Library
The mission of the Central Library is to facilitate the creation of new knowledge by acquiring, organizing, and disseminating scholarly resources, and by providing value-added services to support teaching, learning, and research.
The library maintains a rich collection of books, journals, and non-book materials spanning disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. It houses specialized collections including Reference Books, IRC and BIS Standards, previous years’ question papers, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and periodicals.
Currently, the library holds approximately 28,500 printed volumes across 12,184 titles, along with a digital collection of over 7,200 e-books. This diverse resource base supports academic and research needs across multiple disciplines.
Library Advisory Committee (LAC) is constituted for effective functioning of the College Central library.
Books in the library are classified and organized using the Dewey Decimal Classification system ((DDC – 22) , enabling members to locate resources quickly and efficiently. In addition to the Central Library, each academic department maintains its own departmental library , all of which are automated using the KOHA Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) .The Central Library is fully computerized with KOHA ILMS on cloud, and its circulation system operates on a barcode-based lending process , ensuring smooth and accurate management of resources.
Consortium / Institutional Membership
- ESS – E-ShodhSindhu by INFLIBNET – Consortium for higher education electronic resources. (Formerly INDEST-AICTE Consortium) –Clickhere
- NDLI Club – Institutional Membership with National Digital Library (NDL) of India – Clickhere
- DELNET – Developing Library Network – Clickhere
A reservoir of Indian Theses (shodhganga) – Clickhere
In addition to the conventional library, the institute also maintains a digital library with a rich collection of electronic resources, including e-books, e-journals, technical reports, project reports, and more.
The MBCET Library has access to approximately 107 national journals and subscribes to five major e-journal packages :
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- IEEE (ASPP)
- ASCE
- ASME
- IEI (Springer) Journals
- DELNET
- ScienceDirect
These e-resources are accessible via the campus-wide fiber-optic network on all institute computers and Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, without requiring a user ID or password .
Additionally, remote (off-campus) access is available through Knimbus , allowing students and faculty to access full-text resources from anywhere.
IRINIS – MBCET Academic Identity. – https://mbcet.irins.org/
E-Books – EBSCO Engineering E-Books – 7200+ E-Books
Digital Database – Developing Library Network (DELNET)
Mar Baselios College of Engineering & Technology library has been integrated with cloud based digital solution wherein all online resources subscribed / purchased by the library can be accessed off-campus anywhere, anytime and any device.
URL: https://mbcet.knimbus.com/
The important library services are:
- DSpace Digital Repository
- Reprographic Facility
- Library Instruction Classes
- SDI – Selective Dissemination Information
- CAS – Current Awareness Service
- OPAC – Online Public Access Catalogue
- On demand literature search
- IRC Codes
- BIS Codes
- Science Direct E-Journals through KTU Consortium.
- Turnitin -Anti-Plagirism Software.
- MBCET Central Library Catalogue
- Engineering, Science & Technology Resources Portal
- MBCET Library subscribing E-Journals
- MBCET Department Libraries Catalogue @ MBCET LAN
- Digital Library – DSpace @ MBCET LAN : Theses and dissertations
- Institutional Digital Depository (IDR)
- ASCE Journals (American Society of Civil Engineers)
- ASME Journals (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
- IEI-Springer Journals
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library – IEEE ASPP – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Borrowing Facility
Category | Type | No of Books | Time |
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Students | B.Tech | 3 | 30 days |
Students | M.Tech | 4 | 30 days |
Faculty | 6 | 4 months/ Last working day of the semester | |
Research Scholars | 4 | 30 days | |
Administrative Staff | 2 | 4 months |
Library Timings
Monday to Friday | 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. |
Saturday | 9.30 a.m to 3.30 p.m. |
Library Team
Post | Name | Qualification |
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Librarian | Mr. Binu K John | B.Sc., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., PGDCA, NET |
Asst. Librarian | Ms. Anjana G | B.Sc., M.L.I.Sc.,M.Sc. |
Asst. Librarian | Mr. Sambhu B. K | B.Com, M.L.I.Sc |
Asst. Librarian | Mr. Sabeesh.T | B.A., M.L.I.Sc |
Office Assistant | Ms. Sherin Mary Joseph | B.Com, PGDCA |
Office Attender | Mr. Rejy John |