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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. Its activities are managed by a dynamic Library Committee which plays important role in the overall development.
Easy access through Library Automation
NU LIRC uses KOHA ILMS and RFID System along with IN-OUT Management System to protect the library collection and smooth functioning of the library activities and data management. IRC 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 WebOPAC-cum-Portal.
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 national and international databases, e-journals and e-magazines in all disciplines and programmes that NU offers.
Reference
NU LIRC has a good collection of reference books, dictionaries and handbooks.
Journals
Offers access to national and international journals / e-journals in all the disciplines and programmes that NU offers.
Special Collections:
Indian Knowledge System(IKS)
NU LIRC has a separate collection of books related to Indian Knowledge Management system
Prof. Sugata Mitra Collection
This collection includes book and journals of various disciplines and has collection of rare documents.
Institution Repository
NU LIRC developed IR using DSpace8. It provides access to legacy of NIIT University.
Learning Assistant
NU LIRC has started an initiative by giving opportunities to the NU students to participate in the development of NU LIRC.
Research aid
NU LIRC provides access to Turnitin Feedback Studio to improve the quality of research.
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
NU LIRC has signed MOU with INFLIBENT and using E-Shodhsindhu, Shodh Sudhi, Indian Access Management Federation – INFED (Shibboleth), E-Pg Pathshala: A gateway to all curriculum-based courses.
National Digital Library of India (NDLI)
NU LIRC has membership of NDLI which 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.
National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)
NU LIRC has also become the member of NDLI Club (National Digital Library of India, CLUB).
DELNET
The access to DELENT provides Inter-library loans of books loan basis and various collection of books and journals.
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, newspaper clipping and bibliographic services on demand
Other services
LIRC offers facilities for printing, colour printing, photocopy, lamination, scanning and spiral binding of documents. It also provided dedicated scanning facility for users.
Lending privileges
| Undergraduates | 3 books for 10 days |
| MTech | 10 books for 10 days |
| MBA/PG Diploma | 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
Dr Vinay Kumar Kainthola
Deputy Librarian (Library in-charge)
Mr Shail Deen
Information Analyst (Inter-department transfer)
LIRC Timings
Monday to Friday
09:30 AM to 08:00 PM and (Dinner Break: 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM) 09:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
09.30 AM to 1:00 PM (Lunch Break: 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM) 2:00 PM to 08.30 PM(Dinner Break: 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM) 09:00 PM to 11:00 PM
NU LIRC will be closed for Lunch and Dinner Breaks.
Circulation hours
LIRC Timings
Monday to Friday
09:30 AM to 08:00 PM and (Dinner Break: 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM) 09:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
09.30 AM to 1:00 PM (Lunch Break: 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM) 2:00 PM to 08.30 PM(Dinner Break: 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM) 09:00 PM to 11:00 PM
NU LIRC will be closed for Lunch and Dinner Breaks.
Circulation hours
Extended hours
The library follows extended hours during examinations:
Saturdays
9:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sundays
9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
The library will be closed for lunch between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Note:
LIRC remains closed on all university holidays.