About Library

    


               

The Central Library came into existence with the establishment of the GM Institute of Technology. The Central Library plays a vital role in acquisition, organization and dissemination of knowledge. It has an excellent collection of books, CDs, newspapers, magazine, print & electronic information resources. Therefore, the students and faculty of this institution are relegated to a feast of the latest and most happening literature in the field of science and technology. Central library is also having sub-library for the post graduation studies in business management and Technology.  The Library and Information Center are open till late hours. 
Our Library is well furnished, well equipped with sufficient staff and spread over more than 691.1 sqms. Although it is just five years old, it has collection of more than 24360 Books, 75 National and International Journals, 1826 plus Educational CDs, and project report 599 many more.
The collection of the Central Library is rich and diverse, especially in terms of the range and depth of coverage. Collection encompasses subjects in communication technology, computer science, electronics, information technology, Electrical, management, and related areas. This collection includes, books, reference books, CD-ROMs, , DVDs, journals and electronic information resources.
Objectives
This Library functions as an integral part of the university. The objectives of the Library are:
·         To build up a comprehensive and up to date collection of books, reports, scientific journals and other non-book material in the disciplines taught and researched in the University.
  • To organize the conventional and non conventional information sources in a systematic manner, in order to provide an efficient and prompt service to the clientele.
·         To disseminate information by issuing documentation lists and other current awareness services for the benefit of teachers and researchers to keep them updated/abreast with the latest developments in their areas of interest;
  • To provide other services such as compilation of current and retrospective bibliographies, procurement of photocopies, preprints, reprints and other reference services.
  • To serve as a nucleus of information in all the disciplines.

Central Library is divided to section as:
  • Reference Section
  • Issue Section
  • Reading Section/ News Paper Section
  • Digital Library.
  • Reprographic Section
  • Project Report Section
  • Book Bank Section
  • Question Papers Bank Section
Membership: The following are entitled to enroll themselves as member
  • Students of the college
  • Teaching & non teaching staff of the college
Loan Privilege: The members are entitled to take books on loan on scale given below Students
Students

BE Students
3 books
Diploma Students
2 Books
M.Tech students
3 books
MBA students
3 books
Book Bank Students (B.E.)
3 Books
Staff

HOD
10
Teaching Staff (Regular)
05 books
Non Teaching staff
02 books


Book Bank
Extra facility to the SC / ST students under SC / ST Gov. Book Bank scheme. 3 books can be borrowed by the student under this scheme.
Conditions of loan:
  • Borrowers must satisfy themselves about the physical condition of the books before borrowing.
  • Reference books, rare books, periodical publication, syllabus, and newspaper are not issued on loan.
  • All books on loan will be returned on or before the expiry of 15 days (30 days Staff) from the date of issue, failing which an overdue charge of Rs.1.00 per volume per day shall be charged.
  • Reference Books & periodicals will be issued on special request after prior permission of respective HOD’s for overnight issue.
  • Replacement of missing books would be accepted. Otherwise, twice cost of the same books will be charged.
  • Damaged books will be accepted back after their proper binding.
  • Loan may be terminated at any time by the order of Librarian.
PG -Library
Central library having its sub library for the benefit of post graduation studies in Business management and Technology. PG Library has been continuously acquiring Management and Technological Literature in the form of Books, Periodicals, Annual Reports; News Papers (Print Material). Library also subscribes to National & International Periodicals and Online Databases like J-Gate. It is providing Internet facility to the students and faculty members.

For more information about our department, please feel free to contact our departmental office, located on the ground floor of the Administrative Block. You may also contact us by phone or e-mail at the following numbers:
Shashikumar R.
Sr. Librarian
Library and Information Centre
GM Institute of Technology


Davangere                Phone :     91 8192 233345,  E-mail     :     librarian@gmit.info