Bethune College Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Kripal Thapa

Bethune College offers modern facilities to students for a better learning experience. The campus is equipped with a food court, a library, accommodation, and more. Further details regarding the Bethune College campus are listed below. 

• Library
• Computer Training
• Hostel
• Canteen

Library: The library has a rich collection of rare books, an integral part of this heritage college. The location of the library has been changed several times. Other facilities at Bethune College library are mentioned below.

• Computerisation of library with multi-user Linux-Fedora based library software Libsys 7.0 Web Version
• Open access library
• Around 8 computers for OPAC searching for students.
• Nearly 50 students will be able to use the reading room in the Arts and Science Libraries. The open-access feature allows kids to sit near bookshelves and read.
• All departments are connected to the library server through LAN.
• Internet facility for students
• Circulation desk
• Fumigation machine
• Server room
• Book exhibitions are organised on various occasions.
• CCTV surveillance (nearly 8 cameras in Science & Arts libraries)

Computer Training: Webel (WBEIDC) is the government of West Bengal's nodal organisation to grow the state's IT, electronics, and ITES sectors and create value for its residents. The Bethune College offers computer courses using the Zoom and Google Meet platforms, while the college is closed due to the Pandemic. Study materials and other associated documents are presented using PowerPoint and sent to students via e-mail/Google Drive, among other methods. 

• Staff Members: 03
• No. of Computer Systems installed: 10
• Internet Facility: Systems are connected through LAN.

Hostel: Bethune College hostel offers accommodation facilities for boys and girls. The new girls hostel, with 136 beds, will be inaugurated soon.

Canteen: There is a single-storey structure where college students and staff can purchase subsidised food. It is managed by an organisation that operates throughout the business hours. The Bethune College infrastructure has a canteen with a seating capacity of forty people. During lunchtime, students and employees can choose from various foods, including meals. The college has implemented a restriction on junk food in the college canteen in accordance with UGC rules.