CENTRAL LIBRARY

NITT Library

The Institute has a modern Central Library with more than two and half lakh of documents consisting of Technical books, reports, standards, CD-ROMS, Audio Visual Educational Cassettes and back volumes of journals. The library subscribes to 164 periodicals (print) plus 7000+ e-Journals and 2000+ e-books besides a holding of 17690 back volumes of journals. The library also contains 16,750 books in the Book Bank scheme.

Digital Knowledge Centre has been established with 35 Ubuntu Computer systems with internet connection. WiFi facility has been provided for laptop users. CCTV cameras have been fixed in the Central Library and the entire building is under camera surveillance. RFID Technology of Document Identification and Library Security System have been implemented for the library functions and services from 29th March 2013.

VISION

To provide comprehensive Resources and Services in support of the Research, Teaching, and learning needs of the Institute community

MISSION

  • To build collections by networking with leading Libraries for providing relevant information and create tools to support research, teaching, and learning
  • To facilitate seamless access to robust and distinctive collections to the stakeholders
  • To ensure the preservation and long-lasting availability of library collections and resources

NITT Library

LIBRARY AUTOMATION

The Library functions such as Acquisition, Circulation control, Cataloguing and Serials control have been automated using an integrated software called “LibSYS”. RFID Library Security Systems and Technology has been implemented in the Library functions and services.

WEB-OPAC

http://library.nitt.edu:8080/webopac/

LIBRARY RULES

Library Rules

E-Resource Access and Copyright Rules

NITT Library Garden

STATISTICAL DATA

1. No. of Books 1,26,982
2. Print Journals subscribed 164
3. Back Volumes of Journals 17690
4. Reports 8387
5. Indian Standards 17454
6. Audio Cassettes 31
7. Video Cassettes 1504
8. CD-ROMs 1682
9. Thesis, Projects 631
10. Daily Newspapers 11
   

E-RESOURCES

1. No. of e-journals subscribed 7000+
2. No. of e-books 2000+

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Sl.No. Details Total No.
1. TEQIP Collection 11170
2. Competitive Examinations Guides and Manuals (GATE,GRE,CAT,JEE,etc) 650
3. Book Bank 16750
4. British Council Collection (UK-INDIA RECs project) 960
5. Educational Audio Cassettes 31
6. Educational Video Cassettes 1504
7. CD-ROMS 1682

WORKING HOURS OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY

Monday - Friday : 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday : 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
(Library will be closed on Public Holidays)

CONTACT PERSONS

Librarian
Dr. G. Thamaraiselvi,M.Sc., M.L.I.S., Ph.D.
Email: thamarai@nitt.edu

Assistant Librarian
Dr. P. Mounissamy, M.A., M.L.I.S., M.Phil, Ph.D.
Email: mouni@nitt.edu

Assistant Librarian
Mr. Sourav Debnath, M.L.I.S.
Email: sourav[at]nitt.edu