Library Highlights & Key Statistics
At A GlanceSalient Features of the Knowledge Hub
Spanning a generous floor area of 1,318 Sq. mts. with purposeful zoning for circulation, digital access, and silent research.
All documents are classified systematically as per AACR II of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and organized for open shelf access.
Completely automated Library Management System software enabling fast catalog searches via Web OPAC across campus network.
Digital repository housing syllabus copies, previous year question papers, faculty research publications, and press clippings.
Vision, Mission & Operating Timings
Service CommitmentOur Vision
To provide the Hi-Tech library facilities and services to the users, empowering academic inquiry and intellectual growth through seamless information access.
Our Mission
To serve as an information resource centre and to develop a comprehensive collection to ensure an efficient dissemination of knowledge by utilizing the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Duplex Floor-Wise Facilities (1,318 Sq. Mts.)
Spatial DistributionGround Floor Facilities
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Circulation Section: Automated check-in, check-out, renewal, and user assistance counter managed by trained staff.
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Stock Section: Systematic open-access book stacks categorized by DDC AACR II across all 7 engineering and basic science branches.
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Digital Library: 20 high-speed PCs providing seamless gateway to subscribed e-journals, e-books, and institutional repositories.
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Reprographic Section: Konica Minolta bizhub 206 multifunction machine providing document printing, scanning, and photocopying services.
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Periodical & Newspaper Section: Dedicated reading racks for national daily newspapers, engineering magazines, and academic bulletins.
1st Floor Facilities
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Central Reference Section: Extensive repository of encyclopedias, handbooks, conference proceedings, rare engineering texts, and project reports.
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180+ Seating Reading Hall: Spacious, well-lit, noise-isolated study environment equipped with comfortable ergonomic furniture.
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High-Speed Wi-Fi Zone: High-bandwidth connectivity enabling students and faculty to access online research portals on personal laptops.
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Faculty Research Cubicles: Dedicated quiet zones for faculty members and research scholars pursuing doctoral investigations.
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Subject Reference Stacks: Preserved volumes categorized by disciplines including CSE, ISE, AIML, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Physics, and Chemistry.
E-Resources Subscribed via VTU Consortium (2026-27)
IP-Enabled Institutional AccessVivekananda Institute of Technology is an active member of the VTU Consortium, Belagavi. All students, researchers, and faculty members enjoy campus-wide IP-enabled access to international peer-reviewed journals, proceedings, and digital courseware:
| Sl. No | Publisher / Resource Name | Resource Scope & Coverage | Access Link |
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| 01 | IEEE - ASPP | 202 Journals & POP ALL Conference (1,800+ Proceedings) | ieeexplore.ieee.org |
| 02 | Elsevier ScienceDirect | 405 Premier Engineering & Technology e-Journals | sciencedirect.com |
| 03 | Springer Nature | 710 Peer-Reviewed e-Journals across STEM Fields | link.springer.com |
| 04 | Taylor & Francis | 260 Multidisciplinary Engineering & Tech e-Journals | tandfonline.com |
| 05 | Emerald Publishing | Management & Industrial Engineering (212 e-Journals) | emerald.com |
| 06 | ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) | 29 Specialized Civil & Structural Engineering Journals | emerald.com/insight |
| 07 | EBSCO Engineering Suite | 6,100 Comprehensive e-Journals & Technical Reports | search.ebscohost.com |
| 08 | Magzter Database | Magazines (3,174), Newspapers (1,260), Journals (4,581), Others (2,595) | library.magzter.com |
| 09 | PACKT Publishing | 2,300 IT, Software, AI/ML & Cloud Computing e-Books | learning.packt.com |
| 10 | New Age International | 450 Academic Reference & Text e-Books | digital.elib4u.com |
| 11 | Edsol Informatics | 20 Specialized Technical Reference e-Books | edsolinformatics.com |
| 12 | Quiklrn Language Lab | Language Communication Lab (Unlimited Users) | home.quiklrn.com |
| 13 | Quiklrn Mobile E-Books | 185 Curated e-Books Accessible via Smart Mobile App | home.quiklrn.com |
| 14 | IEEE Blended Learning | 70 Interactive Engineering e-Learning Certification Courses | blendedlearning.ieee.org |
| 15 | PAT Technology (Edutainer) | 14 Skill Development & Professional e-Learning Courses | vtu.edutainer.in |
Perpetual E-Books Collection (Annexure-2)
Lifetime Institutional AccessIn addition to annual journal subscriptions, VKIT has secured permanent access to a rich collection of 60,404+ e-Books via VTU Consortium perpetual licensing:
| Sl. No | Publisher / E-Book Provider | Perpetual Volume Count | Repository Link |
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| 01 | Springer E-Books Collection | 12,863 e-Books (Major STEM disciplines) | link.springer.com |
| 02 | Taylor & Francis E-Books | 5,731 e-Books (Engineering & applied science) | taylorfrancis.com |
| 03 | PACKT Publishing E-Books | 5,000 e-Books (Software, Python, Cloud, AI) | learning.packt.com |
| 04 | Elsevier ScienceDirect E-Books | 436 e-Books (Core Engineering handbooks) | sciencedirect.com |
| 05 | New Age International E-Books | 220 e-Books (VTU syllabus textbooks) | digital.elib4u.com |
| 06 | CBS Publishers E-Books | 174 e-Books (Technical & professional titles) | eduport-global.com |
| 07 | BSP Books | 141 e-Books (Applied mechanics & materials) | bspublications.net |
| 08 | Cengage Learning E-Books | 69 e-Books (Computing & foundational math) | cengageindia.net |
| 09 | Cambridge University Press | 58 e-Books (Academic research monographs) | cambridge.org |
Open Access Repositories
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NDLI: National Digital Library of India (VKIT Club)7+ Crore Items
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NPTEL: Technology Enhanced LearningVideo Courses
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Shodhganga: Indian Theses Reservoir @INFLIBNETDoctoral Dissertations
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SWAYAM: Government of India MOOCs PortalOnline Credits
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VTU E-Content: Curriculum syllabus coursewareVTU Portal
Remote Access Solution (Off-Campus)
Enabled via MAP Systems Technology Platform, registered students and faculty can access the full suite of VTU Consortium subscribed e-journals and databases anytime, anywhere — including from their residences.
LMS Software & Digital Infrastructure
High-Tech Automatione-Granthalaya 3.0
Library AutomationNIC-developed integrated LMS handling book acquisitions, cataloguing, serial controls, and circulation with Web OPAC access.
Web OPAC (Intranet)DrillBit Plagiarism Tool
Academic IntegrityVTU Consortium mandated plagiarism verification system ensuring all student projects, dissertations, and research papers meet ethical originality standards.
drillbitplagiarism.comCELUS Software
COUNTER AnalyticsOnline platform for automated harvesting and rigorous usage analysis of COUNTER and non-COUNTER e-resource statistics across departments.
celus.netD-Space Repository
Institutional ArchiveOpen-source institutional archive preserving faculty research articles, previous years' university examination question papers, and symposium records.
Available on 20 Digital PCsPhotographic Tour of Library Sections
Visual Tour
Entrance
Library Duplex Entrance
Spacious access lobby welcoming students and faculty into the 1,318 sq.m knowledge center.
Ground Floor
Stack Section (28,378+ Volumes)
Systematically classified open shelves adhering to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) standards.
1st Floor
Reference Reading Hall
180+ capacity peaceful reading environment for focused academic study and project referencing.
Study Zone
Quiet Study Area
Comfortable study carrels dedicated to individual research, exam preparation, and textbook analysis.
Rare Volumes
Reference Stacks & Archives
Housing encyclopedias, VTU manuals, doctoral theses, and project documentation.
Help Desk
Circulation & Issue Desk
Computerized book issue, return, renewal, and user assistance terminal using e-Granthalaya.
Journals & News
Periodicals & Newspaper Rack
Multi-tiered display rack showcasing national dailies, technical magazines, and scientific journals.
20 Terminals
Digital Library Laboratory
20 multimedia computer stations dedicated to browsing VTU Consortium e-databases and D-Space.
Reprography
Reprographic Centre
Equipped with Konica Minolta bizhub 206 for photocopy, laser printing, and high-res document scanning.
Department Staff Directory
Professional TeamThe Department of Library & Information Centre is managed by a team of 6 highly qualified, experienced, and student-friendly professional staff members:
Manjunatha B
