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The Central Library functions as the primary information
resource centre, and repository of all printed and e-resources
for teaching and research activities at the institute. Apart from textbooks and recommended reading
material prescribed for each course offered at the institute, the library
houses a growing collection of research monographs, reports, multi-volume
reference works, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and so on. The
library facilitates access to a number of journals through its
participation in consortia, such as INDEST. The library also subscribes to
several e-journals directly from publishers as well as through reputed
subscription agencies. The library operations are automated using
KOHA software. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) enables library
users know their checkout status, issue history. Users can place online
reservations, browse for new additions of books, journals subscribed.
A separate e-resources section is provided in the library to browse e-journals & e-books.
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