Department of Library and Information Center

The Ramaiah Institute of Business Studies, Library and Information Centreserves the information needs of its users. It primarily holds books related to Management, Commerce, Arts, and Computer Science subjects. The library boasts a collection of 6,042 volumes across 611 titles, including 642 reference books, 160 donated books, and general books, including Kannada and English novels. To streamline administrative tasks, the library has implemented Libsoft 12.0.0 Library Automation, which simplifies book browsing, reservations, and borrowing processes.

The Library and Information Centre spared   a total carpet area of 156.81 sqm, accommodates more than120 students simultaneously for reading. Additionally, it boasts CCTV cameras for enhanced security.Library is committed to continual improvement for its users

Vision: The Library and Information Center is committed to being a dynamic learning environment, serving the information needs of its users through intense intellectual inquiry.

Mission: Our mission is to build comprehensive collections, support research and teaching, and provide access to local and external information resources. We strive to preserve and make available valuable library materials while fostering expertise, innovation, and collaboration among our staff and with students and faculty.

 

Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 Pm

Saturday 8.30 Am to 2.00 PM

Library and Information Centreserve the information needs of faculty and students. They collect books, journals, e-services, and institutional repositories. Library aims to promote the best use of materials by providing internet services and advancing health information provision through modern technology. Libraries identify user problems and motivations to enhance their services.

 

1. Admission without an identity card is not permitted.
2. Students can borrow up to two books at a time for a duration of 15 days.
3. Borrowed books must be returned on or before the due date; otherwise, a fine of Rs. 5 per day will apply.
4. Books in high demand may be renewed only twice.
5. These materials, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks, are meant for quick information and research. However, they stay within the library and cannot be checked out. Their availability ensures that users can access them when needed1.
6. Members are responsible for books issued against their library tickets. If you borrow a book, make sure to return it on time to avoid overdue charges.
7. Readers are not allowed to bring personal books, printed materials, or other belongings (like bags and umbrellas) into the library. These items should be kept at the Property Counter at your own risk.
8. It’s advisable not to leave valuable items (such as money, passport, or credit cards) at the Property Counter.
9. Readers should refrain from writing in, marking, or damaging library books and furniture.
10. The library has the right to recall any issued book, even before the due

DO’S
  • Sign the register kept at the check point, while entering the library.
  • Show the documents which are being taken out of the library, to the staff at the check point.
  • Contact the staff on duty / section staff for any queries.
  • Keep the Library premises tidy.
DON’TS
  • Waste more time to locate the documents. If you experience any difficulty in locating the required material, Please contact the Library staff/Librarian.
  • Replace the material the library staff will do it for you.(Please remember the document misplaced is document lost).
  • Move books/journals from its specific area to another area.
  • Write in a book/journal unless it is your cheque book.
  • Give borrowers cards to others.
  • Students are required to handle the books/ Journal very carefully; marking with pencil; writing or highlighting, tearing the pages or mutilating the same in any other way will be viewed very seriously. In such case, reader shall be held responsible unless these are brought to the notice of the library staff at the time of issue.

Digital Library

E-Books

E-Books

https://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in

DOAB 

https://www.doabooks.org

e- Books Directory

https://www.e-booksdirectory.com

NDLI
(National Digital Library of India                        https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in

E-Journals

 

N –List

 https://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/

DOAJ

https://doaj.org

E-Books

 Cambridge Books Online 

 E-brary 

 EBSCoHost-Net Library 

 Hindustan Book Agency 

 Institute of South East Asian Studies(ISEAS) Books 

 Oxford Scholarship 

 Springer eBooks 

 Sage Publication eBooks 

 Taylor Francis eBooks

 Myilibrary-McGraw Hill 

South Asia Archive

Google Books

Karnataka State Textbooks

Gnanasangama

World e-Books Library

Online books

Community Books (>94,000 Books)

Universal Digital Lib. (Million Books Project)

Project Gutenberg (>33000 Books)

Canadian Libraries (>318,000 Books)

Open source Shakespeare

 

E-Journals (Fulltext)

 American Institute of Physics [18 titles]

 Annual Reviews [33 titles]

 Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) [1 title] Alternate Link

 Indian Journals [180+ titles]

 Institute of Physics [46 titles]

 JSTOR [2500+ titles]

 Oxford University Press [262 titles]

 Royal Society of Chemistry [29 titles]

 EBSCO – OmniFile Full Text Mega [3000+ titles]

 Cambridge University Press [224 titles] (2010-2016)

Reference Link

E-Theses and Disserations
Open Access Directories
Online Databases

Competitive Exams E-resources

Karnataka Public Services Commission (

Staff Selection Commission and Others

Talent Sprint (18 Websites: Bank & SSC)

Railway Exams

Banking Exams

Scholarships and Fellowships
Contact Information
  • Librarian,
    RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES,
    37, M.S.Ramaiah road,
    Behind MS Ramaiah Memorial Hall ,
    Gokula,
    Bangalore-560054
  • 080-23607643
  • [email protected]

Library and Information Centre of Ramaiah Institute of Business Studies organized a book exhibition on 23rd August,2024 at 11.00 A.M. in the Auditorium. It was inaugurated by principal Dr. Nagarathna 

Book Publishers from Sapna Books House, Himalaya Publishing House, Kalyani Publisher and Skyward Publisher displayed the books with many recent editions and the reference. Books from various subjects’ fiction, nonfiction, Competitive exams, Story books and several other books were displayed during the occasion. 

The students interacted with the publishers and teachers also got the opportunity to select books of their choice.

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