Functions

1. To enable students to acquire information, knowledge and skills required for their study programmes.
2. To hold books, journals and other learning materials and technology-aided learning mechanisms.
3. To look into the matters relating to library such as inviting indents from faculty members for books, journals, and other learning resources including e-resources.
4. To advise, develop and monitor policies for the overall development of the library in terms of collection development, processing, storage and retrieval of information.
5. To review and recommend for formulation of relevant policies with a particular attention to the collection, budget and distribution of resources among academic divisions and branches.
6. To provide facilities for smooth and effective functioning of library like ventilation, seating, power supply, internet.
7. To provide service for effective utilization of library resources like library orientation for fresher’s, career guidance for senior students.

Facilities

Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

The library is fully automated with Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) i.e. AutoLib Software designed and developed by AutoLib Software Systems, Chennai. Through the software, the library provides various services and facilities like OPAC, (Multiple Searching), e-gate, circulation, stock verification and preparation of various reports. The users can search the library online catalogue by author’s name, title, subject, and other keywords within the campus through LAN. All the Departments are provided with OPAC facility to search books, journals and other reading materials available in the library. All the books, CDs, Projects, back volumes and SC Book Bank Scheme books are accessioned with barcode stickers for automatic scan during the processes of issue and return to the library for the stake-holders.

Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) – view

LIBRARY COMMITTEE

A Library Advisory Committee is essential in engineering college libraries to ensure that the library services meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff. This committee, typically composed of representatives from various academic departments, library staff, and students, plays a crucial role in guiding the development and improvement of library resources and services. By bringing together different perspectives, the committee helps create a library environment that supports the academic and research needs of the entire college community. The committee will meet four times in one academic year.

Having a Library Advisory Committee helps in making informed decisions about the acquisition of new books, journals, and digital resources. It ensures that the library’s collection remains relevant and up-to-date with the latest advancements in engineering and technology. Additionally, the committee can identify gaps in the existing resources and suggest new books that align with the evolving curriculum and research interests of the students and faculty. This collaborative approach ensures that the library remains a dynamic and integral part of the educational experience.

Moreover, the Library Advisory Committee serves as a bridge between the library staff and the users, facilitating better communication and understanding of library policies and services. It helps in addressing any issues or concerns that users might have, ensuring a more user-friendly and responsive library environment. By involving various stakeholders in the decision-making process, the committee fosters a sense of ownership and engagement among the library users, ultimately leading to more effective and efficient library services.

The following are the roles and responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities of the Library Advisory Committee

1. Resource Development and Collection Management

• Selection and Acquisition: Recommend and review the selection of new books, journals, databases, and other resources to ensure they meet the academic and research needs of the college.
• Evaluation: Periodically evaluate the existing library collection for relevance, usage, and alignment with the curriculum, and suggest weeding out outdated or rarely used materials.
• Budget Allocation: Provide input on the allocation of library budgets for various resources and services, ensuring an optimal distribution of funds.

2. Policy Formulation and Implementation

• Library Policies: Develop and review library policies, including borrowing rules, fines, and usage guidelines, to ensure they are fair, clear, and aligned with the college’s academic goals.
• Service Enhancement: Propose and evaluate new services, such as extended hours, study spaces, and digital services, to enhance user experience and meet the evolving needs of the college community.

3. User Engagement and Feedback

• User Surveys: Conduct surveys and gather feedback from students, faculty, and staff to understand their needs and preferences, and use this data to inform library decisions.
• Communication: Serve as a communication channel between the library and its users, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and promoting library services and resources.

4. Strategic Planning and Development

• Vision and Goals: Assist in developing the library’s long-term vision and goals, ensuring they support the college’s mission and strategic plan.
• Technology Integration: Advise on the adoption and integration of new technologies to improve library services, such as digital libraries, mobile apps, and automated systems.

5. Professional Development and Training

• Staff Training: Recommend training and development programs for library staff to keep them updated on the latest trends and best practices in library science.
• User Education: Support initiatives for user education and information literacy, helping students and faculty make the best use of library resources and services.

• Library Committee 2024-2025 Click Here
• Library Committee 2023-2024 Click Here

• Library Committee 2014-2015 Click Here
• Library Committee 2015-2016 Click Here
• Library Committee 2016-2017 Click Here
• Library Committee 2017-2018 Click Here
• Library Committee 2018-2019 Click Here
• Library Committee 2019-2020 Click Here
• Library Committee 2020-2021 Click Here
• Library Committee 2021-2022 Click Here
• Library Committee 2022-2023 Click Here
• Library Committee 2022-2023 Click Here

CENTRAL LIBRARY WORKING TIMINGS

LIBRARY WORKS: 08:00 AM TO 08:00 PM
CIRCULATION SECTION (BOOK ISSUES & RETURNS): 08:30 AM TO 07:00 PM
DIGITAL LIBRARY: 08:00 AM TO 07:30 PM
REFERENCE SECTION: 08:00 AM TO 08:00 PM
ON SATURDAYS: 08:00 AM TO 07:00 PM
ON SUNDAYS: 10:00 AM TO 03:00 PM

Digital Library – view

OPAC

The computerised bibliographic details of the books, CDs, Back Volumes of Journals are available in the library through the OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue) service. The two OPAC terminals are placed at the entrance of the library. Further the users can access the OPAC on intra-net through the web based OPAC module by pasting the links given below.
http://103.90.156.248:8080/AutoLib/opac.jsp

Library Automation Details(ILMS) – view

Library Services

• Automation Activities (Through AUTOLIB Integrated library management software)
• OPAC ( Online Public Accessing Catalogue)
• Other Services

Automation Activities

All the workstations installed in the library are connected to a server computer for better accessing of information resources in electronic format. The Library resource materials have been computerized by Autolib Integrated Library Software. The Autolib Integrated Library Software is used for library automation. The software consists the modules given below.

• Acquisition Section
• Catalogue Section
• Circulation Section
• Periodicals (Journals) Section
• Binding Section
• Bar coding of Membership Identity Cards
• Reports
• OPAC

The staff and students of the Institute are issued a single bar-coded membership cum library identity card. The users can use the same identity card for borrowing books.

OPAC

The computerised bibliographic details of the books, CDs, Back Volumes of Journals are available in the library through the OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue) service. The two OPAC terminals are placed at the entrance of the library. Further the users can access the OPAC on intra-net through the web based OPAC module by pasting the links given below.

http://103.90.156.248:8080/AutoLib/opac.jsp

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User Education Services

In order to familiarize the facilities such as library collection, services, rules, searching in OPAC, navigating library portal, accessing e-resources and retrieving information or documents available, the library conducts orientation programs to the newly admitted students in the beginning of every academic year.

Refer link for User Education PPT: https://gistlibrary.wordpress.com/

Reprographic Services

A Photocopy unit is available in the library.

The printing rates are as follows

: Rs 0.5/- per page

Both sides Rs. 1/-

Newspapers constitute an important source of information as they contain the latest information in the form of updated news. Being aware of their essence, the Central Library provides news clippings on the notice board regularly

Print Journals

Both Indian and foreign journals subscribed are displayed in the shelves in this section. News papers and popular magazines are also available for reading. At present, 50 journals and 15 technical and non-technical magazines are subscribed by the Library. A journal, on completion of its volume will be processed for binding. After the binding is over, the volume will be accessioned and added to the Back-Volume shelf. Necessary reading tables and chairs are provided for reading and reference.

Different Sections of Library

• Circulation
• Acquisition
• Classification
• Catalogue
• Periodicals
• Others

Circulation

Situated at the entrance of the Library and divided into three divisions viz.

• Property Counter
• Security Desk
• Circulation Counter

Property Counter: Members are advised to keep their personal belongings including handbags, printed materials, etc. at the property counter placed at the both sides of the entrance.

Security Desk: Members have to show their identity card at the security desk and scan at e-gate at the time of entering and leaving the library. Book(s) issued on loan and all permitted materials like note books, files, etc. taken inside the library are to be given for inspection by the security staff when leaving the library.

Circulation Counter: The circulation counter is automated. Books are issued on loan and received returns in this counter.  Barcode scanners are used in the circulation counter for issue/return of books. The books that are not returned by due date, the overdue charges of Rs.1/- per day will be collected at the counter.

• Books can be borrowed against the ID card with individual presence.
• Library ensures the elimination of defective / damaged books. Any users find a defective book/ damaged book bring it to the notice of circulation staff. Damaged / defective books returned by the users are charged as per the rules.

Circulation Policy

• General books are issued to all eligible members as per their entitlements.
• The renewal limit is one time, subject to the condition that it will not be requested by another user.
• Transfer of books is not permissible.
• Books issued will not be accepted back on the same day

Acquisition

Receiving requests from Heads of Departments for new books, duplicate checking, ordering, accessioning of books and processing bills for payment are the main functions of this section. Suggestions and recommendations for the purchase of new books can be submitted to this section. All the books received from vendors/publishers and the donated books are physically processed and accessioned in this section. The section also has the responsibility of scrutinizing and passing the bill for books received.

• Loss of book must be reported immediately. Late fees, if any, will be charged till the loss of the book is reported. If the original library book is returned after reporting it lost, the fine will be calculated till the date of its return.

Classification

Dewey Decimal Classification scheme is used for classifying books according to the subject. Each book is assigned a Call Number which consists of a Class Number and Book Number. Class Number is assigned to a book according to its subject matter. Book Number individualizes a book among others having the same Class Number. The Call Number is written on the spine label of the book.

Catalogue

The bibliographic details like edition, year of publication, subject, keywords, etc. are prepared by this section. The details entered in this section are indexed on various fields like Author; Title, Subjects, Classification Number, Keywords, etc., and can be retrieved through the OPAC service.

Others

Reference Section: The library has a good reference collection of various dictionaries, study material for students to prepare for examinations such as GRE, TOEFL, CAT, GMAT, IELTS and GATE are made available. Sufficient reading tables and chairs are provided to the users.

Stack Section It is an integral part of the Library. Its main function is to display and maintenance of books that are issued on loan.  Members can avail open access facility. Books are arranged on the shelves according to Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme. Each book is assigned a Class Number and Book Number. Class Number is assigned to a book according to its subject and Book Number individualizes a book among others having the same Class Number. In this arrangement books on the same subject are kept together. Members are advised to check the availability of the books through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Service. After obtaining relevant information through OPAC, the users can proceed to the respective stack area to take the books of their choice.

SC Book Bank Facility Library offers a book bank scheme for reserved students, in which a set of books is given to the students for the complete academic session.

A print journal is any journal that is available in printed form so a physical item that you can hold.

• Department wise Print Journals 2014-2015     Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals 2015-2016     Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals 2016-2017     Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals 2017-2018     Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals 2018-2019     Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals 2019-2020     Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals 2020-2021     Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals    2021-2022   Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals    2022-2023   Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals    2023-2024   Click Here
• Department wise Print Journals    2024-2025   Click Here

Print Journals

PRINT JOURNALS 2024-2025 – view

PRINT JOURNALS 2023-2024 – view

PRINT JOURNALS 2022-2023 – view

PRINT JOURNALS 2021-2022 – view

PRINT JOURNALS 2020-2021 – view

Library Rules

User’s Co-operation is solicited in the following matters:

• Silence is to be strictly observed.
• Readers are advised to must Scan/Signature e-Gate/Gate Register at the entrance.
• Members Should always carry their ID cards for while using the library
• Group Discussions, Group study inside the reading hall are strictly prohibited. Don’t disturb other readers. Reading hall are meant for individual study only.
• Users keep your belongings outside the library. Personal Books, Printer materials, Hand Bags, only single note book is permitted into the library.
• Don’t drag the Chairs and tables and should not be disturbed from their position.
• Switch off your mobile phones. Using of mobile phones in the library is strictly prohibited.
• Students can rest their borrowed books up to 14 days only, fine will be levied Rs.00 per day after due.
• Users should avoid resting their feet on tables, chairs etc.
• Avoid keeping the volumes open on the table and marking or underline in the text books.
• Defects found while borrowing books should be brought immediately to the notice of staff on duty.
• Reference books will not be issued outside the library.
• Books loaned should be protected from Rain, Dust, Insects, etc.
• You are responsible for safe return of library books with in the due.
• Utilize the digital library in a proper way for accessing e-resources.
• Students violate rules shall be debarred from using library and forwarded their names to the higher authorities.

Method of Computing –view

LIBRARY USAGE CHART 2023-2024 – view

LIBRARY USAGE CHART 2022-2023 – view

LIBRARY USAGE CHART 2021-2022 – view

LIBRARY USAGE CHART 2020-2021 – view

LIBRARY USAGE CHART 2019-2020 – view

LIBRARY USAGE CHART 2018-2019- view

Staff Details

NAAC AQAR JAN 2022 TO AUG 2022

ILMS

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