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Vidya Academy of Science & Technology

A unit of Vidya International Charitable Trust

Library

VAST Central Library

Phone / Email

  04885287751

  04885287752

 girishkumar@vidyaacademy.ac.in

ABOUT

VIDYA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLGOY

CENTRAL LIBRARY

 

Our Vission

To become one of the best libraries among the engineering institutions in Kerala by providing the latest in the field of information resources, services and technology applications.

 

Our Mission

To provide information resources and excellent services to all its users by creating a suitable environment for information access, learning and research activities.

 

Central Library

The VAST Central Library supports the institute's educational programs by providing physical and online access to information that is consistent with the Institute's existing and planned education and research functions. Over the years, the Central Library has developed an excellent collection of scholarly literature to benefit students, faculty, and the research community, supporting the institute's objectives.

The College Library consists of a Central Library with Departmental Libraries and has a growing collection of over 37,520 volumes and 13,386 titles in various branches of Engineering, Technology, and Sciences. There are also many books in the humanities and literature. The library is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on all working days and is housed in an area of 630 m2. The ground floor has a stack area and reference section, and the first floor has a Journal section, a study room, and a well-equipped Digital Library. The library subscribes to 258 e-books and 422 e-journals each year and 88 printed journals to provide the most up-to-date information in science, engineering, and the humanities.

 

Digital Library facility has e-contents of Faculty publications, conference proceedings, teaching notes, slides, previous University Question Papers. Digital Library is equipped with 10 computers.


An National Digital Library of India (NDLI Club) has been constituted in Vidya and the Club has been formally registered with the National Digital Library of India (NDLI).

 

Photocopy and print services are available in a separate rooms near to the Central Library.

 

HOD

Mr. P C Girishkumar

BSc,MLISc

Librarian

girishkumar@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 274

Previous Experience :-

Areas of Interest :-

PEOPLE

Mr. P C Girishkumar

HOD

BSc,MLISc

Librarian

girishkumar@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 274

Ms. Surabhi M S

Assistant Librarian

BSc,MLISc

surabhi.m.s@vidyaacdemy.ac.in

Ext : 275

Mr. Aneesh M A

Library Attender

B.Com*

aneesh.m.a@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 258

Mr. K Vijayanarayanan

Library Attender

B.Com

vijay.n@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 258

Rules

Working hours

 

Central library remains open from   

8.30 am to 7.00 pm (on all working days)

 

 

General Rules

1. Students are advised to preserve the books properly and refrain from marking or spoiling them.

2. Any misbehaviour or non-return of books in time will lead to loss of library membership.

3. Photocopy facility is available in the campus at a nominal charge.

4. Books will be issued only on the production of the valid user I.D card.

5. Users are requested to verify the physical conditions of the book before borrowing.

6. Users are requested to deposit their bags or belongings on the personal belonging shelves.

7. Usage of mobile phones is completely prohibited for students inside the library

8. Users are required to observe silence inside the library.

9. Users are required to switch off the lights and fans when not required or before leaving the reading hall.

10. Misuse of library facilities is an offence and calls for punishment as decided by the management

11.Users are required to keep the library neat and tidy.

 

Internet Service

  • The Internet facility is open for all students of this institution.

  • Identity cards are required and should be exhibited visibly inside the Centre.

  • Students should enter their name and details in the register before browsing the internet

  • Students are advised to make use of this facility only for their academic activities.

  • Usage of internet, DTP, scanning services will be limited to ONE HOUR ONLY.

  • Footwear & other personal belongings need to be left outside.

  • Using Mobile phones, personnel Laptops are not allowed inside the centre.

  • Noise levels should be always at its LOW all times in the Centre.

  • Students must ensure the system is SHUTDOWN and also the Lights & Fans are power-off mode after use.

  • Students must keep the centre clean and arrange the chairs properly after use

  • Additional facilities/ privileges on services shall be provided on authorization from respective Tutors/ HODs

 

Collection

Titles and Volumes

Number of Titles        : 13,386

Number of Volumes   : 37,520 

 

Subject

Titles

Volumes

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

164

553

Computer Science Engineering

1874

4481

Civil Engineering

1345

4463

Electronics and Communication Engineering

1493

4541

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

1484

5445

Mechanical Engineering

1421

6261

MCA

1876

5650

Applied Science & Humanities

3729

6126

Total Books

   13386

   37520

 

Services

Borrowing Privileges and Rules ( Student )

 

Student

No. of Books

Period of Loan

 B. Tech, M. Tech

MCA

6

14 days

Journals

Period of Loan

2 each

7 days

The following categories of members are entitled for borrowing books from the Library as per the details given below :

a) A student can retain a borrowed book for a maximum period of 14 days from the date of issue.

b) A borrowed book should be returned on or before the 14th day after the date of issue. However a student can avail the facility of renewal (2 times). The book should be RENEWED before the due date.

c) Books shall be renewed provided the same book is NOT RESERVED by others. Reservation of books shall be done through web catalogue available in the campus.

d) After each renewal a student can retain the book without late fee for a further PERIOD OF 10 DAYS.

e) If a book is not renewed on the due date the student will have to PAY THE LATE FEE as per the rule.

Borrowing Privileges and Rules ( Staff )

The following categories of members are entitled for borrowing books from the Library as per the details given below:-

Description

No. of Books

Retaining Period

PROF/ASSO. PROF

15

60 days

ASST.PROF

12

60 days

NON- TEACHING

4

30 DAYS

 

Journals

Period of Loan

Teaching & Non-Teaching 

2 each

7 days

 

Late fee for over due Books: if not renewed or returned

No

Applicable period

Late fee payable

1

1 to 14 days

Nil

2

15th to 21st (inclusive)

Rs.1 per day per book

3

22nd to 28th (inclusive)

Rs.3 per day per book

4

29th onwards (inclusive)

Rs.5 per day per book

 

Loss or Damage of Books by the borrower :

a.    If a borrowed book is lost/damaged, the borrower has to replace the same with a new book.

b.    If the lost book could not be replaced due to non-availability of the same in the market, the cost of the book (latest edition) has to be paid with a processing fee of Rs.50.00

 

Book-Bank Scheme

1.    In this scheme UG/PG students are given textbooks for a semester on rental basis.

2.    A student can borrow maximum 2-3 books other than the books issued in general scheme.

3.    Books will be issued for a whole semester on paying a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the actual cost and Books must be returned latest on the last examination day of the semester.

 

Reprography and Printing Services

Photocopying and Printing Service is available to users.

 

Digital Library

VAST Library has access to eBooks/ejournals from the following publishers :

 

Electronic Books:

Emily Meredith's email & phone | Wiley's Inside Sales Account Manager  contact info

Wiley India eBooks : https://ebooks.wileyindia.com/

 ACCESS EBOOKS ON ANDROID (offline )

Wiley iPublishCentral Reader :-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.impelsys.ioffline

Online access: Access available from campus.

Offline access 

User ID: vidyaauser

Password: vidyaauser@12345

 

Full List

 

Electronic Journals:

Library has access to over 400 full-text electronic journalsfrom Springer publisher. The details and links to theseelectronic journals are available through the Library web site.

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Engg, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Science

 

Online access: users can access content by logging in to Springer

Link, (from campus)

Offline access: register your email id with the springer admin

422 Journals + Back file access

Link: Springer 

View Full List

 

Online Learning Platforms

Engineering

E-learning through online Web and

Video courses in Engineering, Science and humanities streams.

https://swayam.gov.in/

Engineering & management

Previous question papers and e-books

http://172.20.5.9/

All Subjects

Repository hosts contents from multiple subject domain

https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in

All Subjects

E-learning through online Web and Video courses various streams

NPTEL Video Lectures ( Online )

NPTEL Video Lectures ( Offline ), ( Mechanical )

 

 

E-Learning

Sl.No Technology Enabled Learning Resources Resources URL
1 ASAP online classes ( APJKTU Syllabus ) Registration Link
2 ICT Initiatives of MHRD Registration Link
3 AICTE ELIS Free Resources Registration Link
4 Skill Delivery Platform Kerala Registration Link
5 National Educational Alliance for Technology Registration Link 
6 Coursera Registration Link
7 Vidya Moodle Registration Link
8 Useful preparation materials for KEAM/JEE/NEET Page Link
9 DataCamp Site Link

 

Address

Vidya Academy of Science & Technology

Thalakottukara P.O., Kecheri, Thrissur - 680501, Kerala, India

Phone: +91 4885 287751, 287752

Fax: +91 4885 288366

E-Mail: principal@vidyaacademy.ac.in

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