4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
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Year of Installation Name of ILMS Version Nature of Automation
2011-2019 SLIM 21 3.0.0 Partially
2020-2021 SLIM 21 3.7.0 Partially
Integrated Library Management System is used for managing the functions of library. The Institute’s Library is partially automated with System for Library Information Management (SLIM 21) Software with Version 3.0.0. from year 2011. SLIM 21 is integrated multi-user, multi-tasking, user friendly software. SLIM 21 cataloguing adheres to popular international standards. The automation of library has made functioning simpler, convenient, efficient and effective. It is commercial software purchased from Algorhythms Consultants, Pune. The vendor provides online & offline support for any problems, proper backup and maintenance & up gradation of software during annual maintenance contract period.
Library is automated and following modules are used.
Cataloguing & Acquisition System: This module is used to add catalogue entries, to view monthly accession register entries, to browse by title, by author, by subject, by classification number etc. Reports related to cataloguing are generated like accession register, title with copies, year wise accession etc.
Circulation System: This module is used for daily transactions. It has books issue, return and reserve options. Barcode technology is used for issue/return. It is possible to set different rules for different users in this module. Book Bank facility is given to the students. Lending policy for Book Bank facility is different and it is maintained through circulation module. Various reports such as borrower wise loan, accession no. wise loan, overdue loans, item inventory status, circulation status summery, item transactions and operator wise transactions can be generated in this module. Barcode, spine labels are generated through this module making library work effective and efficient.
Serial Control System: This module is used to maintain the record of print journals to trace subscribed issue in the library. Expected arrival of issue can be generated. Reports like recent issues, issues not received and renewal subscription are generated through this module.
Web OPAC: Online Public Access Catalogue facility is available to students and faculties wherein they can access the Library catalogue from their desks. Library collection can be searched through OPAC.
SLIM 21 software provide statistical analysis required for library management like weekly transactions, most issued items, less issued items, reference books etc.
The Institute’s library is a knowledge repository. It has collection of books, journals, newspapers, magazines, project reports etc. It has digital library facility where students can access e-resources like DELNET. Remote access facility is also provided to the students. It has collection of e-books. Institute is a member of NDL. The library has a spacious reading hall. Library provides various services to the users like Circulation, Book Bank Facility, Reference Service for Syllabus, Old Question Papers, Project Reports, e-Library Facility & Online Public Access Catalogue, etc. Business Standard newspaper is given to the students on daily basis. Automation of library has made it an efficient and effective learning resource center.