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The Global Academy of Technology Library and Information Center was established in the year 2001 with a modest number of books and other reading materials. The library was initially located in the main building covering 450 sq.mts.
In 2014, the Library was shifted to Annex "B" Block covering an area of 755 sq.mts with two floors. The first floor accommodates the Stack Room and the second floor consists of the Reference Section with 70 seating capacity.
The library has developed a rich collection of more than 35000+ documents including Books, Journals, Project Reports, Digital Library resources and electronic databases.
The library is equipped with LIBSOFT Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) with barcode technology. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) enables users to search library resources inside and outside the campus.
35000+
Documents
64626
Titles
87029
Volumes
24/7
Digital Access
About The Library
Vision
Become a premier institution imparting quality education in engineering and management to meet the changing needs of society.
Mission
The mission of the library is to provide continuous access to books and knowledge in order to support educational and research activities of the parent institution.
Objectives of Library
- To develop a collection of documents in print and electronic formats according to the changing needs of users.
- To support academic programmes by providing required learning resources.
- To provide guidance to students and faculty members for effective utilization of library resources.
- To encourage students to develop self-learning skills.
- To support faculty members in teaching and research activities.
- To conduct library orientation programmes for students and staff.
Infrastructure & Facilities
Library Building
Library & Information Center is located in Annex "B" Block and spreads over 755 Sq. Mts.
Stack Room
Houses the complete collection of books available for students and faculty.
Reference Section
A dedicated reading area with 70 seating capacity for academic study.
Digital Library
Provides access to electronic journals, databases and online resources.
Library Collections
| Sl No | Branch | No. of Titles | No. of Volumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Engineering | 1744 | 4693 |
| 2 | Information Science & Engineering | 1206 | 2963 |
| 3 | Electronics & Communication | 1577 | 5512 |
| 4 | Electrical & Electronics | 1159 | 3521 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering | 1457 | 4379 |
| 6 | Civil Engineering | 1186 | 2817 |
| 7 | Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 35 | 145 |
| 8 | MBA | 2201 | 5427 |
| 9 | M.Tech | 282 | 645 |
| 10 | Science & Humanities | 883 | 3073 |
| Total | 64626 | 87029 | |
Digital Resources
| Sl. No. | Category | Resource / Publisher | Access Link | No. of Resources / Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E-Journals | Elsevier Science Direct | Visit Resource | 405 E-Journals |
| 2 | E-Journals | Springer Nature | Visit Resource | 710 E-Journals |
| 3 | E-Journals | IEEE ASPP and POP ALL | Visit Resource | 204 E-Journals, 1800+ Conference Proceedings |
| 4 | E-Journals | Emerald | Visit Resource | 212 E-Journals |
| 5 | E-Journals | ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers) | Visit Resource | 29 E-Journals |
| 6 | E-Journals | EBSCO Engineering Suite | Visit Resource | 6350 E-Journals |
| 7 | E-Journals | Taylor & Francis | Visit Resource | 286 E-Journals |
| 8 | E-Journals | Magzter Journals | Visit Resource | 4581 E-Journals |
| 9 | E-Books | EBSCO Engineering Suite | Visit Resource | 24,015 E-Books |
| 10 | E-Books | Edsol Informatics | Visit Resource | 20 E-Books |
| 11 | E-Books | PACKT | Visit Resource | 2300 E-Books |
| 12 | E-Books | New Age International | Visit Resource | 450 E-Books |
| 13 | E-Books | Quiklrn | Visit Resource | 185 E-Books |
| 14 | Technology Platform | Map Systems | Visit Resource | Gateway Access Platform |
| 15 | Technology Platform | Quiklrn Language Communication Lab | Visit Resource | Language Communication Lab |
| 16 | Technology Platform | IEEE Blended e-Learning Platform | Visit Resource | 70 Latest Technology e-Learning Courses |
| 17 | Technology Platform | EBSCO – AMA Microcourses | Visit Resource | 80 Micro Courses |
| 18 | Technology Platform | PAT Technology | Visit Resource | 14 e-Learning Courses |
| 19 | Technology Platform | Drillbit | Visit Resource | Plagiarism Detection Software |
| 20 | Technology Platform | Magzter Database | Visit Resource | 3174 e-Magazines, 1260 e-Newspapers, 2595 Others |
Library Sections & Services
Circulation Section
Issue and return services for students and faculty members.
OPAC
Online Public Access Catalogue for searching books and resources.
Journals & Magazines
Access to current newspapers, magazines and journals.
Research Support
Support for academic research and scholarly activities.
Open Educational Resources
| Sl No | Resource | Website |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NPTEL | https://nptel.ac.in/ |
| 2 | SWAYAM | https://swayam.gov.in/ |
| 3 | e-PG Pathshala | https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| 4 | Shodhganga | https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| 5 | National Digital Library of India | https://www.ndl.gov.in/ |
| 6 | DOAJ | https://doaj.org/ |
| 7 | NDLI | https://www.ndl.gov.in/ |
Student Corner
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Students can search and locate required books using OPAC. The catalogue displays details such as accession number, title, author, edition and publisher information.
Users can search resources by title, author name, publisher name, subject or combinations of search terms.
Each student is provided with a unique ID and password to access OPAC facilities and previous year question papers.
Visit GAT OPACFaculty Corner
IRINS - Indian Research Information Network System
IRINS is a web-based Research Information Management System developed by INFLIBNET Centre to showcase scholarly communication activities.
Visit GAT IRINSGovernance & Policies
Membership Policy
- All current students and faculty members are eligible for library membership.
- Library membership requires a valid institutional ID card.
- Entry into the library is strictly based on possession of ID card.
- ID cards are not transferable.
- Students receive temporary ID cards initially and permanent ID cards after VTU registration.
Circulation Policy
| Material | Students | Faculty | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 14 Days | 14 Days | Once if no reservation |
| Journals / Magazines | 2 Days | 2 Days | Not Applicable |
| CD/DVD | 2 Days | 2 Days | Not Applicable |
| Reference Materials | Overnight | Overnight | - |
General Rules & Regulations
- Entry to library is permitted only with valid ID card.
- Books must be issued and returned only through circulation counter.
- Maintain silence and peaceful study atmosphere.
- Food and beverages are not allowed inside the library.
- Damage or marking on books is strictly prohibited.
- Users are responsible for borrowed materials.
- Mobile phone usage is restricted inside the library.
- Library resources should not be taken outside without proper issue.
- Copyright rules must be followed while copying library materials.
Message from Librarian
Message from Librarian
The Library of Global Academy of Technology (GAT) is a vital knowledge resource center which supports the academic, research, and learning activities of the institution.
The library provides access to a rich collection of books, journals, e-resources, digital databases, and other learning materials to meet the academic requirements of students, faculty members, and researchers.
The library offers a peaceful and conducive environment for study and research, supported by modern infrastructure and digital services.
With its learner-focused services and technology-enabled facilities, the library plays an important role in promoting academic excellence and lifelong learning among students and faculty members.
Dr. Nagajyothi H.K.
Librarian
Global Academy of Technology
Library Working Hours
Monday - Saturday
Reading Room: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Issue / Return: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Library remains closed on VTU declared holidays.
Best Practices
Library Orientation Program
The librarian conducts orientation programmes to create awareness among students and faculty regarding library resources and VTU Consortium e-resources.
GAT is recognized among the top 25 colleges under VTU for effective utilization of e-resources through remote access platforms.
Children's Reading Corner
The library introduced a children's reading corner with story books, moral stories, general knowledge books and interesting learning resources to encourage reading habits.
Library Initiatives
NDLI Club at GAT
National Digital Library of India (NDLI) is a virtual repository of learning resources sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
GAT NDLI Club was started in 2019 to encourage students in reading and learning activities.
DELNET Membership
The library is a member of DELNET, a major library resource-sharing network that supports sharing of books, journals, articles and academic resources.