Library Web OPAC
BIT – LIBRARY:
About the Library
The BIT Library came in to existence in the year 1979 and collective support the Teaching, Research & extension programme of the institute. The central library houses a total collection of over 84929 documents and 20163 titles covering the principal field of interest.
The emerging, comprising of books, Print journals, E- Journals, Magazines, Standards, CD’s, Project reports etc. The operation of the library is computerized using Libsoft 12.0.0 version and also provides web based access to Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) of the library.
Vision
To incorporate the latest technology and adopt user friendly approach towards students and faculty to enriching their knowledge.
Mission
• To provide a comprehensive collection of document’s and e- resources useful for students and faculty
• To create conducive environment for acquisition of knowledge
Library Services
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Library Working Hours & Hours: |
Monday to Friday |
Saturday |
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1 |
Reference Section |
8.30AM to 8.30PM |
8.30AM to 5PM |
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2 |
Issue Section |
8.30AM to 4.30 PM |
8.30AM to 1.30PM |
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3 |
Periodical Section |
8.30AM to 4.30 PM |
8.30AM to 1.30PM |
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4 |
Digital Library |
8.30AM to 4.30 PM |
8.30AM to 1.30PM |
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5 |
Book Bank |
9AM to 4.30 PM |
9AM to 2PM |
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6 |
Reading Room |
9AM to 4.30 PM |
9AM to 2PM |
Membership
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Category of Membership |
No. of Books |
Period of Loan |
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Students Under Graduate (BE) |
02 |
15 days |
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Students Post Graduate (M.Tech/MCA/MBA) |
03 |
15 days |
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Faculty Teaching |
10 |
One Semester |
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Non Teaching Staff |
03 |
30 days |
Infrastructure/Facilities
The central library is housed in two separate wings of main building with a carpet area of over 1204sq mts and is located in the center of the campus. The library services and resources are mentioned below.
Ground Floor (North wing)
Digital Section
Online access to the e-resources subscription through VTU e-resources consortium of IEL, Springer Link, IEEE (POP),T&F, Federated Search Knimbus.be accessed VTU Consortium e- resources (Online Journals) provided on Remote access.
Circulation Section:
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- Stack area for books in all disciplines are shelved as per the classification number with open access
- OPAC Services
- Document Circulation Counter
Book Bank Section:
- The facility is provided for category/disability students, students are entitled to borrow three additional books.
Ground/ First Floor (East wing)
- Librarian Chamber
- Periodical Section: Back volumes of Journals have been bound and arranged in subject wise for reference and Technical magazines are displayed
- Reading Room: Newspapers and general magazines displayed in reading room
- Reference Section : The Reference section of the library has collection of international editions of reference books, handbooks, encyclopedias, competitive books and various reference documents
Electronic Surveillances
- 18 CCTV cameras are installed in the library premises as security measure
Referral services:
- Students and researchers in need of diverted information have been referred to use other reputed library like IISc, NAL, CMTI, and IIMB through institutional membership
User awareness Programme:-
- Library facility and orientation programme services will be conducted for the new students
Reprographic services/ Centralized:
- Centralized Reprographic services available in the campus
- Scanning/ Print , Internet, Intranet and downloading facilities are available
Library Collections:
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Sl.No |
Particulars |
Category |
Total Quantity |
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1 |
Books |
Volumes |
84929 |
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Titles |
20163 |
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2 |
Periodical |
Magazines |
20 |
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News Papers |
11 |
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5 |
Bound Volumes |
National & International |
2405 |
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6 |
VTU Question Papers |
Hard & Soft Copy |
Available |
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7
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VTU Consortium (e- Resources)
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Volumes |
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E-Journals(International) |
5561 |
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Elsevier |
296 |
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Springer Nature |
690 |
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Taylor & Francis |
555 |
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Proquest |
3900 |
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Emerald |
120 |
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E-books |
Volumes |
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e-Books |
24933 |
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Elsevier Science Direct |
436 |
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Springer e- Books |
12822 |
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CRC net base e- Books |
1000 |
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Taylor & Francis |
4950 |
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McGraw Hill Education |
505 |
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New Age International |
220 |
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Packt |
5000 |
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Technology Platform |
Knimbus |
e-Books:10,000+ & e-Journals:5700+ |
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Turnitin* |
Plagiarism Check |
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NetAnalytiks |
Sententia(Writing Grammar Tool) |
E-Resources Portal:
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Publisher |
Portal Address |
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Elsevier Science Direct |
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Springer link |
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Taylor & Francis |
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IEEE proceedings order plan(POP) |
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Proquest |
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Emerald |
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McGraw Hill Education |
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McGraw Hill Access Engineering |
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New Age International |
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Packt |
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KNIMBUS (Remote Access) |
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Turnitin* |
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Scopus : Elsevier’s abstract and citation database |
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NetAnalytiks |
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Open Access Institutional Resources |
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Library Web OPAC (Online public access catalog) |
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SWAYAM (Platform developed by MHRD and AICTE are available free of |
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Shodhganga (Reservoir of Indian Thesis @ INFLIBNET) |
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Useful Links to Open Access Journals |
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Directory of Open Access Journal |
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Library Genius: scientific Articles |
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Online Computer Library Center |
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World Scientific |
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Indian Academy of Sciences |
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E-Contents for UG Programme from VTU |
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Basic Courses |
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Civil Engineering |
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Computer Science & Engineering |
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Electronics & Communication Engineering |
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Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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SWAYAM is the digital platform for distance learning where distinguished faculties offer best quality content for students from school till post-graduation.
NPTEL is a joint initiative from IITs and IISc to offer online courses and certification in various topics.
Library Staff Information:
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Sl.no |
Name |
Designation, Responsibility |
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1 |
Smt.Prabha. GN |
Librarian, Head of the Library |
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2 |
Sri. Eswarappa.N |
Asst. Librarian |
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3 |
Smt. Shivananjamma. HK |
Asst. Librarian |
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4 |
Sri.Sadananda YA |
Asst. Librarian |
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5 |
Smt. Lakshmamma.C |
Asst. Librarian |
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6 |
Smt.Nagarathnamma.AM |
Asst. Librarian |
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7 |
Sri. Laxmish Gowda HN |
SDC/Comp. Operator |
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8 |
Sri. Raghu.MS |
Library Assistant |
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9 |
Sri.Dayananda.NC |
Library Assistant |
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10 |
Sri.Dileep Kumar.SD |
Library Assistant |
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11 |
Sri. Chethan.J |
Attender |
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12 |
Smt.Hemavathi.CE |
Attender |
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13 |
Sri.Manjunatha.T |
Helper |
Contact us: Librarian,
Library and Information Center,
Bangalore Institute of Technology,
KR Road, Bangalore – 4
e-mail: bitlibrary79@rediffmail.com
