions in English, Assamese and Hindi.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Library automation & technology
2011
SOUL 2.0 implementationLibrary automation began using SOUL 2.0 Integrated Library Management Software.
2014
RFID integrationRFID technology was introduced to support circulation and theft detection.
2020
Migration decisionThe library decided to migrate to the open-source Koha ILMS.
February 2021
Koha migration completedMigration to Koha was completed in February 2021.
Technology components
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Koha ILMS
Integrated management of bibliographic records and circulation workflows.
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RFID
Radio-frequency identification for library operations and security.
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OPAC
Web-based public catalogue for searching holdings.
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Computer facilities
Computers, workstations and other library equipment.
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Digital repository
INFLIBNET-hosted platform for collecting and disseminating institutional output.
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Electronic access
Access conditions vary according to database licence, user eligibility and authentication.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Membership, rules & frequently asked questions
Who may access the Central Library?
Eligible users may include learners/students, research scholars, university employees, ex-employees and other persons authorised by the Librarian.
Can external users study in the library?
External users may apply for temporary patronship with identity proof and any applicable fee, subject to approval and current rules.
Who may borrow books?
Permanent and contractual employees, PhD scholars and MPhil scholars may be eligible borrowers. Confirm current borrowing categories and limits with the library.
Can theses and dissertations be borrowed?
Theses and dissertations are treated as grey literature and are not issued for borrowing.
What should I do if I lose a borrowed book?
Report the loss to the Librarian in writing and follow the prescribed replacement or penalty process.
How can I access subscribed databases remotely?
Open the KKHSOU Off-Campus Access portal and use credentials issued to authorized users. If you have not received credentials, contact the Assistant Librarian. Eligibility and access depend on the publisher licence.
What if I lose my library card?
Report a lost library card in writing to the Librarian and request a replacement.
How do I obtain library clearance?
Return borrowed items, settle outstanding obligations and follow the university's clearance procedure. Library clearance may be required for specified academic and employment-related processes.
Where can I find the official rules?
Use the official KKHSOU Library System website and open its Rules and Regulations and FAQs sections.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
KKHSOU Digital Library
Access the university's digital repository and discover digitised publications, academic documents, reports, proceedings and learning materials.
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Explore the Digital Library
Visit the KKHSOU Digital Library hosted on the INFLIBNET platform.
Open KKHSOU Digital Library ↗DSpace
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
KKHSOU Digital Library
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Search the Central Library catalogue to discover bibliographic records and locate library holdings.
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KKHSOU Central Library OPAC
Use the online catalogue to search for books and other library materials.
Catalogue address: http://14.139.218.9/
How to use the catalogue
- Open the OPAC using the button above.
- Enter a title, author, subject or keyword in the catalogue search.
- Review the bibliographic record and availability details shown by the catalogue.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website
Contact & location
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Central Library, KKHSOU
7th floor, A Block, City Campus, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, near Bodoland Guest House, Guwahati – 781022, Assam.
Library telephone
Call ↗+91 91011 98238
Library email
Email ↗library@kkhsou.in
University website
Visit ↗Official announcements and library information
University locations
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam.
City Campus: 7th floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, near Bodoland Guest House, Guwahati – 781022.
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Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU)
Headquarters: Patgaon, Rani, Guwahati – 781017, Assam, India
Central Library, City Campus: 7th Floor, A Block, NH 27, Resham Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
Official University Website