SRS Institute of Agricultural Technology College has built up a reputation of higher academic standards in all specialties of Agriculture since 2015, a true reflection of dedication and hard work. One of the pillars of such high standards is its high-quality Library facilities. This college’s academic excellence is reflected in its harmonious blend of infrastructure and its academic environment with a high-quality Library.

SRS Institute of Agricultural Technology College caters to the information needs of the institute’s faculty, students, and staff. It houses around 5257 books covering all disciplines of Agriculture, and General Books. The collection in the library comprises printed documents such as Textbooks, Reference Books, Handbooks, Dictionary, Project reports, thesis, standards, atlases, patents and journal back volumes. The non-book collections include materials like audio/video cassettes and CD-ROM discs. There are Projectors and other allied equipment in the Audio – Visual library.

The library provides various services for its members such as lending of books and journal back volumes, reservation of books, document delivery, photocopying, CD-ROM, Internet services. A comfortable and spacious seating arrangement provides a complete academic atmosphere in our library where students can sit and concentrate. The catalogue of books helps students to identify their needs and quick reference. It is updated regularly as the new books are added. A New Arrival Display Board has also been provided in the Library where students can view interesting articles and news-clippings directly.

BOOK BANK SECTIONS

The library also contains 450 books in the Book Bank scheme. Digital Knowledge Centre has been established with 5 Computer systems with an internet connection. Wi-Fi facility has been provided for laptop users. 

LIBRARY AUTOMATION:

The Library functions are automated using an integrated Library Software called “ModernLib” Library Automation software with BARCODE Services with the following main modules for the Library in-house operations:

1. Acquisition System
2. Cataloguing System
3. Circulation System
4. Periodicals
5. OPAC
6. Barcode Services

Rules and Regulations

• Users should bring ID card compulsorily.
• Students and Faculty are to swipe ID card to digital gate entry control.
• Readers are advised to leave their bags and personal belongings at the property counter.
• Readers are advised not to leave their valuable items like money, passport, credit card etc., at the property counter. Library is not responsible for any loss of individual’s property.
• Students are prohibited to carry any notebook, Personal Book inside the Library except loose sheets.
• Library Documents should be handled with great care.
• Strict silence is to be observed inside and outside the library premises.
• Readers are advised to keep the place neat and tidy.
• Scribbling, underlining and tearing of pages are strictly prohibited.
• On any circumstances, primary sources like reference books, project reports, university question papers, and newspapers are not permitted for lending. Readers are advised to take photocopies within the library premises at nominal cost.
• Books will be issued only on production of user ID. Students can avail 3 books and faculties with 4 Books.
• Lending period of books for students is 15 days, for faculties is 180 or One Semester Days.
• Readers are requested to check the condition of the issued book while collecting from the Circulation Counter. If any damage or missed pages identified, kindly report to the Librarian for immediate action.
• Books should be returned on or before the last date stamped. For belated returning of books 1/- per day will be charged as penalty.
• Readers are responsible for loss of borrowed books. If any loss occurs for borrowed books, readers are strictly warned to replace original of the lost copy. In case due to unavailability of stock, twice the latest price of the books will be collected to compensate the loss. On any circumstances Xerox copy of books are not accepted.
• PROJECT REPORTS are not permitted for taking photocopies.
• Library can recall any issued book even before the due date.
• Readers should not carry books from one place to another and also leave the books on the reading table after use.
• Necessary action will be taken by the competent Authority against the users who are found misusing the services, facilities collection etc.,
• Students and faculties are required to surrender the borrowed books and also to fill up the prescribed clearance form available at circulation counter as and when they need No Dues Certificate from the Library.
• College dress code applies to library also.
• Eatables are not allowed inside the Library.

Library Working Hour Timings: 

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
• Circulation Timings:00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m.