The VIT Bhopal Central library has been established with state-of-art infrastructure to the International Standards, spreads over to Two Floors. It has provided Reference Section, Reading Section, well-protected with fire alarm, CCTV, and Flap Barrier. The library subscribes to national and international journals in electronic version and print. Reference and Textbooks of national and international authors, International and National Journals & Non-Book materials are available to cater various fields of Basic Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Architecture, Aeronautical, Aerospace Books, biotechnology Languages, General Books, Fashion Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences and management ranging from printed books, e-books, and back volumes. VIT Bhopal Library has a Digital library, Video Conferencing facility. Central Library is using Koha software for Library automation and has implemented RFID technology with self-issue and return kiosk, WEB-OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), and online renewal facility. The library has a video conferencing facility other E-Learning resources initiated by the Government of India. The library is fully automated with the web centric integrated library management system (KOHA 19.05) with Biometric and RFID technology with self-issue and return kiosk, WEB-OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), and online renewal facility.
Central Library
Learning Resources
| Library Resources | VIT Bhopal Campus |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Books | 10,776 |
| Print Journals | 36 |
| National Journals | 10 |
| International Journals | 26 |
| Total Resources | 15,735+ |
| E-Book (On and Off Campus Access) | 17,393 |
VIT Bhopal Central Library is maintains our faculties and scholars resources in association with Shodhganga, VIDWAN , INDCAT, IRINS – Indian Research Information Networking System.
https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/ (Repository of Indian theses and dissertation- Open Access)
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/
VIDWAN is the premier database of profiles of scientists/researchers and other faculty members working at leading academic institutions and other R & D organisation involved in teaching and research in India.
Repository of Indian Research in Progress details. Synopses/Research Proposals for Ph.D. programme.
The Union databases of various library resources
IRINS is web-based Research Information Management (RIM) service developed by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre in collaboration with the Central University of Punjab. The portal facilitates the academic, R&D organisations and faculty members, scientists to collect, curate and showcase the scholarly communication activities and provide an opportunity to create the scholarly network. The IRINS is available as free software-as-service to the academic and R&D organisations in India.
Under the Digital India mission, Indian Government has created nation’s first and largest multilingual dictionary, access to which is completely online namely Bharatvani. We can able to translate words from 22 different languages and in the forthcoming days, Government aims to add 100 more languages into the platform and it was implemented by the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore.
Under Open Knowledge movement, this dictionary will be the single point reference for understanding and learning various languages of India. It has been hailed as the first and largest multilingual dictionary in India.
Using technology, Government will protect and nurture the regional languages from India, and enable easy access to the online tools for learning them.
Such online dictionary will help India to ‘foster national integration’.
This first initiative of Indian Govt. to encapsulate regional languages will help Indian technology companies to integrate regional languages into their products and creations.
BharatVani App also launched of this dictionary, which can be downloaded from Google Playstore. Anyone can create own account in seconds.
URL : http://bharatavani.in/
Disabled User Friendly Services (DIVYANGJAN) Assistive Technology (AT) and facilities (Human Assistance) for the persons with disability/physically challenged.
The Central Library provides user-friendly services to our physically challenged users in all aspects such as provision of wheel chair, help in finding or locating the library resources WEB-OPAC, retrieving the required materials, renewing and returning of books by the library staff assistance. There is a separate user friendly rest room for them.
Digital Delivery Services:
Mobile app is available for all accessing of online databases/e-Journals. In this app there is a facility called Listen TTS. It reads aloud the PDF files. The disability users will use this facility with the support of library staff (human assistance) for listening the research articles.
The Union databases of various library resources.
Mendeley Reference Management Software tool designed for managing references and bibliographies in academic writing. The “User Guide (Download) – Mendeley” refers to a downloadable manual that provides instructions on how to use Mendeley’s features effectively for organizing research, collaborating with others, and formatting citations.
Services
- Circulation Service
- Reference Service
- Web OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue)
- Resource Sharing (Inter Library Loan)
- Multimedia Resource Service
- On-line Databases
- NPTEL e-Learning Facility
- User Education Program
- Tele / Video Conferencing
Membership
All students, faculty members and staff of the institute are membership of the library
Library Networks Membership
- DELNET, Delhi
- INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad
Features
Special Features
- Highly qualified & efficient librarians and staff.
- Standard textbooks from well-known publishers.
- Text books and e-resources are constantly updated.
- Digital Library facility.
IT Infrastructure
- Integrated library management system with KOHA Software
- RFID self check-in book drop and Check-out kiosk
- Touch Screen KIOSK for Library Information
- VM | 8 CPU | 64 GB RAM | 1.2 TB HDD
- Video Conferencing facility
- CCTV Surveillance System
The Library contributes to the fulfilment of the University's Mission:
- Selecting, acquiring, organising, maintaining and making accessible a collection of printed and non-printed, primary and secondary materials that will support the educational, research and public service programmes of both students and the faculty.
- Responding to the varying needs of the academic community by involving the faculty, the students and the administration in the development and periodic assessment of the library services and resources.
- Providing library users with point-of-use instruction, personal assistance in conducting literature research and other reference services.
- Providing an environment conducive to the optimum use of library materials and an appropriate schedule of hours of service and professional assistance.
- Participating in overall computing resources plan and providing for full library utilization of automation technology, physical facilities and equipment adequate to process, catalogue and store the materials.
- Enhancing the library’s resources and services through cooperative relationship with other libraries and agencies.
Floor Plan
First Floor
Circulation Kiosk – Return Kiosk, Multi Touch Table, Office for Librarian & Asst. Librarian. Reading Hall, Digital Library, Technical Section, Video Conferencing room, Discussion Room & Library OPAC.
Second Floor
Reference Section – Reading Hall, Digital Library, Journal Section, Discussion Rooms, Photocopier Section, Media Resource / NPTEL Centre and Library Server Room, Office for Prof. In charge – Library, Stack area, PhD Thesis, CD Section.
Lab Complex LC 204
Reference Section, Reading Hall, Digital Library.
Available Resources
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Accession Register Collection | B8651 |
| Donated Collection | D2125 |
| Total Number of Books | 10776 |
| Number of Titles | 5701 |
| Number of Reference Books | 1438 |
| National & International Journals | 36 |
| Donated Journals | 12 |
| E-Books | 17825 |
| E-Journals | 3000 |
| Magazines | 36 |
| Newspapers | 15 |
| PHD Thesis | 16 |
| Project | 138 |
Rules and Regulations
- Open access system is followed in the Library.
- Wearing ID card is compulsory inside the library.
- Bio-metric Entry and Exit is compulsory.
- Strict and absolute silence shall be observed in the Library.
- Speaking on mobile phones inside the library is strictly prohibited.
- Bags, Big handbags, Raincoat, Jerkin and Casual wears are strictly prohibited inside the library.
- Members are requested to keep their belongings at the entrance of the library. However, they are advised not to leave cell phones, purse, money, credit cards and other valuables in the handbag outside the library. These items are liable to be lost.
- Library users are strictly prohibited from taking the borrowed and stamped books again inside the library.
- If the due date falls on a holiday for the library, the next working day will be considered as the due date.
- Books will not be issued to members on the ID card of others.
- If any book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the person responsible shall replace it with a new copy or pay double the cost of the recent price and handling charges or as may be decided by the librarian.
- Books will be issued subject to availability only.
- No sub-lending of books is permitted.
- Any kind of marking, underlining, clipping of books is absolutely forbidden. Readers shall be held responsible for any damage done to the book belonging to the library and shall be required to replace such book or pay the value thereof.
- Absence from the university will not be allowed as an excuse for the delay in the return of books.
- Under special circumstances, the University Librarian may refuse the issue of books or recall the books already issued from any member without assigning any reason thereof.
- There is a facility of one online renewal through WEBOPAC.
- The Borrower will be responsible for any loss or non-return of any books issued against his / her original (or) duplicate ID Card.
- No reminders will be issued to individuals but consolidated list of defaulters will be displayed in the library notice board.
- New books and journals received will be on display for a week.
- The borrower will be responsible for any loss or non-return of any books issued against his / her original (or) duplicate ID Card.
- Reference books, Newspapers, Magazines, Journals should not be taken out. However overnight issue is available for selected reference books.
- The library may accept donation of manuscripts, books, periodicals etc., from the donors. Such donations once accepted will become the absolute property of the University.
- Library timings and fine structure are displayed on the library digital display Boards
Note:
The above rules are intended to regulate the best use of Library resources and will be reviewed periodically to meet the changing needs. Any changes in the rules or instructions or information to members will be notified on the Library Notice Board as and when required.
