The library and information center is elegantly situated in the main building with centrally located within the campus. It spans spacious area of approximately 730 square meters having seating capacity for 250.

The library and information centre is automated using the user friendly library automation software called “Easylib software” which helps to search the database of books available for borrow at ease.

Computers in the library are provided with OPAC (Open Access Catalogue) which students can use for specific search (like Author wise, Title wise etc.) and book location in college library.

Department of Library No.A-013 Area: 13.6sqmt

• This Circulation Section provides users services in concerned with issue & returns of documents to the members: faculty, students, research scholars & supporting staff of institution.

Department of Library
No.A-013
Area: 171sqmt

• Stack Section covers large No. of Engg & technology, computer science, electrical, electronic Engg, Basic science and humanities subject’s books. P.G books. These books are properly labeled with subject & call number and title guides.

Department of Library
No.A-013
Area: 309 sqmt

• The library maintains reference section which houses encyclopedias, dictionaries, data hand books, Project Reports, journals Bound Volumes, Question Bank, general & specific collections of books, etc.

Department of Library
No.A-013
Area: 309 sqmt

Periodical section contains national & international print journals, along with Kannada & English magazines are kept for students & staff reference.
Total No. of national journals=40

Department of Library
No.A-013
Area: 33 sqmt

The library has a separate place exclusively devoted for a digital library. It has in housed with 15 machines with all the A/V facilities. A patron can surf the internet, listen and watch academic-related audios & videos in a digital library. The Digital Library has all the information in a digital form, e- books e-journals, e-databases and NPTEL(National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning). The Digital Libraru provides E-learning through web and video courses in engineering & technology subjects as per the VTU syllabus. E-Journals subscribed for all the branches engineering for UG, PG & research through VTU consortium.

Resources
1. National Digital Library (NDL)
2. NPTEL (Video Lecturer Programmes)
3. Internet service
4. Course materials
5. VTU Previous Years Scanned Question Bank

IT Infrastructure

• No. of Computers – 15
  No. of Multimedia – 15
  No. of Servers – 03

Department of Library No.A-013 Area: 38.32 sqmt.

Department Library and Information Centre is providing following facilities for user community of GSSSIETW

1. Book Borrowing Facility:

The library users borrow books for a specific period. The lending process is fully automated using a barcode system, ensuring accurate tracking of borrowed and returned items. The number of books a person can borrow depends on their category.

2. Digital Library Facility:

The library provides access to a wide range of digital resources, such as e-books, e-journals, databases, and other digital content. Users can access these materials on-campus or remotely enabled through Knimbus Remote Access platform.

3. Fully Automated book borrowing facility:

he library is equipped with an Easylib Integrated Library Management System, where every physical resource is tagged with a barcode. Users can easily issue or return books using the system and all transactions are logged automatically, reducing manual work and errors.

4. Wi-Fi Facility:

The library offers Wi-Fi access to users. This helps students and faculty access online resources, databases, and e-books conveniently on their laptops or mobile devices while inside the library.

5. Email Alert facility:

The library sends email notifications to its users about library services and this service keeps library users informed about the latest arrivals in the library books, journals, reports, etc.

6. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC):

OPAC is a digital catalog where users can search for books, journals and other resources available in the library. It allows users to check the availability, location, and status of books from anywhere with internet access.

7. Reference Service:

The library provides assistance to users in finding specific information or resources. The reference service is designed to help with research queries, academic projects, or locating find resources.

8. Newspaper Clipping:

This service collects and archives important news articles from newspapers on specific topics, and events. It is useful for keeping track of relevant news and developments over time, particularly in areas

9. Open Access:

All books have been classified as per AACR II of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and systematically shelved on Open Access and user can access their interested books/

10. Reprography facility;

Users can request photocopying, scanning, or printing services for books or documents they are interested in, as per their needs.

POLICIES FOR BOOKS ISSUEING PROCESS FOR LIBRARY USERS

The Department of Library and Information Center has implemented books lending policies to ensure efficient circulation management and equitable access to resources for all users. The following are common policies for the book lending process:

• All students must obtain library membership to borrow books from the library
• Identity Card should be compulsory to issue books from the library.
• Students, faculty members, and staff of college are eligible to borrow books from the library. The borrowing period and the number of books allowed are specified below:

• Students must be returned Issued books on or before the due date.
• If students do not returned the books on or before due date, there will be a fine of Rs.1/- charged (one rupee per day)
• Borrower must make good the loss by replacing library material with same or latest edition. In case of non-availability of material, then the double the cost of the book/material will be recovered by the borrower.
• Students are advised not to issue Books to others on their names.
• Reference Documents like Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Year Books, Journals (Loose & Bound), Theses, Project Reports, Handbooks will not be issued out.
• Users should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. If anyone is found doing so, he/she will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource.
• Faculty and staff who is going on long leaves like deputation, study leave will have to return all borrowed material before leaving college.
• The Library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time
• Loss of library card is to be reported immediately to the library
• Library issue/return timing is from 8.45 am to 5.15 pm

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Identity Card should be compulsory for entering into the library.
• All the students and staff members entering the Library shall keep their bags and other personal belongings at the property counter. All the users are advised not to leave their valuables things at the property counter
• Users should scan your identity card in Library In/Out Management system at the entrance of the Library.
• Personal books and issued library books are not allowed in the reference section
• Books removed from the shelves, if not required further, should be kept on the book table nearest to them. Please do not try to shelve them yourself. Please remember that a book misplaced is a book lost.
• Users should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. If anyone is found doing so, user will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource.
• Please take care of your personal belongings
• Conversation and discussion disturbs library ambience. Therefore, all are requested to maintain dignified silence. If discussion is necessary, the common room should be utilized for the same.
• Beverages and Eatables are not allowed inside the library.
• All users are requested to keep their mobiles in silent mode.
• No photograph of the Library shall be taken without the prior permission of the Library authority.
• If users violate library rules and regulations, appropriate action will be taken by the library authorities.

WORKING HOURS

The working hours of the GSSSIEW Library are as follows.