The mission of the Library is to provide library & information services and access to bibliographic and full-text digital resources to support the informational needs of the University Community.

The Library is well equipped with modern facilities and resources in the form of print books and journals, CD-ROMs, Online databases, e-books, e-journals, theses, reports, monographs, etc.  It is a gateway to latest information and trends in the world and an information hub for the academic community.

The Library has been modernized to provide computerized services to the academic community at large. It is automated with an integrated library software package called Koha and modernized with the latest Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based automation system that facilitates self-check-in, self-check-out, and automatic security system. This technology offers the fastest, easiest, and most efficient way to track, locate and manage library materials.

It offers a fine collection of text & reference books, theses, dissertations, journals and magazines. All of which are arranged in a neat and organized, subject-wise manner for easy access and quick retrieval.

Objectives

1. To procure, organize and disseminate information in different formats
2. To support and promote the use of rich and diverse collections among the users
3. To preserve and house the collection for posterity
4. To enhance and support the academic environment by providing seamless access to information resources

Our Motto:  User Satisfaction in terms of Information need

Library Timings:  The library is kept open from

Library Collection

The Library has a rich collection of books on sciences including chemistry, mathematics, physics, and life science. Besides, Library also has a good collection in the areas of business studies, management, humanities, languages and social sciences.The Library has segregated specialized collections as mentioned below:

1. General Collection
2. Reference Collection
3. CD/DVD
4. Thesis and Dissertations

Library Collection includes 15,202 Volumes of printed books, subscription to printed Journals and Magazines, 41 items of Non-book materials, 453 Back Volumes of Journals, 95 Theses and 09 Daily News Papers available in our Library. Where as in another campus total collection of details are 32,717 Volumes of printed books, subscription to  printed Journals and Magazines, 400 items of Non-book materials, 1465 Back Volumes of Journals, 296 Theses & Dissertations, 10 Daily News Papers available in our Library.

​Library Staff

The University Library is managed by the Assistant Librarian who is In-charge of the University Library and five Non-Professional Staff. They include Junior Assistants, Office Subordinates and daily wage workers. In Kavali campus, it is managed by the one Library Assistant and four Non-Professional staff. They include Junior Assistant, Record Assistant and Office Subordinates.

Library Rules

1. Every person must sign the Visitors Register before entering the Library
2. All personal belongings except notebooks shall not allowed inside the Library
3. The readers shall keep silence within the Library Premises
4. In case any book is lost or damaged by the student/staff, they shall replace the book or shall pay the Triple cost of the book.
5. The Librarian has authorized to issue or not  issue any book to the students
6. Reference books, Rare books, Unbound periodicals may not be issued.
7. Users must satisfy themselves about the physical condition of the books   before borrowing. If books issued to students/staff are found damage at the time of return he/she shall have to replace that book.
8. If the book, in a multi volumes set loss, then the borrower has replace the entire set of the volume.
9. The Librarian may recall any book from any students/scholars at any time.
10. The library staff member is authorized to search the reader if he suspects that he is carrying any unauthorized book from the library.
11. The members caught tearing of pages/stealing books or otherwise mutilating books will be suspended forthwith from using library facilities and further disciplinary action will be initiated against him/her by the university.
12. The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any student/scholar found misbehaving, abusing the library staff or behaving in an indecent manner.
13. Academic Consultants working in the University are requested to return their Library books before end of the Academic year and obtained no dues certificate from the library.
14. All the final semester students should take the no dues certificate from the library to receive the Hall Tickets.
15. Research Scholars should take the no dues certificate from the library before the Theses submission.
16. Using of mobile phone is strictly prohibited inside the library premises.

Library Committee

The function of the Library Advisory Committee (LAC) is to support the functioning of the library, so that it can facilitate library development plans by advocating the library development activities with the management and to act as a channel of communication and   dialogue between the Library and its users.Composition of the committee as follows:

Services

1. Membership and Circulation: All the students, faculty members, research scholars, and non-teaching staff   can register themselves for the membership of the Library. Their entitlement, in terms of the number of books that can be borrowed by them, is as follows:

1. Borrowing Rules: The readers should check the books thoroughly for missing pages, chapters, etc. while getting them issued.No book in damaged condition will be accepted from the users on return. Damaged books will have to be replaced by the borrower
2. Issue & Return: Faculty, Students, Research scholars can Self Check-in & Self Check-Out the books using RFID Self Check-in &Self-Check-Out Kiosk.Books can be borrowed from Circulation Counter
3. Reservation of Books: Please contact Circulation Counter for reservation of the books
4. Overdue Fine: Items that are returned after the due date are considered overdue. Overdue charges: Rs. 1.00 per day for each book issued
5. OPAC: The University Library providing computerized Catalogue Search Service though the OPAC. Koha Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) module provides a simple and clear interface for library users to perform tasks such as searching for and reserving items and suggesting new items. The holding contains Print Books, Conference Proceedings, Reports, E-Books, Dissertation and Theses, CD/DVDs etc. Users can search on a document by author, title, subject search. In addition to listing what the Library has in its collection, the online catalog provides the location of each item, its call number, and its availability
6. Reference Service: Users of the VSU Library can approach the Reference Desk for information or any assistance in the use of the Collections and Services.The following reference services are provided by the central library:
7. Ready reference service on requested query: on the spot, through email and telephone
8. Information on Research Related Queries like plagiarism check
9. Information about library services & resources
10. Information about previous question papers
11. Information about competitive exams related queries
12. New Arrivals: The University Library announces the new arrival of books. The newly arrived books are displayed near the circulation counter
13. ReprographyThe library has Electronic photocopier (Xerox). 
14. Newspapers Clipping Service: News related with the university published in various newspapers is compiled for the University Users
15. User Awareness Service: University Library arranges the user orientation/education programme for the Students and Faculty of the University from time to time. In this programme, library provides the information regarding available resources and services
16. Career Guidance: The Career Guidance Service helps students and research scholars to develop the skills and knowledge they need, to make informed decisions about their careers in preparation for life’s work. Central Library also has good collection information resources that can help with career planning and interview preparation. Career development seminars and workshops are also organized in time to time

Facilities

1. RFID based Circulation: University Library is equipped with RFID system which provides self-issue/return/renew of books using Kiosk. Users can use the Kiosk (near the security desk) to issue/return/renew the library book/s by themselves
2. Digital Library:Digital Library is located on the ground floor of the library. 15 computers are connected to the Internet and the campus network offers online access to databases subscribed through J-Gate, Indian Business Insight, KNIMBUS mLibrary Electronic Resources.
3. Competitive Examination Section:This section facilitates the University students to prepare for the various competitive examinations. This Section provides reading materials for various competitive examinations conducted at the State and Central levels.

Activities: 

1. Arranging the guest lectures on various topics of General Studies, Current
   affairs useful for exam preparation by eminent personalities.
2. Providing relevant collection for the preparation of GATE, UPSC, SSC, etc.
3. Plagiarism check: Library provides text similarity detection in research articles, theses, dissertations, research reports etc. facility to faculty members, research scholars and students of the university.  There is software available for the purpose, namely OURIGINAL formerly: URKUND, provided by UGC. Faculty members, bona-fide research scholars, students and staff of the university can use the facility by paying stipulated amount as service charge.

E-Resources

1. J-Gate :J-Gate is an electronic gateway to global literature.  J-Gate provides seamless access to millions of journal articles available online offered by 12, 749 publishers. It presently has a massive database of journal literature, indexed from 58,791 e-journals with links to full text at publisher sites.  A comprehensive searchable database with 69,677, 456 articles, with 10,000+ articles added every day and also Provides links to over 17,804, 578 open-access articles.       Users can browse/search for articles.  Users can locate the document delivery centre and send request to the same. If the full text is not available with university. Click here to visit: https://jgateplus.com/search/
2. Indian Business Insight (IBI): Tool for intelligent desk market research, a compilation of vital information on Indian business and industry from various business magazines and newspapers, India Business Insight saves your time and keeps you constantly in touch with the fast changing business environment.Click here to visit :https://indiabusinessinsight.com/ibi/index/
3. KNIMBUS mLibrary: Knimbus platform is a complete digital library that provides all library services through a single platform, rather than just being a list links to separate publisher platforms.  Students and faculty can study, practice, and do projects in one continuous experience – anytime, anywhere, on any device.Click here to visit :https://www.knimbus.com/

Open Access e-Resources

NPTEL

It is an initiative by Indian Institutes of Technologies and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for creating course contents in engineering and science. These course contents/lectures are freely available and one can download them easily from the  given link:   (​https://nptel.ac.in/

Other Government of India initiated e-resources

1. National Digital Library of India
2. Swayam
3. NCERT books
4. e-PG Pathshala

Other Useful e-Resources

1. DOAJ
2. Khan Academy
3. Vlabs
4. Pdfdrive

New Printed Journals 2023 Available

Feedback

Please take a few minutes to give us feedback for the improvement and development of VSU Library Collection, Resources and Services. Mail ID: library@vsu.ac.in

Contact us:

Dr BR Ambetkar Central Libray 

Tel. No: 0861-2330484. Ext: -111.

Email: library@vsu.ac.in

Contact us:

Kavali Pg Center