Department of Library and Information Center
- About Us
- Vision & Mission
- Library Timings
- Information Center Services
- Rules and Regulations
- RIBS Memberships
- E - resources
- Get In Touch
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 | |
DOAB | |
e- Books Directory | |
NDLI | |
E-Journals | |
N –List | |
DOAJ |
E-Books |
Community Books (>94,000 Books)
Universal Digital Lib. (Million Books Project)
Project Gutenberg (>33000 Books)
Canadian Libraries (>318,000 Books)
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
- The free dictionary by Farlex
- Virtual Learning Resource Centre
- Global Research Gateway
- Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing
- World Digital Library
- Wikipedia
- Wikipedia – Kannada
- Literary Encyclopedia
- Microsoft Academic Search
- Scholarly Societies Project
- BiblomaniaReference(Online Literature >2000)
E-Theses and Disserations
- Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD)
- Vidyanidhi
- BioMed Central (STM)
- Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD)
- MGU PhD Theses Archive
- Shodhganga-Indian ETDs (INFLIBNET)
- CalTech Electronic Theses and Dissertations
- etd@IISc: IISc Repository of Theses and Dissertations
- OhioLINK: Electronic Theses and Dissertations Centre
- PQDT Open(ETD’s) Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Resou
Open Access Directories
- JURN Directory (Arts, Humanities)
- Open Access Journals Search Engine (OAJSE)
- Selected Open Access Journals (ICAST)
- JURN Directory (Arts, Humanities)
- Directory of Open Access Books
- Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR)
- Registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR)
Online Databases
- Journal of Economic Abstracts
- Higher Education Abstracts
- Political Science: ICSSR Journal of Abstracts and Reviews
- Indian Citation Index (Needs First Time Free Registration)
- ISID (Institute for Studies in Industrial Development)
- World Banking Abstracts
- Education Resources Inf. Center (ERIC)
- Digital History
Competitive Exams E-resources
- VisionIAS
- INSIGHTSIAS
- IASBABA
- MrunalIASNotes(Free)
- Shankar IAS Academy
- ClearIAS
- IAS Exam Portal
- OnestopIAS.com
- UPSCDiscussion Forum
Karnataka Public Services Commission (
- ” ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಾರ್ಥಿ “: ವಿಷಯವಿಭಾಗಗಳು (spardharthi.blogspot.com)
- GKToday Current Affairs
- http://spardhaspoorti.com
- kanaja.karnataka.gov.in
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.