Central Library at VCET The college central library was established in 1994, simultaneously with the inception of the college. The total collection of library books is 32000 ( with 11500 titles ) in a short span of 24 years. 56 national and international journals/magazines are currently available in the library. Half-a-dozen daily newspapers are on display stands. New arrival of books and magazines/journals are immediately displayed on the display racks. The library has 14 computer terminals. The library collection of CD s is more than 950. The college management has generously expended 95 lakhs so far on library books and journals. The department of social welfare of Government of Maharashtra has sanctioned to students belonging to SC/ ST/ NT category a grant of Rs. 78000 for the year 2003 and a grant of Rs. 152000 for the year 2004. These grants have been gratefully utilized for 1117 books for the total benefits of about 200 students intended. Almost all the Inspection Committees and other college staff on their visits to the library have complimented our college on the excellent collection of rare and many books. The reference books on mathematics have always come in for very special mention. I am proud to state that ours is one of the best libraries among the engineering colleges of University of Mumbai. DIGITAL LIBRARY The Central Library has started a separate Digital Library section for students and staff members. College is subscribing a package of INDEST- AICTE consortium by spending more than Rs. 4 lakhs, to avail this facility to students and staff.in this package user can access e-resources published by IEL and ASME online. It covers 120 journals, more than 95000 documents, 25000 new pages, magazines,
conference proceeding and PDF images and ASME covers 19 journals published by ASME. Institute is member of DELNET Library Network. All the students and staff have access to this facility in the Digital Library section. Through this facility members can access 900 library networks and in and India and 6 other countries having access of 50 thousand records of books, Journals, Articles and other documents. The library facilities are availed daily on an average by 15 staff members and 110 students. Almost 250 books are lent daily. The students are allowed to borrow at most 2 books at a time for a week. The Central library maintains separate registers for accession, reference, loan, visitors, and movement. A register for fines imposed and collected is also duly maintained. Central Library timings are 9.00 am to 8.00 pm during exam period, normally it closes at 5.30 pm. Infrastructure and Facilities Details Total library area is 448 SqM 2 Book Stacking Area Capacity : 50 000 Books Subject wise labeled cupboards. Collection of CDs/ DVDs procured along with books All the books has barcode and calcification method is DDC. Digital Library 14 PCs connected on LAN Seating capacity: 10
32 mbps leased line dedicated internet connection Access to e- resources like online magazines, journals, conference proceedings and E-books General Reading Section Seating Capacity: 150 Facilities: News papers, notice board with latest updates Reference Section Seating capacity: 20 Resources available : magazines, journals, encyclopedia, handbooks, dictionaries, thesaurus etc. Except the current month's issues other magazines can be borrowed for a week Learning Resources holding in the Central Library Total no of books : More than 30557 Books for ST/ ST / Books bank: 1117 No of Journals and popular magazines : Sr No Year No of Books purchases Journals 1 2013-2014 625 36 2 2014-2015 2346 43 3 2015-2016 1527 48 4 2016-2017 1560 56 5 2017-2018 1562 58
KEY FACILITIES: Book stack section : Capacity of 33,000 books Reference Section : Handbook stacking capacity of around 11000 books, Seating arrangement (20) Stack for magazines/journals General reading room : Seating capacity 150 Book processing & : Accession /Issue / return of books routine works of the library Circulation of books CDs / Tutorials, Magazine/ Journals Digital Library : 10 PCs and 32 Mbps Internet Library Management software : egranthalya by NIC of India. General Instructions Central library Users Possession of valid ID is compulsory. Silence and discipline has to be maintained. Misconduct will be reported to the higher authority for appropriate action. Keep your bags at baggage counter. Library books and periodicals to be used carefully. Writing or marking in the library books is strictly prohibited. Eatables, audio-visual device, mobile phones etc. are strictly prohibited. Central Library rules for staff members: 1. All the staff members are requested to maintain silence in the library. 2. All the teaching and non teaching staff members are allowed to borrow library books, periodicals, magazines, news papers, question papers, syllabus, and CD. 3. Reference book will be issued for use in the library only.
4. Any defects or missing pages in books or journals should be brought to the notice of the Librarian; otherwise the concerned staff member will be responsible for it either repair or replacement. 5. Any books lost will have to be replaced by the staff member before the end of the semester or else he / she will have to pay double the cost of the lost books. Lost book unavailable in the market will be penalized double the cost. 6. Entry should be made in the library visitors register every time while visiting the library. Central Library rules for the students: 1. The students should maintain silence in the reading room Mobiles and their mini stereo systems should be switch off. 2. All students can borrow library books, periodicals, magazines, news papers, question papers, syllabus, project report and CD s. 3. Books will be issued to students on weekly basis on any working day. 4. Reference books will be issued for a day for library reading on reading room ticket only. 5. Books should be returned on or before the due dates mentioned on due date slip, failing which students will be fined as follows: i. for 1-7 days Rs.2 per day. ii. for above 7 days onwards Rs. 10 per day and will be penalized a : not returning the book for 1to 14 day he /she will not be issued the book for the next one month;
b. not returning the book for more form 14 days he/she will not be issued the book for the semester. 6. Library books should be handled with care. 7. Any defect or missing pages in a book should be brought to the notice of Librarian; otherwise students will be responsible for it for either repair or replacement. 8. Books lost will have to be replaced by students in 8 days or he/ she will have to pay double the cost of the lost books. Lost and found cases If book/ journal is damaged or lost, the borrower will have to replace the book with a new copy OR pay the amount as per the current price of the book. In both the cases over-due charges if any, has to be paid. If the membership card is lost, the Librarian should be informed immediately. In genuine cases a duplicate set may be issued after an application to the Principal and payment of Rs.50/- per card. Active Central Library Committee Post Name Designation Chairman Mr. Vishal Pande A. P. Instrumentaion Member Mr. Shahista Khan A. P. Electronics and Telecommunication Member Mr. Lohar Sanjay A. P. Mechanical
Post Name Designation Member Mr. Gulbhile Pradeep A. P. Humanities Member Mrs. Anagha Patil A. P. Information Technology