Library @ Echelon

“Fueling Curiosity, Inspiring Brilliance: Explore, Learn, Excel at Echelon Library.”

Echelon Institute of Technology Central Library was established in 2007. The total area of 1025 Sq. Meters consisting of a spacious reading hall, textbook section, reference section, periodical section, issuing counter, and digital library section. It is fully automated with barcode and classified according to Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme This Central Library follows open access system; Barcode based circulation process and OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) search. The library has a rich collection of books, National and International journals, Technical and other Magazines, and other print or non-print materials organized and maintained for use (reading, consultation study researched). The print collection includes textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and their back volumes. In addition to this, books related to general reading, competitive examination preparation, are available. The electronic resources like NDLI, DELNET, and e-books package are regularly subscribed. Students and faculty access these resources within the campus as well as remotely. The library provides online access to a large number of full text e-journals and e-books. These e-journals and e-books are accessible through remote access DELNET. Membership of the library is open to students, faculty and staff. The institution has also maintained a separate departmental library in each department.

Name of Database E-Journals/E-Books No. of Titles
Journals subscribed through DELNET E-Journals/E-Books 911/10664
Library Membership
NDLI DELNET NPTEL
National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a virtual repository of learning resources which is not just a repository with search/browse facilities but provides a host of services for the learner community. It is sponsored and mentored by Ministry of Education, Government of India, through its National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). DELNET offers access to about three million books and other documents through a number of union catalogues, union lists and other databases that are accessible through the internet. Our college has become a member of DELNET and this will provide us an array of facilities towards modernization of the central library. The National Program on technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has initiated certification courses offered on the model of MOOCs on its online courses portal. Through an online portal, online courses are being offered. These courses are typically on topics relevant to students along with basic core courses in sciences and humanities. The enrollment to and learning from these courses involves no cost.
Facilities Available

Books: Number of Titles: 6619, Number of Volumes: 42990
Print Journals: 13 (9 International & 4 National)
E-Journals Database: 911
E-Books Database: 10664
Newspaper: 14
NPTEL: Institute has taken updated version of NPTEL
Internet: Wi-Fi facility is available in The Central Library
Membership: Developing Library Network (DELNET), National Digital Library of India (NDLI).
Library Management System: KOHA
Online Public Access Catalogue: WEB OPAC KOHA

Library Services
  • Separate Reading Hall with seating capacity of 120
  • Digital library and Internet Facility
  • Departmental Library
  • Open Access for all students
  • Reprographic Centre
  • Library WEB OPAC
  • Book bank facility for all students per semester
  • Access to MOOC Courses- NPTEL, Coursera, Spoken Tutorial
Library Committee
Name Designation Role Department
Dr. Irfanullah Khan HOD-DMS Chairperson DMS
Ms. Mamta Librarian Coordinator Library
Dr. Mukesh Saini Professor Member DSW
Dr. Vandana Agarwal Professor Member HAS
Dr. Sindhu Kumar Professor Member ME/CE
Dr. Rupendra Chahar Assistant Professor Member ECE
Ms. Ruchika Aggarwal Associate Professor Member CSE
Ms. Sunita Deswal Assistant Professor Member DCA
Library Rules

Category of Membership and Loan Period :

Category No. of Books Loan Period
CE Students 2 14 Days
CSE Students 2 14 Days
ECE Students 2 14 Days
ME Students 2 14 Days
M.TECH 2 14 Days
MCA 2 14 Days
MBA 2 14 Days
BBA 2  14 Days
BCA 2  14 Days
Faculty 4 1 Semester
Non-Teaching staff 3 1 Month
General Rules and Regulations
  • All the students/scholars and outsiders entering the Library shall keep their bags and other belongings at the entrance. Do not leave any valuables at the Check Point. Library is not responsible for any loss of personal belongings. All files, books and note books must be presented to the security guard at the checkpoint for inspection while leaving the Library. Library does not permit any exception in the observance of this rule.
  • Library Card is compulsory for getting access to the library
  • Books removed from the shelves by users, should be kept on the book trolley or on table nearest to them after use. Please do not try to shelve them yourself. Please remember that a book misplaced is a book lost.
  • The newspaper(s) should be folded properly after reading and kept back in the
    designated place.
  • Students are advised not to issue Books to others on their names.
  • All the books issued to the students must be returned once end examination is over.
  • Before registering for new semester, all the dues of the library must be clear
    including overdue books else these borrowing facilities shall be withhold.
  • Conversation and discussion disturbs library ambience. Therefore, all are requested to maintain silence.
  • All users are requested to keep their mobiles switched off or in silent mode in the Library.
  • Beverages and Eatables are not allowed inside the library.
  • No visitor or guest is permitted to use the Library without the prior permission of the Librarian.
  • He/She is required to produce a proper introduction letter from the concerned Institution/Organization to which he/she is attached.
  • Library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time.
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