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The National Institute of Engineering
Knowledge Hub

NIE Library —
Knowledge Since 1946

Two campus libraries serving 6,000+ students with over 137,000 books, 13,000+ e-journals, and state-of-the-art digital infrastructure for research and learning.

Our Vision

“Establish itself as a premier learning resource center featuring cutting-edge library resources and services in science and technology fields.”

Our Mission

“Function as an accessible resource center by leveraging contemporary technology.”

Our Collection

Two Libraries, Boundless Resources

ResourceSouth CampusNorth CampusCombined
Books (incl. e-books)113,37623,695137,071
E-Journal Titles7,361+6,10013,461+
Print Journals19230249
Book Bank Volumes13,74013,740
Newspapers10 (Kannada) + 8 (English)Shared access18
Magazines11 general titlesShared access11+
IEEE Xplore
Subscribed database
Springer Link
Subscribed database
ScienceDirect
Subscribed database
DELNET
Subscribed database
Services

What the Library Offers

📖

Reference Consultation

Expert librarians assist with research queries, citations, and resource navigation.

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Book Bank

Lending programme for economically weaker students — 13,740+ volumes available at South Campus.

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Reprography

Photocopying and scanning services for academic materials.

💻

Digital Library

IBM server-powered digital library with textbooks, faculty publications, and past question papers.

🎓

User Instruction

Orientation and training programmes for effective library and database use.

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OPAC Catalogue

Web-based LIBSOFT catalogue — search and reserve books from anywhere on campus.

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NPTEL Access

Full access to NPTEL e-learning platform with courses from IITs and IISc.

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Social Media Updates

New arrivals and resource updates announced via library social channels.

Opening Hours

When We're Open

DayRegularDuring Exams
Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may extend during VTU examination periods. Check library notice boards for updates.

Borrowing Policy

Lending Limits

Faculty (Permanent)
Loan period: 1 semester
10
books at a time
Faculty (Contract)
Loan period: 1 semester
4
books at a time
UG Students
Loan period: 14 days
3
books at a time
PG Students
Loan period: 14 days
4
books at a time
PhD Scholars
Loan period: 1 month
4
books at a time
Non-Teaching Staff
Loan period: 3 months
2
books at a time
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Guidelines

Library Rules

1

Identity card mandatory for access

2

Maintaining silence throughout the facility

3

Pre-registration required for membership

4

No personal belongings permitted inside

5

Mobile phones and audio devices prohibited

6

Sign-in register required at entrance

7

No refreshments allowed in premises

8

Library card remains non-transferable

9

Books must be returned on or before due date; late fine applies

Reading Areas

Reference & Journal Section

Reference Section

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and textbooks available for in-library consultation only.

Journal Section

Periodicals organized alphabetically with latest issues displayed prominently.

Back Volumes

Previous volumes available in drawers. Bound volumes restricted to library reference use.

Our Team

Library Staff

Y

Y.S. Harish

Librarian

M.Lib.Sci., M.Phil

B

Bhamini N.

Library Assistant

D.Lib.Sc.

S

Sandeep P.N.

Library Assistant

B.A., M.Lib.Sci

S

Shivshankar

Library Assistant

B.A., M.Lib.Sci

R

Ramesha P.

Library Assistant

B.A., M.Lib.Sci

S

Sanju S.

Library Assistant

B.A., M.Lib.Sci

S

Srikantaiah H.N.

Group-D

SSLC

M

Mahadevswamy

Group-D

SSLC

D

Devaraja

Helper

PUC

Technology

Digital Infrastructure for Modern Research

LIBSOFT Catalogue

Web-based library management system accessible at libsoft.nie.ac.in. Search, browse, and reserve books from anywhere on campus.

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Digital Library (IBM Server)

TechFocuz Digital Library Software 4.0 hosts digitized textbooks, faculty publications, research papers, and institutional records.

NPTEL e-Learning

Full campus access to NPTEL's 1,000+ online courses from IITs and IISc — supplementing classroom learning with expert video content.

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