Library

The DAVCET Library collectively supports the teaching, research and extension programmes of the Institute. All students and faculty members of the Institute are entitled to make use of the Library facilities on taking library membership. The Library, besides having a huge collection of books on engineering, science and humanities offers library services through its various Divisions. Initially setup in 2002 in Academic Block (Drawing Hall), the Library was shifted to Knowledge Development Centre in 2006 after being inaugurated by our honourable CM, Sh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Our goal
To provide a collection of books and other reading material of all related subjects to develop a comprehensive collection of information required for teaching and reference purpose to meet the present and future needs of its users.

Library Computerization
The Library uses LIBSYS software package which is an integrated multi-user library management system that supports all in-house operations of the Library. The software consists of modules on acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serials, article indexing and OPAC, set up, tables and utilities. Retrospective conversion of bibliographic records is in process. Bibliographic records of books available in the Library can now be accessed through the campus OPAC. The database of books available in the Library is being updated on day to day basis with details of recently acquired books. The editing and updating activities are in progress.

Bar Code-based Circulation System
The system is in process of generating barcodes for books & members of library. The same will be successfully implemented for the circulation activities, by using the barcode.

Resources
Books	More than 15,000
On-Line Journals	Springer link
Reports/Conference Proceedings	304
Cd’s	450
Printed Journals	66

Digital Library
Online access to the e-resource of the Digital Library portals of Springer Link. These e-resources are IP enabled, can be accessed anywhere in the campus.

The Digital content can be accessed in LAN environment with in the campus via proper IP address.

Internet facility
Internet facility is also available in Library.

Some of the important Services provided by the Library of DAVCET are :

1. OPAC- On-Line Public Access Catalogue.
2. Reference and Information Service
3. Book Bank Service
4. Internet Access
5. Online Question Papers
6. Online Syllabus
7. Online Lecture plan
8. Online Journals

Working Hours
8.30 AM to 7.00 PM.