Library
Dr.BRA GMR Polytechnic Library was established in the year 1987. The objective of the library is to provide a wide range of reference materials to improve the knowledge and thought process of the academic fraternity and students. The Library is located on the first floor of the administrative block of the institution. The Library has been remaining open from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm on all working days. The Library has a good collection of textbooks and e-resources for the benefit of the students and faculty members. The Library has a unique collection of 10,843 books covering all the important areas of engineering such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, various general subjects, and reference books. Presently, the library uses MIS Library module software, provided by the Department of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh. At present, the technical processing of books has been completed and the circulation of books is being done with this software.
Every year library procures required textbooks and other reading materials. The procurement policy of the library for various reading materials, such as textbooks, reference books, journals, magazines, and newspapers is in accordance with the recommendations of the Library committee. In addition, the digital library provides six computers where students can access all kinds of useful e-content from the Internet.
DATA AT A GLANCE
Total no. of Volumes | 10,843 No’s |
Total no. of Titles | 3,701No’s |
Books procured under the General Category (Govt./Non-Govt. fund, donations) | 6,366 No’s |
SC-Book bank | 3,363 No’s |
ST-Book bank | 1,114 No’s |
E-Books | 24 No’s |
Journals (Print) | 9 No’s |
Magazines | 11 No’s |
Newspapers | 4 No’s |
National Digital Library (NDL) | Available |
Library Seating Capacity | 40 No’s |
Library Staff | 2 No’s. |
Library Automation Software: Management Information Systems (MIS) | Available |
Internet Bandwidth | 150 Mbps |
Library Timings | 9.30 a.m. To 5.00 p.m. |
TOTAL NO. OF VOLUMES AND TITLES : | ||
CATEGORY | VOLUMES | TITLES |
GENERAL | 5816 | 2857 |
DONATION | 550 | 180 |
SC-BOOK BANK | 3363 | 406 |
ST-BOOK BANK | 1114 | 258 |
TOTAL | 10,843 | 3,701 |
TOTAL NO. OF JOURNALS, MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS : | |||||
SL. No. | BRANCH | JOURNALS | MAGAZINES | NEWS PAPERS | |
1 | DECE | 5 | 3 | ||
2 | DME | 2 | 2 | ||
3 | DCME | 2 | 2 | ||
4 | GENERAL | 0 | 4 | Telugu -2 | |
English -2 | |||||
TOTAL | 9 | 11 | 4 |