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Introduction |
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Information is a vital resource and is an essential input for enhanced productivity for any developmental work. Over the years there has been an exponential growth in information, besides which the development in the field of Information technology has resulted in the introduction of information services based on computers. A good & well-equipped Library & Information center is an essential entity of any organization. As ANON quotes - "Libraries are the power plants where ideas in printed language are kept ready for your use". |
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Infrastructure - location |
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The SJBIT Library & Information Centre started in 2001 with an initial collection of 2500 Volumes is housed in the ground floor right wing ofCSE & ISE Block in an 'U' shaped manner with a Total floor area of 640 Sqm., with good natural lighting & ventilation. The L I C caters to theinformation needs of 4 Undergraduate Courses 2 Postgraduate courses, MBA & 3 Research Centres. The future plans includes A Separate Block with a Floor area of 2500 Sqm. including Audio Visual rooms, Digital Library section, Periodical Section & Reading rooms. |
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The following sections are housed in the existing area : |
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- Stack section where the books for circulation are stacked in a classified order with open access. |
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- Reference area for a capacity of 120 students is well stocked with good number of Reference books, Conference Proceedings, Hand books, Encyclopedia, Dictionaries etc. |
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- The Librarian's chamber. |
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- Circulation counter. |
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Library Hours |
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Library is kept open on all working days except sundays and general holidays. Working hours are as given bellow. |
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- Monday-Friday : 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM |
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- Saturday : 8.30 AM to 1.00 PM |
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- During Examinations the Reference section will be kept open between 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. |
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"The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries" - Descartes |
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