Central Library

The Central Library of Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology consist of printed books (26000+ titles with 1Lakh+ of Volumes), journals, magazines, back volumes and e-resources in the field of Science, Engineering, Technology, Law, Multimedia, Management and Humanities. The Central Library is fully automated with “AutoLib Library Management Software” and well supported by RFID Technology. The Central Library is built on an area of 2415 sq.m with a seating capacity of 500+.

About Library

FLOOR PLAN

The Central Library is functioning with 6 bays (viz., School of Computing, School of Electrical & Communications, School of Mechanical & Constructions, School of Science & Humanities, School of Management Studies and School of Law / Multimedia) is located in Room No. 2130, 2230, 2330, 2430, 8300 and 36002.

MEMBERSHIP

The Central Library is following Open Access System. All the Students, Faculty Members, Research Scholars and Non-teaching staff are privileged to borrow books from the Central Library. The borrowing privileges are as follows:

SL. NO.	MEMBER DETAILS	NO. OF BOOKS	PERIOD
1	UG STUDENTS	6	14 DAYS
2	PG STUDENTS	6	28 DAYS
3	RESEARCH SCHOLARS	6	42 DAYS
4	TEACHING STAFF	6	42 DAYS
5	NON-TEACHING STAFF	5	28 DAYS

WORKING HOURS

The Central Library is kept open throughout the year except Public Holidays. The working hours of the Central Library is as follows:

ALL WORKING DAYS 7.30 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.

3^rd SATURDAYS & ALL SUNDAYS 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Members are requested to keep their belongings / bags (other than valuables) at the shelves provided.
Register your Gate Entry in the Computer System kept near the entrance of the Library.
Members are asked to maintain silence in the Library.
Do not use mobile phone to speak inside the Library.
Avoid mutilation, scribbling, marking or cause damage on any resources of the library. If found, members should to pay the penalty and further disciplinary action will be initiated against them by the Institution.
Members shall not bring personal belongings and borrowed books to the reading area and stack area.
Books will be issued only on valid ID card.
Books borrowed must be returned or renewed on or before the due date.
Upon renewals, books must be physically presented, if there are no reservations.
Members are requested to verify the physical condition of the books before borrowing.
Overdue charges will be collected for the late return of books as per rules in force.

EVENTS ORGANIZED

One day National Seminar on “Web Resources in Academic Excellence” was conducted on 5th Jan 2013
Webinar programme on Springer Link was conducted on 14th Feb 2013
Organized IEEE Xplore Users Awareness Programme on 13th Aug 2013
Organized and conducted a Programme on Resources of Scopus in Library Services on 4th Feb 2014
Conducted J-Gate User Orientation Program on 11th Mar 2014
User’s Awareness Programme on Springer link conducted on 22nd Dec 2014
Conducted one day National seminar on “Knowledge Management in Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges” on 27th Feb 2016
One week Library users Orientation Programme was conducted in between 9th June 2017 to 7th July 2017
Conducted one day work shop on“ J-Gate Plus “ on 30th Oct 2017
NDLI USER AWARENESS SESSION conducted on 06-28-21
One day seminar on “Web of Science”, Resource Person: Dr. Subhasree, Clarivate Analytics conducted on 07-09-21
One day Webinar on “Integrating Scopus in your Research Work Flow” conducted on 07-10-21
One day Webinar on “Pearson E – Books” conducted on 07-11-21
Webinar on “AICTE Scholarship/Fellowship/Internship schemes for the students of UG/Diploma/PG AICTE, New Delhi” conducted on 09-16-21
One day webinar on “Design Thinking and User Experience in Libraries : A Primer”, Resource Person: Dr. Dhanashree Date, Global Head, IRC, TCS conducted on 10-30-21.
International Webinar on “Open Access from MPLA and TSLA on occasion of library week from Telegana and Madhya Pradesh Library Association” conducted on 11-14-21.
One day seminar on “Our Planet is on Danger-Designed for academic researchers at all stages” conducted on 11-16-21.
TPS-IIC-DELNET Online Programme on “Timeless Mystical Poetry” organised by DELNET on 11-17-21.
DELNET Book Talk on “Teach to Enrich”, Resource Person: Ms. Sonia Vikas Kapoor, DELNET conducted on 11-20-21.
DELNET Webinar on “Netiquette for Online Communication : Golden Rules”, Resource Person: Sangeeta Kaul, DELNET conducted on 11-30-21
DELNET Webinar on “Netiquette for Online Communication : Golden Rules”, Resource Person: Sangeeta Kaul, DELNET conducted on 11-30-21
The Journey of an Entrepreneur conducted by NDLI Club Team on 01-07-2022
Afternoons with an Author “Turmoil in Punjab:” Before and After Blue Star” conducted by NDLI Club Team on 31-07-2022
Role of Indian Foreign Service I International Relations conducted by NDLI Club Team on 19-08-2022
Power of Story Telling in Facing Interviews conducted by NDLI Club Team on 23-09-2022
Afternoons with an Author “Aks” conducted by NDLI Club Team on 25-09-2022
KNIMBUS conducted by VTU LIBRARY on 19-10-2022
DELNET Annual Lecture by Mr Peter Bac, conducted by DELNET on 15-11-2022
DELNET Webinar on Research & Publication Ethics: Role of Librarian conducted by DELNET on 30-11-2022

LIBRARY COMMITTEE

Sl. No.	Name and Designation	Constitution
1	Prof. Dr. S. Salivahanan, Vice Chancellor	Chairman
2	Prof. Dr. E. Kannan, Registrar	Member
3	Prof. Dr. M. J. Carmel Mary Belinda, Dean i/c – Academics	Member
4	Prof. Dr. M. Sivakumar, Dean, Freshman Engineering	Member
5	Prof. Dr. V. Jayashankar, Dean, SoEC	Member
6	Prof. Dr. V. Srinivasa Rao, Dean, SoC	Member
7	Prof. Dr. M. S. R. Mariappan, Dean, School of Management	Member
8	Prof. Dr. S. Valarmathi, Dean, QA	Member
9	Prof. Dr. P. Chandrakumar, Dean, Ind. Rel. & TBI	Member
10	Prof. Dr. P. Suresh, Dean International	Member
11	Prof. Dr. K. Nithyanandam, (Former Director of Central Library, Anna University) President, Madras Library Association	External Member
12	Dr. K. Senthilnayagam, University Librarian	Convener

FACULTY & STAFF

Sl. No.	NAME & QUALIFICATION	DESIGNATION
1	Dr. K. Senthilnayagam, M.A., M.L.I.S., PGDPR, Ph.D.	Chief Librarian
2	Dr. M. Mohan Kumar, M.L.I.S., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Librarian
3	Mr. V. Narasimmaraghavan, B.A., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil.	Assistant Librarian (Senior)
4	Mr. S. Parasuraman, M.A., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil.	Assistant Librarian (Senior)
5	Mr. P.G. Damodharan, M.A., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil.	Assistant Librarian (Senior)
6	Mr. Chandrasekar,M.Sc., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil.	Assistant Librarian (Senior)
7	Mr. N. V. Bharathwaj, B.Com., M.L.I.Sc.	Assistant Librarian
8	Mr. N. Balachander, M.B.A., M.L.I.Sc.	Assistant Librarian
9	Mr. V. R. Karunagaran,	Assistant Librarian
10	Mr. V. Venkatesan, B.A.,B.L.I.Sc.	Library Assistant
11	Ms. R. Deepa, B.A.	Office Assistant

Central Library collection

1. BOOKS	a)Total no.of Books(Print)(Titles-26302)	108612
	b)Total no.of Ph.D Theses	122
	c)Total no.of Caltech Theses	357
	d)Book Bank	473
	e)E-Books	70573
2. National & International Journal (Print)	a)Subscribtion Indian Journals	112
	b)Back Volume	6528
	c)Magazine- 40 & NewsPapers- 13	53
3. E-Journals	a)IEEE –ASPP	244
	b) ASME	31
	c) ASCE	39
	d)J-Gate (Engineering & Management)	57083
	e)DELNET	5000+
4. E-Database	a) Scopus	4585
4. E-Database	b) Web of Science	1980
5. Non-Print Materials	a) CD’S	4220
5. Non-Print Materials	b) Kindles	20

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The Digital Library is fully air-conditioned and consists of 90 latest configuration computer systems. It acts as a boon to the members to explore the following e-contents to enhance their knowledge.

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