Library
About The Library
BGSCET Library: Enriching Knowledge
Established in 2022, the BGSCET Library boost a rich collection that has steadily grown up over the years. Here are some key highlights:
- Collection: Our library began with an initial collection of 6862 volumes, including books periodicals & magazines. This collection has since expanding significantly.
- Space: Spanning an area of 810 square meters, our library provides ample space for comfortable browsing and study.
- Access: We operate on an open access system, allowing users to freely explore our desire collection. Good ventilation ensures a conducive environment for learning.
- Organization: Books are meticulously arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system, facilitating easy navigation.
- Sections: Our library encompasses sections dedicated to periodicals, references, circulation, and reading, catering to various academic needs.
- Seating Capacity: With seating for over 250 students, our facility accommodates both individual study and group collaboration.
- Resource Diversity: Our impressive collection includes over 6862 volumes, 610+ titles, 42 national and international journals, 10 magazines, and 12 newspapers, ensuring a broad spectrum of academic resources.
- Technology Integration: We leverage technology to enhance accessibility, with an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) enabling users to locate resources efficiently. Moreover, our library is fully automated through a “Bar Code Mechanism” (BCM), streamlining processes for both staff and patrons.
- Book Bank facility: is a unique feature of the institute wherein meritorious and economically backward students are provided text books from the library.
At BGSCET Library, we are committed to providing a dynamic learning environment that empowers students and faculty alike with access to comprehensive educational resources.
ABOUT LIBRARIAN
Dr.Vedamurthy.Y.N began his career as a Librarian at Dr.SyamalaReddy Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, 2005 and at Indian Academy Group of Institution from 2007 ,M.S.R. foundation from 2008 to 2022 and currently working in BGS College of Engineering and technology till toady and also handling Institutional Repository (IR) NPTEL-SWAYAM LOCAL CHAPTER. He has completed his Ph.D. In Library & Information Science from Chandra Mohan Jha University,M.Phil in Library & Information Science from Chandra Mohan Jha University, Master of Library & Information Science from AlagappaUniversity ,Master of Social work, Annamalai University
He has cleared his KSET in December, 2018.
He has published 03 research papers and has participated in more than 22 State, National and International level Seminars and Conferences.
He has also participated more than 41 Webinars (Hybrid mode) at National and International level.
He is a Member of
- Member of Karnataka State Private College Librarians Association
- Member of Library and information Science Links (Lis Links).
- Member of Lis forum-request.
- Member of Indian Library Association
- Member of Online Computer Library Centre (OCLC)
- Member of National Digital Library of India(NDLI)
- Life Member of Lis Academy
- Member of SWYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter (SPOC)
- To become the best archive library and vibrant technical library with best practices for knowledge acquisition, sharing and act as outreach to faculty and students.
- To serve as knowledge & information sharing resource centre for all the engineering and technology library with the best and latest reference books and journals.
BGSCET Library: Enriching Knowledge
RULES & REGULATIONS
- The Library is open from 08:45 A.M. to 08:00 P.M. on all college working days.
- The circulation service can be availed by the users between 09:00 A.M. and 5.00 P.M. every day from Monday to Saturday.
- Every User has to submit library membership form to become a member of the library.
- Users can avail access into the library after scanning their bar-coded identity card at the entrance. This card is non-transferable and the user will be held responsible for its misuse.
- Members have to inform in the library in case they lose their identity card and/or there is any change in their mobile number, e-mail address etc.
- The users should leave their belongings at the property racks near the entrance.
- Silence should be strictly maintained in the library.
- Users should switch off their mobile phones before they enter the library.
- Mutilation & Damage of library materials are serious offences. No person should write upon, damage or make any mark upon any Book, Journal/Magazine or any property belonging to the library. Any damage to the library property will be recovered from the concerned persons.
- All the users of the library are expected to return all the documents borrowed by them and obtain a “No Dues Certificate” before they leave college.
- The Books should be returned in due time. Else, Over due charges will be levied from the students as per library rules for each day the document is kept over time. All the books borrowed by users should be returned before the commencement of vacations.
- In case a user loses a borrowed document from the library, he/she should replace with a new one of the same document.
- Any discrepancies related to the document borrowed should be brought to the notice of the library staff immediately.