Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Rajaramnagar

About Library

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About Us:

The RIT Central Library with its state-of-the-art building, hardware, software and other allied resources is fast developing into one of the finest institutional libraries in Western Maharashtra. Its inviting architecture provides an ambiance that is relaxed but modern; and space that is large yet intimate. The resources available include books on an impressive array of subjects, course-specific reading material, academic journals and various digital resources. It houses sufficient reference and reading material for students and faculty from multiple disciplines.
RIT central library has a good collection of 1,35,041 + volumes, 40,366 + titles as well as 27,352 e-books, of all engineering disciplines and management department, includes more than 33,251+ reference books, 416 Standards. It includes extracurricular and competitive examination books such as GATE, TOFEL, and MPSC etc. Its total investment of Rs. 5.62 crores.
The Central Library invested 4.99 lakhs for subscribing more than 153 print journals of engineering and management.
It is also subscribed ASCE, ASME, IEEE-ASPP, Science direct, J-Gate Engineering, K-HUB Engineering and Management, Delnet, E-Journals databases and Magzter for E-Magazines. It’s subscription cost is more than 28 lakhs. iThenticate Software, Grammarly Software, Quillbot Software is also subscribed by the library. It’s subscription cost is more than 1.24 lakhs.

Library Automation:

The Library is fully automated using KOHA (23.11) integrated library system (ILS). Developed by Katipo Communications Ltd New Zealand. Koha is a powerful open-source integrated library system (ILS) that helps RIT Central Library manage collections efficiently. It has a wide range of features, including cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, and serials management, all while adhering to international standards like MARC21. One of Koha's key strengths is its user-friendly interface and WebOpac for book search facility. The bibliographic information about the collection is made available through Web-Opac. Link1: http://172.22.28.136/opac/ or Link 2: https://bit.ly/3Jb2oib (OFF-CAMPUS)

RFID Technology:

The RIT Central library implemented RFID technology for fully automatic operations, enhancing efficiency and security. This implementation streamlined tasks like borrowing and inventory management, tracking footfall, and access control, ensuring a smoother experience for patrons. The technology's automation capabilities improved the library's overall operations, aligning with its commitment to innovation and user-centric services.

Institutional Repository: Dspace

The library has implemented an institutional repository using DSpace open-source software. This repository serves as a digital archive for scholarly works, research data, and other institutional publications; NewsCacher provides easy access to valuable resources for the academic community.

Link:1: http://172.22.28.37:8080/jspui or Link 2: https://bit.ly/3IDa9Oh (OFF-CAMPUS)

Working Hours:

Reading Room Hours:

All Days Including Sunday / Holidays 08:00 AM – 12.00 (Night)

Circulation / Library Office Hours

Digital Library 24 Hours

A) Library Committee:

Sr. No.	Name of Member	Category	Designation
1	Dr. P. V. Kadole.	Chairman	Director
2	Dr. S. K. Patil.	Member	Dean Academic
3	Dr. S. R. Patil.	Member	Dean Quality Assurance
4	Dr. L. M. Jugulkar	Member	Dean Student Development
5	Dr. H. S. Jadhav.	Member	Dean, Diploma
6	Prof. D. S. Patil.	Member	Dean, Infrastructure
7	Dr. S. R. Patil.	Member	COE
8	Dr. S. R. Desai.	Member	HOD- Automobile
9	Dr. S. S. Kumbhar.	Member	HOD- Civil
10	Dr. N.V. Dharwadakar.	Member	HOD- CSE
11	Dr. S. S. Patil.	Member	HOD- AIML
12	Dr. A. C. Adamuthe.	Member	HOD- CSIT
13	Dr. V. N. Khalkhambkar.	Member	HOD- Electrical
14	Dr. M. S. Patil.	Member	HOD- ETC
15	Dr. S. B. Kumbhar	Member	HOD- Mechanical
16	Dr. S. S. Shirguppikar.	Member	HOD- Mechatronics
17	Dr. Mrs. H. V. Gaikwad.	Member	HOD- MBA
18	Dr. M. B. Mandale	Member	HOD- Science & Humanities
19	Mr. N. V. Padhye.	Member	Student Representative
20	Mr. V. L. Hase.	Member, Secretary	Head, Central Library

B) Library Advisory Committee:

Sr. No.	Name of Member	Category	Designation
1	Dr. P. V. Kadole.	Chairman	Director
2	Dr. S. K. Patil	Member	Dean Academic
3	Dr. S. R. Patil	Member	Dean Quality Assurance
4	Prof. V. L. Hase	Member Secretary	HOD, Central Library