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Library
Your gateway to knowledge
A well-stocked library is the cornerstone of any educational institution. NIIT University’s (NU) Library and Information Resource Centre (NU LIRC) is a vital cog in teaching, learning, research and consultancy, offering access to an ocean of resources. It fosters intellectual curiosity, aids research and encourages critical thinking. Our library is fully equipped with books, journals and other digital resources which can be accessed in person, as well as online.
Easy access
LIRC uses Koha software for library management. Books are bar-coded and classified according to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). An open access system and stack index system help users easily locate books they need. The catalogue can be browsed online through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).
Learning resources
Books
Books across several disciplines support learning, teaching, research, and other needs. LIRC facilitates the purchase of textbooks if required.
Digital resources
Offers access to video lectures of the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) through NU’s Learning Portal.
Reference
A good collection of reference books, dictionaries and handbooks. Also comprises recreational and educational videos.
Journals
Offers access to national and international journals / e-journals in all the disciplines and programmes that NU offers.
Research aid
LIRC provides access to Turnitin Similarity and Ourginal software to improve the quality of research papers. Access is limited to faculty members, research scholars and select students.
Inter-network resources
LIRC is associated with other educational networks across the country as member or associate member, offering access to additional resources not otherwise openly available.
INFLIBNET
The association opens way for NU to access major resources such as E-Shodhsindhu; Shodhganga: A Reservoir of Indian Theses; Shodh Sudhi; Indian Access Management Federation – INFED (Shibboleth); E-Pg Pathshala: A gateway to all curriculum-based courses.
National Digital Library (NDL)
LIRC’s membership enables access to contributed e-contents (text, audio, video, image, animation, simulation, presentation, and application) of IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, NCERT and NPTEL (IIT Madras), among others.
DELNET
Provides Inter-library loans of books and articles on exchange and loan basis.
Information services
The Knowledge Dissemination Cell (KDC) of LIRC disseminates information through current awareness service, current content service, and alert information service. It also provides reference and bibliographic services and newspaper clippings on demand.
Other services
LIRC offers facilities for printing, colour printing, photocopy, lamination, scanning and spiral binding of documents at nominal charges.
Lending privileges
| Undergraduates | 3 books for 10 days |
| MTech | 10 books for 10 days |
| MBA | 3 books for 10 days |
| Research scholars | 5 books for 10 days |
| Guests | 5 books at a time for 15 Days |
| Faculty |
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| Staff | 5 books for 30 days |
Meet the team
The library team ensures the smooth functioning of library facilities and are available to answer any queries or address any issues you may have.
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:30a.m. – 8:00p.m.
9:00p.m. – Midnight (The library is closed between 8:00p.m.-9:00p.m.)
Saturday: 9:30a.m. – 7:00p.m.
Sunday: 9:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
9:30a.m. – 8:00p.m.
9:00p.m. – Midnight (The library is closed between 8:00p.m.-9:00p.m.)
Saturday: 9:30a.m. – 7:00p.m.
Sunday: 9:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Circulation hours
Monday to Saturday
10:00a.m. – 07:00p.m.
Sunday
10:00a.m.–5:30p.m.
Reference books circulation (Overnight issue facility )
11:00p.m.– 11:50p.m.
10:00a.m. – 07:00p.m.
Sunday
10:00a.m.–5:30p.m.
Reference books circulation (Overnight issue facility )
11:00p.m.– 11:50p.m.
Extended hours
The library follows extended hours during examinations:
Saturdays
9:30a.m. – 10:00p.m.
Sundays
9:30a.m. – 8:00p.m.
The library will be closed for lunch between 1.00p.m.– 2.00p.m.
Saturdays
9:30a.m. – 10:00p.m.
Sundays
9:30a.m. – 8:00p.m.
The library will be closed for lunch between 1.00p.m.– 2.00p.m.
Note:
LIRC remains closed on all university holidays.