The VJTI library is situated on the first floor of the north wing of the main building. It has two main halls, the reference section and the home lending sections.

The reference section provides current periodicals and books in demand and has a seating capacity for 180 students.

The library subscribes to a variety of leading engineering publications including some titles of

• IEEE
• IEE
• ASME
• ASCE
• SAE
• Textile Institute UK

LIBRARY TIMINGS

Important notices and announcements are always displayed on the notice board. The Important ones / urgent ones are marked or written in RED.Please read them carefully even if you are in a hurry.

The Library consists of 2 Levels.

The following is a brief introduction to the services and collections of each of the levels.For detailed information and floor plan, please take a tour of the Library.

In the REFERENCE SECTION some text / reference books are kept for your reference against your Identity Card ( I Card ). You may take your own books only in this part of the Library.
HOME LENDING SECTION / COUNTER ( I.E ISSUE RETURN OF BOOKS )

• Books are loaned on your I Card. Ask for the Book required. Sign the Book Card and also write your ID Number and date of issue.
• Check that the date slip has been properly stamped with the correct date, because you will be fined according to this date.
  NOTE
  The fine rates are different for different books and situation. Fines are to be increased.
• BOOK BANK BOOKS
  In the beginning of the academic year, Books are loaned to you for the full year, that is both the semesters. Look out for the detailed notices on the Library Notice Board ( July / August )
• PHOTOCOPY / MACHINE COPY
  Is given of what is required, if it is from what is in the Library, in keeping with the copy right laws, and the possibility of Photocopying the required material.
• The charge is 50p. per page of photocopy.
• Payment is to be made in the accounts section before 2.00 P.M
• The Photocopy material will be given to you as soon as it is ready depending on the load at the time.

You must come and ask for it after allowing at least 4 hours, to get the work done.

Preferably come on the following day.


NOTE :

• The library is a place for Individual Study. Readers are requested to cooperate and keep the library a QUIET AND PEACEFUL place.
  SILENCE is essential.
• Entry to the Library is subject to your having the I Card with you.
• Material for reading in the library is issued
  against the I Card.
• If you find that a book is not available, you can place a CLAIM for it at the circulation counter, between 3 PM to 4.30 P.M Claimed Books are issued only after 3 P.M and the fine is more. You have to enquire and see whether your demand has materialized preferably between 3 P.M to 4.30 P.M The book will be kept for you for two days after which your claim is forfeited.
• In case you lose or damage a book, please report at the counter immediately in writing and take the instructions for replacement of the book from the Librarian.
• Check the condition of all material before issue, you will be held responsible for damage.
• Books and Library material must be handled with care. As a responsible member, please help us to maintain the library material in good condition.
• All library material must first be issued from the issue counter before it is used.
• Please collect your I Card before leaving the .Library.
• Library material issued for current reading against the I Card is not to be taken out of the Library.
• The library will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to your property.
• The Librarian may temporarily suspend or permanently withdraw membership if a member is found disobeying the rules and regulations of the Library.
• Important notices and announcements are always displayed on the notice board. Please read them carefully.
• In case of need do not hesitate to approach the library staff who are here to help you. But when you need help, avoid the rush periods, preferably come after 2.30 PM or between 11 AM - 12 Noon

As you will agree --

“ Engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience and practice, is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize economically the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind ”

- Engineer’s Council for Professional Development

The engineer, like the scientist should have the ability to acquire and subsequently apply information.
It is necessary for him to be aware of current progress in his own field.

FRUITFUL READING