SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - LIBRARY
Library Services
DSU School of Engineering Library offers many services in support of academic and research work. Library is located at the ‘A’ block in the university and has a carpet area of about 10,000 sq. ft. with 180+ seating capacity. Library is fully air conditioned. Entire library is connected through LAN & Wi-Fi.
Circulation
Circulation:
Most useful and fast moving books are placed in this section and Library provides general (open) access to its collections. Each rack in this section has Shelf guides which will help our readers to find the required books easily and quickly.
- Books are issued to all eligible members as per their entitlements Books are issued for 15 days to students and 1 semester for faculty. (No renewal option for faculty members).
- Along with books, CDs & DVDs are issued at Circulation Section.
Renewal Procedures:
An issued book can be renewed online for a period of 15 days, if online renewal once done, then the book has to be physically brought to the library for reissue. If the book has been reserved by any other person, then the book cannot be renewed. No renewal option for faculty members.
Online Reservations:
The library provides the facility to reserve books through our online portal available through OPAC. (http://182.74.60.194/). Library members can search for the availability of the required book through the above portal and subsequently reserve them by logging in through their member ID.
Reference
Reference:
The Library maintains separate reference collections consisting of Text books, rare books, Reference books, Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Directories, Handbooks, General Studies & etc. All library members has the separate reference membership to access reference collections. Reference books are issued for overnight if there is a need.
Digital Library
Digital Library:
Digital library is having 27 Computers; through these computers DSU students, research scholars & faculty members can access subscribed online databases, e-books, e-journals and other digitized resources. Windows 11 operating system is being installed in all the computers in digital library.
IR (INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY): The Library is using D-Space Institutional Repository software for providing resources in digital form. This helps users to find Soft copies of previous question papers, project reports, Thesis & Dissertations, faculty publications & etc.
Institutional Repository (IR) : http://182.75.61.210:8080/jspui/
Journals
Journals:
The Library receives a total No. of 73 Print journals. The Journal titles have been arranged as per the subject wise.
- 54 National
- 19 International Print journals.
Print Journals Sl. No. Subject No. of Journals 1 Aerospace Engineering 24 2 Computer Science &Engineering 6 3 Electronics & Communication Engineering 6 4 Computer Science & Technology 6 5 Embedded Systems 6 6 Bachelors in Computer Application 6 7 DSE 6 8 Design Engineering 6 9 MCA 6 10 Education Law 1 Total 73 Dailies
Dailies:
Library subscribes more than 10 Newspapers (English & Kannada) and 14 popular magazines.
New Arrivals
Private Study Zones
Private Study Zones:
There are three private study zones in the library and these are open for DSU students, research scholars & faculty members. Each room has LCD Monitor and LAN (internet) connection for personal laptops to prepare & practice seminars and project works. Nowadays more readers prefer to sit & study in this kind of study rooms.
E-learning Section
E-learning Section:
Book CDs & DVDs are available in this section. Library members can contact library staff to access to these resources. http://192.168.2.203/static/Downloads/Bookcd.pdf
Web OPAC
Web OPAC:
Web OPAC is the Online Public Access Catalogue which allows users avail the services of the library.
- Search & find the available books& journals in the library
- E-Books- Users can directly search and download PDF’s of available E-books.
- Online renewals
- Reservations
- Public IP for Library Web OPAC inside the campus: http://192.168.3.1:8380/
- Public IP for Library Web OPAC outside the campus: http://182.74.60.194
Reprography & Stationary
Reprography & Stationary:
The Photocopy facility in the library is extended like;
- Photocopying
- Network printing
- Scanning
- Spiral binding
- Lamination