The library uses KOHA, an integrated multi-user, multi-tasking open-source library software package that supports all in-house operations. KOHA extends facilities such as Catalogue, Circulation, Utility, Serial Control, and Acquisition. The library’s book database is updated daily to ensure accuracy.
The library offers computerized catalogue search services through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). The bibliographic records include data for more than 22,606 books available in the library. OPAC terminals are placed in the user area for easy access. Users can search for library items by filling in required fields such as Item Type, Subject, Title, Author, Member Name, etc., and then clicking ‘Search’. The results are displayed on the screen in a tabular form, providing full details of the items.
Key Services and Facilities
- A user-friendly web-based open-source library software, Koha, has been adopted by the SIEM Central Library for full automation. The library catalogue, including more than 22,606 books and other reading materials, can be accessed through the library intranet and the internet via OPAC.
- The library provides open access to its book stacks. Students are allowed to enter the stacks to browse and select books or references themselves, promoting full utilization of library resources.
- Orientation programs are conducted at the beginning of each academic year to familiarize new users with library resources and services.
- Books can be issued for home lending for a period of one week to students.
- This facility is provided to SC/ST students and all First-Year Engineering (FE) students.
- Users are required to deposit their bags (excluding valuables such as money, passports, credit/debit cards, mobile phones, etc.) at the property counter before entering the library.
- The library offers reference services to assist users in making full use of the available resources, including guidance on e-journals, e-books, databases, and multimedia sources.
- Previous years’ university question papers and course syllabi are available for student consultation.
- An e-library and ERP facility provide faculty and students with online access to e-resources.
- Photocopying services are available to all members, walk-in users, and others.
- Printing facilities and multimedia PCs are available on demand.
- The library extends its working hours during examination periods to accommodate student needs.
- Access to 91 journals and 10 newspapers is provided.
- New books, journals, and other materials are displayed prominently at the front of the stack section.
- The library maintains back volumes of journals for reference by students and staff.
- Students can access educational videos such as NPTEL lectures, YouTube learning materials, and other resources via the Digital Library.
- The library houses a variety of general books, including novels, stories, entrepreneurship, motivational books, soft skills, personality development, interview techniques, GATE preparation guides, CDs, and more.