Library & Information Centre
"Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future." — Ray Bradbury
New Arrivals
About the Library
The Central Library is the heart of the institute, providing a conducive environment for learning and research. It is fully automated with modern software and follows an open access system.
Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM (Mon–Sat)
Infrastructure
- Spacious reading hall accommodating 150+ students simultaneously
- Dedicated digital library section with high-speed internet terminals
- Separate reference section and periodical reading area
- 24×7 access to online e-resources
- CCTV-monitored premises for a secure and peaceful study environment
Library Collections — Summary
| Sl. No. | Details | No. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of Volumes | 11,128 |
| 2 | Number of Titles | 1,637 |
| 3 | Gift Books | 412 |
| 4 | Magazines / Periodicals | 13 |
| 5 | News Papers | 4 |
| 6 | Book CDs | 181 |
| 7 | E-Resources (VTU Consortium Annual Member & NDL) | 2 |
Department-wise Books
| Sl. No. | Department | Titles | Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Engineering | 410 | 2,984 |
| 2 | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 317 | 1,763 |
| 3 | Information Science & Engineering | 23 | 161 |
| 4 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 16 | 66 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering | 286 | 1,242 |
| 6 | Civil Engineering | 243 | 1,052 |
| 7 | Master of Business Administration | 73 | 357 |
| 8 | Mathematics | 75 | 1,999 |
| 9 | Chemistry | 34 | 348 |
| 10 | Physics | 36 | 321 |
| 11 | General | 124 | 841 |
| Total | 1,637 | 11,128 | |
E-Resources (VTU Consortium)
The library provides access to the following e-resources through the VTU Consortium. Students and faculty can access these via the Digital Library section or remotely through the MAP Systems platform.
| Sl. | Resource | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elsevier Science Direct – Engineering, CSE & Material Science Collection (405 e-Journals) | sciencedirect.com |
| 2 | Springer Nature (710 e-Journals) | link.springer.com |
| 3 | Taylor & Francis (260 e-Journals) | tandfonline.com |
| 4 | Emerald Publishing – Management (212 e-Journals) | emerald.com/insight |
| 5 | ICE – 29 e-Journals | emerald.com/insight |
| 6 | Magzter Database – Platform of Newspapers, Magazines, Periodicals and Competitive Examination Collection | library.magzter.com |
| 7 | PACKT – 2,300 e-Books (five-year perpetual access & regular updates of upcoming titles) | learning.packt.com |
| 8 | New Age International – 450 e-Books (perpetual access) | digital.elib4u.com |
| 9 | Edsol Informatics – 20 e-Books (perpetual access) and free e-Books & e-Proceedings publication support for VTU & affiliated colleges | ebooks.edsolinformatics.com |
| 10 | Quiklrn – Language Communication Lab | home.quiklrn.com |
| 11 | Quiklrn – 185 e-Books Subscription | home.quiklrn.com |
| 12 | IEEE Blended e-Learning Platform – 70 Selected Video Courses | blendedlearning.ieee.org |
| 13 | EBSCO – Engineering, Management, Architecture | search.ebscohost.com |
| 14 | IEEE ASPP 202 & POP All (e-Journals) | ieeexplore.ieee.org |
| 15 | PAT Technology – 14 e-Learning Courses | vtu.edutainer.in |
| 16 | DrillBit – Plagiarism Detection Software | — |
| 17 | MAP Systems – Remote Access Platform | access.vtuconsortium.com |
How to Access
- Visit the access URL: https://access.vtuconsortium.com/
- Search for your College and Login with your College Email ID
- Password: vtu@123 (to be changed after first login)
Library Services & Guidelines
Core Services
- Reference Books: Must be referred inside the library. Apart from standard copies, we have an excellent collection of Britannica encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses.
- Lending Period: Generally 15 days. The librarian reserves the right to ask borrowers to return documents before the due date if required.
- CD-Rom Services: CD-ROMs accompanying purchased books can be referred via library systems or issued for home use.
- Periodical Services: A wide range of technical and general journals and magazines are subscribed to. Latest issues are displayed upon receipt.
- Newspaper Clippings: Important and relevant information published in dailies is displayed on the library notice board.
- Question Paper Services: Previous years' VTU question papers are arranged subject-wise for photocopying. Soft copies are downloadable from the VTU website.
Membership & Loan Privileges
Every user must officially become a member to borrow resources. Membership requires an application form, one stamp-size and one passport-size photograph.
| Member Category | No. of Books | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|
| Professors & Assistant Professors | 5 Books | 30 Days |
| Lecturers | 3 Books | 30 Days |
| Students | 4 Books | 15 Days |
| Non-Teaching Staff | 4 Books | 30 Days |
Additional Guidelines
- Reservation: Users can reserve a book currently in circulation using the reservation register.
- Loss of Material: Lost items must be reported to the librarian immediately in writing. They must be replaced with the exact title within a permitted time, or double the cost must be paid. Rare documents require triple the cost. For multi-volume sets, the entire set must be replaced.
- Care of Materials: Users must not write upon, damage, turn down leaves, remove pages, or mark library materials. Always verify the condition of a book before leaving the circulation counter.
Rules & Regulations
The following rules are binding on all members of the Library:
- Enrollment: To enroll as members, students shall fill out the application form and submit it along with 2 latest stamp-size photographs and necessary receipts. Staff members may also enroll themselves.
- Identity: Users must carry their identity cards while entering the library.
- Borrowing Limits: Each student member is entitled to borrow 4 books. Students should renew their borrower's cards at the start of every odd semester.
- Lending Period & Fines: Members can retain books for a period of 15 days only. Overdue books incur a stipulated fine. Members with long overdues will lose their membership.
- Circulation Protocol: Books lent out should not be carried back into the library before discharging them at the circulation counter.
- Condition of Books: Borrowers must note that books are in sound condition before leaving the counter. They are responsible for any mutilation or damage after the book is lent out, and must make good the damaged book.
- Lost or Damaged Items: If a book from a set or volume is damaged or lost, the whole set must be replaced. If lost books are not replaced, the borrower pays twice the cost.
- Reference Only: Reference books, periodicals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, etc., shall not be lent out.
- Lost Cards: A member who loses their borrower's card shall lodge a written complaint to the Librarian. Duplicate cards will be issued 15 days after notice and upon paying a fee. The member is responsible for any misuse.
- Handling Materials: Do not misplace books from one section to another. Leave consulted books on the reference tables; library staff will replace them to their respective positions.
- Personal Belongings & Decorum: Chatting, smoking, carrying bags, umbrellas, and boxes into the library are prohibited. Personal reading materials are not allowed unless specifically permitted. Belongings must be kept at the entrance. Cell phones, purses, and valuables should not be left unattended.
- Silence: Strict and absolute silence shall be observed in the library at all times.
- Right of Admission: The Librarian shall refuse admission to anyone infringing the rules and regulations.
- No Due Certificate: This certificate will be issued only after the return of all borrowed resources and is required for examination hall tickets.
Librarian
Mutturaja T N
Librarian
Library & Information Centre, MRIT
Since August 2015
Qualifications
- Ph.D (Pursuing) — Adichunchanagiri University (ACU), Nagamagala
- M.Phil — Library & Information Science, Manasa Gangothri, Mysuru (2013) — First Class
Dissertation: "Scientometrics Analysis of Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge" - MLISc — Manasa Gangothri, Mysuru (2011) — First Class
Dissertation: "Use of Library Resources and Facilities in BGS Institute of Technology, BG Nagar" - BSW — St. Philomena's College, Mysore (2009)
Experience
- Librarian, Mysore Royal Institute of Technology, Mysuru — August 2015 to present
- Librarian, Atria Institute of Technology, Bengaluru — February 2014 to August 2015
- Librarian, Vivekananda Institute for Leadership Development (VILD), Mysore — October 2012 to January 2014
- Library Trainee, Bangalore University, Bangalore — October 2011 to September 2012
Publications
- Spatial Disparities and Institutional Development in India's Academic Cataloguing Network: A Regional Planning Analysis of the IndCat Database (1999–2025), Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, Vol. 11, No. S1, August 2025.
- Student Dependence on AI Tools for Academic Tasks: A Study of Final-Year Engineering Students.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Academics among Final Year Engineering College Students of Mysore.
- Level of Understanding on Modern Digitization Concept and Strategies among Academic Library Professionals.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries and its Effects on Library Operations: A Review of the Literature (International Conference).
- Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge: A Scientometric Study (2002–2012), International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, Vol. 7, Issue 3, July–Sept 2017.
- Use of Library Resources and Facilities in Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal: A Study (UGC State Level Conference, January 2016).
- Web 2.0 and Libraries, E-Library Science Research Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 1, November 2015.
Conferences
- VTU National Conference on Engineering Librarianship (VTUNCEL-2025)
- National Conference on Modern Library Technologies and Services (NCMLTS-2025), March 28–29, 2025
- 5th International Conference on Intelligent Libraries, October 17–19, 2024
- National Conference on Re-inventing and Re-structuring of Public Library System in India, July 28, 2012
- 6th International Conference on Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics & 11th COLLNET Meeting, October 2010
Workshops & Programmes
- Conducted: "Engineering the Future: Utilizing EBSCO/IEEE E-Resources for Academic Excellence" — November 21, 2024
- Conducted: One-Day Book Fair, MRIT Library — March 25, 2025
- Attended: Training Program on VTU Consortium E-Resources, NIE Mysuru — November 10, 2025
- Attended: Training Program on VTU Consortium e-Resources, October 2024
- Attended: Faculty Development Programme on Gen AI for Educators, MRIT — October 26, 2024
- Attended: Training Program on e-Resources of VTU Consortium, VTU Regional Centre Mysuru — November 27, 2023
Technical Expertise
Library automation: KOHA, NewgenLib, Libsoft, LIBSYS | Digital library: DSpace, Greenstone (GSDL) | Bibliographic databases: CDS/ISIS | Classification & cataloguing: DDC, AACR2 | Metadata: Dublin Core
Library Staff
Poornima S
Library Assistant
Gangadhara A C
Helper