Library FAQ
Library Help & FAQ
Find answers about library services, membership, loan rules, e-resources and facilities available in the Central Library.
About Library
What is the role of the library in education?
Progress in the information age depends on knowledge gained by educationists, technologists, engineers and researchers. The library plays a key role in dissemination of information and supports teaching, learning and research activities.
What resources are available in the library?
- 24,175 Books & Volumes
- 7,280 Titles
- 54 Printed Journals
- 25 Magazines
- 447 E-Journals
- 1.3 Lakh+ E-Books
- 7 Newspapers
Is the library member of DELNET?
Yes, the Central Library is a member of DELNET (Developing Library Network) which enables resource sharing and inter-library loan facility.
Library Timings
What are the working hours of the library?
Library is open from:
Monday – Friday : 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays : Closed
Monday – Friday : 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays : Closed
Library Collection
What types of collections are maintained in the library?
- Text Books
- Reference Books
- General Books
- Journals & E-Journals
- Standards / Manuals / Thesis
- CDs / DVDs
- Faculty Research Papers
- Syllabi & Old Question Papers
- Newspapers & Newsletters
E-Resources
Which e-resources are available through library?
- ScienceDirect
- IEEE Xplore
- ASME Digital Collection
- EBSCO eBooks
- Shodhganga
- NDL (National Digital Library)
How many e-books are available?
Library provides access to approximately 1.3 lakh+ e-books covering Engineering, Science, Management and Humanities subjects.
Facilities
What facilities are available in the library?
- Air Conditioned Reading Hall
- Digital Library / E-Lab with Internet
- Book Bank Facility for SC/ST Students
- Reprographic Services (Photocopy)
- CD-ROM Access
- Journal & Newspaper Section
- Reference Section
- Circulation Section
Membership
How many books can members borrow?
- Teaching Faculty – 10 books
- PG Students – 3 books
- UG Students – 2 books
- Non Teaching Staff – 2 books
- Special Members – 1 book
Loan Period
What is the loan period for library books?
- General / Text Books – 14 days
- Overnight / Reference Books – 1 day
- Book Bank Books – Full semester
- Faculty Text Books – Full semester
- Current Journals – Not issued
- Bound Journals – Overnight only
- Thesis / CD-ROM – Not issued
- Reference Books – Not issued
Services
What services are provided by the library?
- Circulation Service
- Reference Service
- Photocopying Service
- CAS (Current Awareness Service)
- SDI (Selective Dissemination Service)
- Inter Library Loan
- Newspaper Clipping
- Conference / Seminar Information