The Bharati Vidyapeeth University Engineering College library came in to existence with the establishment of the Engineering College in 1983.
Central Library
Central Library
Library:
The library of the institute has played a critical role in the teaching and research. It is a five-storied building with Stacking Room, Computer Centre, Periodical Section, Language Lab, Audio Visual Room, Digital Library, Reference Section, and Reading Halls. It contents 69,170 books, national and international journals and 64, 204 e-journals. Digital library of institute is one of the richest sources of knowledge for students and faculty members. The library resources are continuously upgraded and expanded catering to the academic and research needs of students, researchers, and faculty members.
Infrastructure
Library has 2500 square meters of pleasant environment comprising Stacking Room, Computer Centre, Periodical Section, Language Lab, Audio Visual Room, Digital Library, Reference Section, Reading Halls, and Centre for professional excellence.
| Space Description | Area in Sq. Meter | Arrangement |
| Basement | 434.20 | Text Books and Reference Books, Issue Counter, Librarian Cabin. |
| Ground Floor | 432.90 | Periodical Section, Computer Lab. |
| First Floor | 326.20 | Audio Visual Hall, Computer Lab, Digital Library, Language Lab |
| Second Floor | 402.80 | Reference Section, Reading Hall |
| Third Floor | 408.80 | Reference Section, Reading Hall |
| Fourth Floor | 392.50 | CPC (Centre for Professional Excellence) Centre |
Library Resources:
The library contains Text Books, Reference Books, ISI code Books, Journals, Periodicals, E Journals, E books, Thesis reports and CDs. The library has also subscribed to institutional membership of IAHR, DELNET, BCL and ARAI. Total 69,170 volumes and 19,200 titles of books are available for various programs of engineering.
E-resources:
1) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers):
The IEEE is dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence. Its objectives are the educational and technical advancement of Electrical and electronic engineering, telecommunications, computer engineering allied disciplines. Under IEEE, 169 E Journals and Backfile access (since 2000) for Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology are available at library.
Website http://ieeexplore.ieee.org
2) ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers):
ASME promotes the art, science & practice of multidisciplinary engineering & allied sciences around the globe. Under ASME, 28 E Journals and Backfile access (since 2000) for Mechanical Engineering are available at library.
Website http://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/
3) ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers):
The ASCE leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, in the field of civil engineering. Under ASCE, 36 E Journals and Backfile access (since 1983) for Civil Engineering are available at library.
Website: http://ascelibrary.org/journals/all
4) Access Engineering:
Access Engineering is an engineering reference tool for professionals, academics, and students that provides seamless access to the world’s best-known, most-used collection of engineering reference information. Under Access Engineering Books and Chapters for Business skills, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Bio Engineering, Environment Engineering, Energy/Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Industrial Engineering are available at library.
Website: http://accessengineeringlibrary.com/
5) J-Gate
J-Gate is an electronic gateway to global e-journal literature. Launched in 2001 by Informatics India Limited, J-Gate provides seamless access to millions of journal articles available online offered by 13,243 Publishers. Under J gate, 56, 242 Scholarly research journals and free access journals for Basic Science, Engineering &Technology, Agricultural and Bio logical Science, Arts and Humanities, Bio medical science and Social and Management Science are available at library.
Website: http://www.jgateplus.com/
6) Science Direct
Science Direct is Elsevier’s leading platform of peer-reviewed scholarly literature. Researchers, teachers, students, healthcare, and information professionals use ScienceDirect to improve the way they search, discover, read, understand, and share scholarly research. It is the world’s leading source for scientific, technical, and medical research. Under Science Direct, 275 E Journals are available for Science and Engineering.
Website: http://www.sciencedirect.com/
7) DELNET (Developing Library Network)
The prime objective of DELNET is to promote resource sharing among the libraries through the development of a network of libraries. It aims to collect, store, and disseminate information besides offering computerized services to users, to coordinate efforts for suitable collection development and to reduce unnecessary duplication wherever possible. Under DELNET, 2,39,35, 659 Union Catalog of books & periodicals, database of article, thesis, desertion & CD ROM, Union list of sound & video recording are available for Science and Engineering.
Website: http://delnet.nic.in Click on to Membership, DELNET Online Login : mhbvdu Password: bvdu88
8) Springer:
Springer is a leading global scientific, technical, and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information, products and services. Under Springer, 586 E Journals and Books for Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Basic Science, and Information Technology.
Website: http://link.springer.com/
9) IET Digital Library:
The IET Digital Library is a global repository of science, engineering and technology focused content produced by the world’s leading international scientific organisation and thought leader – the IET. Under IET, 306 E Books for Engineering & Technology are available.
Website: http://digital-library.theiet.org/
10) Videeya E books:
Videeya.com is a multi-publisher eBooks and Online Courses platform built specifically for institutional libraries making knowledge available to all in an easy to use, cost effective and environment friendly manner. Under Videeya, 984 E Books for Engineering & Technology.
Website: http://www.videeya.com/
11) ASTM Digital Library
The platform provides a single access point to ASTM information subscription for standards, Digital Library, training, translations and more. Under ASTM, 8 Journals, Technical publications, Manuals, Data series, Proceedings, Bulletins for Engineering & Technology
Website: https://compass.astm.org/CUSTOMERS/index.html
12) D Space:
DSpace is a digital service that collects, preserves, and distributes digital material. Users can see digitized books, question papers and important documents like thesis on D Space. D space provides facility of creating communities, collection and items which represents department, subject and exact title. This helps users in searching article/documents very quickly. The digital contents can also be searched based on keywords. Under D space, presently 708 Digitized books, question papers since 2011-12 and other documents are available for Engineering & Technology.
Link: http://172.16.3.84:8080/xmlui/
13) K-Hub (Knowledge Hub)
K-Hub is a virtual library which contains E-books, videos, conference proceedings, e articles, e newspapers, e journals, case reports, e magazines and e news-letters for Basic Science, Engineering & Technology. Under K-hub 6860 e journals are available.
Website: http://www.k-hub.in/
E Journals:
| Sr. No | Title | No of E Journals |
| 1 | IEEE | 169 |
| 2 | ASME | 28 |
| 3 | ASCE | 36 |
| 4 | J Gate | 56, 242 |
| 5 | Science Direct | 275 |
| 6 | Springer | 586 |
| 7 | ASTM | 8 |
| 8 | K-Hub | 6860 |
| Total | —— | 64,204 |
Use of ICT in Library: Library has adopted RFID based management system. This allows library to speed up library services and streamline time consuming operations such as check in – check out, sorting, stock management and inventory. The system has following facilities:
- Basic infrastructure
Every book is pasted with RFID tags. Tag is mapped to book id and its attributes in the database.
- Staff Station
Purpose: Patron identification, automated issue & return of books Benefits: Reduces patron queuing, improves productivity
- Gate Security System
Purpose: Security of books
Benefits: Any unauthorized movement of books from the library is tracked and alarm raised. Reduces theft and shrinkage
- RFID Handheld Reader
Purpose: Stock taking and location management
Benefits: Simplifies stock taking of books. Also helps in sorting and identification of a given book.
- Self-Check in/out Kiosk
Purpose: Self Check in/out
Benefits: Patron can get book issued/return without the need for library staff. Touchscreen will also help in book search and availability.
- Book Drop Box
Purpose: Remote & automated book return system
Benefits: Automated & 24×7 system of book return
Library Rules
General Rules:
- All library users must sign in the library register.
- User should maintain peace in the library and should not disturb other readers in the library. Use of mobile phone is strictly prohibited in the library premises.
- While entering the library, user should leave his/her personal belongings such as bags, personal books etc. at the counter reserved for this purpose.
- The Librarian may suspend library service of a student member for one month, if he/she misbehaves with the library staff.
- User of the library should not deface, mark, cut or damage the reading materials in any way. Persons doing so are liable to be fined heavily, apart from being asked to pay the cost of the damage.
Circulation Rules:
- Books may be borrowed only against the library card issued to an individual.
- Two library books will be issued to each UG/PG student.
- Five library books will be issued to each Full time Research scholars/Faculty members.
- For students, books can be issued for a limited period 15 days, failing which an overdue charge Rs. 1 per book per day must be paid.
- For Full time Research scholars/Faculty members, books can be issued for a period of one semester, failing which an overdue charge Rs. 2 per book per day must be paid.
- No books in damaged condition will be accepted from the users on return. Damaged books will have to be replaced by the borrower.
Library Timing:-For Reading Room
| Days | Timing |
| Monday to Saturday | 8.00 am to 12.00 pm |
| Sunday and Holidays | 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. |
For Book issue-return, Digital Library, and Computer Centre:
| Days | Timing |
| Monday to Saturday | 10.00 am to 6.00 pm |
| Saturday | 9.00 am to 4.00 pm |
Library Committee:
| S.N. | Name | Department | Designation |
| 1 | Prof. Anand Bhalerao | Principal | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. Shruti Oza | E & Tc | Prof. In-charge |
| 3 | Dr. Y. J. Chendke, | Chemical | Member |
| 4 | Mr. N. R. Patil | Civil | Member |
| 5 | Mrs. Netra Patil | Computer | Member |
| 6 | Mr. D. G. Kumbhar | Mechanical | Member |
| 7 | Mrs. Shreekala Deshmukh | IT | Member |
| 8 | Mrs. S. P. Tondare | Electronics | Member |
| 9 | Mrs. Meena Chavan | Electronics | Member |
| 10 | Mr. S. B. Bhoi | Basic Science | Member |
| 11 | Mr. R. M. Holmukhe | Electrical | Member |
| 12 | Mr. S. M. Bokil | Librarian | Secretary |
Library Staff
| Sr.No | Name of the Staff | Designation |
| 1 | Mr. S.M. Bokil | Librarian |
| 2 | Mr. S.B. Pawar | Librarian |
| 3 | Mr. G. P. Salunkhe | Asst. Librarian |
| 4 | Mr. S. B. Kharat | Junior Clerk |
| 5 | Mrs. S. S .Thorat | Junior Clerk |
| 6 | Mr. A. S. Jagtap | Junior Clerk |
| 7 | Mr. M. J. Mahadik | Junior Clerk |
| 8 | Mr. G. M. Khedkar | Library Attendant |
| 9 | Mr. Sonawane R.N. | Library Attendant |
| 10 | Mr. B. S. Pandhare | Peon |
| 11 | Mr. Jadhav D.S. | Peon |
| 12 | Mr. Prahakar Shrimangale | Peon |
