Empowering Learning, Research and Discovery

Library and Information Centre of Sai Vidya Institute of Technology is a fully digitized knowledge hub dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, research, and innovation. Located at the heart of the campus, the Library provides seamless access to a wide range of print and electronic resources, advanced information services, and mod

The Library houses a rich collection of books, journals, magazines, newspapers, e-resources, and institutional repositories. Through the VTU Consortium and other subscribed databases, users gain access to high-quality scholarly information from leading national and international publishers.

About

The Central Library serves as an intellectual resource center that promotes academic excellence and lifelong learning. The Library continuously adapts to emerging technologies and modern information delivery methods to meet the evolving needs of its users.

Key Highlights

• 20,057 Volumes
• 4,484 Titles
• Fully Automated Library
• Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
• Institutional Digital Repository (DSpace)
• VTU Consortium Access
• Remote Access Facility
• Research Support Services
• Digital Learning Resources

Working Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday, Sundays & Holidays: 8:30 AM to 4:10 PM

Vision
To build the library and information centre as a center for excellence in accessing the right information at a right time to the right user.

Misions
To embrace the principle of excellence in advancing the teaching, learning, research and service mission of the institute through the acquisition, organization and management of collections to full fill the needs of library and information centre users.

Library Resource

Books Collection
  • Total Volumes: 20,057
  • Total Titles: 4,484

Newspapers

The Library subscribes to leading newspapers including:

  • The Hindu
  • The Times of India
  • Deccan Herald
  • The Indian Express
  • Economic Times
  • Business Line
  • Prajavani
  • Kannada Prabha
  • Vijayavani
  • Vijaya Karnataka

Magazines
  • India Today
  • The Week
  • Sudha
  • Taranga
Department-wise Collection

Department Titles Volumes
Electronics & Communication Engineering 1087 4134
Computer Science Engineering 588 2536
Information Science Engineering 554 2183
Civil Engineering 387 1783
Mechanical Engineering 380 2194
CSE (AI & ML) 93 593
CSE (Data Science) 110 510
Basic Sciences 332 3309
General / Kannada / Law / Dictionary 334 718
MBA 619 2097
Total 4484 20057
Digital Resources

The Library provides access to premium electronic resources through VTU Consortium and institutional subscriptions.


E-Journals & Databases
  • IEEE Xplore
  • Elsevier Science Direct
  • Springer Nature
  • Taylor & Francis
  • Emerald Publishing
  • ICE Publishing
  • EBSCO Engineering Collection
  • Magzter Digital Library
  • Packt Learning Resources
  • Edsol Informatics

E-Books
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Springer
  • Taylor & Francis
  • Cengage Learning
  • CBS Publishers
  • BSP Books
  • New Age International
  • Elsevier Science Direct

Library Services
  • Book Circulation
  • Reference Service
  • OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
  • Reprography Service
  • News Alert Service
  • Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
  • NDLI Club Activities
  • Digital Repository Access (DSpace)
  • User Orientation Programmes
Research Support Services

Research Platforms
DrillBit
Plagiarism detection tool for VTU academic documents.
Turnitin
International plagiarism checking software.
MapMyAccess
Remote access platform for off-campus access.
IEEE Blended Learning
Certification and skill development courses.
PAT Technology
Technical learning resources.

DSpace Institutional Repository
  • Previous Year Question Papers
  • Faculty Publications
  • Student Projects
  • Dissertations
  • Research Reports
  • Institutional Documents

Digital Platforms
  • OPAC
  • DSpace Repository
  • SVIT IRINS
  • NDLI Club
Library Team

  • Dr. Manjunatha S R – Librarian, MLISc., Ph.D.
  • Mr. Naveen Kumar H C – Assistant Librarian
  • Mr. Renukesh V S – Library Assistant
  • Mr. Dileep Nayaka H S – Library Assistant
Library Rules & Regulations

  1. General Conduct
    1. Biometric login mandatory.
    2. Maintain silence and discipline.
    3. No food, smoking or beverages.
    4. No markings on books.
    5. Remote access only for academic purposes.
    6. Keep belongings at baggage counter.
    7. Librarian reserves admission rights.
    8. Misuse may lead to disciplinary action.
  2. Borrowing & Membership
    1. Membership mandatory.
    2. Maximum 3 books for 15 days.
    3. ID card required.
    4. Return before due date.
  3. Fines & Penalties
    1. Late fine: Rs.1/day/book.
    2. Lost books must be replaced.

Contact Us
Library and Information Centre
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology
Rajanukunte, Bengaluru – 560064
Email: librarian@saividya.ac.in
Website: www.saividya.ac.in
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