URL of Library OPAC - Click here [Internal to CEMK LAN]
URL of Library OPAC accessible from out of Local Network of CEMK - Click here [Outside CEMK LAN]
CEMK Central Library
The library is located on the first floor of the East building of College and comprises of General Book Section, Book Bank Section, Reading Section, Journal Section, Digital Library Section, Circulation Section, Reprography Section and Property Counter Section.
The library remains open 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The students may fully utilize the library in a calm and peaceful environment.
Library Collection:
The library resources of the college include a good collection of the scholarly books, journals and periodicals. Sufficient number of text books and reference books about 44,810 Volumes & 6,121 Titles in different subjects/fields are available. There is a good collection of International and Indian hardcopy Journals (48 numbers), E-Journals, Magazines, Newspapers, CDs, MAKAUT University’s Question Papers etc. so that both the students and faculty members are able to keep themselves abreast with the latest knowledge.
Following are the services and facilities provided in the library:
- Lending - The lending counter is kept open between 9.30 am and 4.45 pm. on all working days. Students and faculties can borrow books from the lending counter.
- Book Bank – Students can borrow Book Bank books for the period of 180 days. No late fine system included in this section.
- References - The library staff help the readers in finding out their queries. Readers are also provided with relevant documents in print and electronic form.
- Reading Room - The reading room has a seating capacity of 150 with separate arrangement for faculty and students.
- Internet Facility - All the computers are internet enabled. The library has 10 computer terminals with internet connectivity where students and faculties can browse internet and online resources. Students are allowed to use personal laptops and mobiles also in the library for academic purpose. Charging points are provided for uninterrupted use.
- Digital Library Section - Library has separate Digital Library Section with ten computers and internet facility, where users can access e-resources from NDLI platform, DELNET Consortium, ProQuest Engineering & Technology Journals, Institute of Engineers Journals, MAT Journals, Shodhganga, Shodhgangotri and use open access database DOAJ. DrillBit plagiarism checker software services are provided to students and faculty to support research activities.
- Library Web OPAC- Link (internal to CEMK Lan and outside CEMK Lan) of Library Web OPAC is provided on the college website, and QR code of Library Web OPAC is also provided in various sections of library which can access through mobile devices.
- WiFi Services – Library also offers high speed WiFi facility for all library users.
- Library Automation - The library is fully automated and connected to server through LAN. Library is using KOHA (23.11.11) Library Management software. This integrated library management system keeps the records of all the books as well as details of the transaction along with the use of bar coding.
- Reprography Section– Students and faculty members can avail the facility of photocopying (only Admit cards, Certificates and official documents) in the library with the help of a multi- functional printer capable of printing, scanning, and photocopying.
- Newspapers & Magazines - College is also purchasing two daily Newspapers (The Times of India & The Telegraph) & many Magazines. These Newspapers & Magazines are kept in the Journal Section for students and faculty.
- Ask a Librarian - The library imparts ‘Ask a Librarian’ service (through Email at librarian@cemk.ac.in) is a digital reference service that allows users to consult with a librarian for finding library resources, other learning materials and more.
- Suggestion box - is available for students to make suggestions.
- CCTV - Library is under CCTV surveillance.
- Fire extinguishers are setup in the library.
Services and Facilities of CEMK Digital Library:
- Online resources - such as E-Books, E-Journals, Audio Books, Audio Lectures, Video Lectures, Simulation, Presentation, E – Question Papers, e-newspapers, etc.
- Library Users can access CEMK Central Library OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) for searching of all types of reading materials available in printed format in the Library.
- Library users can also access e- resources from reputed digital library i.e. National Digital Library of India (NDLI), developed by IIT Kharagpur. Institutional Membership has been obtained from NDLI. The NDLI offers free access to a vast digital repository of learning resources including books, journals, manuscripts, audio-visual lectures, articles, and more. URL of NDLI – Click here https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
- Institutional membership has also been obtained from DELNET Consortium. It offers member libraries a range of electronic resources, including e-journals and e-books, through various packages like ProQuest, Gale Cengage Learning etc. It also provides resource sharing services such as Inter-Library Loans (ILL). URL of DELNET – Click here [Internal to CEMK LAN] https://delnet.in/
- DrillBit is sophisticated plagiarism detection software which is currently used by many Institutions in India and outside. DrillBit plagiarism checker (300 documents) has been subscribed by CEMK Library. It offers detailed reports identifying sources of potential plagiarism, supporting multiple file formats, and providing an interactive, user-friendly interface with clickable sources and graphics. Permission of Director is necessary in this purview. URL of DrillBit – Click here https://www.drillbitplagiarism.com/
- The DELNET ProQuest Engineering/Technology Collection is a database that provides access to 91 titles of full-text scholarly journals in engineering and technology, supported by DELNET (Developing Library Network). It is also subscribed by CEMK Library. This collection is designed to support studies in various engineering sciences and technology fields, and it is regularly updated with new content. URL of ProQuest Engg. & Tech. Journals – Click here [Internal to CEMK LAN] https://www.proquest.com/
- MAT Journals - 12 (twelve) titles of full-text MAT Journals have been subscribed by CEMK Library. It is also accessed by all library users through User Login. URL of MAT Journals – Click here https://matjournals.net/
