Services Offered

Library Automation:

The Library functions are automated using an integrated Library Software called “LIBSYS” with the following main modules for the Library in-house operations:

• Acquisition System
• Cataloguing System
• Circulation System
• Periodicals
• OPAC

RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) Library Security Systems and Technology has been adopted in the Library functions and services.

OPAC [ON-LINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG]:

The Online Public Access catalog allows for the access of bibliographic databases of the books, Reports, CD-ROMs and journals available in the central library. The catalog includes a word-based search facility using Boolean operators that can narrow down a search to meet very specific needs. Additional features of this catalog are:

• Periodic list of recent additions to the library.
• Members can find the materials checked out to them.
• Details of the status of the Books can be accessed while browsing and searching for information.

The OPAC can be accessed by using the Intra-net facility available through LAN under the following IP address and options:

1. IP address: http://library.nitt.edu:8080/webopac/
2. http://www.nitt.edu

PHOTOCOPYING FACILITY:

Photocopying/Xerox facility (both colour and normal) is available for the users of the Library with a reasonable charge of one rupee per page for Ordinary copies and Rs. 25/- per page for getting Color Xerx copies.

Special Services

• Bulletin Board service
• Current awareness service
• CD-ROM search service
• Audio-visual service (educational cassettes)
• Outside Membership

Document Delivery Service

Document Delivery Services are provide through DELNET & JCCC@INDEST consortia. Holding British Council Library Institutional Membership.