SCHOOL OF LAW - LIBRARY
Library Services
DSU School of Law Library offers many services in support of academic and research work. Library is located at the 3rd floor at ‘A’ block in the university and has a carpet area of about 10, 000 sq. ft. with 200+ 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 182 days for faculty members. (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. (https://dsuunivopac.ltsinformatics.com/). 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 18 Computers; through these computers DSU students, research scholars & faculty members can access subscribed online databases, e-books, e-journals and other digitized resources.
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.Journals
Journals:
The library is holding around 1752 bound volumes and 14 print journals have been arranged as per the subject wise.
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:
The "E-learning Section" in a library is a designated area where students can use their personal laptops. This section is equipped with charging points and LAN cables for convenient access to power and the internet.
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: https://dsuunivopac.ltsinformatics.com/
Reprography & Stationary
Reprography & Stationary:
Higher end photo copier machines are installed; quality papers are used with nominal charges. Service extended like:
- Photocopying
- Network printing
- Scanning
- Spiral binding
- Lamination
Kindle Smart E-reading Zone Service
Kindle Smart E-reading Zone Service:
New Library Facility extended by providing of 4 numbers of in searching of more than 1.5 million of e-Books which covers Engineering & Technology, Medical, Business Management, & etc. The some of the kindle e-reader features are mentioned below:
Kindle E-book reader features
- Access to thousands of eBooks without any wait.
- Kindle has large collection of FREE eBooks.
- Small, convenient, and easily portable.
- Read embarrassing books in public.
- This tablet is designed ONLY for reading.
- Kindle e-reader are better readability of their screens, especially in sunlight, and longer battery life.
- Books are usually cheaper.
- Reduces blue light exposure.
- Easily we will get the Goodreads
- If we click one particular word, we will get the Wikipedia meaning of the word, Translations with 19 languages and Dictionary meaning.
- At present round 80,000 and more Engineering & 40,000 medical related e-books can be read.
