LIBRARY
Our Aim
Striving towards excellence in information services, with a sense of dedication—working towards fulfilling the knowledge needs of all users.
The Central Library serves as SSTC’s gateway to a vast world of knowledge and information. It is located on the first
floor of the Administrative Building (Advait Bhavan) and spans an area of 2,351 sq. ft.,
encompassing both the first and second floors.
The library provides students and staff with unrestricted access to a wide range of resources, including traditional print materials, videos, and
specialized collections in the fields of Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Management. The collection
includes printed books, e-books, back volumes, and subscriptions to both national and international journals in print and electronic formats.
Resources & Collections
SSTC's Central Library provides students, faculty, and staff with unlimited access to a comprehensive range of educational resources, including:
- 73,293 - Printed books
- 1825 - e-books
- 1821 - Back volumes of journals
Periodicals and Newspapers
- Indian Journals (Hard Copy): 165
- Magazines: 45
- Newspapers: 15
- Bound Volumes of Journals: 1,821
- Online Journals (E-Journals): 9,294
Library Features
- Fully Automated System
- Barcode-Based Circulation
- OPAC – Online Public Access Catalogue
- 24x7 Catalogue Access via Campus Network & Web
- Search by Author, Title, Publisher
- Latest Journals & Magazines
- E-Library with 18 Terminals
- Memberships: DELNET (Delhi), AIRC (Mumbai), GIST
- National & Local Newspapers Subscription
- Centrally Located Reading Hall with Ample Seating
- Open Access in Issue & Reference Sections
- CCTV Monitoring
- Intercom & Dial-up Services
- Institutional Digital Repository – Dspace@sstc
- Property Counter
- Power Backup
- Centralized Air-Cooling
- NPTEL Video Lectures
E-Resources Access
- IEEE (ASPP)
- ASTM
- J-Gate
- Bentham
- Inventi Journals
- DELNET & Open Source E-Resources
- Turnitin – Plagiarism Detection
- E-Books Portal
- Access via Campus Network: 192.168.0.254/ejournals
Other Info
Digital & Technological Facilities
To ensure modern and efficient library services, the library is: Fully automated using advanced library software. Each book in the library is equipped with a unique barcode for identification & inventory management.
Library Timings
Timings are set to accommodate the academic schedules of students and staff, providing them with flexible access throughout the day.
- Monday to Saturday
- Reference Section: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Issue Section: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday
- Reference Section: 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Membership
The following are entitled to enrol themselves as member:
- Students of the college
- Teaching and non-teaching staff of the college.
The members are entitled to borrow books as per the guidelines below:
UG- 4 BOOKS
PG- 4 BOOKS
Ph.D. -4 BOOKS
Institutional membership
- DELNET (Developing Library Network)
- NDL (NATIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARY)
Reference Section
- Collection of Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks, Atlases, etc.
- National & International Journals and Magazines (Latest and Back Volumes)
- Maintained Newspaper Clippings
- Online Access to University Exam Question Papers via EDRP
- Xerox Facility
- University Syllabus (Current and Old)
- Computer-based Book Search
- Career & Placement Resources
Issue Section
- Membership Registration and Library Cards
- Book Issue & Return
- Organized Arrangement of Cards, Books, and Question Papers
- Notifications & Clearance for Students
Special Incentives for Class Toppers
As an encouragement to academic excellence, additional borrowing privileges are extended to class rank holders: