Theme: Exploring the Unknown

Vision: To promote a knowledge enriched learning community, which is committed to support the development and empowerment of the communities we serve with integrity.

Mission: To support teaching, learning and research with state-of-the-art information that, complements education, reflective thinking and development of thought using contemporary knowledge in the relevant field.

The library is fully automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). The library uses the LIBSOFT Software which is a user-friendly interface for searching documents in the library along with its position and availability status. The library has remote access facilities.

• Availability of Wi-Fi and fully computerised facility which allows easy accessibility
• Fully automated with LIBSOFT software
• LIBSOFT GATE REGISTER which records Member Entry and Exit with Date & Time using Barcoded ID-Card
• The Gate Register also displays member details with photo and provides a detailed report of members visit in the library
• Name of the ILMS Software - LIBSOFT Version 5.1
• Nature of Automation - Fully Automated Version
• Year of Automation – 2007
• Year of digital library implementation – 2016

Digital Databases and Network

• Access to Library Catalogue (OPAC) through Web (Internet). This includes web OPAC Software with Web Space and Web Database Space.
• Library has created a Libsoft OPAC App - that can be downloaded on Mobile phones - that gives access to the library catalogue and the details of books available in the library.
• Users can access large amounts of information, wherever they are and whenever they need it.
• Subscription to N-List of INFLIBNET, J-gate, Delnet, membership in British Council, American centers in India provide access to 16413 journals, 1,99,500 e-books and online collection of Indian Rare Manuscripts which are 200 to 350 Years old.
• Stores all types of digitized Information including multimedia, administrator (can easily create, read, update and delete (CRUD System) the Documents.
• Digital database has separate pages for E-journals & E-Books, E-Thesis, access to 1283 University question papers of Undergraduate and Postgraduate, and subscription to Live News, N-LIST, DELNET, J-Gate and Open Access Journal Search Engine

Library Facilities

• The library occupies an area measuring 8395.16 sq. ft, with a total seating capacity of 165.
• A collection of 53624 books, 64 rare books, 244 CD-ROM, 1063 back volume journals and
• periodicals and subscription to 26 journals, 19 periodicals and 5 newspapers
• Has an open corridor providing a view to the picturesque surroundings that can serve as a stress buster and help networking and cross academic discussions
• Library has browsing centre, Reprographics service, CCTV surveillance for security and a Property Counter for students to safeguard their belongings
• The library block is powered by solar panels which ensures seamless power supply
• Orientation classes for students on how to use library resources
• The library provides Internship facility for the MLISc and Certificate courses

Library Services during Covid 19

• Organized webinars on various topics related to publishing and digital library services for students and researchers
• Provided access to E-question Papers and E-projects through digital library
• Updated the digital services subscribing to E-books and two databases such as J-gate and Delnet
• Library has established awards Annual Best user award for Under Graduate and Post Graduate students to encourage the use of library. The name of the best user of E-resource is uploaded in the digital library to motivate the students