Library
About SIBACA Library:
SIBACA has fully automated library software named as SLIM21 which is helpful in keeping and maintaining records like catalogues, books, e-books, films, sound recordings, drawings, clippings, articles, reports, letters, pamphlets, serials publications etc. The version of the SLIM21 Software is 2.6.8.29.
Library is located at the basement of the institute. Library has well staking section of 688 Sqm, spacious reading hall, digital library, literature and other amenities. Library has digital library for downloading e–Journals, articles and various paid and free database. There are 60 computers available in the multimedia room to have e-access to the library. Students and faculty can get access to various databases like pro-quest database, J Gate etc. Facilities like printing, scanning are available in the library.
Library collection:
SIBACA library has enormous collection of books, journals, Magazines, Newspapers, CDs etc. There are total 19832 books available in the library for the reference of students and staff members. Total 5839 titles, 2500 Reference books, 500 CDs are available in the library for students and staff members.
The book issue-return system is implemented with barcode facility. Web OPAC is available in the institute to browse the books availability through ERP module. The open access system in library enables the student to choose and select the books. Library has well qualified and experienced staff including Librarian, Assistant Librarian and Library Clerk.
The library staff members extend their services to the students and staff members in following ways.
- Personal guidance is offered to trace any book.
- Assist students during the digital library hours.
- Reprographic facility extended to the students on request.
- SPPU Syllabus and question papers are made available.
- Overnight issues of reference books till 8.00pm
- Assistance in downloading e-content.
- The library provides indexes to UG project reports / PG dissertations of the students and staff.
- Provide the books, journals, periodicals, magazines and other resources.
- Link for all question papers through FTP.
Library Services:
SIBACA library offers different types of services to users like E-Library Automated Services, Web OPAC, Web Based E- Syllabus, Question Papers, Project Reports, Isolated Staking Area, Reading Hall, Current Awareness Services, Reprography Services, Electronic Document Delivery Service, Inter Library Loan etc.
E-Resources:
We have an official Membership of Pro-quest, IEEE, J-Gate, RIMIT databases. Remote Access Facility is also available for Pro-quest Database.
National Digital Library:
SIBCA library has registered for institutional membership of National Digital Library which is a pilot project to develop a framework of virtual repository of learning resources with a single window search facility. It includes Educational materials ranging from primary to post graduate level. NDL provides the unique facility of choosing knowledge materials as per the educational level of the user.