About Library
Welcome to APSCE Library
A P S College of Engineering boasts a spacious central library spanning an impressive area of 586 square meters. This well-equipped library operates with the assistance of fully automated EASY LIB ILMS software, specifically the Easylib Web Version License: Easy lib 6.4a Cloud Version, a system that has been in place since 2009.
The library is a hub for both faculty members and students who seek to engage in continuous learning and expand their knowledge horizons. With a seating capacity for 120 readers, it also offers Wi-Fi connectivity. Additionally, the digital library features ten computer systems.
The central library houses a diverse collection of resources, including textbooks, reference books, e-books, e-journals, print journals, magazines, project reports, and NPTEL video lessons covering various Engineering and related subjects.
Among its fascinating array of books are dictionaries, GATE and competitive examination materials, as well as supplementary videos that extend beyond the standard curriculum. To support students' academic needs, the library provides four books per semester to each student and offers access to previous semester's question papers from the affiliating university to aid in their exam preparation.
In total, the central library boasts an impressive collection, comprising 6,356 titles , 46,101 volumes, 250 CDs, and 30 printed national journals. It stands as a valuable resource hub for all members of the institution.
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Books
| Sl NO | Course(s) | Number of titles | Number of Volumes | Journals | Amount spent for Periodical |
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National Journals – Rs. 1,63,699/-.
Member of VTU consortium for e-resources -
Rs. 100,000/-
&
Subscription to e-resources through
VTU Consortium for the year-2023
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| 1 | Electronic & Communication Engg. | 16693 | 06 | ||
| 2405 | |||||
| 2 | Computer Science & Engineering | 1456 | 10307 | 24 | |
| 3 | Information Science & Engineering | 1155 | 8407 | 06 | |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineering | 690 | 6478 | 06 | |
| 5 | Civil Engineering | 650 | 4135 | 06 | |
| Grand Total- | 6356 | 46,101 | 48 |
Including MCA, M. Tech, General and DSWO books.
No. Titles for Under Graduate- 6,356
Volumes for Under Graduate - 46,101
ENG books - 41858
M. Tech Books- 1084
MCA books - 2423
Gen books - 476
DSWO Books - 260
Total Numbers of Volumes - 46,101
vMember of VTU consortium & e- Resources subscribed for the year -2023
vLocal G (Local Guru)-Content Management System & Video Streaming Software for NPTEL Resources in College LAN
JOURNALS: National Journals - 48
General Magazines - 06, Daily News papers - 05,
CD ROMs - 404, Floppy -58, Project Reports -293
Library Software : Library Automation Software– Easylib 6.4a Cloud Version.
Annual expenditure of purchase of books / Print journals / e-journals year wise during last five years (INR in Lakhs.).
| Year | Amount Spent in Rs. | Books | Print Journals | E-Resources Membership Fee-in Rs. | Miscellaneous |
| 2022-23 | 2,38,900 | - | 96,420 | 1,00,000 | Upgradation of Library Rs. 42,480. |
| 2021-22 | 3,67,405 | 2,70,985 | 96,420 | 1,00,000 | Upgradation of Library Rs. 42,480. |
| 2020-21 | 1,26,609 | 30,189 | 96,420 | 1,00,000 | AMC for 6 KVA ‘dubas’ UPS System Rs. 9000 |
| 2019-20 | 8,36,450 | 7,40,030 | 96,420 | 1,00,000 | AMC for 6 KVA ‘dubas’ UPS System Rs. 18,001 |
| 2018-19 | 10,04,361 | 8,68,192 | 1,36,169 | 1,00,000 | AMC for 6 KVA ‘dubas’ UPS System Rs. 14,180 |
| 2017-18 | 9,45,383 | 5,72,056 | 1,88,969 | 1,00,000 | AMC for 6 KVA ‘dubas’ UPS System Rs. 14,180 |
| 2016-17 | 9,46,135 | 7,56,414 | 1,89,721 | 1,00,000 | AMC for 6 KVA ‘dubas’ UPS System Rs. 14,548 |
| 2015-16 | 9,93,402 | 7,76,610 | 2,16,792 | 1,00,000 | AMC for 6 KVA ‘dubas’ UPS System Rs. 11,500 |
Services:-
Reference
OPAC
Access e-resources
NPTEL
Print Journals
Previous Question Papers
Photocopying facility
Net Browsing Facility
Display of New Arrivals-Books & Periodicals
News papers & General Magazines.
