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Overview
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) has an excellent library for the benefit of students, faculties and researchers. As one of the best established libraries according to International Standards, the University Central Library has a large collection of Text and Reference books covering various branches of Engineering and Technology, Medical & Health Sciences, and Science & Humanities and its related fields. The library is nearly three decades old. It is completely automated with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, Centralized Air Conditioned (AC), well protected with CCTV Security systems and fire alarms.
Working Hours
Central Library is open to all our students, scholars, faculty members from the morning up until late at night and is a delightfully convenient space to assist learning, exploration and reference mandates.
- Working Hours
- 08.00 am to 12.00 mid-night
- Transaction Hours (issue, return, renewal)
- 08.00 am to 11.30 pm
- Working Hours
- 09.00 am to 07.00 pm
- Transaction Hours (issue, return, renewal)
- 09.00 am to 06.30 pm
- Working Hours
- 09.00 am to 06.00 pm
- Transaction Hours (issue, return, renewal)
- 09.00 am to 5.30 pm
- Architecture Library: Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM
- Law Library: Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM
- The Central Library is closed during all government and declared festival holidays.
SRM Library
SRMIST’s Central Library is a one of it’s kind installation that facilitates teaching, learning and research endeavors of our students, scholars and faculty members. It is one of the foremost such libraries in India’s higher educational system. Our Founder and Chancellor Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar’s signature efforts are evident in making sure that the sprawling 1.50 Lakh sq ft area library premises is not just a building structure that stores books. It serves more realistically as a space for learning and knowledge exchange with users coming from diverse study and aspirational backgrounds.
For a large multidisciplinary higher educational institution, SRMIST’s Central Library is a crown jewel housed in the iconic University Building (UB Block).
Library Floor Information
Uniquely large space for learning, collaboration, exchange. We strive to make our library premises a favorite locations in the campus. We see ourselves as enabers to help our users advance in their learning and knowledge aspirations.
Building
The library is located in the 15-Storey University Administrative Block, and is spread over Ground + 3 floors of 1.50 Lakh sq ft area. The library building is
- Fully air-conditioned and automated with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology
- Well protected with fire alarms and CCTV security systems
- Equipped with reading halls in all the floors, with reference collection
Floor Map
- Level 1 : Engineering and Technology: Reading Hall 1&2, Circulation Counter, Librarian, library Office and Cafeteria.
- Level 2 : Computer Science and Life Science books -Reading Hall, Own Book & Discussion Hall and Digital Library.
- Level 3 : Science & Humanities Including Arts, Management, Languages Text. Competitive Exam Books, etc.,
- Level 4 : Theses & Dissertations, Projects reports, Back Volumes, Reference Books, Reading Hall
Automation & Services
All operations and services of the library has been automated with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology using Windows based In-House software developed by a team of programmers and the Library Staff of SRM Institute of Science and Technology. It operates on Windows 2000 server, Oracle with J2EE. The software has excellent operational modules such as transaction, query, administration, reporting modules etc.
An OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) has been created and about 17 terminals are provided to facilitate access. It is also made available via LAN in the campus.
Infrastructure
Computer Infrastructure
- HP-ML 150G2 Server, 2 x 145GB HDD
- Storage Server (IBMX346 – Zeon 10 x 146 GB HDD)
- WIPRO Net Power Server
- Work Stations Desk Top PC’s (HP) & IBM
- Scanner (Bar-code and Document Scanners)
Software
- Operating System (Windows 2000 and Windows XP)
- Utility Software (MS Office, Acrobat Reader)
- eLIMS Library Automation Software (in house developed)
User Services
The library provides the tremendous services to all staffs, Research scholars and students of SRMIST. All resources print and electronic such as books, journals, and other materials are indexed properly to facilitate the users. The library is a place with a wide array of services that would make you choose this library as your favourite places in the campus.
Inside the Library
- Open Access Facilities for Textual Documents
- Provision of Separate Reading Rooms for Students and Teachers/ Scholars
- Reference Books, Thesis/ Dissertations, Census/ Govt. Publication
- Journals of National and International repute
Outside the Library
- Lending for Home Study
(only text books) - Borrowing Books/ Departmental
Libraries
Facilities / Services
- Reprographics Facilities
- Internet Facility
- Laptop Lending Service
- Database Search through DELNET & MALIBNET
- Document Delivery Service (Digital & Printer)
- Current Awareness Services
- Resource Sharing/ Inter Library Loan
Reach US
Central Library
University Building,
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Kattankulathur
T: +91 44 – 27456274
E: librarian@srmist.edu.in
E-library: https://library.srmist.edu.in/
Digital Library: https://library.srmist.edu.in/univlib/DigitalLibrary.jsp
Search OPAC: https://opac.srmist.edu.in/opac/
