Library & Information Center
The Library at KLE Institute of Technology is a hub of knowledge, housing over 20,000 volumes and providing access to thousands of e-resources.
About the Library
The Library is centrally located on campus, housed in an independent building with a plinth area of over 757.19 Sq mtrs and a seating capacity of 250 students. Our collection is regularly updated with new resources in diverse formats, including textbooks, reference books, reports, data books, standards, journals, audio-visual resources, CDs, and project reports.
We've embraced technology to enhance our services. The library is automated using BOOKNEST-Library management software, a multi-user package for effective library management. Our online catalogue and e-resources can be accessed throughout the campus network.
The library subscribes to e-journals from renowned publishers like Springer Link, Taylor and Francis, Science Direct, and IS Standards. Our dedicated staff is always available to provide guidance and assistance in making the best use of our resources.
Facilities
Online Facilities
- E-Journals
- Questions Papers
- Plagiarism Originality Online check
- OPAC Open access catalogue (kleitbooknest.pravinya.in)
Offline Facilities
- WIFI
- CD-DVD SERVICE
- Circulation
- News paper
- Magazines
- Book bank facilities
Our Team
| Name | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Mrutunjay.B pujar | MLISc, (PhD) | Asst. Librarian |
| M K Kamble | MLISc | Library Asst. |
| Ningangouda Patil | MLISc | Library Asst. |
| Attender 3 |
Collections
| Number of Volumes in the Library | 20281 |
| Number Titles | 3203 |
| MCA BOOKS | 1038 |
| M. Tech BOOKS | 217 |
| BOOK BANK BOOKS | 704 |
| SC BOOKS | 260 |
| DONATED BOOKS | 600 |
| VTU E – Resources Membership E- Journals | 7400+ |
| Number of E-Books | 10,000+ |
| Number of CD Rom | 1050 |
| NUMBER OF MAGAZINES | 09 |
| NUMBER OF NEWS PAPERS | 13 |
Total Amount spent on Books: ₹65,58,15.83
Total Amount spent on journals: ₹14,79,500.00
Rules and Regulations
- Bring your Identity Card
- Top priority is given to Discipline
- Eatables are strictly prohibited in library
- Maintain cleanliness in the library premises
- Maintain perfect silence in the library premises
- Consumption of tobacco products is totally prohibited in the library premises
- Keep Chairs and tables in place while leaving library
- Use of Mobile/Cell phone is strictly prohibited in the library
- Handle books with care. Tearing of pages, writing on pages, folding the pages or any of such destructive acts is liable for disciplinary action and penalty
Membership and Circulation
VTU Consortium e-Resources Membership
| Members | Books | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Staff | 10 | One Semester |
| UG Students | 06 | Fifteen Days |
| PG Students | 06 | Fifteen Days |
| Research Scholar4 | 06 | Fifteen Days |
Book Bank: 5 Books will be issued for the whole semester to benefit SC/ST students.
Reference Section: 150 seats accommodation for the Staff and Students to study in the reference section.
Private Study Zone: 1 Separate discussion room for faculties.
Journals: Library subscribed for E-journals through VTU consortia.
Digital Library
IT Infrastructure: library has a dedicated system to access e-journals, presently 8 systems are available.
E-Resources (Publishers wise)
- Springer (e-journals)
- Taylor and Frances
- Science Directory Elsevier
- Knimbus Digital library
- Plagiarism Originality Online check
Library Services & Facilities
- BOOK BANK FOR CATEGORY STUDENTS
- WIFI ENABLED
- DIGITAL LIBRARY
- CURRENT AWARENESS SERVICE [NEW ARRIVALS]
- SPECIAL ENCOURAGEMENT SCHEME FOR TOPPERS & Pours
- CD-DVD SERVICE
- NEWS PAPER CLIPPING SERVICE
- REFERENCE SERVICES
- REQUEST A PURCHASE
Magazines and Newspapers
Magazines
- Sudha
- Taranga
- India Today
- The week
- Employment News
- C.S.R
- Spardha Sporthy
- Digit
- Electronics for you
Newspapers
- Vijay Karnataka (Kannada)
- Samyukta Karnataka
- Prajavani
- Kannada Prabha
- Vijayvani (Mini)
- Vijay Karnataka (Mini)
- Udayvani
- Vijayvani
- Deccan Herald
- Indian Express
- Times of India
- Economics Times
- The Hindu
Library Hours
Monday to Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM