CENTRAL LIBRARY
NITT Central Library
Modern learning environment with excellent academic resources
Digital Knowledge Centre
Technology enabled learning and research facility
Library Collection
More than One and half lakh documents
About Central Library
The Institute has a modern Central Library with a collection of more than two and a half lakh documents, including technical books, reports, standards, CD-ROMs, audio-visual educational materials, and back volumes of journals. The library subscribes to 78 print periodicals, 13,000+ e-journals through ONOS resources, and 1,800+ e-books. It also houses 17,690 back volumes of journals and 16,750 books under the Book Bank Scheme.
The Digital Knowledge Centre has been established with 30 computer systems equipped with Internet connectivity to facilitate e-learning and access to digital resources. The entire Central Library is Wi-Fi enabled, providing seamless Internet access to students, faculty members, and researchers for academic, learning, and research activities. The library also provides access to various electronic resources, online databases, e-books, e-journals, and digital learning materials.
The Central Library is equipped with a 24 × 7 CCTV surveillance system to ensure the safety and security of library resources and users. CCTV cameras have been installed throughout the library premises, including reading halls, floors, and stack areas, to maintain a secure and user-friendly learning environment.
RFID-based Document Identification and Library Security Systems have been implemented in the Central Library since 29th March 2013 to enhance library automation, improve service efficiency, and provide better access and security for library resources.
Library Facilities
💻 Digital Knowledge Centre
30 computer systems with internet connectivity for e-learning and research activities.
📡 Wi-Fi Enabled
The entire library provides seamless internet access for students and researchers.
🔐 RFID Security
RFID based document identification and security system for efficient management.
📚 Library Automation
LibSYS automation supports acquisition, circulation and cataloguing services.
🌐 WEB OPAC
Online catalogue access for books, reports, theses and project reports.
📖 Book Bank
Additional borrowing facility available for eligible students.
Vision & Mission
🌟 Vision
To serve as a dynamic gateway to knowledge by providing seamless access to comprehensive print and electronic resources, digital knowledge repositories, and innovative information services that empower learning, teaching, research, innovation, and lifelong learning. The NITT Central Library envisions fostering academic excellence, intellectual growth, and collaborative scholarship while supporting the institute's aspiration to become a globally recognised leader in higher education and research.
🎯 Mission
📖 To provide seamless access to comprehensive print, electronic, and digital information resources that support teaching, learning, research, innovation, consultancy, and lifelong learning.
🖥️ To deliver user-centric, technology-enabled library services, digital repositories, and modern learning spaces that foster information literacy, collaboration, and scholarly excellence.
📜 To preserve and disseminate the institute's intellectual output while continuously enhancing library collections, infrastructure, and professional expertise in alignment with global best practices.
📊 Central Library Statistics
📘 No. of Books
1,40,166 Books
📰 Print Journals Subscribed
78 Journals
📚 Back Volumes of Journals
17,690 Volumes
📑 Reports
10,848 Reports
🎓 Competitive Examination Guides & Manuals
800+ Guides & Manuals
(GATE, GRE, CAT, AIEEE, JEE, etc.)
📜 Standards
37,000+ Standards
📗 Book Bank
16,750 Books
💿 CD-ROMs
2,782+ Collection
🎓 Thesis
1,794+ Theses
🗞 Daily Newspapers
9 Newspapers
🌐 E-Resources
📚 ONOS Resources
13,000+ Journals
One Nation One Subscription
💻 E-Resources Subscribed
21 Online E-Resources
📱 E-Books
1,800+ E-Books
📖 Circulation Policies
🎓 Students
UG / PG Students
📚 Books Allowed: 6
⏳ Lending Period: 30 Days
Ph.D. & MS Research Scholars
📚 Books Allowed: 6
⏳ Lending Period: 30 Days
👨🏫 Faculty
Faculty Members
📚 Books Allowed: 10
⏳ Lending Period: 180 Days
PDF & Temporary Faculty
📚 Books Allowed: 8
⏳ Lending Period: 180 Days
🏢 Staff
Group A Staff / Officers
📚 Books Allowed: 5
⏳ Lending Period: 180 Days
Other Staff
📚 Books Allowed: 4
⏳ Lending Period: 180 Days
🌐 External Members
External Members / Alumni
📚 Books Allowed: 2
⏳ Lending Period: 30 Days
📚 Library Borrowing Rules
- Check books before borrowing: Inspect books for missing pages, chapters or defects during issue.
- Return Books by the Due Date: Books should be returned on or before the due date marked on the date label.
- Overdue fine: A penalty of One Rupee (Rs. 1.00) per day will be charged for books returned after the due date.
- No absence excuse: Absence from the institute is not accepted as a reason for late return.
- Identity card required: Books are issued only after verification of identity card.
- Reference materials: Reference books, journals and newspapers cannot be borrowed.
- Leaving institute: Students and staff who leave the Institute for any reason must return all Library books before leaving.
- Damage or theft: Damaging library resources will result in strict action.
- No writing in books: Writing, underlining or marking books is prohibited.
- Recall of books: The librarian may recall issued books whenever required.
- Renewal limit: Books can be renewed only two times.
- Lost books: Lost books must be replaced with the same ISBN/latest edition or pay double the original purchase cost of the book. If the lost book belongs to a multi-volume set, the cost of the entire set will be recovered from the borrower.
- RFID tag damage: RFID tags have been affixed to the books for security and circulation purposes. If an RFID tag is found to be torn, damaged, or missing when the book is returned by the borrower, a token fine of Rs. 500/- will be charged as a Technical Processing Fee.
- Transaction slip: Borrowers must submit transaction slips at the security desk.
📚 Library Rules and Regulations
- Students, scholars, and outsiders entering the Library shall deposit their bags and other belongings at the property counter and sign in the Register at the checkpoint.
- Only notebooks and Library books to be returned will be allowed inside the Library.
- Students and scholars are advised not to leave their valuables at the property counter. The Library will not be responsible for any loss of personal belongings.
- An ID Card is compulsory for entering the Library.
- Borrowed books and other documents should be protected from rain, dust, insects, etc.
- Books removed from the shelves by students, if not required for reference, should be kept on the book trolley or on the nearest table. Please do not attempt to shelve the books yourself. Also, remember that a misplaced book is a lost book.
- Students and scholars are advised not to issue books to others using their names. Reference documents such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, journals (loose and bound), theses, project reports, census documents, and handbooks will not be issued.
- Conversations and discussions disturb the Library ambience. Therefore, all users are requested to maintain dignified silence.
- Beverages and eatables are not allowed inside the Library.
- No visitor or guest is permitted to use the Library without the prior permission of the Librarian. Visitors are required to produce a proper introduction letter from the concerned institution or organization to which they are attached.
- The use of cell phones inside the Library premises should be avoided.
- No photographs of the Library shall be taken without the prior permission of the Librarian.
- Students and scholars are advised to come to the Library in decent attire, as they do in the classrooms. Wearing Bermuda shorts and sleeveless/strip tops is not allowed in the Library.
- All users of the Library will be provided with online membership to utilize the Library facilities and services.
- Bags, large handbags, raincoats, jackets, and casual wear are strictly prohibited inside the Library.
- Members are requested to keep their belongings at the property counter of the Library. However, they are advised not to leave cell phones, purses, money, credit cards, or other valuables inside handbags deposited at the property counter. These items are liable to be lost.
- Library users are strictly prohibited from taking their own books, spiral-bound books, borrowed books, or stamped books inside the Library.
- Absence from the Institute will not be accepted as an excuse for the delay in returning books.
- Books will be issued only upon production of the user's Identity Card.
- The Library will remain closed on national holidays.
- Students and staff who leave the Institute for any reason must surrender all Library books before leaving the Institute.
- Students indulging in unhealthy practices such as stealing, tearing, or damaging Library documents will be severely punished.
- Writing, underlining, or tampering with books in any manner is strictly prohibited.
- Under special circumstances, the Librarian may refuse to issue books or may recall books already issued to any member without assigning any reason.
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The following conditions must be followed for the renewal of books:
- The book must be physically produced in the Library for renewal.
- The Identity Card must be produced/shown to the counter staff.
- No individual reminders will be issued. A consolidated list of defaulters will be displayed in the Library.
📸 Library Media Gallery
🕒 Working Hours
Central Library Timings
Monday to Friday:
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Note:
Library remains closed on public holidays.
Contact
👨💼 Librarian
Email:
librarian@nitt.edu /
ssiva@nitt.edu
Phone:
0431-250-3761
📚 Circulation Counter
Email:
lib.circulation@nitt.edu
Phone:
0431-250-3765
📚 Library Services
Email: libraryservices@nitt.edu
🏢 Library Office
Phone: 0431-250-3760