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Welcome to the Central Library, MANIT Bhopal!

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, a premier institute of national importance, serves as a vital hub for academic and research activities, with an extensive collection of print and digital resources. The Central Library supports the multidisciplinary learning needs of the students, faculty members, and researchers, equipped with automated facilities, including a digital repository, e-learning platforms, and dedicated study zones. The library fosters an environment conducive to knowledge acquisition and innovation. The Central Library is committed to providing seamless access to the reservoir of resources that aligns with the Institute's vision of excellence in education, research, and technological advancement.

The Central Library functions through its sections such as Acquisition & Technical Processing, Circulation, Digital Resources and Services, Research Support and Library Administration. Each Section is headed by a senior library professional with years of experience.

The Central Library’s collection consists of print and digital resources predominantly in engineering and technology along with science, management and humanities, etc.

COLLECTION AT A GLANCE (DECEMBER 2024)

Resource Type

Number of Items

Books

155082

General Book Bank

7115

SC/ST Book Bank

21598

Hindi Books

5479

Bound Volumes

341

Thesis/Dissertations

1627

Newspapers

16

Magazines

8

Digital Resources

Resource Type

Number of Items

Lecture CDs

2061

Lecture Videos

398

eBooks

6805

eJournals

4959

Databases

2

Library Services/Facilities

  • Library eCatalogue
  • Automated Circulation
  • Digital Repository
  • Research Support
  • Reference Services
  • New Arrivals
  • Inter Library Loan (ILL)
  • eResources Access Area
  • Book Banks
  • QR Codes
  • Online Payment

Library Team

 

                                                              LIBRARY OFFICERS

Name & Designation

Broad Responsibilities

Dr. venkara rao

Dr. Venkata Rao Pokuri

Librarian

venkata[at]manit[dot]ac[dot]in

  • Head of the Central Library, MANIT
  • Develop/update library policies and procedures
  • Coordination with the stakeholders to maximise the usage of the library resources and services
  • Develop linkages with other libraries
  • Capacity Building Programmes

mr. pankaj Singh

Mr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma

Deputy Librarian

pancajsharma[at]gmail[dot]com

  • Library Administration
  • Acquisition & Technical Section
  • Collection Development
  • Library Facilities and Services

Washim arhman

Mr. Wasim Rahaman

Assistant Librarian

wasimr[dot]manit[dot]ac[dot]in

  • Circulation Section
  • Library Technology Applications
  • Digital Resources & Digital Library Services 
  • Research Support
  • Library Publications

                                                              LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF

Mr T P S Uikey

Senior Superintendent

 Acquisition Section and Library Office 

Mr Mohammad Imran

Senior Technician

Circulation Section

Mr. Dinesh Sahare

Senior Technician

Library Office and Book Bank