Central Library at a Glance
In any Academic Institution Library plays an important role in the dissemination of knowledge. In fact, the ambience of the Library reflects the quality of the education imparted by the Government Engineering College, Barton Hill (GECBH) Campus has recognized the importance of the Academic vibrations required in the Library and has been growing in this direction, right from its very inception. The current location of the Central Library is well planned. The well stacked racks are user friendly. A special zone has been carved out for the Digital Library. Our college was established and functioned in the Academic year 1999- 2000, with Central Technical Library.
A Library Advisory Committee is an essential body required for the governance of a Library because very often library authority would be unwilling and too busy with too many activities. A Library Committee would be in a better position to devote enough time and attention to Library matters. In GECB Library Advisory Committee comprises of the following members,
1. Principal of the college as Chairperson
2. Librarian as Convener
3. PG & UG Dean
4. All the Heads of the Department and
5. One student member
The committee is functioning actively to satisfy the needs of students and faculty members. Besides this, for smooth functioning of the library and safe guarding the interest of all sections of the Library Users, formation of policies, rules & regulations and implementing the Library Policies in a judicious manner, an infrastructure is needed for the Library. To meet all the above objectives the GECB Central Technical Library the Library Advisory Committee plays an important role.
Members of Library Advisory Committee GECBH| Sl.No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Shiny G. | Principal (Chair Person) |
| 2 | Jaseena J | Scientific Information Officer (Convener) |
| 3 | Dr. Vijayanand K. S. | PG Dean |
| 4 | Dr. Bijulal D. | UG Dean |
| 5 | Dr. K. Bindu Kumar | HOD- Mechanical Engineering |
| 6 | Dr. Francis M Fernandez | HOD- Electrical Engineering |
| 7 | Dr. Hari R. | HOD-Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| 8 | Dr.Thulaseedharan V | HOD- Civil Engineering |
| 9 | Dr. Haripriya A. P. | HOD- Information Technology |
| 10 | Ajithambily K | Accounts Officer |
| 11 | Gowry M Nair | Student Member |
All Students, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staffs working in Our College are Members of our Library. Identity Card is compulsory for using the library facilities.
A Non-Liability Certificate is to be obtained by the Students from the College Librarian before the commencement of their University Examinations. Staff Members, both Teaching and Non-Teaching are required to obtain the Non-Liability Certificate before they are leaving the Institution or before their retirement from the service whichever is earlier.
CollectionThe Library has a Collection Volumes consisting of Titles in different domains of Science and Technology including Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics,& Management. Besides General Collection, the Library has segregated specialized collection having separate collection codes mentioned below:
| Collections | Total Books |
|---|---|
| General Books | 18182 |
| Book Bank | 7649 |
| Gift Books | 1092 |
| Bound Volumes of Journals | 110 |
| Total No. of Books | 27053 |
Our Library has a collection of more than Twenty-Seven Thousand Books. An amount of around Rs. 25, 00,000.00 is spent each year on procurement of various kinds of information sources such as Books, e-journals, e-books etc. All the documents are procured on the basis of recommendations received from Heads of the Departments and Users. This section is responsible for the technical process of the documents like Accessioning, Classification, Cataloguing and Indexing. The following Standards are used to carry out the works Cataloguing: Anglo American Cataloguing Rules II (with slight modifications) Classification: Dewey Decimal Scheme of Classification In the shelves we arrange and maintain the documents in the classified order.
Open Access system is followed. All the processes and services are carried out using computers. KOHA an integrated multi user Library Management Software with advanced search options, used in the library for its automated activities with RFID solutions. Under this section the job of Issue and Return (circulation) of documents, renewal of loan period, fine collection for delayed return of books and membership management functions, and also possible to reserve a book which one is on loan.
This section maintains a good collection of reference sources that includes Encyclopaedias, Handbooks, Dictionaries, Reports, Theses, Dissertations, maps, Text books and costly subject books etc. The periodicals collection forms a major reading and reference source for the College campus. In different disciplines a good number of journals received gratis. In addition a good number of popular magazines are also subscribed, bounded and kept here for reference. Library subscribes Eight Newspapers.
In this Book Bank System we have a very good collection of the latest text books purchased under the SC/ST Book Bank scheme financial support received from the Govt. of Kerala. Book bank facility is only available to students belonging to SC/ST community.
A fully automated modern Learning Resource Centre (LRC), established with a view to enrich an outstanding learning resource materials catering to the ever growing and uncompromising information and intellectual requirements of the students, faculty, and researchers. Internet browsing, e-journal and e-books services are provided as a part of this section. The following e-Journals are available.
| Sl.No. | Name of e-journal packages |
|---|---|
| 1 | Science Direct |
| 2 | Springer |
| 3 | ASCE |
| 4 | ASME |
| 5 | ACM |
| 6 | ACS |
| 7 | IEEE |
Library Services
Book lending service is provided to all the Members of the Library. A B.Tech student Member is entitled to get 4 books, PG Students and Research Scholars can avail 6 books at a time. A Teaching Staff Member is entitled to get 10 books at a time and a Non-Teaching Staff Member can avail 5 books at a time. Under this section the job of Issue and Return (Circulation) of Documents, Renewal of Loan Period, fine collection for delayed return of books and membership management functions and also possible to reserve a book which one is on loan. 6 books will be issued on semester basis to SC/ST students from Book Bank section.
The period of loan will be 30 days including the day of issue for all users. A book can be renewed for further one term, if the book is not being reserved by any one. Thus a user can keep a book for a maximum of Two months. If a member wishes to keep the book after one renewal he/she has to present the book in the library and get it reissued (if available), after keeping the book in the Stack room for one week or the report of the Scientific Information Officer. Also provide a user can reserve a book, which one is borrowed another one.
The library maintains a good Reference Collection. It includes valuable reference sources like Encyclopaedias, Handbooks, Multilingual dictionaries, Text books etc.
Welcome to the Knowledge portal of Government Engineering College, Barton Hill. Online Information Resources are vital for academic and research institutes in today’s knowledge economy. Central Technical Library provides access to a variety of electronic resources such as e-journals, e-books and databases. Browsing facility is available in the Library for staff and students free of cost.
A fully automated modern Learning Resource Centre (LRC), established with a view to enrich an outstanding learning resource materials catering to the ever growing and uncompromising information and intellectual requirements of the students, faculty, and researchers. Internet browsing, e-journal and e-books services are provided as a part of this section. The following e-Journals are available.
GECB library takes an active part in the orientation programme organized by the institute for the
benefit of new students in the beginning of academic year. They are taken around the library to
familiarize them with various resources and services available and to learn how to use a
particular resource like OPAC, e-journals, e-books, databases etc.
Central Library also organizes training, workshops and seminars etc. for library and information
professionals working and students to help them update their knowledge and skills.
Book Bank titles are issued for one full semester which has to be returned within a week after the end of exams enabling them to get the books for next semester or they wish. Book Bank books issued for PG & UG courses: One set (6 Books) to one student individually.