Services Offered

NIT Tiruchirappalli Library Services

Library Services

Reference and Reading Services

Assistance for users in locating resources, accessing collections and using library facilities effectively.

Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

Search library collections by author, title, subject, keywords, publisher and classification number.

Book Borrowing Facility

Provides convenient access to the library’s book collection with easy borrowing, renewal, and return services to support learning, teaching, and research. Users can access required resources efficiently for their academic and professional needs.

Digital Library Services

Access a wide range of digital resources, including e-books, e-journals, online databases, institutional repositories, and other electronic resources anytime, anywhere. Digital Library Services provide seamless access to scholarly information to support teaching, learning, research, and knowledge sharing..

Document Delivery Services

Provides access to required research materials by delivering copies of journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, and other documents that are not available in the library collection. This service supports teaching, learning, and research by ensuring timely access to scholarly information resources..

Faculty Profiling System

Faculty Profile Management through IRINS with integration of ORCID, Scopus Author ID, Google Scholar, and Crossref for centralized researcher profiles, accurate publication tracking, and enhanced institutional research visibility.

User Education Service

Provides structured orientation programmes, training sessions, and guidance to help users effectively access and utilize library resources, digital databases, research tools, and information services.
This service enhances information literacy skills and supports academic learning, teaching, and research activities.

RFID Technology Services

Provides RFID-enabled library automation services for efficient document identification, circulation management, and resource security. The system facilitates faster transactions, protects library documents through RFID tags, and enhances security with RFID antenna alarm gates, ensuring smooth and user-friendly library operations.

Inter Library Loan

Provides access to books, research papers, and other scholarly resources through library networks such as DELNET (Developing Library Network). This service enables users to obtain required materials that are not available in the library collection, supporting academic learning and research activities.

External Membership

Central Library offers membership to alumni, retired faculty/staff, institutions, professionals, corporates, government organizations, and individuals.
Members can borrow and access print collections. Electronic resources are not included. Membership is subject to library rules and regulations.

Remote

Off-Campus Access to E-Resources

Remote access to subscribed electronic resources using authentication services.

Article Processing Charges (APC) Support

Provides guidance on APC policies, open access publishing support, and available resources through the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative to enhance research visibility.

Photocopying Facilities

Provides convenient photocopying and document reproduction services to support the academic, teaching, and research needs of students, faculty, and researchers. Photocopying services are on a payment basis.

Research Publications

Regular updates on institutional research publications, citations, H-index, and research impact information. Provides comprehensive research analytics, performance tracking, and insights to enhance institutional visibility and support informed decision-making..

Research Support Services

Guidance and assistance for researchers in literature search, scholarly communication and research activities.