Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women
Affiliated under West Bengal State University (WBSU) ò Established 1959 ò Dakshineswar, Kolkata - 700 035
73AB 065674Academic Collaborations & Institutional MOUs
Dakshineswar Shayak Library partners actively with leading academic institutions, universities, and colleges to promote library usage, textbook accessibility, and student empowerment throughout greater Kolkata and North 24 Parganas.
Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women
Official MOU PartnerAffiliated under West Bengal State University (WBSU) ò Established 1959 ò Dakshineswar, Kolkata - 700 035
Bilateral library services agreement to expand reference reading for undergraduate women students, facilitate mutual book study visits, and receive academic syllabus textbooks from the college.
Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Library Services
Official bilateral agreement between Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women & Dakshineswar Shayak Library.
(Deed Ref: 73AB 065674)
Purpose & Strategic Objectives
Formalized terms of the institutional library services collaboration (Clause I)Objective 1
Promote Library Culture: Educate college students and library users on the importance of libraries in an education system.
Objective 2
Resource Utilization: Increase awareness and active circulation of specialized academic syllabi and reference collections.
Objective 3
Informed Student Body: Foster a vibrant, community-centered academic environment supporting undergraduate women researchers.
Scope & Operational Modalities
Agreed working parameters under the Memorandum of UnderstandingMutual Reading Visits: Scheduled reciprocal visits on designated days of the week by library members and students to study, read, and consult reference materials on site.
Female Student Access: Dedicated reading hall access provided to female students of both institutions, ensuring a safe, supportive, and resourceful study haven.
Textbook Donations: College library donates curriculum textbooks, syllabi reference works, and academic volumes as per availability.
Institutional Coordination: Both parties assign dedicated liaison coordinators under IQAC and Library Council.
Broader Academic Outreach & Linkages
Extending scholarly opportunities across schools, colleges, and civil service aspirantsUndergraduate Textbook Bank
Extensive textbook reserve covering B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., and specialized honours curricula for colleges across the University of Calcutta and West Bengal State University.
Competitive Exam Resource Desk
Dedicated guidance repository with test series, general studies volumes, and current affairs journals for WBCS, UPSC, SSC, and NET/SET aspirants.
Local School & College Support
Historical ties with institutions such as Ariadaha Kalachand Highschool, Shishu Bikash School, and regional educational trusts to aid young learners.
Digital Academic Repository
Digitization of rare Bengali literature, academic journals, and curriculum notes accessible securely through the library's local portal.