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

Titles and Volumes

Number of Titles        : 13,386

Number of Volumes   : 37,520 

Borrowing Privileges and Rules ( Student )

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:-

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

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.

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

Electronic Books:

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.

Online Learning Platforms

• My Account@Central Library

• Dspace

• University Examination Question Papers

• VIDYA ERP

• MOODLE @ VIDYA

Useful Links

• National Digital Library

• Swayam

• Spoken Tutorial

• Coursera

• My account@Library

• Search a Book 

• Adance search

• VIDYA Images/Videos

• New Book Recommendation Request Form

• New Book Recommendation Request Status

• Campus Automation