The Library of SIES College was inaugurated by Shri Y.B. Chavan – Chief Minister of Maharashtra State on 19th July, 1960 and a princely sum of Rs. 35,000/- was spent on the purchase of books and periodicals for the academic year of 1960-1961. 1,100 students made use of the library facilities and approximately 50 books were issued daily. The Library is now 53 years old and issues approximately 225 books / CD’s daily. For smooth functioning of the library and for the benefit of the students, the library is divided into two full units. The circulation area on the second floor consists of the reference section, section for competitive exams and research cubicles.
SEARCH BOOKS ONLINEBest Practices and Services
- Use friendly approach with a varied collection in all subjects
- Students suggestions sought for purchasing books
- Subscription to prestigious journals such as Journal of Chemical Education, American Biology teacher, Current History, Scientific American, Asian Survey
- Separate section for books on entrance exams
- Cubicle for research and entrance exams
- Open access to library resources
- Multiple books can be issued as well as GOLD CARD for good home issue
- Free Internet, access to INFLIBNET and e-books.
- Withdrawn collection displayed and given to students and staff.
- Class rooms made available for study purpose during holidays and exams.
- Book Bank for economically backward students ( income Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum)
- OPAC displays location (Cupboard No. & Shelve No).
- Newspapers and clippings of recent developments.
- Home issue of DVD’s / CDs
- 4.Access to digitized question papers, E-books and digitized books
- Regular display of library books on subjects / topics of interest
- Photocopying facility
- Print outs provided.
- Display of recent additions
- DOAJ
- Indian Academy of Science
- Indian National Science Academy
- Indian Journals
- Indian Medlass Centre (Medind)
- Medknow Publications
- Bioinformatics
- Calicut Medical Journal
- Applied Science Innovations
- Conservation & Society online
- Contemporary Issues & ideas in Social Sciences
- Indian Folklore
- Indian Journal of Science & Technology
| Type | Number |
|---|---|
Books |
65267 |
Journals |
99 |
Magazines |
88 |
Bound Volumes |
4063 |
CDs & DVDs |
2096 |
Newspapers |
13 |
Maps and Charts |
301 |
E-books |
1646 |
E-journals |
10 |