Library

Central Library

Library Introduction

The MIET Library System consists of a Central Library which support the teaching, research and extension programmes of the Institute. All students, faculty members and employees of the Institute are entitled to make use of the Library facilities on taking library membership. The Library has a huge collection of books on engineering, science, humanities & as well as various journals, magazines & newspapers are also subscribed .It was initially setup in 2007 & the Central Library moved to its new building(Aryabhatta Block) in 2014.

Library Computerization

The Library uses EZ School software package which is an integrated multi-user library management system that supports all in-house operations of the Library. The EZ School consists of modules on acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serials, article indexing. Retrospective conversion of bibliographic records is under process & will be available for access through the LEZ School. The database of books available in the Library is being updated on day to day basis with details of recently acquired books. Records of all the Library patrons have also been created in the EZ School package. The editing and updating activities are in progress.

Bar Code-based Circulation System

The EZ School package has been successfully implemented for the circulation activities. All faculty ,staff & student members have been migrated to the new computerized circulation system. The package has also been implemented for Acquisition and Cataloguing activities.

Service Hours

Monday – Saturday 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM
Sunday 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM
Textbook Section remains operational all through the opening hours of the Library on all days.

Collection

The Library has a rich collection of books on science and technology including chemistry, mathematics, physics, english, civil engineering, computer science & engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering electronics & communications engineering, master of business management and master of computer application. Besides, Library also has a good collection in the areas of humanities and social sciences. Besides General Collection, the Library has segregated specialized collection having separate collection codes:

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Resources
No. of volumes	: 14,957
No. of Titles	: 2750
No. of National journals	: 70
No. of International Journals	: 60
No. of CDs & VCDs	: 350
Subscriptions	: IEEE, DELNET, INVENTI

Services in the Library

Reference services
Photo copying services
E-Learning
Open Access System
Digital Library – A. Free Internet Facility B. DELNET C.CDROM Search service
Reservation Facility
Book Bank
User Orientation

Digital Library

Digital Library is a part of the Central Library. Digital Library has 10 computer Terminals to A access Internet /E-Learning Materials.

SECTIONS

Digital Library

Digital Library is a part of the Central Library. Digital Library has 10 computer Terminals to A access Internet /E-Learning Materials.

SECTIONS

Acquisition section.
Technical section.
Circulation section.
Periodical section.
Reference section.
Stack Area.

Membership

All the students, faculty members and employees of the Institute can register themselves for the membership of the Library. All Students, faculty and staff members are issued bar-coded ID cards. Their entitlement, in terms of the number of books that can be borrowed by them, are as follows:

Category of member	No. of Books that can be issued	Duration of Issue	Membership Form Attestation by
Faculty	05	One Semester	Library Incharge
Administrative Staff	05	One month	Library Incharge
Technical and Supporting Staff	02	One Month	Library Incharge
Other Staff of the Institute	02	One Month	Library Incharge
Postgraduate (PG)	03	14 days	Library Incharge
Undergraduate (UG)	03	14 days	Library Incharge

Checking out Library Documents

Registered Library members are allowed to check out Library documents as per their entitlement mentioned above. Reference Books are not issued out. Bound volumes of journals are not issued out.

Renewals

Books issued to you can be renewed unless they are reserved by someone else. You need to bring the books to the Library for getting them re-issued.

Return of Documents

Documents checked out from the Library should be returned at the circulation desk, during its working hours, i.e. 8.30 PM to 5.30 PM on any working day.

Reserving the Documents

A library user can reserve a book currently out on loan by requesting staff at the Circulation Counter. Notifications for availability of reserved books are placed on the Library notice board.

Loss of Bar-coded Patron Card

The loss of Bar-coded ID Card should be reported to the Library in-Charge. Duplicate Bar-coded ID Card can be issued, after depositing 50/-Rs Fine. Borrowers shall be responsible for any loss or misuse of their Bar-coded ID Card.

Loss of Books

The borrower is required either to replace the books with a recent edition, if available or pay its cost.

Overdue Charges

Overdue charges at the rates mentioned below are charged for late return of the books: * Rs. 1.00 per day per book for the books issued from Library & Book Bank Section.

Xerox Service

The xeroxing facility is available in the library .The rates for xeroxing are as follows: Paper Size Charges in Rupees A4 00.50 .

Bookbank

The Book Bank is provided to all PG & UG students .

DELNET DATABASES

The MIET is a participant to the Library Network DELNET & INVENTI initiatives. DELNET & INVENTI’s activities and services can be viewed at DELNET & INVENTI’s Home Page and its databases can be accessed through a web-based interface at: