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Vision

Library aims to be built as an Information hub and to provide seamless access to Information by using modern technologies

Mission

Enrich the library collections with High-quality of resources includes both print and electronic form
Establish peaceful learning environment for the readers
Promote and Support the Staff and Students to find, evaluate and optimum utilization of Resources by dissemination of knowledge

Introduction

DSBA library Started in the year 2011 to serve the information needs of faculty and students community of DSBA. It acts as a Centre for the collection of resources predominantly related to all subjects which are in DSBA. It also ensures that information resources are acquired and organized so as to meet the present and future user’s information needs. The main objective of our library is to provide right information to the right users at right time.

The library holds a hybrid collection of printed as well as electronic resources which include books, journals, databases, audio-visuals, CDs/DVDs, e-books, e-journals, course materials, previous year question papers, bound volumes, project reports etc.

Milestones

Library established in the year 2011
Library having 1294.4 Sq. Mts Area.
Dedicated 50 Computer systems are made available in the Digital Library.
The Library has a collection of over 5781 volumes, 12 national and international journals, with subscription of e-resources.
Private and Discussion rooms / Private Study Zones are created for R & D work.
DSBA Library is fully automated using Libsoft (Version 12.0) Software with Web OPAC.

Collections

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS

Total No. of Titles	1594
Total No. of Volumes	5598
Book CD/ DVDs	29
Total No. Bound Volumes	45
Total No. of Journals	12(6-National, 6-International)
Book Bank Volumes	42
Donated Books	852
Total No. of e-Books	47981
Total No. of e-Journals	7529
Daily Newspapers Subscribed	5

Advisory Committee

College has been striving to equip and strengthen the central library, with library resources and services accessible for users of library. It is decided to set-up a “Library Advisory Committee” which would guide & suggest ideas, plans for the regular functioning & time bound upgradation of the Library. Following members are constituted in this Committee.

SL.No	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Nikitha Sreekanthaswamy	Principal
2	Ms. Sreelakshmi K S	Librarian
3.	Prof. Vasudeva Rao	Head of the department Computer science
4.	Dr.Swathi S	Head of the department Commerce
5	Dr. Pavithra H P	Head of the Department, MBA
6	Vikas Patil	MBA Student
7	Kishore Raj	B.com Student
8	Vidyashree	BCA Student
9	Harshitha	BBA Student

Staff

Sl No.	Photo	Name	Designation
1		Sreelakshmi K S MLISC, KSET Email: librarian@dsba.edu.in	Librarian
2		Naveen Pawar D DLISC	Library Assistant

Services

Reference Services

Reference collection consisting of Text books, rare books, Reference books, Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Directories, Handbooks, Atlases, & Competitive General books The Reference Section facility is extended to the students, Staff Members and faculty of the Institute.

Periodical Section

DSBA Library subscribed 6 numbers of National and International Journals. Journals are arranged and displayed department wise in the periodical Section.

Book Bank

SC/ST students and Staff are eligible to use this facility.
Along with regular books one more additional book will be issued to SC/ST students and staff members.
SC/ST students and Staff should produce copy of their caste certificate at circulation section.

Working Hours

Section/Zone	Day of week	Timing
Circulation Section	Monday –Saturday	09.30 AM – 04.30 PM
Reference Section	Monday –Saturday	09.30 AM – 04.30 PM
Periodical Section	Monday –Saturday	09.20 AM – 05.00 PM
Private Study zone	Sunday –Saturday	08.30 AM – 08.30 PM
Digital Library	Monday –Saturday	09.20 AM – 05.00 PM

Video Surveillance

For safety and security purpose 22 numbers of Dome cameras are installed in each section of the Library.

New Arrivals

Newly arrived books and periodicals are display in new arrivals rack for particular period. Also display the list newly arrived documents in notice board as Current Awareness Service (CAS)

Wi-Fi Facility

Wi-Fi Facility is made available in Library block with free registration.

Membership

All the students and Staff Members of DSBA are eligible to become the members of the library. Without the membership registration no documents can be borrowed.

To get the Library membership Staff & Students have to produce:

One number of passport size photo
ID CARD(Smart Card)

Category	No. of Documents	Issue period
Staff Members Special (Principal, Vice Principal and Directors)	6 Books/CD’s/DVD’s/Periodicals	30 days + 02 renewals
Staff Members(faculty members)	5 Books/CD’s/DVD’s/Periodicals	30 days + 02 renewals
PG Students	3 Books/CD’s/DVD’s/Periodicals	15 days + 02 renewals
UG students	3 Books/CD’s/DVD’s/Periodicals	15 days + 02 renewals

Digital Library

Digital Library Services

Digital Library is housed in the Lower ground floor of the Library. Digital library is a library in which collections are stored in digital formats and data accessible through the computers by users. The digital content may be stored locally, or accessed remotely via computer networks. A digital library is a type of information retrieval system.

IT Systems

Desktop: 50
UPS: 01
Operating Systems : Windows
Internet Bandwidth : 100Mbps

Servers

E-Journals/Conference Proceedings
E-Books
Educational videos
PPT presentations
Previous Year Scanned VTU Question papers

IT Infrastructure

Desktop : 55
Printer/Scanner : 02
UPS : 01 (40 KvA)
Operating Systems : Windows
Internet Bandwidth : 100Mbps
Server
CCTV Cameras : 22
Access Control Door: 02

E-Books

List of Open Access E-Books Websites

E-Journals

List of Open Access E-Journals Websites

Subscribed E-Resources

1.NDLI https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/

2.NPTEL : https://nptel.ac.in/

3.SWAYAM : https://swayam.gov.in/

Section

Circulation

Documents are issued to all eligible members as per their entitlements.
Along with books, CDs, DVDs and educational DVDs are issued at Circulation section.
Open access system is followed in this library. Users are free to pick any book of their choice.

Fine Collection

After the due date of the document fine will be charged as follows:

1. From 1st day to 15th day—Rs.1/- per day
2. From 16th day to 30th day—Rs.2/- per day
3. From 31st day onwards — Rs.3/- per day

Private Study Zone

Now a day’s more readers prefer to sit and study in this kind of study rooms. In our library this facility is available. There are six rooms available for group discussion and study purpose.

First Floor
Private Study Zone-1
Private Study Zone-2

Second Floor
Private Study Zone-3
Private Study Zone-4

Third Floor
Private Study Zone-5
Private Study Zone-6

Rules & Regulations

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE LIBRARY

Users should bring the Smart card compulsorily
To enter the library users should swipe their Smart card to Access Control Door.
Leave your bags, handbags and personal belongings at the property counter.
Users are prohibited to carry any notebook inside the reference section except loose sheets.
No person shall write on, damage or make any mark on any book, journal or other material belongs to the library.
Library documents should be handled with great care.
Strict silence should be maintained.
Using of cell/mobile phones are prohibited.
College dress code applies to library also.
Eatables are not allowed inside the Library.
All users are requested to produce their ID card to the Library staff, if required.