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Monday–Friday 9:00am–11:00pmSaturday9:00am–11:00pm

Sunday 2.00pm–1100pm

Reference Monday–Friday9:00am–5:30pm

Welcome  

Welcome to the NITTTR Library. The primary goal of the library staff is to

provide the best possible service to the students and faculty of the institute

and others using the library. We encourage you to ask for assistance or

information from any library employee to help us achieve that goal. We also

ask that you make suggestions that will assist us in improving our services or

collection

The Library Guide is intended to serve as an introduction to the NITTTR

Library. It offers brief descriptions of the services, resources, and facilities of

the library. Finally, the Guide recites some of the rules of library conduct,

which users are asked to observe to maintain an atmosphere conducive to

study and research. Additional information about the library can be found at

www.nitttrchd.ac.in

Even in the ever-expanding world of online information, the NITTTR library

remains the laboratory of the faculty, students and researchers. The Library

provides the members with an impressive array of resources and in many

formats to meet their needs. More than 50,000 volumes form the core of

collection. In addition, the library provides access to a variety of science and

engineering related online journals to enhance research capabilities. Library

patrons can use these many resources to pursue their academic goals and

research. Particular emphasis has been placed on collecting materials that

support the major programs of NITTTR, Chandigarh.

We hope that your time spent in the NITTTR Library is productive,

informative, and rewarding Please let us know if there are ways in which we

can help you and improve ourselves.

Manmohan Singh Chief Librarian 2016

Welcome 1

Contents 2 Library Contact Information 3

Access Policy 4

Library Rules 5

Circulation 6

Instructional Technology 8

Computing Services 8

Special Collections 8

Photocopier 9

Reference and Research Services9

Interlibrary Loan 10 OPAC, the Online Catalog 10

Library Security 11

Fire Alarms

Library News

Lost and Found

Messages

Recent Acquisitions

Suggestions and Comments

Telephones

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Library Contact Information General Circulation Desk : 0172-2759587

Public Services Suman Rana Reference Suman Rana Circulation IT and INTERNET services Manmohan Singh

Information Services Ravinderpal Kaur Acquisition and periodical Technical Services Manmohan Singh Chief Librarian manmohans@yahoo.com 0172-2759587

Administration MaheshaNand

Access Policy Persons Admitted Access to the NITTTRLibrary is exclusively reserved for the following

persons:

• Library patrons, including faculty, students both regular and modular,

alumni, and staff of the institute and special members.

• Current students and faculty collaborating institutions.

During reading and exam periods, access is limited to students, faculty and

staff.

Identification Required The following types of identification are required to access the NITTTR

Library:

• The institute faculty, students, and staff should present a Library

membership card. The students without membership card must obtain a

temporary pass from the Circulation Desk to enter the library

• Thealumni must present a NITTTRAlumni Association card and photo

identification for admission.Alumni identification cards are non-

transferable and admit the alumnus only

• Upon showing a current and valid photo identification card from

collaboratinginstitution, students and faculty may gain admission to the

library to conduct research for academic purposes

Questions regarding access may be directed to the Chief Librarian at

manmohans@yahoo.com or 0172-2759587

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NITTTR Library Rules Please help us maintain an atmosphere conducive to study and research by

complying with the following rules:

• All library materials must be checked out at the Circulation Desk before

being removed from the library.

• Theft of library materials is a crime that will be prosecuted by the institute

Any mutilation of materials, including marking, tearing, underlining, and

highlighting are also criminal offenses that will be prosecuted

• To minimize damage to library collections, furniture, and equipment and to

maintain a clean environment for study, food is not permitted in the library.

• Smoking is prohibited in the library

• A current identification card or Library membership card must be

presented to the door monitor/attendant upon each entry to the library.

Non-member patrons must present the appropriate identification as

requested by the door monitor, who will refer them to the Circulation Desk.

For security purposes, and for purposes of preserving resources for those

patrons entitled to use the library, the rules governing access are strictly

enforced. Noncompliance will result in a denial of access.

• Library materials left on tables will be re-shelved

• Notebooks and other portable computers may be used in all areas of the

library

• Library staff phones are not available for public use.

• Talking on cell phones is not permitted in the reading room/areas. Cell

phones may be used in other areas of the library; in those areas, however,

patrons are requested to show consideration for others who may be

studying or conducting research in surrounding areas

• No entry to the library is permitted when the library is closed

• Patrons are required to leave the library premises at the close of business,

during fire alarms and other emergency procedures, or when otherwise

requested by library staff. The Institute security will be summoned if

patrons fail to comply

• Emergency exit may not be used except in the event of an emergency

Circulation General The NITTTR Library has special collection of engineering and technology,

sciences, education and management-related materials to be used within the

library and borrowed. Certain categories materials do not circulate.

Reference materials that do not circulate include encyclopedias, dictionaries,

statutes, handbooks, yearbooks. Other materials that do not circulate outside

the library include periodical volumes, parts of multi-volume treatises.

Library materials circulate via an online circulation system All library patrons

must be registered with the NITTTR Library in order to check out items from

the collection. Registration forms and circulation guidelines are available at

the Circulation Desk. Students with overdue materials may be blocked from

registering for the next semester or payment for lost or damaged items. It is

not advisable for a student to lend a issued item to others since the person to

whom the item is checked out remains ultimately responsible for the item until

it is returned. After an item has been checked out for 14 days, it is eligible for

recall by another patron. Items needed for reserve may be recalled

immediately. Failure to return recalled items in a timely manner may result in

suspension of library privileges

The library’s online catalog, LIBERTY, is available at www.nitttrchd.ac.in

LIBERTY may be used to search the collection, locate an item, or determine

the status of an item. If an item is not on the shelf, and LIBERTY does not

indicate that the item is checked out, please inquire at the Reference Desk

for assistance. Such items may be out on loan, on reserve, or recorded as

missing and reordered. Hold requests may be placed on materials out on

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loan and searches arranged for missing.Unless a hold has been placed on an

item or the item is overdue.

Library Patron Types General Collection

Faculty 30 days

ME Students 14days

Research Scholars One month

Special members 14days

STC Students Duration of the course

Corporate members 3 months

Please contact the circulation supervisor at 571 with any questions

regarding circulation.

Reserve Materials are placed on Reserve for two reasons: (1) Faculty ask to place

certain materials on Reserve to assure their availability to all students in a

given course; (2) Certain heavily used materials are placed on Reserve,

again, to assure availability. Such materials include current editions of books,

rare books.

To borrow materials from reserve, patrons must be registered in the library’s

circulation system.In general, reserve books may be checked out for two

hours. They may be renewed for an additional two hours unless there is a

demand for them.

Two hours before closing, some reserve items may be checked out for

overnight use. These items must be returned to the Circulation Desk within

an hour of the library’s opening the next day. Restrictions on overnight

checkout may apply to some titles.

Instructional Technology The Instructional Technology learning materials is located at the Circulation

desk.The learning materials consist of CD-ROM DVD and other

instructional technology support services to students, faculty, and staff. For

in-class presentations, the CD-ROMs and DVDs in the library’s collection

may be issued at the Circulation Desk. CD-ROM and DVD viewing stations

are located in the e-library.

Computing Services The NITTTR Library features computer workstations provided for the use of

all library patrons. All library patrons may use the public NITTTR OPAC

terminals located near the catalogue of the library. OPAC can be accessed

from anywhere over the Internet.

A limited number of computer workstations dedicated for student use are

available in thee-library.

Use of notebooks or other personal computers is permitted in all areas.

Access to the Internet is available to students via the NITTTR wireless

network. More information is available from the Computer Science

department.

For assistance in the use of LIBERTY and terminals in the e-library and

accessing online e-resources, please contact the Chief Librarian at

manmohans@yahoo.comor 01722759587.

Special Collection Special Collectionincludes a collectionof dissertations/theses submitted by

the ME and PhD scholars enrolled in the institute.

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Photocopier The photocopier is located in the library. Request for the photocopy is to be

made to the operator.The hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 3:00pm–

4:00pm. The photocopying section accepts copy requests from students,

faculty, and staff. Please note that the section is unable to reproduce material

when doing so violates copyright law. Only limited pages are to be

photocopied.

Copyright Notice The copyright law of India. The Copyright(Amendment)Act 2012 governs the

making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The

person making the request for photocopying is responsible for any

infringement.

Reference and Research Services Librarians offer reference assistance and research consultations primarily to

NITTTR faculty, students, and alumni. Assistance may be requested:

• by appointment;

• at the Reference Desk located in the library;

• by phone at extension number587;

• by email at manmohans@yahoo.com;

Library staff is available to conduct instructional sessions on technical

education research for student, faculty, and other groups. Other services

provided by the reference librarian includes library orientations and

instruction on the use of LIBERTY, the Internet, and other online resources.

The library provides access to many online resources through computers

located in the e-library and through other on-site computers, or remotely

through the IP connectivity.

ONLINE e-Resources The library provides online access to the following e-

resources and databases through Inflibnet Consortia. WORLDCAT DISCOVERY is an online catalog that can be used to locate

books and other materials at more than 60,000 libraries.

Interlibrary Loan Books and periodicals that the NITTTR Library does not own may be

borrowed through interlibrary loan (ILL), a service offered to students, faculty,

and staff. Search in INDCat, an online union catalogue catalog of Inflibnet, to

locate materials in libraries in India; once the record for the work is located,

submit a request to the library for procuring the books on IIL.

OPAC, The Online Catalog WebOPAC, the online catalog of the NITTTR Library, provides bibliographic

information about materials found in the Library collection, their locations and

availability.

LIBERTY Web OPAC can be accessed via dedicated terminals located in the

library near the physical catalogue. It can be accessed from anywhere over

the Internet.

WebOPAC utilizes a single search box. Searchers may enter an exact title or

descriptive keywords Results may be refined by format, collection, location,

language, topic, or publication.

It can also be searched by keyword, title, author, subject, or call number, bar

code, accession number and so on.Onscreen instructions make WebOPAC

easy to use.

For assistance in the use of Web OPAC, please visit the Reference Desk or

contact a reference librarian by phone at extension number 588or you can

email at manmohans@yahoo.com

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At the Reference Desk, librarian is available to guide students in using print

or electronic resources. Computers in the e-library provide quick access to

online databases and the Internet Print editions of general reference

materials, including directories, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks etc.,

are shelved in the Reference section.

We welcome suggestions, recommendations, and comments about the

Library Students are also encouraged to recommend books considered to be

useful additions to the library’s collection Suggestions and recommended

acquisitions may be submitted to the Chief Librarian or by placing a

suggestion card in the suggestion box near the entrance.

The general collection stacks follow the reference collection; theses

collection and bound periodicals collections. The collections are arranged

according to DDC.

The Library occupies is located in the first floor of the JCBOSE building. It

houses: Circulation area, Reference, Reading Room, stacks areas,

pamphlets, and current, unbound periodicals; OPAC and physical catalogue

Library administrative Office, Technical Services staff offices; photocopier; e-

library with reading room; classroom for short term training programs

participants in library and information science.

Stack Level—The treatise collection, call numbers 000-999. These books

are arranged according to the classification system of the Dewey Decimal

Classification (DDC) scheme.

HAPPY READING

Library Security There is oneentrance to the NITTTR Library.A door monitor attends the main

entrance during all times when the building is open Monday–Friday, 9:00am–

11:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am–11:00pm; & Sunday, 2:00–11:00pm. This

entrance may be used only by persons with a current Library membership

card. Door monitors at the entrances may ask to check the identification of all

persons entering the NITTTR Library. In addition to the security gates, Library

has installed surveillance cameras at the entrance. Patrons are advised to

keep their personal belongings with them at all times while in the Library Any

unusual or suspicious activity should be reported immediately to the

Circulation Desk.

Fire Alarms When the fire alarm sounds, Library users must immediately evacuate the

building through the nearest exit.

Lost and Found Inquiries about lost possessions may be made at the Circulation Desk at

0712-2759571.

Messages The Library can neither accept phone messages for library patrons.

Recent Acquisitions Lists of new materials acquired by the library are available in the library or at

library OPAC page.

Suggestions andComments

Telephones Library staff phones are not available for public use.

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