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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Indian National Digital Library in Engineering
Sciences and Technology Consortium
INDEST-AICTE Consortium
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On behalf of INDEST and my own behalf, I welcome you to this 10th
Annual Meet of INDEST–
AICTE Consortium which is providing electronic resources to various science, engineering and
management institutions of the country.
The idea of creation of the library consortia took shape at the “National Seminar on Knowledge
Networking in Engineering & Technology Education and Research” held at IIT Delhi in December
2000 under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development. The seminar was attended by
more than 150 participants from engineering and technological institutions from all over the country.
Based on the feedback, ministry decided to set-up the expert group in April 2002 for the consortia–
based subscription to electronic resources for Technical Education System in India. The “Indian
National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences and Technology (INDEST) Consortium” was set up
in 2003 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on the recommendation of an
Expert Group appointed by the Ministry. IIT Delhi was designated as the Consortium Headquarter
to coordinate its activities. The Ministry provides funds required for subscription to electronic
resources for about 65 centrally-funded Government institutions including IITs, IISc Bangalore,
NITs, IIITs, IIMs and few other Institutions that are considered as core members of the Consortium.
The benefit of consortia-based subscription to electronic resources is not confined to its core members
but is also extended to all educational institutions under its open-ended proposition. About 60
Govt./Govt.-aided engineering colleges are provided access to selected electronic resources with
financial support from AICTE.
The INDEST-AICTE Consortium administered through various committees like National Steering
Committee, National Advisory Committee, National Review Committee and Negotiation committee.
INDEST-AICTE Consortium is an active partner in Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Mission
on Education through Information and Communication Technology of Ministry of Human Resource
Development (MHRD) jointly with UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium, INFLIBNET Centre
(NME-ICT/N-LIST) and provides:
PPPPPrrrrrofofofofof. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonkararararar
Chairman, National Steering Committee
& Director, IIT Delhi

i) Cross subscription to e-resources subscribed by the two Consortia, i.e. subscription to INDEST-
AICTE Consortium resources for universities and UGC-INFONET resources for technical
institutions, and
ii) Access to selected e-resources to colleges.
Initially there were 37 core members of the consortium but due to the opening of new centrally
funded institutions like IITs, IIMs, IISERs, NITs, NITTRs the number has increased to 65. Due to the
increase in the number of institutions, prices of the e-resources and currency conversion rate the
consortium is facing an uphill task to run the show in the best possible way. The budget has not
been increased in the same proportion. Despite these factors, the year gone by has witnessed an all
round improvement in its performance. Not even one e-resource has been dropped from the list of
subscribed resources till 2013. I hope that the INDEST-AICTE Consortium will flourish more and
achieve many more milestones with the inclusion of the new centrally funded institutions and with
support from all quarters especially MHRD. INDEST-AICTE Consortium is also actively participating
in the concept of National consortium.
The Annual meet, like the one we are having today and tomorrow, is an important annual event
being organized in the core institutions since its establishment. IIT Delhi hosted first 4 annual meet,
later this event was hosted by other institutions like IIT Roorkee (2007), IIT Bombay (2008), IIT
Kharagpur (2009), IIT Madras (2010) and IIM Ahmedabad (2013). I am grateful to these institutes
for agreeing to hold this meet.
This is an important platform where member institutions share their best practices, concerns and
issues during the event. The consortium gets feedback from these meets and addresses various issues
faced by the member community.
Since the last 10 years the consortia derived lots of benefits from these meets. It is seen that in India
the research output of the country has increased after development of various consortia in India. I
hope that 10th
Annual Meet of the INDEST-AICTE Consortium which is being held first time in any
of the NITs and first time in the North Eastern region of the country will deliberate various issues in
details and will give a road map to future management of consortia and e-resources for the fulfillment
of the objectives of various institutions and as a whole to help in the development of the society.
With this I wish to congratulate the organizer of this meet and convey my best wishes for its success.
PPPPPrrrrrofofofofof. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonk. R.K. Shevgaonkararararar

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It is a privilege on our part to host the 10th
Annual Meet and Workshop of INDEST-AICTE Consortium
jointly organized by NIT Silchar and INDEST-AICTE Consortium, IIT Delhi during 05-06 May, 2014
at NIT, Silchar.
The INDEST-AICTE Consortium has been one of the most remarkable and ambitious steps ever
taken in the country. The incorporation of digital means in imparting resources among the various
engineering and technological institutes will ensure an adequate documentation, dissemination
and management of information, thereby provide unprecedented platform for research and
innovation, fostering today’s knowledge-based economy. It is my strong belief that the detailed
discussions, analyses from various dimensions and the resultant findings of this annual meet will
have the power to drive our nation to a brighter, prosperous and thriving future.
The National Institute of Technology, Silchar has been successful in creating a distinct bench mark of
excellence in the field of professional and technical education through Research, Training, Consultancy
and Innovation. I sincerely hope that this annual meet and workshop will help in creating a long
term partnership between NIT Silchar and INDEST-AICTE Consortium, IIT Delhi.
I wish the Annual Meet and Workshop a grand success.
I also wish the participants a pleasant stay at Silchar.
Pro. N.V. Deshpande
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(An Institute of National Importance)
Silchar, Assam, India, PIN:- 788010
Ph: +91-03842-224879; Fax: +91 - 03842-224797
Web: www.nits.ac.in Email: nishu1952@gmail.com
PPPPPrrrrrofofofofof. N.V. N.V. N.V. N.V. N.V. Deshpande. Deshpande. Deshpande. Deshpande. Deshpande
Director

I am pleased that NIT Silchar agreed to organize the 10th
Annual Meet & Workshop of INDEST-
AICTE Consortium during 5th
-6th
May 2014. This is for the first time that the Annual Meet is being
organized in the North Eastern Region of the country and in an NIT.
INDEST-AICTE Consortium, since its inception in 2003, has been playing a vital role to provide
online access of many e-resources to its member institutions. Inclusion of some of the AICTE approved
institutions to the Consortium has added to its color.
In the beginning only 37 MHRD funded institutions were the core members of the consortium but
now the total number of members has increased to 65 due to the addition of new opened centrally
funded technical institutions. Although it has affected the budget of the consortium, the year gone
has witnessed an all round improvement in its performance. Not even one e-resource has been
dropped from the list of subscribed e-resources till 2013. I hope that the INDEST-AICTE Consortium
will flourish more and achieve many more milestones with the inclusion of the new centrally
funded institutions and with support from all quarters especially MHRD.
E-Resources are being increasingly used by the students, faculty and researchers. The change in
user’s behavior and use pattern are forcing libraries to rethink and align their operation. Focus on
use and management of e-resources will no doubt help the Librarians, library users and participants
of the workshop.
I wish that the consortium will continue to flourish and provide the services to its clientele to the
highest level of their satisfaction.
I wish the Workshop a great success.
PPPPPrrrrrofofofofof. B. D. Gupta. B. D. Gupta. B. D. Gupta. B. D. Gupta. B. D. Gupta
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Indian National Digital Library in Engineering
Sciences and Technology Consortium
PPPPPrrrrrofofofofof. B.D. Gupta. B.D. Gupta. B.D. Gupta. B.D. Gupta. B.D. Gupta
National Coordinator,

Ph: +91-03842-240055; Fax: +91-03842-224797
Website: www.nits.ac.in Email: ashim_kanti@yahoo.co.in
We feel privileged to host the 10th
Annual Meet and Workshop of INDEST-AICTE Consortium which
is going to be held at NIT, Silchar during 05-06 May, 2014.
The concept of digital library for the engineering and technological institutes has been an innovative
step in order to raise quality of education and research activities and is crucial for the economic
development of our country. The use of modern amenities in libraries and their digitization has
indeed redefined the ways of learning. I hope that this Annual Meet and Workshop will fulfil its
main objective by providing a platform for exchange of knowledge, views and ideas among the
librarians, information specialists, scientists, students and other participants from different
specializations.
To look into its growth, the Ministry of Human Resource Development on the recommendation of
an Expert Group had set up the INDEST in 2003. Since then there were 65 centrally-funded
Government institutions including IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs, ISM, IIITs, IIMs, NITTTR’s and few
other institutions that are considered as core members of the Consortium with the IIT Delhi been
designated as the Consortium Headquarters to coordinate its activities. In 2005, the consortium
was renamed as INDEST-AICTE Consortium. Today, it has reached to that arena, where the
Consortium subscribes to over 12,000 electronic journals from a number of publishers and
aggregators.
I feel proud to be associated with this Annual Meet and Workshop.
I wish the Annual Meet a grand success.
PPPPPrrrrrofofofofof. F A T. F A T. F A T. F A T. F A Talukdaralukdaralukdaralukdaralukdar
PPPPPrrrrrofofofofof. F A T. F A T. F A T. F A T. F A Talukdaralukdaralukdaralukdaralukdar
Dean (Academic) & Chairman, LSC
National Institute of Techonology
Silchar - 788010, Assam

Ph: +91-03842-240055; Fax: +91 - 03842-224797
Web: www.nits.ac.in Email: ksatpathy@gmail.com
It is indeed a proud privilege for us here at National Institute of Technology Silchar to organize the
10th
Annual Meet and Workshop of INDEST-AICTE Consortium on May 05-06 May 2014. I extend
my hearty welcome to all the resource persons and delegates participating in the consortium. The
principal objective of this consortium is to provide a platform to all INDEST members to interact
and share their experience. Through this INDEST-AICTE consortium, members can update their
activities, development, future plans and it also provide an opportunity to discuss and deliberate
on emerging trends and technology in libraries. Further, also to promote use of e-resources, resources
sharing & inter library networking.
I offer my wholehearted compliments to Prof. R.K. Shevgaonkar, Director & Chairman, INDEST-
AICTE Consortium, IIT New Delhi for allowing to hold this meet in NIT Silchar, I am also thankful
to Prof. B.D.Gupta, National Coordinator, INDEST-AICTE, IIT Delhi for joining hands to make this
meet a success.
We are confident and hopeful that the consortium will give you an opportunity to interact with the
INDEST members and other delegates who will be attending the consortium from various parts of
India.
I take this opportunity to thank Prof. N V Deshpande, Director, NIT Silchar for his constant advice,
support & encouragement. I thank Prof. F A Talukdar, Chairman, LSC for the support. I also wish to
express my gratitude to my colleagues in the library for their valuable help & support. I would also
like to thank Rupa Rani Sonowal, for her assistance in the proceeding. I would like to thank M/s
Abhishek Printers, Silchar for bringing out this proceeding in a shortest possible time.
Last but not the least I would like to thank my parents, my beloved wife Deeposree and my lovely
daughters Ritu & Diya for their constant mental support and help.
I wish you all enjoyable stay in Silchar.
DrDrDrDrDr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy. Kishor Chandra Satpathy. Kishor Chandra Satpathy. Kishor Chandra Satpathy. Kishor Chandra Satpathy
Dr. K. C. Satpathy
Organising Secretary,
INDEST-2014

PROFILE OF THE EDITOR
FFFFFields of Interestields of Interestields of Interestields of Interestields of Interest
Library Management and Networking, Digital Library, e-learning
Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy (1972) did his Post Graduation in Education and Library & Information
Science from Panjab University, Chandigarh with a Diploma in Population Education from Panjab
University, Chandigarh & Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking from the
University of Hyderabad. Recently, he was awarded PhD Degree for his thesis entitled “Technical
Education in North East India with Special reference to Information service: An exploratory Study”
to Assam (Central) University, Silchar.
He has undergone several advance training programmes in IT, information management & related
fields under SAARC-SDC & UNESCO/Vidyanidhi fellowships. He has, to date to his credit, over
Twelve years of professional experience including teaching & research experience of several national
level organization of the country. His major contributions include use of information technology in
information management and use of educational technology for improving classroom teaching
and learning process. At present he holds the position of Librarian and Coordinator, DL & e-learning
Project National Institute of Technology (A Central Deemed University), Silchar. Dr. Satpathy has
successfully implemented RFID Technology & ERMSS at NIT Silchar & IIM Indore Library. Apart
from this, currently Dr. Satpathy is coordinating two projects namely “Education to Home (eth)
Project meant for IT for all & BARC-Akruti Project” meant for Technology Transfer to the rural
sector.
He is the Coordinator for INDOLIBNET (Indore Library Network), SICILIBNET (Shastri Indo-Canadian
Institute Library Network) & worked as a consultant for revamping the public library of Indore
(Govt. Ahilya Library) on behalf of Govt. of Madhya Pradesh. He has prepared a Vision Document
for Govt. Ahilya Library. Currently, he is working on project of Govt. of Assam for development of
Silchar Normal School Library & Museum. He is the founder core committee member of NIT
Consortia & member of National Price Negotiation Committee of INDEST.
Earlier he worked as Librarian, Indian Institute of Management, Indore; Panjabi University, Patiala;
Centre for Environmental Education, Ahmedabad; Centre for Management Training and Research,
Chandigarh. He also acted as Coordinator of Centre for Educational Technology; Coordinator,
Continuing Education Cell & Programme officer, National Service Scheme, NIT, Silchar during 2001-
2004 & Honorary Project Officer; State Rural Technology Promotion Council, Govt. of Assam;
Coordinator, Environmental Education Resource Centre, NIT, Silchar. He has delivered lectures in
several training programmes organized by UNDP, QCI, AICTE, MSME & Entrepreneurship
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Email: kishor_satpathy@yahoo.com &
ksatpathy@gmail.com
Tele: +91-3842-240055 (Off) +91-9435175531 (M)
Address: Central Library
National Institute of Technology Silchar
P.O-NIT Silchar
Assam, Pin-788010
INDIA

Development Institute, Bhopal etc.
He is a frequent consultant for wide range of clients and developing programmes in the area of
Career Counseling, Information Management and Educational Technology. He has 30 publications
to his credit. He has edited four workshop proceedings and co-edited four books published by
McMillan India, Indian Society for Technical Education, Delhi, NE Books & Publisher and National
Library, Kolkata. He has presented several papers in national and international conference in the
country and abroad. He has visited Czech Republic, Portugal & USA for academic purpose. In
December 2013, he attended “Higher Education Leadership Programme” at University of Urbana
Champaign, USA.
He has successfully completed two major projects entitled ‘Virtual Classroom’ & ‘Digital Library’
sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India. He has transformed the Central Library, NIT Silchar in to a
“state of the art library” in the North Eastern Region. This is the first library in the entire NE Region
to implement RFID & DVR Technology for Library Security purpose & to have Digital Library. He
has implemented the e-learning solution in the Institute under World Bank TEQIP grant. His areas
of interest are Information Management, ICT, Digital Library, Educational Technology & Technical
Education.
He has coordinated several national level training programmes, workshops & seminars sponsored
by CSIR, NISTAD, ICSSR, DST, SICI, NCTE, ISTE, AICTE, USEFI, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs & Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports etc. He is a life and executive member of
several Associations/Societies such as Society of Information Science, Indian Society for Technical
Institution, All India Association for Educational Research, Indian Academy for Social Sciences,
Indian Library Association, Indian Association for Special Libraries & Information Centres (IASLIC),
MANLIBNET and Indian Distance Education Association etc. He was an executive member of
IASLIC (2005-06) & AIAER, Assam Chapter. He is an active member of “ICTD Community’ of
Solution Exchange (An UN Agency). He was elected as a member, LPAC, Shastri Indo-Canadian
Institute for the year 2008-09.
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IIT DelhiIIT DelhiIIT DelhiIIT Delhi
The concept of the IITs was first introduced in a report in the year 1945 by Sh. N.
member of Education on Vicerory’s Executive Council. Following his recommendations, the first
Indian Institute of Technology was established in the year 1950 in Kharagpur. In his report,
Shri Sircar had suggested that such Institutes should a
country. The Government having accepted these recommendations of the Sircar Committee
decided to establish more Institutes of Technology with the assistance of friendly countries
were prepared to help. The first offer of help came from USSR who agreed to collaborate in the
establishment of an Institute through UNESCO at Bombay. This was followed by the Institutes of
Technology at Madras, Kanpur and Delhi with collaborations with W
respectively. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati was established in 1995 and the University
of Roorkee was converted into an IIT in 2001.
The Government of India negotiated with the British Government for collaboration in sett
an Institute of Technology at Delhi. The British Government agreed in principle to such
collaboration, but was inclined initially to start in a modest way. It was therefore agreed that a
College of Engineering & Technology should be established at D
called the Delhi Engineering College Trust was established with the help of the UK Government
and the Federation of British Industries in London. Later H.R.H. Prince Philips, Duke of
Edinburgh, during his visit to India,
January 28, 1959.
The College of Engineering & Technology was registered as a Society on 14th June 1960 under
the Societies Registration Act No. XXI of 1860 (Registration No.S1663 of 1960
admissions were made in 1961. The students were asked to report at the College on 16th August
1961 and the College was formally inaugurated on 17th of August 1961 by Prof. Humayun Kabir,
Minister of Scientific Research & Cultural Affairs. The College
Delhi.
The College of Engineering & Technology established in 1961 was declared an Institution of
National Importance under the “Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1963” and was
renamed “Indian Institute of Technolo
with powers to decide its own academic policy, to conduct its own examinations, and to award
its own degrees.
According to Section 4 of the Act, each of the Institutes shall be a body corporate hav
perpetual succession and a common seal and shall, by its name, sue and be sued. The body
corporate constituting each of the
members of the Board for the time being of the Institute. IIT Delhi
ABOUT HOSTABOUT HOSTABOUT HOSTABOUT HOST
IIT DelhiIIT DelhiIIT DelhiIIT Delhi
The concept of the IITs was first introduced in a report in the year 1945 by Sh. N.
Shri Sircar had suggested that such Institutes should also be started in different parts of the
decided to establish more Institutes of Technology with the assistance of friendly countries
Technology at Madras, Kanpur and Delhi with collaborations with West Germany, USA and UK
of Roorkee was converted into an IIT in 2001.
The Government of India negotiated with the British Government for collaboration in sett
inclined initially to start in a modest way. It was therefore agreed that a
College of Engineering & Technology should be established at Delhi with their assistance. A trust
Edinburgh, during his visit to India, laid the foundation stone of the College at Hauz Khas on
the Societies Registration Act No. XXI of 1860 (Registration No.S1663 of 1960
Minister of Scientific Research & Cultural Affairs. The College was affiliated to the University of
renamed “Indian Institute of Technology Delhi”. It was then accorded the status of a University
According to Section 4 of the Act, each of the Institutes shall be a body corporate hav
corporate constituting each of the Institutes shall consist of a Chairman, a Director and other
members of the Board for the time being of the Institute. IIT Delhi is an autonomous statutory
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ABOUT HOSTABOUT HOSTABOUT HOSTABOUT HOST
The concept of the IITs was first introduced in a report in the year 1945 by Sh. N. M. Sircar, then
lso be started in different parts of the
decided to establish more Institutes of Technology with the assistance of friendly countries that
est Germany, USA and UK
The Government of India negotiated with the British Government for collaboration in setting up
inclined initially to start in a modest way. It was therefore agreed that a
elhi with their assistance. A trust
laid the foundation stone of the College at Hauz Khas on
the Societies Registration Act No. XXI of 1860 (Registration No.S1663 of 1960-61). The first
was affiliated to the University of
gy Delhi”. It was then accorded the status of a University
According to Section 4 of the Act, each of the Institutes shall be a body corporate having
shall consist of a Chairman, a Director and other
is an autonomous statutory

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organisation functioning in terms of the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 amended vide the
Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963 and the Statutes framed there under.
Responsibility for the general superintendence, direction and control of the affairs of the Institute
is vested in the Board of Governors. The Board of Governors functions through its Standing
Committees - Finance Committee, Building & Works Committee and such other adhoc
committees which are constituted by it from time to time to consider specific issues. The control
and general regulation for the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and
examination in the Institute vests in the Senate. The Senate is responsible for formulation of the
academic policies and to design curricula, the courses of studies and the system of examination.
The Senate functions through its Standing Boards/Committees and Sub-committees that may be
constituted by it to look into the specific matters arising from time to time.
Objectives of the InstituteObjectives of the InstituteObjectives of the InstituteObjectives of the Institute::::
• The aims and objectives of IIT Delhi, as assigned by the IIT Council are:
• To offer instruction in Applied Science and Engineering of a standard comparable to the
best in the world.
• To provide adequate facilities for postgraduate study and research to meet the needs of
specialized research workers and teachers.
• To provide leadership in curriculum planning, laboratory development and examination
systems.
• To institute programmes for faculty development both for their own staff and for the
teachers of other engineering colleges.
• To establish teaching and research programmes of an interdisciplinary nature.
• To develop close co-operation with industry through the exchange of personnel,
continuing education programmes, and consultancy services to solve live industrial
problems.
• To develop strong collaborative links with other Institutions and organizations including
National Laboratories and Government Departments.
• In addition to these seven objectives, the following were added in the context of the new
education policy:
• To develop continuing education programmes for employed engineers and make them
available both on campus and by distance learning techniques at off-campus locations.
• To anticipate the technological needs for India and plan and prepare to cater to them.
• To prepare instructional resource material in the conventional as well as the audio-visual;
the video and the computer based modes.
• To interact with the community at large to inculcate in our country men and women a
feel for scientific thought and endeavor.
• To cater to the development of a culture for maintenance and conservation.
• To organize our study programmes to prepare manpower also for the unorganized sector
and for self-employment.
VisionVisionVisionVision::::
To contribute to India and the World through excellence in scientific and technical education and
research; to serve as a valuable resource for industry and society; and remain a source of pride
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MissionMissionMissionMission::::
• To generate new knowledge by engaging in cutting-edge research and to promote
academic growth by offering state-of-the-art undergraduate, postgraduate and
doctoral programmes.
• To identify, based on an informed perception of Indian, regional and global needs, areas
of specialization upon which the institute can concentrate.
• To undertake collaborative projects which offer opportunities for long-term interaction
with academia and industry.
• To develop human potential to its fullest extent so that intellectually capable and
imaginatively gifted leaders can emerge in a range of professions.
ValuesValuesValuesValues::::
• Academic integrity and accountability.
• Respect and tolerance for the views of every individual.
• Attention to issues of national relevance as well as of global concern.
• Breadth of understanding, including knowledge of the human sciences.
• Appreciation of intellectual excellence and creativity.
• An unfettered spirit of exploration, rationality and enterprise.
INDESTINDESTINDESTINDEST----AICTE CONSORTIUMAICTE CONSORTIUMAICTE CONSORTIUMAICTE CONSORTIUM
The INDEST-AICTE Consortium is the most ambitious initiative taken so far in the country. The
“Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences and Technology (INDEST) Consortium”
was set up in 2003 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on the
recommendation of an Expert Group appointed by the Ministry. The IIT Delhi was designated as
the Consortium Headquarters to coordinate its activities. The Ministry provides funds required
for subscription to selected electronic resources for (65) institutions including IISc, IITs,
NERIST,ISM, IIIT, IIITM, IISERs, NITs, NITTTR, IIMs and a few other centrally-funded
Government Institutions through the consortium headquarters set-up at the IIT Delhi. Besides, 60
Government or Government-aided engineering colleges and technical departments in universities
have joined the Consortium with financial support from the AICTE. The Consortium was re-
named as INDEST-AICTE Consortium in December 2005 with the AICTE playing a pivotal role in
enrolling its approved engineering colleges and institutions as members of the Consortium for
selected e-resources at much lower rates of subscription. The Consortium enrolls engineering and
technological institutions as its members and subscribe to electronic resources for them at
discounted rates of subscription and favorable terms and conditions. The consortium has served
over 1235 institutions under its Self supported member.
The consortium website at http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest hosts searchable databases of journals
and member institutions to locate journals subscribed by the Consortium, their URLs and details
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NIT SILCHARNIT SILCHARNIT SILCHARNIT SILCHAR
The National Institute of Technology, Silchar (An Institute of National Importance) is one of the
premier national level institutions for technical education in North-East India. The institute was
established as a joint venture between Government of India and Government of Assam as
Regional Engineering College, Silchar in 1967 with the objective of imparting quality engineering
education, providing cosmopolitan outlook among students and fostering a spirit of National
Integration. This institution has been transformed and upgraded to National Institute of
Technology, Silchar with a Deemed University Status with effect from 28.06.2002. The institute
has subsequently been made into a fully Government funded institution of India with the
Institute of National Importance Status by an Act of Parliament. The institute is situated in a
campus which spans across 540 acres of undulating land and lakes surrounded by tea estates and
hillocks providing an ideal environment for studies.
NIT Silchar is a fully residential Institution. At present it offers six undergraduate courses in
Engineering and a number of Post-Graduate courses in civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics &
telecommunication and computer science engineering apart from MSC, MBA & PhD
programmes.
CENTRAL LIBRARY@NIT SILCHARCENTRAL LIBRARY@NIT SILCHARCENTRAL LIBRARY@NIT SILCHARCENTRAL LIBRARY@NIT SILCHAR
The Central Library which is the heart of the Institute was established in 1977. It provides one of
the important academic services to the Institute. It is a well equipped Library, centrally located
with easy access and does provide right impetus for the intellectual growth of the students,
teachers, research scholars & others around.
Presently, the Library is a part of the LTT building & having around 95,000 collections of
documents of both print & non print materials. The new library building is under construction.
The Central Library with its modern collection of knowledge resources and innovative
information services supports a complementary role for students, faculty, and the surrounding
community in their intellectual pursuits. It is a hybrid library with the state-of-the-art

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technological applications. The Library holds knowledge resources predominantly related to
Science and Technology, Social Sc & other allied subjects. The Library is now fully computerized
with an integrated system connected to the Campus Network providing e-resource facility to the
institutional community. The entire Library collection including the CD-ROM databases and the
online databases are made available through Institute’s network. Users can access the online
databases through Institute’s network. OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalogue) facility is available
at the ground Floor of the Library. OPAC can also be accessed through any terminal on the
Campus Network. Library collection can also be searched through Web OPAC.
The Library offers a range of information services to support the learning process set to the
highest professional standards. The Library is holding membership of DELNET, New Delhi for
inter library loan. National Institute of Technology Silchar Library is an active member of INDEST
Consortium through which online full text journals can be accessed. In addition to that, library is
also a member of ACL (American Centre Library) for inter-library loan as well as resource sharing
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LIBRARY@NIT SILCHARLIBRARY@NIT SILCHARLIBRARY@NIT SILCHARLIBRARY@NIT SILCHAR
A proud partner in institute’s march towards its vision…A proud partner in institute’s march towards its vision…A proud partner in institute’s march towards its vision…A proud partner in institute’s march towards its vision…
Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy
Librarian
National Institute of Technology
Silchar-788010, Assam, India
Tel: +91-3842-240055 (Off) +91-9435175531(M)
E-mail: ksatpathy@gmail.com
InstituteInstituteInstituteInstitute::::
The National Institute of Technology, Silchar (An Institute of National Importance) is one of the
premier national level institutions for technical education in North East India. Government of
India as a joint venture with Government of Assam established Regional Engineering College,
Silchar in 1967 with the objective of imparting quality-engineering education, providing
cosmopolitan outlook among students and development of National Integrity. This institution
has been transformed and upgraded to National Institute of Technology, Silchar with a Deemed
University Status with effect from 28.06.2002. The institute has been subsequently made into a
fully funded Government of India institution with Institute of National Importance Status. The
institute is situated in an extending campus about 540 acres of undulating land and lakes
surround by tea estates and hillocks providing an ideal environment for studies.
The Objectives of the Institute areThe Objectives of the Institute areThe Objectives of the Institute areThe Objectives of the Institute are::::
• To impart instruction, training and awareness to students to meet technological and
socio-economic needs of the country.
• Train students with world class competency and cutting edge proficiency to face
challenges of global markets with confidence.
• Build top of the line faculty through appropriate human resource policies and
• Create effective interface with industry, business and community to make education
responsive to changes.
The Mission of the Institute isThe Mission of the Institute isThe Mission of the Institute isThe Mission of the Institute is::::
To develop in to the systematic leader and pivot for excellence in technical education sector and
catalyzing absorption, innovation, diffusion and transfer of high technology for improved
productivity, quality of life and improved empowerment there by effecting regional growth
LibraryLibraryLibraryLibrary::::
The Central Library which is the heart of the Institute was established in 1977. It provides one of
the important academic services to the Institute. It is a well equipped Library, centrally located
with easy access and does provide right impetus for the intellectual growth of the students,
teachers, research scholars & others around. Presently the Library is a part of the LTT building
with 997 Sq. mt. floor area & having more than 90,000 collections of documents. The new
building is under construction.
The National Institute of Technology Silchar Library with its modern collection of knowledge
resources and innovative information services fills an essential role for students, faculty, and the
surrounding community in their intellectual pursuits. It is a hybrid library with the state-of-the-art

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technological applications. The Library holds knowledge resources predominantly related to
Science and Technology, Social Sc & other allied subjects. The Library is now fully computerized
with an integrated system connected to the Campus Network providing e-resource facility to the
institute community. The entire Library collection including the CD-ROM databases and the
online databases are made available through Institute’s network. Users can access the online
databases through Institute’s network. On-line Public Access Catalogue facility is available at the
ground Floor of the Library. OPAC can also be accessed through any terminal on the Campus
Network. Library collection can also be searched through OPAC.
The Library offers a range of information services to support the learning process set to the
highest professional standards. The Library is holding membership of DELNET, New Delhi for
inter library loan. National Institute of Technology Silchar Library is an active member of INDEST
Consortium through which online full text journals can be accessed.
Objectives of the Library:Objectives of the Library:Objectives of the Library:Objectives of the Library:
• To support the Institute in imparting quality education in the field of engineering &
technology.
• To provide latest research information, electronically to various users community.
• To provide quality service to users, disseminate technical knowledge and offer modern
tools for access of information.
• Bring about cooperative working among the libraries & information centre in North East
India through sharing of resources.
• To develop inter-institute links within the country to facilitate effective exchange of
information resources.
• To form a library consortia for libraries & information centre in North East India.
• To develop a digital library that collects information across the globe through internet for
effective dissemination of the same in the North Eastern Region.
• To integrate with other digital libraries that are set up in various parts of India and
abroad world to minimize the recurring cost of journals and other conventional print
media.
• Organize conference, lectures, workshops and seminars in the field of interest.
Library AdministrationLibrary AdministrationLibrary AdministrationLibrary Administration::::
All the library activities are guided by the library sub-committee, which is the policy making body
and headed by the Chairman. The Librarian is the secretary of the committee. The committee is
formed by the representatives from the faculty, administration and students. The committee
meets six times in a year to take decisions on all important matters pertaining to the function of
the library.
Human Resource of the LibraryHuman Resource of the LibraryHuman Resource of the LibraryHuman Resource of the Library::::
NameNameNameName ResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibility
Prof N V Deshpande
Director
Chief Advisor
Prof. F A Talukdar
Dean (Acd) & Chairman, LSC
Policy Making & Advisory Role
Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy
Librarian
E-mail:ksatpathy@gmail.com
Planning, Development & Administration & management of
Library, Collection Development, Finance,
Manpower Development, Building, Furniture &

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Tel:9435175531 Equipment, Library Services, Computerization, Automation,
Resource Sharing & Networking Inter- Cluster Coordination.
Mrs. Krishnamati Singha
Asstt. Librarian
Assist the Librarian in administration and management,
Acquisition, Inventory Control of Furniture/Equipments,
Library Statistics, Periodical /Database Acquisition & Control /
Processing of Books, journals, CDs etc.
Mr. H.S. Chakraborty
Lib & Information Asstt.
Processing of Bills, Office work, Issuance of members cards,
checking / and issuance of duplicate cards etc.
Supporting StaffSupporting StaffSupporting StaffSupporting Staff
NameNameNameName ResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibilityResponsibility
S. Goswami, Library Attendant
Processing of books, Check-in / Check-out of books, Issuance
of clearance certificate.
Ila Chakraborty, Lib Attendant Arrangement of books
Ashu Das , Watchman
Book Bank arrangement, Issuance of books to SC & ST
Students
M. Ali, Gate Keeper Security
Contractual /M.R. StaffContractual /M.R. StaffContractual /M.R. StaffContractual /M.R. Staff
Suresh Ch. Padhy, Library &
Information Asstt.
Circulation Section - in – Charge, Classification, Data-entry of
books.
Papia Dutta, Library &
Information Asstt.
Periodical Section – in – charge, Classification, data Entry, CD
Entry. Maintenance of Theses, Project report , Annual Report
etc.
Aminul Islam Laskar, Trainee
Check – in/ Check out of books, preparation of Bay – Guides,
preparation of Spine – label of books.
Barnalee Chakroborty, Trainee
Reference section, data-entry, listing of books and journals for
binding
Swarnika Dey, Trainee Processing of books, data-entry, and preparation of Spine –
label of books and other as and when assigned for.
Banhishikha Roy, Trainee Processing of books, data-entry, and preparation of Spine –
label of books.
Anamika Biswas, Trainee Processing of books, data-entry, and preparation of Spine –
label of books.
S. Barman, Lib Attendant
(M/R)
Check-in / Check-out of books, Arrangement of books
N.K. Mandal , Lib Attendant
(M/R)
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M.M. Sarkar, Lib Attendant
(M/R)
Preparation of Institute I-Card/Library Card, Xeroxing.
Mrs. Namita Sutradhar, Security and arrangement of books
Members and their privilegesMembers and their privilegesMembers and their privilegesMembers and their privileges::::
All the students, faculty members and employees of the Institute can register themselves for the
membership of the Library. Each member is provided with a library membership card. The
categories of members and their privileges are as follows:
Faculty and sFaculty and sFaculty and sFaculty and staff:taff:taff:taff:
Sl. NoSl. NoSl. NoSl. No MemberMemberMemberMember
categoriescategoriescategoriescategories
Loan durationLoan durationLoan durationLoan duration Max. number of booksMax. number of booksMax. number of booksMax. number of books
borrowed at a timeborrowed at a timeborrowed at a timeborrowed at a time
Membership formMembership formMembership formMembership form
attestation byattestation byattestation byattestation by
1 Faculty 6 months 15 Head of the Deptt.
2 Visiting Faculty 15 days to 3 months
depends on duration of
appointment
5 Head of the Deptt.
3 Technical and
Supporting Staff
1 month 5 Head of the Deptt.
4 Administrative
Staff
15 days 5 Head of the Deptt.
5. Other Staff of the
Institute
02 One Month Head of the Deptt.
Students:Students:Students:Students:
Sl.Sl.Sl.Sl.
NoNoNoNo
MemberMemberMemberMember
categoriescategoriescategoriescategories
LoanLoanLoanLoan durationdurationdurationduration Max. number of booksMax. number of booksMax. number of booksMax. number of books
borrowed at a timeborrowed at a timeborrowed at a timeborrowed at a time
Membership form attestation byMembership form attestation byMembership form attestation byMembership form attestation by
1 PhD 1 month 6 Head of the Deptt/ Dean (Acd)
2 MTech/
MSc
1 month 6 Head of the Deptt/ Dean (Acd)
3 BTech 1 month 4 Head of the Deptt/ Dean (Acd)
Members can collectMembers can collectMembers can collectMembers can collect documents from Circulation Desk & Duration of Loan Period is:documents from Circulation Desk & Duration of Loan Period is:documents from Circulation Desk & Duration of Loan Period is:documents from Circulation Desk & Duration of Loan Period is:
Type of DocumentType of DocumentType of DocumentType of Document Type of LoanType of LoanType of LoanType of Loan Duration of LoanDuration of LoanDuration of LoanDuration of Loan Overdue chargesOverdue chargesOverdue chargesOverdue charges
Books Short Term
/Long Term
30 Days /6 Months Rs 1.00 per day
Bound Volumes of Journals Overnight 2 Days -do-
Unbound volumes Short 1 week
Reference books Overnight 9.00 pm to 5. Rs.5/ per day
Video Cassettes / CD ROMS Short Term 1 - 5 Days Rs. 2/ per day
Consultation documents like BIS
Code, IRC Codes
Short Term 1 Week Rs. 5/ per day
Facilities Available forFacilities Available forFacilities Available forFacilities Available for the Borrowers:the Borrowers:the Borrowers:the Borrowers:
Checking out the DocumentsChecking out the DocumentsChecking out the DocumentsChecking out the Documents::::
Registered Library members are allowed to check out Library documents as per their entitlement
mentioned above. Reference Books, CDs, Video Cassettes, Bound volumes etc are not issued
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ReReReRenewalsnewalsnewalsnewals::::
Books issued to members can be renewed unless they are reserved by someone else. Members
need to bring the books to the Library for getting them re-issued.
Return of documentsReturn of documentsReturn of documentsReturn of documents::::
Documents checked out from the Library should be returned at the circulation desk, during its
working hours, i.e. 9.00 PM to 5.30 PM on any working day.
Reserving the documentsReserving the documentsReserving the documentsReserving the documents::::
A library user can reserve a book currently out on loan by requesting staff at the Circulation
Counter. Notifications for availability of reserved books will be notified through e-mail.
Membership RenewalsMembership RenewalsMembership RenewalsMembership Renewals::::
The membership card shall remain valid for the period indicated on ID Card. The students,
faculty and staff members can get their membership card renewed in July/August, June and
December respectively on surrendering all borrowers’ cards issued to them and after settling all
other dues. Faculty, staff and students members are being switched over to bar-code based
circulation system.
Loss of Membership CardsLoss of Membership CardsLoss of Membership CardsLoss of Membership Cards::::
The loss of membership card should be reported in written to the Librarian immediately.
Duplicate membership card can be issued after paying the penalty fee of Rs. 100.00 and after
validity of his lost membership card expires. Borrowers shall be responsible for any loss or misuse
of their membership card.
Loss of booksLoss of booksLoss of booksLoss of books::::
The borrower is required either to replace the books with a recent edition, if available or pay its
cost in double.
Overdue ChargesOverdue ChargesOverdue ChargesOverdue Charges::::
Overdue charges at the rates mentioned below are charged for late return of the books:
• Rs. 1.00 per day for the books issued from General Section
• Rs. 5.00 per hour for the books issued from Reference Section
Library Service HoursLibrary Service HoursLibrary Service HoursLibrary Service Hours::::
• General Library Timings: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sections opening Timings
Book Bank Remains open In the beginning of each semester
Circulation Counter Monday – Friday
9.30 AM – 5.30 PMComputer & Internet
Photocopy & Scanner
• Holidays: All Gazette Holidays and Sunday
Rules and RegulationsRules and RegulationsRules and RegulationsRules and Regulations::::
Admission to the LibraryAdmission to the LibraryAdmission to the LibraryAdmission to the Library::::
All members are required to deposit their personal belonging at the property counter at their
own risk. The library is not responsible for any loss or damage to the same. Taking a briefcase or
bag inside the library is strictly forbidden. Users should let the security; check their personal
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Care of Library MaterialsCare of Library MaterialsCare of Library MaterialsCare of Library Materials
Library resources such as books, journals, and electronic materials, etc. are costly and are often
rare. They are for the benefit of not only the present but also for the future members of the
library. Therefore, one should not write upon, damage, turn down the leaves or mark on any
library materials. Tracing or copying of any is prohibited by copy right policy and users shall be
solely responsible for any violations. Before leaving the issue counter, member should satisfy
themselves as to whether the library material lent to them is in sound condition. If not , they
should immediately bring the matter to the knowledge of the library staff at the issue counter;
otherwise, they are liable to be held responsible for replacing the material or paying such
compensation as fixed by the librarian.
Clearance CertificateClearance CertificateClearance CertificateClearance Certificate::::
Borrower’s membership card being the library property must be returned to the library at the
end of the period of issue. All those who leave the institute must surrender their membership
card to the library, and obtain a "Clearance" certificate from the librarian, in order to ensure that
they owe no dues to the library including any overdue charges.
General Instructions:General Instructions:General Instructions:General Instructions:
• Every member of the library must be prepared to identify himself/herself when requested
to do so.
• Outwears, brief cases, handbags, files, umbrellas and similar items should be deposited at
the check point before entering the library.
• Use of mobile phones inside the library is strictly prohibited. Smoking is prohibited in and
around the library. No refreshments or foodstuff of any kind shall be consumed anywhere
inside the library.
• Silence must be observed in the Library
• Keeping in mind that the library is a place of individual study and research, members
should maintain an atmosphere of dignity, peace and silence within the library premises.
• All books and journals must be returned on before the due date.
• Books will be reserved if there are no reservations.
• Documents must be returned in time to make them available for use by others. Overdue
library materials, other than the Reserve/Reference Documents incur a fine of Rs.10.00
per day, the Reserve/Reference Documents incur a fine of 50 paisa per hour or more.
Until the dues are cleared the borrowing facilities will be withheld. Borrowing
entitlement may be reduced if a member is observed returning document/s late on more
than three occasions. The Librarian can recall any issued document any time
• A misplaced book is temporarily lost. To avoid misplacement; books taken from the
open shelves should be left on the nearest table/trolley. Library materials should be
handled with utmost care. Nobody should write damage and make any mark on any
kind of library materials. Materials damaged, defected or lost must be replaced; otherwise
the cost will be realized from the borrower.
• Members should keep the library informed of any change of address during the period of
their membership.
• Members should return all materials borrowed from the library before proceeding on any
kind of long leave.
• Members should not sub lend the materials borrowed from the library.
• Materials that are issued should be produced for the security to check.
• Suggestions for purchasing books and other materials and improving the library services
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• The librarian has the power to cancel the tickets and refuse admission to anyone who
violates the rules and regulations of the library or indulges in any other type of
misconduct.
Library CollectionLibrary CollectionLibrary CollectionLibrary Collection::::
Sl.Sl.Sl.Sl. No.No.No.No. Name of ResourcesName of ResourcesName of ResourcesName of Resources As onAs onAs onAs on
31.03.201131.03.201131.03.201131.03.2011
As onAs onAs onAs on
31.03.201231.03.201231.03.201231.03.2012
31.03.201331.03.201331.03.201331.03.2013
31.03.201431.03.201431.03.201431.03.2014
1. Books 78068 81274 85625 90418
2. Print Journals 141 131 125 156
3. Bound Volumes 4321 4771 4771 4771
4. CD-ROMs 3074 3287 3465 3726
5. Databases 20 20 20 21
6. Videos 909 909 909 909
7. ISI Code (Printed) 8627 8627 8627 8627
8. Book Bank (General) 8836 8836 8836 9235
9. Book Bank (SC/ST) 7743 7810 7895 8050
10. IRC Codes 152 152 152 152
11. Thesis 16 18 20 38
12. Dissertation (MTech/MSc) 64 67 129 151
13. Reports/
Annual Reports
213 193 279 333
A need-based collection of knowledge resources is being developed in lines with the objectives
and activities of the Institute in mind. Resources include books, journals, audio-visual materials,
CD-ROMs, e-journals, and online databases.
BooksBooksBooksBooks::::
The Library has a highly selective collection of over 90,000 books in the area of Science &
Technology, management and related subjects. Besides, there are also many new technical and
reference books available in electronic form.
JournalsJournalsJournalsJournals::::
The Library subscribes 94 print journals specific to the academic and research needs of the
academic community in addition to free journals. Besides, there are about 22 databases and 13 e-
journals available in full-text subscribed by the library. The Library has a collection of 4771 bound
volumes journals.
VideosVideosVideosVideos::::
Educational videos from IIT Delhi & IIT Kharagpur are available for consultation in the library.
CDCDCDCD----ROMsROMsROMsROMs::::
The Library has 3726 CDs/DVDs on Books, statistical data, encyclopedias, dictionaries; most of
the CDs are mounted on the Digital Library server and can be accessed through the Institute’s
network.
ReportsReportsReportsReports::::
The library has a separate collection of various reports, conference proceedings, ISTE-STTP
proceedings, dissertations and reports of various Institutes/Firms.

North East CollectionNorth East CollectionNorth East CollectionNorth East Collection::::
The library has established a
collection portray their History, Culture, Economy, Geography, Ecology and about their
Society.
Standards CollectionStandards CollectionStandards CollectionStandards Collection::::
The library has got a separate collection of standards and special p
Bureau of Indian Standards & Indian Road Congress. The standards are kept in a separate
number - wise with sequence.
Career andCareer andCareer andCareer and CounsellingCounsellingCounsellingCounselling CollectionCollectionCollectionCollection
The library has established a separate collection of books pertaining to Caree
These collections include GRE, GMAT, TOFFEL & books related to
Miscellaneous CollectionMiscellaneous CollectionMiscellaneous CollectionMiscellaneous Collection::::
The library has miscellaneous collections compris
papers, competitive books, Hindi, Bengali and English literature books etc.
News Paper Clipping CollectionNews Paper Clipping CollectionNews Paper Clipping CollectionNews Paper Clipping Collection
The library has opened up the News
North East India in papers, Magazine and Govt. publication etc.
Electronic LibraryElectronic LibraryElectronic LibraryElectronic Library::::
Emphasis is given to develop a model electronic library with the state
applications. The electronic library has online databases, CD
books. It provides a single window access to all electronic resources and is accessible through the
Institute's intranet. The library subscribes the following major databases. Major Online Jo
databases available in the electronic library include:
Digital LibraryDigital LibraryDigital LibraryDigital Library &&&& eeee----learninglearninglearninglearning initiative atinitiative atinitiative atinitiative at
National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam has successfully completed the digital library &
virtual classroom project sponsored
project, the Library will digitalize old rare & books, manuscripts and documents. 300 E
have already been put in the digital library server for the access of the student in the campus
LAN. Under this project library has scanned the photographs of the institute and its programs and
has created a digital photo gallery.
The image cannot be displayed. Your computer may not have enough memory to open the image, or the image may have been corrupted. Restart your computer, and then open the file again. If the red x still appears, you may have to delete the image and then insert it again.
The library has established a separate collection of books pertaining to North East India. These
portray their History, Culture, Economy, Geography, Ecology and about their
The library has got a separate collection of standards and special publications published by
CollectionCollectionCollectionCollection::::
The library has established a separate collection of books pertaining to Caree
include GRE, GMAT, TOFFEL & books related to counselling
miscellaneous collections comprising of Institutes examinations old
papers, competitive books, Hindi, Bengali and English literature books etc.
News Paper Clipping CollectionNews Paper Clipping CollectionNews Paper Clipping CollectionNews Paper Clipping Collection::::
The library has opened up the News Paper Clipping collections comprising of publication about
North East India in papers, Magazine and Govt. publication etc.
Emphasis is given to develop a model electronic library with the state-of
library has online databases, CD-ROM databases, e
Institute's intranet. The library subscribes the following major databases. Major Online Jo
databases available in the electronic library include:
initiative atinitiative atinitiative atinitiative at NIT SNIT SNIT SNIT Silcharilcharilcharilchar::::
virtual classroom project sponsored by MHRD, Government of India. Under the Digital Library
project, the Library will digitalize old rare & books, manuscripts and documents. 300 E
this project library has scanned the photographs of the institute and its programs and
has created a digital photo gallery.
The image cannot be displayed. Your computer may not have enough memory to open the image, or the image may have been corrupted. Restart your computer, and then open the file again. If the red x still appears, you may have to delete the image and then insert it again.
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separate collection of books pertaining to North East India. These
portray their History, Culture, Economy, Geography, Ecology and about their
ublications published by
The library has established a separate collection of books pertaining to Career and Counselling.
counselling etc.
examinations old question
collections comprising of publication about
of-the-art technological
ROM databases, e-journals and e-
Institute's intranet. The library subscribes the following major databases. Major Online Journals /
by MHRD, Government of India. Under the Digital Library
project, the Library will digitalize old rare & books, manuscripts and documents. 300 E-books
this project library has scanned the photographs of the institute and its programs and

Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Librarian coordinated this project & he has also implemented the e
learning solution in the Institu
http://192.168.38.6/ (User id: nituser Password: nituser)
EEEE---- ResourcesResourcesResourcesResources @NITS@NITS@NITS@NITS::::
The Central Library provides web
databases 24 x 7 on institute-wide network.
In the year 2013-14, library subscribed 22 database including Elsevier, IEL/IEEE, SAE Digital
Library, Inderscience, Taylor & Francis (NIT Consortium), APS, ACS, Emerald, EBSCO,
Encyclopaedia Britannica, ASTM, MathSciNet, Proquest Dissertation and theses d
13 e-journals of Wiley, Sage etc. during the year. The library also subscribed e
ME Books, Elsevier Science Direct, Springer and Cambridge.
The details available at http://122.160.76.157:8081/nit/index.jsp
databases.
Common Library Portals are:Common Library Portals are:Common Library Portals are:Common Library Portals are:
Common Portal @ Central Library NIT SilcharCommon Portal @ Central Library NIT SilcharCommon Portal @ Central Library NIT SilcharCommon Portal @ Central Library NIT Silchar
Name of PortalName of PortalName of PortalName of Portal
Central Library@NIT Silchar
Central Library@NIT Silchar
FaceBook@Library, NITS
Blog @ Central Library,NITS
Web OPAC
Digital Library
ERMSS
R-evolution of Libraries
E-Learning Suite@NIT Silchar
Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Librarian coordinated this project & he has also implemented the e
learning solution in the Institute. The resources are available in the Campus LAN for users at
http://192.168.38.6/ (User id: nituser Password: nituser) & http://vizserver.
The Central Library provides web-based access to over 10,000 full text journals and 120
wide network.
14, library subscribed 22 database including Elsevier, IEL/IEEE, SAE Digital
Britannica, ASTM, MathSciNet, Proquest Dissertation and theses d
journals of Wiley, Sage etc. during the year. The library also subscribed e
ME Books, Elsevier Science Direct, Springer and Cambridge.
http://122.160.76.157:8081/nit/index.jsp and subscribed to the following
Common Portal @ Central Library NIT SilcharCommon Portal @ Central Library NIT SilcharCommon Portal @ Central Library NIT SilcharCommon Portal @ Central Library NIT Silchar
LinksLinksLinksLinks
http://www.nits.ac.in/library/library_new.html#page=default
http://www.facebook.com/groups/369833813038102
http://library-nitsilchar.blogspot.com
http://192.168.38.5:8080/jopacgwt
http://192.168.38.7/LES
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Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Librarian coordinated this project & he has also implemented the e-
te. The resources are available in the Campus LAN for users at
.
based access to over 10,000 full text journals and 120
14, library subscribed 22 database including Elsevier, IEL/IEEE, SAE Digital
Britannica, ASTM, MathSciNet, Proquest Dissertation and theses database etc. and
journals of Wiley, Sage etc. during the year. The library also subscribed e-books like Knovel
subscribed to the following
http://www.nits.ac.in/library/library_new.html#page=default
http://www.facebook.com/groups/369833813038102

BIS Codes
OPAC
ERMSS:ERMSS:ERMSS:ERMSS: http://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsphttp://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsphttp://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsphttp://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsp
INDEST ConsortiumINDEST ConsortiumINDEST ConsortiumINDEST Consortium
Database NameDatabase NameDatabase NameDatabase Name
JCCC@INDEST - AICTE
ACM Digital Library
ASCE Journals
ASME Journals
SpringerLink
Knimbus
The following eThe following eThe following eThe following e----resources (eresources (eresources (eresources (e----books, ebooks, ebooks, ebooks, e
Library Section of the Central Library.Library Section of the Central Library.Library Section of the Central Library.Library Section of the Central Library.
Institutional Database @ 2014 NIT SilcharInstitutional Database @ 2014 NIT SilcharInstitutional Database @ 2014 NIT SilcharInstitutional Database @ 2014 NIT Silchar
Database NameDatabase NameDatabase NameDatabase Name
IEEE/IEE Electronic Library (IEL) Online
India stat.com
Economic & Political Weekly
SAE Digital Library
ASTM : Standards and Engineering Digital Library
Science Direct
ACS Web Edition
MathSciNet
J-Gate
IBID
Taylor & Francis (NIT Consortium)
Inderscience (Science & Engineering Collections)
http://192.168.38.5:8181/bis/start.shtml
http://192.168.38.5:8080/jopacv06/html/searchform?databaseidx=0
http://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsphttp://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsphttp://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsphttp://122.160.76.157:8081/nitsilchar/index.jsp
http://indest.jccc.in
http://portal.acm.org/portal.cfm
http://www.asce.org/
http://www.asmedl.org/
http://www.springerlink.com/
http://knimbus.com/knimbus/user/auth/do
books, ebooks, ebooks, ebooks, e----journals and ejournals and ejournals and ejournals and e----databases) havedatabases) havedatabases) havedatabases) have been procured for Digitalbeen procured for Digitalbeen procured for Digitalbeen procured for Digital
Library Section of the Central Library.Library Section of the Central Library.Library Section of the Central Library.Library Section of the Central Library.
Institutional Database @ 2014 NIT SilcharInstitutional Database @ 2014 NIT SilcharInstitutional Database @ 2014 NIT SilcharInstitutional Database @ 2014 NIT Silchar
IEEE/IEE Electronic Library (IEL) Online http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/periodicals.jsp
http://www.indiastat.com/default.aspx
http://epw.in/epw/user/userindexHome.jsp
http://digitallibrary.sae.org/quicksearch/
ASTM : Standards and Engineering Digital Library http://enterprise.astm.org
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
http://pubs.acs.org/
http://www.ams.org/mathscinet/
http://jgateplus.com
http://www.indiabusinessinsight.com
Taylor & Francis (NIT Consortium) http://www.tandfonline.com
Inderscience (Science & Engineering Collections)
http://www.inderscience.com/browse
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http://192.168.38.5:8080/jopacv06/html/searchform?databaseidx=0
http://knimbus.com/knimbus/user/auth/do
been procured for Digitalbeen procured for Digitalbeen procured for Digitalbeen procured for Digital
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/periodicals.jsp
http://www.indiastat.com/default.aspx
http://epw.in/epw/user/userindexHome.jsp
http://digitallibrary.sae.org/quicksearch/
http://www.indiabusinessinsight.com
http://www.inderscience.com/browse

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Britannica Encyclopaedia
http://www.britannicaindia.com
APS (American Physical Society)
Econlist (EBSCO)
EBSCO host – Business Source Elite www.ebscohost.com
SIAM ( LOCUS ) (1952-1996 Backfiles) http://locus.siam.org/
PROQUEST Dissertation & theses
Turn –it-in anti plagiarism software http://www.turnitin.com
DELNET www.delnet.nic.in
American Library http://amlibindia.state.gov
British Council Library http://www.britishcouncil.org.in
Informs Archive (9 Journals) (1952- 1997) http://journals.informs.org
Asian And Pacific Centre For Transfer Of
Technology www.techmonitor.net
EEEE----BooksBooksBooksBooks
Knovel ME Books
http://www.knovel.com/web/portal/browse/subject/70/topic
/
Elsevier Science Direct (CSE, Energy, Engg,
Material Sc.) 264 + books http://www.sciencedirect.com/
Cambridge (CSE + Engg) 115 + books http://ebooks.cambridge.org/home.jsf
Springer Link (CSE+ Engg) 5435 + books http://www.springerlink.com/
NIT's ENIT's ENIT's ENIT's E----resource Subscription Detailsresource Subscription Detailsresource Subscription Detailsresource Subscription Details
Title of JournalsTitle of JournalsTitle of JournalsTitle of Journals Web Address / LinkWeb Address / LinkWeb Address / LinkWeb Address / Link
Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringCivil EngineeringCivil Engineering
Earthquake Engineering And Structural Dynamics http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1096-
9845
Journal of The American Water Resources
Association
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1752-1688
Ground Water http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1745-6584
Hydrological Processes http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-
1085/issues
Journal of Earth System Science http://www.springerlink.com/content/0253-4126/
The Indian Concrete Journal http://www.icjonline.com/
Indian Geotechnical journal http://www.springerlink.com
Journal of IEI Series A http://www.springerlink.com
Information Digest on Energy and and
Environment
http://bookstore.teriin.org/e_periodicals.php
Electrical Engineering
International Journal of Power and Energy
Systems
http://www.actapress.com/Content_of_Journal.aspx?JournalID
=145
IEI –Section B http://www.springerlink.com
Electronic Communication Engineering
International Journal of Communication SystemsInternational Journal of Communication SystemsInternational Journal of Communication SystemsInternational Journal of Communication Systems
Humanities, SocialHumanities, SocialHumanities, SocialHumanities, Social Science and ManagementScience and ManagementScience and ManagementScience and Management
The Review of English Studies http://res.oxfordjournals.org/
Victorian Studies http://www.jstor.org/action/showPublication?journalCode=vic
torianstudies
International Journal of Regulation and
Governance
http://bookstore.teriin.org/e_periodicals.php
AIMS International http://www.aims-international.org/AIMSijm
Foreign Trade Review http://www.sagepub.in

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Journal of Human Values http://www.sagepub.in
Contribution of Indian sociology http://www.sagepub.in
Indian Economic and social History Review http://www.sagepub.in
Margin – The Journal of applied economic
Research
http://www.sagepub.in
China Report http://www.sagepub.in
Mechanical Engineering
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Journal of Wind Engineering http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-
1824/issues
Proceedings of Institute of Mechanical
Engineering,
Part - L (Sage pub.)
Journals of IEI Series C & D http://www.springerlink.com
Journal of Resources Energy and Development http://bookstore.teriin.org/e_periodicals.php
Physics
Pramana : Journal of Physics http://www.springerlink.com/content/0304-4289/
Indian Journal of Physics http://www.springerlink.com/content/0973-1458/
Bulletin of Material Science http://www.springerlink.com
Proceedings of the Indian academy of Sciences,
India Sec A, Physical Science.
http://www.springerlink.com
Resonance http://www.springerlink.com
Chemistry
Journal of Chemical Science http://www.springerlink.com
Journals of IEI Series E http://www.springerlink.com
Mathematics
Proceedings of Mathematical Sciences http://www.springerlink.com
Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Mathematics http://www.springerlink.com/content/0019-5588/
Opsearch http://www.springerlink.com/content/0030-3887/
Library
World digital Library
EEEE---- Resource under JCCC@ INDESTResource under JCCC@ INDESTResource under JCCC@ INDESTResource under JCCC@ INDEST----AICTEAICTEAICTEAICTE::::
JCCC is J-Gate Custom Content Consortia for a group of homogeneous consortia members, and
JCCC-INDEST is J-Gate Custom Content for the Indian National Digital Library in Science and
Technology (INDEST), a consortium set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Government of India, on the recommendation made by the Expert Group appointed by it under
the chairmanship of Prof N Balakrishnan. For details pl. visit: http://jccc-indest.informindia.co.in
EEEE---- Resource under DELNETResource under DELNETResource under DELNETResource under DELNET::::
Being member of DELNET, users have got the opportunity to access the resources available in
other member institute or can borrow or exchange documents through inter library loan (ILL). In
addition to that Library Network (DELNET) initiatives, DELNET's activities and services can be
viewed at DELNET's Home Page and its databases can be accessed through a web-based interface.
For details pl. visit: www.delnet.nic.in
EEEE---- Resource under Open AccessResource under Open AccessResource under Open AccessResource under Open Access
Open access is a publication model wherein neither a reader nor the reader's institutions are
charged for access to articles or other resources. Users are free to read, download, copy,
distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles. The INDEST - AICTE Consortium
encourages open access through institutional repositories in its member institutions. The E-
Resources incorporates the following:
• Databases

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• E-journals
EEEE ---- Resource under LIBRARResource under LIBRARResource under LIBRARResource under LIBRARY LINKY LINKY LINKY LINK::::
Library users can access e- resources though library link with other institutes’ at the national,
international and through other Library Networks.
Library ServiceLibrary ServiceLibrary ServiceLibrary Service::::
Web OPAC (Search Library Catalogue): The entire Library collection including books, journals,
etc. can be searched through the web enabled Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). Users can
access the OPAC to find out the real-time availability of library materials from their own
computer terminals. Faculty and students can reserve items, which are on loan.
Lending service: Lending service is available to faculty, students, administrative, research and
other staff members of NITS community.
Book Bank:Book Bank:Book Bank:Book Bank:
Book Bank books are issued to the students of the college for full duration of a semester at a
time. Preference is given to SC & ST students and low income group and maximum of five books
are given to each students depending upon the availability.
Proactive Information Services: Library provides specific information services such as alert on
upcoming conferences, CAS, SDI, etc. to the academic community.
Reference and Research Services:Reference and Research Services:Reference and Research Services:Reference and Research Services:
The Reference Section provides needed information with regard to
index/bibliographic/abstracting etc services to the members of library on demand. Reference
books like dictionaries encyclopaedias, handbooks, manuals etc. and bound volume of back issues
of journals stand arranged subject wise in the manner stated above in a separate shelf. Library
personnel on duty help the members to locate any information out of the library resources. In
addition to that Library has procured the Proquest Dissertation and theses and Turn –it-in anti
plagiarism software for effective help in R & D practice.
Reprographic service:Reprographic service:Reprographic service:Reprographic service:
Facility for photocopy of the document/s available in the library may be provided on payment
basis subject to copyright restrictions.
News paper, Magazine and journals Service:News paper, Magazine and journals Service:News paper, Magazine and journals Service:News paper, Magazine and journals Service:
Central Library subscribes newspapers, 156 no’s of magazine and journals on different topics.
Videos: Educational videos from IIT Delhi & IIT Kharagpur are available for consultation in the
library. For video viewing facility is available on all working days.
Online Public Access Catalogue:Online Public Access Catalogue:Online Public Access Catalogue:Online Public Access Catalogue:
Central Library has fully computerized catalogue search facility available to users through
intranet. One can search a book by author, title or subject. In case of any difficulty library
personnel may be contacted for assistance.
Books Requisition ProcedureBooks Requisition ProcedureBooks Requisition ProcedureBooks Requisition Procedure::::
As and when the central library receives the requisition of books in the prescribed format (form
available at the end of webpage), duly signed and forwarded by the HOD’s, the duplicacy of
their title is checked. The book is pleased order after the approval of Director.

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Journals Requisition ProcedureJournals Requisition ProcedureJournals Requisition ProcedureJournals Requisition Procedure::::
The librarian sends a request to all faculties / HOD’s of the Institute for the requisition of journals
in the coming year along with a list of journals currently subscribed in the Central Library.
External Membership Services: External members from business/industrial and government setups
as well as from the academics are granted membership under certain specified conditions.
Information services: Most of the information services are available through the Digital Library
accessible through the Institute’s LAN. Other major services include inter-library loan, book
exhibitions and reference services.
Other Activities: NITS Library is actively engaged in organizing workshops, seminars & consulting
activities.
Library SectionsLibrary SectionsLibrary SectionsLibrary Sections::::
The Library has been divided into different sections for its smooth functioning:The Library has been divided into different sections for its smooth functioning:The Library has been divided into different sections for its smooth functioning:The Library has been divided into different sections for its smooth functioning:
• Circulation Section: Issue and return of books is handled with the help of computers. In
this Section located on the First Floor, readers can get themselves enrolled as member of
the Library. The timings of issue and return of books are 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on weekdays.
• Book Bank Section: Book Books are issued predominantly to the SC & ST students for the
whole semester. The timings of issue and return of books are 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on
weekdays.
• Reference and Readers' Advisory Service: One is welcome to avail this service at the
Reference Desk on the second Floor Reading Hall of the Library. This service is available
for all the 11 hours the Library remains open.
• Acquisition Section: Located on the first floor of the Library, this Section acquires books
and other reading material selected by the Library staff as well as recommended by the
Chairpersons of various Departments.
• Periodicals Section: The Library subscribes to about 156 journals, magazines and
newspapers. The Periodicals Section located on the Ground Floor of the Library, makes
available these current sources of information. The opening hours of the Section are 9 a.m.
to 5.30 p.m.
• Technical Section: Before the reading material is made available for use on the stacks, it is
technically processed in this Section, located on the First Floor of the Library.
• Computer Section: This section is located on the Ground Floor of the Library. The section
houses the main server, the CD server, Multimedia system, scanners and printers. It
manages the working of the entire Computer System of the Library.
Infrastructure facilitiesInfrastructure facilitiesInfrastructure facilitiesInfrastructure facilities
Library has a Techfocuz library server, which can host more than 2500 CDs to host the Digital
Library. There are three computers kept inside the library to facilitate information accessing by
users. Library is having TV, VCP, Scanner, 2 no.s HP LaserJet Printer, Canon Image Runner
printer/scanner/fax , 10 No of PCs, HP laptop, E-Learning Software with LRs, Multimedia
Projector with Documentation Camera, ID Card Printer (Data Card CD 8001D), Photo capturing
camera, digital signature pad and pen and UPS etc. Library is using Libsys-integrated library
management software for automating various functions in the Library like book procurement,
circulation. Library is using RFID technology for book security purpose.

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Membership of DELNETMembership of DELNETMembership of DELNETMembership of DELNET
The department has joined the network of important libraries in under the umbrella of
Developing the Libraries Network (DELNET). The networking between libraries ensures resource
sharing, exchange of information. It also facilitates the access to the databases of important
libraries through computerization.
Project UndertakenProject UndertakenProject UndertakenProject Undertaken::::
The Library has undertaken the projects for jobs like Website development, library automation,
and digital library implementation etc.
Some of the Projects completed by library are as follows:Some of the Projects completed by library are as follows:Some of the Projects completed by library are as follows:Some of the Projects completed by library are as follows:
S.N.S.N.S.N.S.N. Name of the ProjectName of the ProjectName of the ProjectName of the Project Sponsored bySponsored bySponsored bySponsored by DurationDurationDurationDuration StatusStatusStatusStatus CoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinator
01. Upgration of Normal School
Library, Silchar
Govt. of Assam 2013-14 Ongoing Kishor Chandra
Satpathy
02. “ERMSS: Electronic Resource
Management & Search
Solution”
NIT Silchar 2010-11 Ongoing Kishor Chandra
Satpathy
03. Coordinator,
“Upgradation of the Library”
Sanctioned by MHRD, Govt.
of India under TEQIP, World
Bank Project. (47 lakhs) &
“Implementation of RFID &
DVR Technology”
MHRD, Govt.
of India
2006-07 Completed Kishor Chandra
Satpathy
04. Development of a Digital
Library (10 Lakhs)
MHRD, Govt.
of India
Satpathy
05. Virtual Classroom for Quality
Improvement of the Technical
Professionals & Teaching
Faculty (10 lakhs).
MHRD, Govt.
of India
Satpathy
06. Library Up-gradation &
Automation Project (131
Lakhs)
MHRD
Sponsored
under Centre of
Excellence
Scheme
Satpathy
& Krishnamati
Singha
Programme Organized by the Library & Library StaffProgramme Organized by the Library & Library StaffProgramme Organized by the Library & Library StaffProgramme Organized by the Library & Library Staff
Programme Organised (Summer School / winterProgramme Organised (Summer School / winterProgramme Organised (Summer School / winterProgramme Organised (Summer School / winter School/Seminars/Exhibitions): LISSchool/Seminars/Exhibitions): LISSchool/Seminars/Exhibitions): LISSchool/Seminars/Exhibitions): LIS
Name of the programmeName of the programmeName of the programmeName of the programme DurationDurationDurationDuration Funding AgencyFunding AgencyFunding AgencyFunding Agency
10th Annual Meet and Workshop of INDEST – AICTE Consortium
2014 jointly organized by NIT Silchar and IIT Delhi
http://indest2014.blogspot.in/
05.05.2014
to
06.05.2014
MHRD &
Publishers
National Workshop “Innovation India” was jointly organized by NIT
Silchar and CSIR- National Institute Science, Technology and
Development Studies, New Delhi http://iiworkshop.blogspot.in/
25.11.2013
to
26.11.2013
CSIR-NISTADS
TEQIP II

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29th Convention and Conference of the Society for Information
Science (SIS) on Information, Innovation & Technologies: Creating
Seamless Linkages. http://sis2012conference.blogspot.in/
26.11.2012
to
28.11.2012
CSIR
DRDO
ICSSR
National Workshop on “e-book: Issues & Challenges”
under TEQIP
15.03.2012 ISTE & TEQIP
Science & Technology Book Fair-2012 at NIT Silchar 13.03.2012-
17.03.2012
10 different
Publishers
National Seminar on Networking of Library and Information Centres
of North East India in Digital Environment (NLICDE-2011) during,
under the aegis of National Library, Kolkata at NIT Silchar
http://nerlibnet.blogspot.in/
21.03.2011
to
23.03.2011
Ministry of
Culture, Govt.
of India.
Science & Technology Book Fair-2010 at NIT Silchar 16.03.2011
to
19.03.2011
8 different
Publishers
Induction Training Programme 28.01.2005
to
06.02.2005
AICTE, New
Delhi
Short Term Training programme on “Information Technology
Applications in Information Management”
01.03.2004
to
10.03.2004
AICTE-ISTE,
New Delhi
Patent Awareness Workshop 10.05.2003 TIFAC, GOI
Educational Utilization programme on Standardization, Product
Certificate & Quality Systems
19.09.2002
to
20.09.2002
BIS, New Delhi
STTP in “IT Applications In Library & Information
Management/Services”
18.02.2002
to
27.02.2002
AICTE-ISTE,
New Delhi
ICT Literacy Initiation Camp for the Teacher Educators of the North
Eastern Region
10.11.2001
to
11.11.2001
NCTE, New
Delhi
INSDOC, New Delhi Conducted Training on “Computer Application
on Library & Information Activities for the Library Information
Professionals in the North Eastern Region”
20.02.2001
to
24.02.2001
CSIR, New
Delhi
Programme Organised: GeneralProgramme Organised: GeneralProgramme Organised: GeneralProgramme Organised: General
Sl.Sl.Sl.Sl.
No.No.No.No.
Name of the ProgrammeName of the ProgrammeName of the ProgrammeName of the Programme DurationDurationDurationDuration Funding AgencyFunding AgencyFunding AgencyFunding Agency
1. Invited Lecture on “Enhancing Visibility by Publishing in
High Impact Factor Journals” delivered by Dr. N.C. Jain,
Scientist ‘F’ and Editor, Indian Journal of Medical
Research, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ansari
Nagar, New Delhi
16.03.2013 TEQIP II
2. “Educational Opportunities in USA” 07.02.2005 United States
Educational
Foundation in India
(USEFI)
3. 7th
National Youth Parliament Competition for Universities
2004-2005 (National Level)
07.04.2005 Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs,
Govt. of India, Delhi

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