(1)There shall be a Library-cum-Knowledge Resource Committee for administering, organizing and maintaining the Library and Knowledge Resource Centre, print and electronic material and related services of the University.

(2)The Library-cum-Knowledge Resource Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:-

(a)Vice Chancellor - Chairperson;

(b)one Dean of Faculty, nominated by the Vice Chancellor, on rotation basis;

(c)one head of the University department or University institution nominated by the Vice Chancellor, on rotation basis;

(d)two members nominated by the Vice Chancellor, of whom one shall be from industry and the other shall be librarian from a national level organization;

(e)Registrar;

(f)Finance Officer; and

(g)Director, Knowledge Resource Center - Member Secretary.

(3)All nominated members of the Library-cum-Knowledge Resource Committee, shall hold office for a period of three years.

(4)The Library-cum-Knowledge Resource Committee shall meet at least three times in a year and as desired by the Chairperson.

(5)The quorum for a meeting of the committee shall be set at half of the total members;

(6)The Library-cum-Knowledge Resource Committee shall, -

(a)provide for proper organization and support for the functioning of the Library and Knowledge Resource Centre, documentation services and maintenance of records in analogue and digital form;

(b)provide the approach and operational plan for modernization and improvement of Library and Knowledge Resource Centre and documentation services in both analogue and digital format;

(c)recommend to the Academic Council fees and other charges for the services and use of the Knowledge Resource Centre by students and others;

(d)prepare the annual budget and proposal for development of the Library and Knowledge Resource Centre;

(e)submit the annual report on the functioning of the Library and Knowledge Resource Centre to the Vice Chancellor;

(f)establish a network with regional, national and international libraries and information centers; and

(g)undertake any other task as may be prescribed by the Statutes.