IES MCRC Information Resource Centre aims to cater to information needs of faculty, students, research scholars, and other members of the library by providing an excellent collection of literature. The well furnished, air conditioned and Wi-Fi enabled Library is located on 1st floor of the building with a seating capacity of 130 students. The library also has one Discussion Room where students can hold discussions.
The Library has more than 38,500 books in print and 29,000 books in electronic formats covering subjects like, business and management, economics, IT, Law and related areas in the forms of Print and . The Reference Section of the library has varied collection of Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Case Studies, Handbooks, Government Reports and manuals on various aspects of Management studies and related areas. The library also has a good collection of E-books.
The periodical section of the library is the “Information Powerhouse” through which current information found in the Journals, newspapers and magazines .The library boasts of 55 Indian and International Journals and periodicals in print form and more than 12,000 E-Journals available online. The library also has varied collection of non-book materials in form of VCDs, DVDs, Audio CDs and E-books.
Equipped with modern facilities, the library provides a conducive environment to the users. The library is fully automated with Barcode system, which enables users to access the information readily. The bibliographic details of the library documents can be accessed through OPAC anytime anywhere.
E-Resources section is a vital source for academic research and up to date business information, with this thinking the library has subscribed to following e-databases:
The Digital Library Section of the library constitutes web OPAC, Institutional Digital Repository and Remote access facility. Institutional Digital Repository is a knowledge repository of e-books, research papers presented or published by the faculty members and e-learning materials. The remote access facility provides remote access to all subscribed e-resources and intuitional repository through web and mobile apps . The Library follows an open access system encouraging the user to browse freely in the stack area. In order to meet growing thrust for knowledge, the library has become member of DENET (Developing Library Network)
Empowering Information Resource Centre with technologically advanced services of the digital age in order to be recognized as 21st Century Academic and Research Hub which will provide updated knowledge across all formats.
To provide extensive information resources and innovative services to meet the research, teaching and learning needs of academia.
To provide extensive information resources and innovative services to meet the research, teaching and learning needs of academia.
In order to enhance the resources of the library for academic research and up-to-date business information, the library has subscribed to various E-Resources. All subscribed e-resources can be accessed remotely through remote server facility (https://app.myloft.xyz)
E-Journal Databases
E-books Database
The library reading room is kept open for more than 12 hrs. a day, the book issue/return service is also available to users from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on all weekdays and 10.00 am to 6 pm on Sundays and select bank holidays during examinations.
The Institute has developed a digital repository using Dspace digital library software. This is a knowledge repository of e-books, research papers presented or published by the faculty members and e-learning materials. The e-learning materials include Class Notes, PPTs, Case Studies and other important learning materials. Students can access and download the learning materials through Remote Access Facility
The Institute provides remote access facility through MyLoft Remote Access Facility.The e-resources viz., E-journals, e-books, e-databases subscribed by the library can be accessed remotely. E-Reources can be accessed through web and Mobile Apps. The link to National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) which provides E-learning through online Web and Video courses is provided through this facility. The remote access facility is available at https://app.myloft.xyz/browse/home
Access ResourcesLibrary Online Public Access Catalogue (Web-OPAC)
This catalogue includes an index of books, CDs, Project Reports, Studies and e-books. The online catalogue is highly versatile and user-friendly with simple and advanced search. The latest titles appear in a carousel or also available in a list. The titles are displayed with cover images. The library members can check list of current and past checkouts, save search history and make purchase suggestions online. The members can also check the book shelf virtually using virtual shelf browser.
The Web OPAC is accessible at http://ieslibrary.ourlib.in/
The library has subscribed to URKUND Anti-Plagiarism software. It is a digitalized, fully-automated system for detecting plagiarism. The students need to check their project reports (Final /Summer) for plagiarism using this software.
Membership and loan Privilege:
Library Card
1.1 Access to IES library is restricted to staff and students of IES MCRC.
1.2 In case of loss of library cards or reference card, the library will make a duplicate card on filling up of prescribed form with charges of Rs. 50/- each.
1.3 Members must carry their I– Cards to get entry and use the library.
Members must produce it when asked to do so by an authorized person. The card must be used only by the member to whom it is issued.
Set of Text-books
The students can borrow a set of text-books from the library every trimester. The books should be returned within 15 days after trimester/semester exams are over.
Overdue Charges.
Book must be returned to the library on or before the due date. If books are not returned to the library on the due date, an overdue charge will be Rs. 2/- per day per book after due date, till the date of return. This overdue charge will be Rs. 10/- per day, per book during exam period. Library material issued on Reference Ticket should be returned on the same day or else a fine of Rs. 100/- will be charged per day till the date of return.
Reservation for book:
If desired book is not available in the shelf, reservation/demand slip may be filled in.
Renewal of the books:
a.Students should renew the book personally and only once.
b. Books will be renewed only if the book is not in demand.
c. Books shall be renewed on or before due date.
Conditions for borrowing books:
Other Rules :
For reason of security, bags and other personal belongings should not be left unattended. The library will not be responsible in case of damage or theft of personal property.
Silence is required in study areas. Loud conversation, standing in groups, discussions etc. are not allowed. The use of mobile phones in the library is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of library facilities or exclusion from the library.
Smoking, consumption of food and drink (with the exception of bottled water) and the use of personal audio equipment are not permitted in the library.
Library deposit refund should be collected within 3 years from the issue of passing certificate or else the deposit will be forfeited.