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About the Library The department of Library of Adhi College of Engineering Technology is established in 2008. It is located in a Library building in a vast area of 9298 sq. ft. The main objective of the ACET library is to provide information services and access to print and e-resources to support the scholarly and informational needs of the institute community. The ACET central library includes Periodical Section, Reference Section, Reprographic Section and Digital Library. The Library has more than 18625 books and 45 Journal and Magazine Subscription which include National and International. NPTEL video and web courses are also available. It uses the state-of-the-art technology in its function and services. ACET Library is a member of Anna University Library, American Library, British Council library, National Digital Library, DELNET for effective Resource Sharing. The fully computerized library is well equipped with modern facilities and resources in the form of books, print and e-journals, CD-ROMs, on-line databases and audio video cassettes etc. Open Access System is being followed in the library. The Library has been computerized all its housekeeping operations using in house development library software which is connected to the campus-wide network and Wi-Fi which enables users to search for Library resources and also to manage circulation related details.
Librarian's Message To fulfill the vision and mission of the ACET, our Library has built its own website acting as access point to intellectual resources and services. Its aims are to introduce about the library facilities, services, traditional and e-resources. This website is developed to support students, faculty and staff members learning by using a wide range of resources. This website is dedicated to provide Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) of the available information resources. Besides the bibliographical database, full text of e-resources subscribed by ACET is also available through this website. V.Marikolundu, M.A. M.L.I.S Librarian ACET
Mission and Vision Vision The vision of the Central Library is to contribute to the intellectual activities of the ACET to empower research, innovation and learning process to meet the challenges. Mission ACET-Central Library mission is to deliver world-class library and information services to meet the needs of the university community and to support the university s mission to contribute to society through the expertise services and resources to enable learning and research at the highest international level of excellence.
Library Working Hours Monday to Saturday 08.00 AM to 06.00 PM Book Issue/Return Time 08.00 AM to 06.00 PM Note:Library Will remain closed during Government holidays
Library Committee 1. Meetings will be conducted at every month 2. The convener will arrange the meetings at the most convenient time of the members without disturbing their teaching schedules. 3. The date and time of the meetings will be intimated to the members either through e-mail with the details of agenda. 4. To assist the Librarian in formulating general library polices and regulations which govern the effective function of the library. 5. Recommendation of Books, Journals, Magazines, E-Journals, Online Databases and other resources. 6. To make provision for better utilization of library resources and services. 7. Developing general program of Library services to suit the interest of different sections of users. 8. To recommend sufficient library funds for the acquisition of library resources. 9. After every meeting, the convener will send the minutes of meeting (MoM) with the details of agenda discussed & resolution passed to the Principal / ACET, for ratification and approval. 10. Attendance will be maintained for each meeting separately with the signature of attendees. 11. To lay down good collection development policy.
Library Committee Members for the year 2016-2018 Staff Members S.No Name of the Staff Designation / Class Department Representation 1 Dr.Devaraju.A Principal - Chairman 2 Dr.Anitha.R Associate Professor ECE Coordinator 3 Mr.Vignesh.S Assistant Professor MECH Member 4 Mrs.Prema.D Associate Professor CSE Member 5 Mr.Devarajan.S.V Assistant Professor EEE Member 6 Ms.Monisha.R Assistant Professor CIVIL Member 7 Ms.Devi.B Assistant Professor ENGLISH Member 8 Mrs.Bharathi.S Assistant Librarian Library Member 9 Mr.Shanmugam Assistant Librarian Library Member 10 Dr.Selvakumar.R Associate Professor CSE Member (NPTEL Coordinator) 11 Mr.Marikolundu.V Librarian Library Convener
Student Members S.No Name of the Student ID No Department Representation 1. Ms.Santhi.B 410116105035 III EEE Member 2. Mr.Prasanth.E 410116103022 III CIVIL Member 3. Mr Divakar.V 410116114011 III MECH Member 4. Ms.Karthiga.B 410116106028 III ECE Member 5. Mr.Mr.Jagan.R 410116104020 III CSE Member
Services Fully computerized bar-coded circulation service (Issue, Return and Renewal of books) Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) at the library and in all the department libraries for search of books and other academic materials of the library such as CDs etc., On-site use to Textbooks, Reference books Back volumes and Print / Online journals inside the library Reference Service (Encyclopaedia, Dictionary, GATE book, IAS Exam book, Year-books, Handbooks, Exam guides and Previous year question papers) Digital library with internet connected computers for access to e-resources Online full text access to International journals and E-Books Reprography Service Inter Library Loan Service Internet Service News Paper Clippings
Sl.No Collections The Library has a rich collection of books on Engineering, Science & Humanities and Besides General collection of books, the Library also has specialized collections that are maintained separately. The library books present following Titles with Volumes: Department Wise Book Details Books Department Titles Books Volumes Printed Journals and E-Resources Printed Journals E-Journals E-Books Magazine 1 Computer Science 786 2750 09 114 1082 02 2 3 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering 644 826 2750 08 18 1085 02 3875 09 17 1000 03 4 Mechanical Engineering 842 3500 10 88 1350 03 5 Civil Engineering 420 2005 08 69 711 03 6 ME.Engineering Design 220 500 03 12 295 02 7 ME.Communication Systems 223 500 03 12 202 01 8 Science & Humanities 530 1442 06 36 147 9 General Knowledge 1071 1216 34 TOTAL 5650 18538 56 400 5872 14
E-Books S.No Name of the E-Book Publisher No. of E-Books 1 E-Books 5872
LIBRARY Periodicals National and International Journals Subscribed in Print LIST OF PRINT JOURNALS Sl.No Department wise Journals list. CSE 1 ICTACT journal on soft computing 2 International Journal of Computers and Applications 3 International Journal of Computer Science and Communication 4 CSI Communications Knowledge Digital for IT Community 5 Indian Journal of Computers Engineering and Technology 6 The IUP Journal of Computer Science 7 Express Computer 8 ICFAI Journal of Computer Science 9 Indian Journal of Compurer Science EEE 1 International Journal of Electric Power Systems & Energy Conversion 2 IEEMA Journal 3 International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Electrical Systems Research 4 IJEES International Journal of Electrical Energy Systems 5 Journal of International Association on Electricity, Generation Transmission and Distribution 6 Journal of Power Engineering 7 ICFAI Journal of Electrical and Electronics 8 International journal of Power system and power Electronics ECE 1 ICTACT Journal on Image and Video Processing 2 ICTACT Journal on Communication Technology 3 ICTACT Journal on Microelectronics 4 BVICAM: journal of Information technology
5 IETE Journal of Research 6 IETE Technical Review 7 ISRO Journal of Space Craft Technology 8 International Journal of Highly Reliable Electronic Systems 9 International journal of Electronics & Telecommunication Instrument Engineering and Technology 10 The IUP Journal of Telecommunication 11 Journal of the Instrument Society of India 12 Journal of Microengineering &Nanoelectronics MECH 1 ICTACT Journal on Management Studies 2 ICTACT Innovate Collaborate Educate Iet Connect 3 Manufacturing Technology Today 4 Indian Journal of Mechanical Engineering Technology 5 International Journal of Manufacturing Materials Sciences and Mechanical Engineering 6 International Journal of Mechanical Engineering 7 Contemporary Discourse A peer Reviewed International Journal 8 Journal of Contemporary Research in Management 9 Journal of Manufacturing Engineering 10 ICFAI Journal of Mechanical Engineering 11 International Journal of Product Design 12 The IUP Journal of Mechanical Engineering 13 Journal of Mines, Metal and Fuels CIVIL 1 ICI Journal on Indian Concrete Institute 2 International Journal of Geotechnies and Environment 3 International Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology 4 Indian Highways 5 Journal of Structural Engineering 6 Journal of the Indian Roads Congress 7 ICJ The Indian Concrete Journal 8 CW Construction World S&H 1 Bulletin of Materials Science 2 Journal of Chemical Sciences 3 Pramana Journal of Physics 4 Sadhana (Engineering Sciences) 5 Resonance Journal of Science Education 6 Current Science
LIST OF MAGAZINES S.No. DEPARTMENT OF CSE 1 TAMIL COMPUTER 2 COMPUTER ULAGAM 3 EXPRESS COMPUTER DEPARTMENT OF EEE 1 ELECTRICAL INDIA 2 ELECTRICAL WORLD 3 SOLAR TODAY DEPARTMENT OF ECE 1 ELECTRONICS FOR YOU 2 COMMUNICATION TODAY 3 ELECTRONICS WORLD DEPARTMENT OF MECH 1 MACHNERY FOR YOU 2 BIKE INDIA 3 AUTOMATIVE PRODUCTS FINDER DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL 1 NEW BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION WORLD 2 CIVIL ENGG & CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
Magazine o The central library is subscribing more than 72 national and international journals/magazines. o The issues of the particular volumes are bound together and stacked in the Back volumes section for reference. Back volumes are available in the central library. o Journals/magazines (current issues and back volumes) cannot be borrowed. Arrangement of Print Resources o Books are arranged according to subject based on Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) o Rack guides are provided for book racks o Periodicals subscribed/received by the library are arranged alphabetically for each programme in current periodical section... o UG and PG Project reports are available in the library for reference.
E-Journals S.No Name of the e-journal Publisher No.of E-Journals 1 DELNET 400
Non Book Materials CD, Audio Cassette, Video Cassette, Etc... The following non-book materials are also available in ACET Library S.No Category No's 1. Educational CDs 1139 Our library provides a sizable collection of Compact Discs and Audio/Videos related to Engineering and Technology and other related courses. All the speeches of top professionals delivered have been archived in the CD ROM format to enable the students and other users to imbibe the thoughts and values adopted by such eminent personalities.
Project Report Submitted by the final year students since 2012-2018 is available Projects... Sl.No Title Total 1 A Project Reports 542
Question Banks... S.No Year Department Month of Version Printed Version E-Version 1 2013 CSE NOV-DEC&MAY-JUNE 01-2 2013 EEE NOV-DEC&MAY-JUNE 01-3 2013 ECE NOV-DEC&MAY-JUNE 01-4 2013 MECH NOV-DEC&MAY-JUNE 01-5 2013 CIVIL NOV-DEC&MAY-JUNE 01-6 2013 S & H NOV-DEC 01-7 2013 S & H JANUARY&MAY-JUNE 01-8 2014 CSE MAY-JUNE 01 9 2014 CIVIL NOV-DEC 01 10 2014 S & H NOV-DEC&JANUARY 01 11 2015 CSE NOV-DEC 01 12 2015 CSE APRIL- MAY 01 13 2015 EEE NOV-DEC&APRIL-MAY 02 14 2015 ECE APRIL-MAY 01 15 2015 MECH NOV-DEC 01 16 2015 MECH APRIL-MAY 01 17 2015 CIVIL NOV-DEC 01 18 2015 CIVIL APRIL-MAY 01 19 2015 S & H NOV-DEC 01 20 2015 S & H APRIL-MAY 01
21 2016 CSE NOV-DEC 01 22 2016 ECE NOV-DEC 01 23 2016 MECH NOV-DEC 01 24 2016 CIVIL NOV-DEC 01 25 2017 EEE APRIL-MAY 01 26 2017 CIVIL APRIL-MAY 01 27 2017 ME.ED NOV-DEC/MAY-JUNE 01 28 2017 ME.CS NOV-DEC/MAY-JUNE 01 29 2017 S & H APRIL-MAY 01
Section Book Stack Section This section contains printed books in all areas relevant to the Engineering Education and course curriculum. The books may be borrowed as per the specified circulation policy. Department wise different types of color coding the Books are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) order.
Circulation Section 28-08-2018 Circulation section includes issue, return and renewal by the users using their Identity card. The Bar coding technology is adapted to each user's Identity card and also with library software to speed up the circulation process. Students can borrow 5 books at a time and must retain them within a period of 15 days, before the due date. Faculty members can borrow 10 books at a time as they might require more books to refer for delivering excellent lectures. 27
Circulation section includes issue, return and renewal by the users using their Identity card. The Bar coding technology is adapted to each user's Identity card and also with library software to speed up the circulation process. Students can borrow 5 books at a time and must retain them within a period of 15 days, before the due date. Faculty members can borrow 10 books at a time as they might require more books to refer for delivering excellent lectures. Library Membership Membership is automatically conferred to all the faculty members, research scholars or a student on his / her joining the College and remains valid for his full tenure. All students are eligible to check out materials for home use, or for use in the library. To borrow books from the library you have to activate your membership in the library circulation counter Loan Periods/ Account Limits Category of members, period of loan and number of books are as follows you should take the book you wish to borrow to the Issue Desk. The book will be issued to you and the date it is due for return will be stamped on the date slip inside. Enter the details of the book in the register kept in the counter. Overdue Charges Books in loan section are issued as per rules. An overdue notice is sent via e-mail when an item is not returned. Fines will accumulate each day including Holidays until the item is returned to the library An overdue charge of Rs.1/- per day for first five days and thereafter Rs 2/- per day will be charged if the book is not returned.
Renewal Most library books, unless reserved for another patron, may be renewed for 2 additional loan periods. For renewal a user has to bring books to the Circulation Counter and renew the borrowed books in his/her library account The library has the right to recall a book if the same is required by another user. Clearance of dues from the library No dues / clearance certificate is issued provided that all the outstanding dues in respect of borrowed book(s) and delay fine, if any, are cleared. Membership & Time Period Membership and Time Period for Books and Non-Book materials Staff Student Particulars UG PG RS Faculty Non-Teaching Book / Reference Materials 5 5 1 10 2 Non-Book Materials 1 1 1 1 1 Book Reservation 1 1 1 1 1 Book Materials Duration 15 Days 90 Days Renewal Duration 15 Days 90 Days Reference Book Materials Duration 1 Day 1 Day Non-Book Materials Duration 1 Day 1 Day Book Reservation Valid for 15 Days
Digital Section The Library boasts an in-house Digital Library, allowing access to all online and digital resources available in the Library. E-Journals E-Books DELNET NPTEL National Digital Library Open Access Journals Reference Section
Reference Section The reference section of the library has rich collection of International editions of reference books, hand books, GATE book, IAS Exam book, RRP book, conference proceedings, encyclopedias and various reference documents
Reprographic Section The Library has photocopying facilities within premises. Users are informed to take necessary copies of reference materials for their use. The cost per page is 1.00 Rupees.
Periodical Section
Reading section
E-Resources ACET, Central Library has started providing access to e-resources. This service is available only at ACET premises. Now Central Library users have online access to full-text e-journals and conference proceedings. E-Journals E-Books DELNET NPTEL National Digital Library Open Courseware Open Access Journals Open Access Books
Institutional Membership The college is an Institutional Membership DELNET, Anna University Library, British Council Library, American Library, National Digital Library, NPTEL IITM, to facilitate the staff and students to borrow books, journals and video programmes that are not available in the institution. National Digital Library DELNET Web Address : https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in Developing library Network (International Library Network) avail any book, Xerox or soft copy of any journal article through ILL (Inter Library Loan) Website: www.delnet.nic.in NPTEL Courses Web Address : ftp://192.168.50.3 British Council Library British Council Library-10 cards borrow 3 books and magazines against each card Website: https://library.britishcouncil.org.in American Library American Library -05 cards borrow 4 books, magazines and CD, against each card Website: http://amlibindia.state.go Web Address: http://chennai.useonsulate.gov/resources.html Anna University Library Web Address: https//annauniv.edu/library/ 05 cards borrow one books, magazines and CD, against each card
News Papers The Hindu The Times of India The Hindu Tamil Dinakaran Daily Thanthi Dinamalar Dinamani Employment News Employment Service
Links DIGITAL LIBRARY E-JOURNALS, E-BOOKS AND VIDEOS WEBSITES 1. NPTEL Videos ftp: //192.168.50.3/ 2. E-Books No. of Volumes: 5872: ftp://192.168.50.3/ 3. DELNET - http://delnet.nic.in/ http://164.100.247.17/index.html 4. National Digital Library:https: //ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/ 5. World Digital Library: https: //www.wdl.org/en/ 6. Directory of Open Access Journals: http: //www.doaj.org/ 7. Directory of Open Access Books: https: //www.doabooks.org/ 8. Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) 11 free Indian online journals http://www.ias.ac.in 9. Niscair Full Text Journals http://nopr.niscair.res.in/ 10. Bentham 175 Open Access Journals http://www.bentham.org/open/a-z.htm 11. Journal of the Indian Institute of Science http://journal.library.iisc.ernet.in/ 12. IETE Journals(Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers) http://www.ietejournals.or 13. (Electronic Journal of University Malaya (EJUM) http://ejum.fsktm.um.edu.my/ 14. National Institute of Science Communication (NISCOM) http: //www.niscair.res.in 15. Springer: https://www.springeropen.com/ 16. Elsevier https://www.elsevier.com/about/open-science
17. Sage Open: http://journals.sagepub.com/home/sgo 18. High Wire Open 320 Journals: http://highwire.stanford.edu/lists/freeart.dtl 19. Hindawi open 200 Journals: https: //www.hindawi.com/journals 20. The European Association for Signal Processing EURASIP) Journals: https://www.eurasip.org 21. Institute of Physics electronic journals (IOP) 60 e-journals: http://iopscience.iop.org/journallist 22. Lebanese American University 600 free e-journals: http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/databases/ 23. Royal Society Journals: https://royalsociety.org/journals/ 24. Sciencedomain International: http://www.sciencedomain.org/ 25. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology: http://www.ejournalofscience.org/ 26. Library OPAC: 192.168.18.235:8080/AutoLib/opac.jsp 27. NPTEL: http://nptel.ac.in/ 28. MIT Open Course Ware:http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm 29. Harvard online courses: http://www.extension.harvard.edu/open-learning-initiative 30. Electronics for You http://electronicsforu.com/newelectronics/default.asp
Web OPAC Information Technology Applications at the Central Library In addition to the collection development process, the ACET, Central Library has been venturing into the field of Information and Communication Technology by providing strong infrastructure support to use IT gadgets. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) has been activated. It has bibliographical records of books and other materials, Barcode system is followed in all transactions Available in the Central Library. To access the OPAC click the link below. Opac link:192.168.18.235:8080/autolib/opac.jsp
Rules & Regulation Students should sign in the gate register. UG&PG Students are eligible to borrow 5 books and Faculty eligible to borrow 10 books. Books will be issued to the students only on production of the valid ID card. The books should be returned within 15 days from the date of issue. Books, which are not return on due date, a fine of Rs.1/- for the first 7 days, from 8th day onwards Rs.2/- per day will be collected as Overdue Charges. Books may be renewed for a further period of 15 days, if the concerned book is not reserved by others. Books that are in special demand may be called for at any time if required. A borrower taking book on loan has to check the book and inform the librarian if there is any damage. A fine of Rs.30/- will be collected for any damage of the books. Books borrowed from the library are not transferable. Library book must be returned when student go home on long vacation. No user shall deface the library books by underlining or scribbling notes in the margins etc., Library Books are the Nation s assets and belong to all. All users are required to protect library books against wanton and willful damage, mutilation, theft and other malpractices. Loss of books issued, if any should be reported to the Librarian immediately in the prescribed form. If the borrower s is unable to replace the lost book by another good copy, recovery of the cost of the book lost will be made on the following bases: Current price of the books if any, in triple plus overdue charges from the student, if the student has not reported about the loss of book before the due date. Current price of the book in triple if the loss of books is reported before the due date. Journal and back volumes will not be issued. Personal books and files should be left on the rack at the entrance of the library. Plain sheets may be taken instead. Students are advised not to keep their valuable things like cell phone, calculator, wallet etc., in the property counter. Library authorities are not responsible for any loss of such items. Use of mobile phones inside the library is strictly prohibited. Discussions are not allowed inside the library. Strict silent should be observed in the library. Transfer Certificate will be issued only after the production of No Due Certificate from the library
Library staff Name Designation Mail ID Mr.V.Marikolundu,M.A.,M.L.I.S, Librarian marikolundu.lib@adhi.edu.in Mrs.S.Bharathi, B.COM, M.L.I.S, Assistant Librarian bharathi.lib@adhi.edu.in Mr.L.Shanmugam, M.A, B.L.I.S Assistant Librarian Shanmugam.lib@adhi.edu.in