Library - A Store House of Knowledge

Library is not simply a collection of books. It is the repository of knowledge stored in books and other sources of information. Indeed it is the heart of an academic institution The mission of our library is to provide information services and access to bibliographical and full text digital and printed resources to support the informational needs of the Institute user community.

Library Facilities:

• Availability of Study and Reference Books.
• Large collection of National & International Journals
• Reading Halls for more than 200 Students
• Special Reading Room for and Teachers
• Computerized Library Management System
• connected with 10Mbps Internet Connectivity
• Magazines and Periodicals Section
• A separate Reference Section is maintained for important and rare books.
• Easy operation through automated library procedures and Bar Code system
• Digital Library – to provide access to e-Journals, to download desired material
• Availability of Various News papers.
• Search for books through OPAC(Open Public Access Centre)
• Book Bank facility is available for SC, ST Students.  Students belonging to the respective group can make use of these Banks.

Digital Library:

• • Digital library with DELNET functions.
  • Digital Library with CD server and internet connectivity for 10 computer systems.
  • Tremendous collection of 25913 volumes and 4011 titles of books
  • 40 International Journals and online National journals subscription.
  • Bar-coding System: All the books are bar-coded in the library & barcode laser scanners are used in the circulation counter for book transaction.
  • Library services are fully computerized with software "ERP-V2".

Rules & Regulations:

• SILENCE &CLEANLINESS should be strictly maintained  in & around the Library.
• After obtaining the Institute Identity Card, all the Student & Staff are advised to apply for the Library Membership in a prescribed application form, which is available at library Information Desk.
• All the Students are eligible to borrow / Loan Four (5) Books from the Circulation section for a Period of 1 week.
• Defaulters will be charged Rs.1/- (one) per day or withdrawal of the card.
• All the Students should clear the dues to obtain  a NO-DUE Certificate from the Library
• While borrowing the Books / Journal, the User is ADVISED to Check and ensure that the Book(s) / Back Volumes of the Journal is / are in PROPER condition. If any Page(s) are MISSING or DAMAGED, inform the same to the Library Staff on Duty.
• The students should get the borrowed books / Journal CHECKED by the staff member and cooperate with the Library Staff.
• Avoid making Pencil / Pen Marks, Underlining, or any other type of Damage to the Book(s) / Journal If any such things are noticed at the time of returning the books, the Borrower will be held RESPONSIBLE.
• In case the Book is lost, the Borrower has to REPLACE the LATEST EDITION of the Lost Book. If the Book is not available, the  Borrower has to pay the COST of  the Book as per the Library Rules
• Borrowers should RETURN the books ON or BEFORE the Due Date.
  Defaulter will be fined.

• Days of Delay	Library Fine
  Up to 7 Days	Rs. 1.00  per day
  8 to 30 days	Rs. 2.00  per day
  31 Days  and above	Rs. 3.00  per day

• Book Bank Books will be Issued only at the Beginning of the Semester and the same will have to be returned at the end of the semester.
• CURRENT JOURNALS are NOT for ISSUE  and they should  be referred  WITHIN  the Library  only.
• WATCH the Notice Board of the Library every time you visit.
• Consult the Library Staff on Duty for any other Information or Clarification.
• If you have any Suggestions and Problems in the Library Please See the LIBRARIAN in person or send the E-mail to kumavat.gbpoly@snjb.org The Bonafide Students & Staff  of the Polytechnic are eligible  for membership and use the services of the Library.
• Application for membership should be made on the prescribed form which can be had from the Library Circulation counter such members are called the users.
• The library is primarily for the use of Faculty, Students, and Non-teaching employees of the Institute.
• The privilege of borrowing books from the library is restricted to SHHJB POLYTECHNIC Staff & Students  only
• An over due charge  will be collected for returning the books after the due date borrowed by them.