Library
The library operations, including the Circulation Section and Cataloging Section, are fully automated using SOUL 2.0 Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) developed by INFLIBNET Centre , Ahmedabad. All reading materials are classified according to the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme (23rd edition)to ensure systematic organization and easy retrieval of resources.
Students, teaching faculty, and staff are issued a single barcode-enabled Membership-cum-Library Identity Card. This card serves as the official library ID and can be used for borrowing books and accessing other library services.
The Library commenced its operations in 1998. It is centrally located within the institution and spreads over an area of 1,626 sq. mts., with a seating capacity to accommodate more than 500 users at a time.The Library houses a rich and extensive collection comprising 62,545 volumes of books covering 10,151 titles. In addition, it maintains 1,500 back volumes of journals and a collection of 3,382 CDs and DVDs. MITS subscribed to 113 print journals across various disciplines. Users also have access to 15,410 online journals and 2,000 e-books, thereby supporting academic and research activities with comprehensive print and digital resources.
The Institution has established a state-of-the-art Digital Library with Wi-Fi connectivity to facilitate seamless access to information resources. The Library offers a wide range of services including open access to collections, book lending, reference services, and WEB-OPAC for easy search and retrieval of resources. It also provides special facilities such as an SC/ST Book Bank, reprographic services, and inter-library loan services to support the diverse academic needs of users.To ensure effective utilization of resources, the Librarian conducts user orientation programs every year for newly admitted students. The Library is equipped with 31 computers, all connected to the internet with a bandwidth of 84 Mbps, enabling efficient access to digital resources and online library services.
- Name of the ILMS Software : Soul (Software for University Libraries)
- Nature of Automation (fully or partially) : Fully
- Version : 2.0.0.11
- Year of Automation : 2013
- Name of the Digital Library Software : GDLC
- Remote Access : KNIMBUS
- Anti-Plagiarism : TURNITIN
- National Digital Library : Yes
- Swayam : Yes
- Circulation Service
- Document Delivery Service
- Reprographic Service
- Reference Service
- Inter-Library Loan Service – (ILL – DELNET)
- Online Public Access Catalogue – OPAC
- E-Resources access, Internet Service & SMS Alert Service
The collection of the library comprises of the following :
| S.No | Library Collection | Total Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of Volumes | 63,443 |
| 2 | Number of Titles | 10,370 |
| 3 | National Journals Print | 128 |
| 4 | International (On-line) | 5,300+ |
| 5 | On Line Data Bases | 4 |
| 6 | E-Books | 2,000+ |
| 7 | CD Collection | 2,876 |
| 8 | Special Collection | 850 |
| 9 | Back Volumes | 834 |
| 10 | Daily News Papers | 11 |
- IEEE : All Society Periodicals Package - 206
- NPTEL : National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (Open source online video lectures) 390 Videos
- E-Books : 2000+
- SPRINGER : 776
- EBSCO : 1510 (Management Collections)
Reading Hours
- All Working Days : 8 am – 8 pm
- All Working Days (During Examinations) : 8 am – 9 pm
- Public Holidays : 9 am – 5 pm
- All Working Days : 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
| Category | Books Allowed | Duration | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty | 6 | Semester | Nil |
| Under Graduates | 4 | 14 Days | Rs.01/- after due date |
| Post Graduates | 4 | 14 Days | Rs.01/- after due date |
PLINTH AREA : 1626 Sq.mts
SEATING CAPACITY : 350
Reprography facility is available for Library purposes at a subsidized rate (0.60np per page).
Library is part of the “DEVELOPING LIBRARY NETWORK (DELNET)”. Whenever a book is not available in the library, the document is obtained from DELNET through Inter Library Loan (ILL).
Book Bank accounts for a seizable number of books. The S.C. and S.T. students are eligible to borrow from this collection. This extra facility has been found to be of immense value.
Besides the central library, each department maintains a small collection consisting of frequently used materials by staff and students.
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Dr. C. Srinivasa Raju Presented a paper in International conference on Building Sustainable Libraries in Connecting Communities: Librarianship, Technology and Collaboration organized by Central Library, Bharatidasan University at Tiruchirapalli during 7th and 8th February 2025.
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Dr. C. Srinivasa Raju, Librarian presented a paper in National conference on Recent Technology Innovation towards Best practices of Libraries in Knowledge Society organized by Central Library, Alagappa University at Karaikudi during 12th and 13th April 2023.
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Dr. P. Rama Murthy Librarian I/c & Mr. G. Sudheer Babu attended One Day Workshop on Consortium of Library Resources and DELNET Services organized by Directorate of Faculty Development & IQAC, JNTUA, Ananthapur on 8th May, 2019.
- Mr. L. Husman & Mr. J. Bharat Kumar attended One-Day National Workshop on “DELNET: Resources, Services & Facilities” organised by JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore on 7th May 2013.
- Mr. L. Husman & Mr. J. Bharat Kumar attended Participated in Two Day National Level Workshop on “Library & Automation" was organized by Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Sree Sainath Nagar, Tirupathi - 517102, A. P. on 19th - 20th January 2013.
- A One-Day User Awareness Programme on IEEE and EBSCO, E-Journals
Accesses was organised by Department of Library
on 8th May 2024.
Click here for Report on Event
Dr. P. Rama Murthy
Address:
Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science
Deemed to be University
Madanapalle-Kadiri Road
kurabalakota Mandal, Madanapalle-517325
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone:+91-8571-280255; 280706
Email:[email protected]
Dr. C. Srinivasa Raju
Address:
Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science
Deemed to be University
Madanapalle-Kadiri Road
kurabalakota Mandal, Madanapalle-517325
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone:+91-8571-280255; 280706
Email:[email protected]