IMPACT Library
Library and Information Centre
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ABOUT LIBRARY
Dr. V. M. I. NAMBISSAN Memorial Library (ICEAS Library) is located on the main campus in a separate, spacious building that spans three floors. Each floor is purposefully designed to support specific functions:
The first floor houses the Stack Section, the second floor is home to the Reference Section, and the third floor features a state-of-the-art Digital Library cum Communication Labequipped with 30 internet-connected computer systems.
The library has a total physical collection of 21,410 books covering 6,758 titles and provides access to a wide range of electronic resources through various resource providers under the VTU Consortium subscription. The e-resources include 12,499 e-journals, 51,361 e-books, 1,800 e-conference proceedings, 3,174 e-magazines, 1,260 e-newspapers and other resources, and 164 video courses.
The library has a total built-up area of 6,270 square feet with a seating capacity for 150 users, offering a well-structured and inviting environment for study and research. Each section is equipped with spacious reading halls, user-friendly racks, a CCTV surveillance system, and a 24/7 remote access facility, contributing to an organized and accessible atmosphere. The well-planned seating arrangement and ample ventilation create a calm and inspiring silent environment, encouraging students to engage deeply in academic and intellectual pursuits.
The Library is fully automated using Koha software, an open-source Integrated Library System (ILS), and provides an OPAC search facility along with an e-Gate Register (In–Out Management System). In addition, the library also maintains manual service records for reference and backup purposes.
MISSION
To strengthen the academic activities of the Institution by providing right information to the right user at the right time. The idea is to make faculty and students to have an edge over their counter parts in other institutions through proper utilization of resources.
VISION
To become a leading library that adopts the latest tools and technologies, ensures easy access and quick transaction processes, provides e-facilities for advanced information services, and supports strong research activities on campus.
LIBRARY TIMINGS
09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Lunch Break: 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM
(The Library Remains Closed on First & Third Saturdays and Government Holidays)
Messages
Principal/Director
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Library Services
• Circulation Services • Reference and referral Services • Catalog and OPAC Access • Current Awareness Services (CAS) • Document Delivery Service (DDS) and Inter library Loan (ILL) • Newspaper and Magazine Access • Membership and Registration Services • Enforcement of Library Rules and Regulations • Plagiarism Checking Service
Additional Support Services of the Library
Research and Project Support
• Assistance with literature reviews and final-year project research • Access to technical reports, projects, and related academic documents • Support in preparing project documentation and technical writing
Digital Literacy and Training
• User awareness and training on technical databases such as IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Emerald, EBSCO, Pocket, Cambridge, Cengage Learning, QuickLearn, MapMyAcess (Remote Access), etc. • Training on plagiarism checking tools and reference management software Information Dissemination Services • Sharing of e-books, articles, magazines, and previous years’ question papers through the Library WhatsApp group and individual email communication
E-Resources
VTU Consortium
E- Books – 51,361
Sl.No. Publishers Logo Publishers Website links On Campus Access E- books
1
EBSCO
EngineeringSuite https://search.ebscohost.com 24015
2
PACKT https://learning.packt.com 7300
3
NewAgeIntl https://digital.elib4u.com/ 670
4
EdsolInformatics https://ebooks.edsolinformatics.com/ 20
5
Quiklrn https://home.quiklrn.com 185
6
CBSPublishers https://www.eduport-global.com
174
7
Cambridge
UniversityPress
https://www.cambridge.org
58
8
CengageLearning https://cengageindiaelibrary.ipublishcentral.net 69
9
BSPBooks https://ebookstore.bspublications.net
141
10
Taylor&Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com
5731
11
Springer https://link.springer.com 12,863
12
ElsevierScienceDirect https://www.sciencedirect.com
436
E – Conference Proceedings
1 IEEE https://ieeexplore.ieee.org 1800
E- Magazines
1 MagzterDatabase https://library.magzter.com 3174
E- NewsPapers & Other Resources
1 MagzterDatabase https://library.magzter.com 1260
E – Learning &Video Courses
1
EBSCO
EngineeringSuite https://search.ebscohost.com 80
2 IEEEBlended e- learning http://blendedlearning.ieee.org
70
3 PAT
Technology https://vtu.edutainer.in/ 14
▪ Learning Labs
- https://home.quiklrn.com( English Communication Lab)
*https://www.vlab.co.in/(Virtual Labs)
▪ Software& Platforms
https://www.drillbitplagiarism.com
Plagiarism Detection Software
https://www.celus.net/
harvestingand analysisofCOUNTER andnonCOUNTERstatistics
MAPSystems
Remote Access URL-https://access.vtuconsortium.com/impactcoeas
Username: (Your Register Mail ID)| Password: vtu@123
URL – https://discovery.delnet.in/
Username: kniceas Password: ice10652
WEB OPAC: http://127.1.0.1:8000/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl
LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS
All the Students entering the Library must keep their bags and other belongings at the Property racks and sign in the Register at the Entrance, or sign in the Computer In/Out management system.
Bags, Umbrella, Personal Books and other items, Wearing Aprons or Coats are not allowed inside the library.
College Identity Card is compulsory for getting access to the library.
Silence should be strictly maintained in the library.
Mobile phones and other devices likely to cause disturbance are not used in the library premises.
Misbehavior in the library is strictly prohibited.
Beverages and Eatables are not allowed inside the library.
To borrow the library books, Students/ Staffs should have to take compulsory membership.
Two borrower cards will be issued to each student member, and students can borrow two books per card.
A particular book can be issued for a maximum of 15 days. If the user wishes to borrow the same book again, it can be renewed for another 15 days. For a third time, the book can only be re-issued after a gap of one day.
Reference books like Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, journals and magazines are not to be issued.
Students should produce their borrower card while borrowing books.
Students on receiving the books should check their physical condition, as they are held responsible for any damage found later.
Students have to pay a fine of Rs. 2/- per day for delay from the due date of return or renewal.
The library books/Journals are not to be spoiled with an underlining, or scribbling on pages. Negligence will be fined heavily equal to the cost of replacing of the books.
Show the books at the circulation counter before taking out the issued books.
Students are advised not to give books to others on their names.
In case of damage or loss of library books, the user must either pay double the current price of the book or replace it with a new copy of the same title.
Library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time.
Periodicals, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Project Reports, Reference sources are to be referred in the library.
In case of loss of a borrower’s card, it must be reported to the Librarian immediately. A duplicate card will be issued upon payment of ₹50.
When a member (student or staff) leaves the college, he or she must return all the books without fail and obtain a ‘No Dues’ signature from the Librarian.
Library Team Members:
1) Mrs. Meghaa Bhattar, MA, MLISc, M.Phil & (Ph.D.), Librarian
2) Mr. Ganesha V, MLISc, Asst.Librarian
3) Mrs. Vijayalakashmi S, MLISc, Asst.Librarian
Contact us:
Mrs. Meghaa Bhattar,
Librarian
Dr.V.M.I.NAMBISSAN Memorial Library
IMPACT College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Sahakara Nagara South, Bengaluru – 92 Karnataka, India
e-Mail ID: iceas_library@impact.ac.in
Librarian,
ICEAS