ABOUT LIBRARY - SILIGURI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
The Central Library of SIT was established in the year 1999. In today’s high-tech learning environment, the ‘Central Library’ as a learning resource is taking-up increasingly more academic space and time in the life of a learner. Library is the heart of our academic institution. With the advancement of information and communication technologies library is trying its best to adapt with the technological advancement.
The quality of services and user interaction in the library is rich, vibrant and stimulus as it has a healthy mix of people with varied background. A journey towards the future with a careful coordination and planning is the hallmark of this library confronting the challenges of globalization. At present the library has more than seventy five thousand volumes. The library is also rich with non-print materials like CD & DVDs, etc.
Library at a Glance
- Year of Establishment : 1999
- Library open : Monday - Saturday
- Total Collection : More than 55000
- Carpet Area (in sq. ft.): 4222.56 Sq ft + 1600 Sq ft (Book Bank Extn.)
- Number of Staff : (a) Professional : 2 (b) Non-professional : 6
- Library Access : Open Access & Closed Access
- Average Number of Users visited daily : 550
- Average Number of daily transaction: 650
- Library Security system : Manual
- Status of Automation : Full
- Library Management Software : LIBSYS LSEase 5.0
- Digital Library Software : Greenstone Digital Library Software
- Library Classification System : DDC 23rd Edition
Mission
The primary mission of the library is to support the educational and research programs of the institute by providing physical and intellectual access to information, consistent with the present and the anticipated educational and research functions of the institute. In accordance with the objectives of the institute, the library aims to develop a comprehensive collection of documents useful for the faculty and student community of the institute. The secondary mission is, to serve as a resource center for the students and faculty members of the institute.
Book Bank
In addition to the general books, Book Bank facility is also available in the library. Student can borrow ten books at a time including four Book Bank books in addition to six general books for lending purpose.
Digital Library
The ‘Central Library’ has a well-equipped Digital Library from where the students as well as the faculties can access e-books, e-journals and e-databases of renowned publishers and service providers like IEEE, SAGE, DELNET, World E-Book Library(WEL), National Digital Library and many more.
