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E-Resources are accessible only to BITS Pilani students, Research Scholars, faculty and staff on the campus and from outside the campus using the OpenAthens remote access platform.
Yes, E-Resources are accessible to all BITS Pilani students, Research Scholars, faculty and staff from outside the campus using the "off-campus Access". Visit Library portal and click on OpenAthens and access using your BITS Pilani Mail ID and the password you had set for the same.
Yes, Students are allowed to bring two personal books for study within the library premises, in addition to library books. If you plan to study with borrowed books, kindly acquire a Gate Pass
Please note that issue and renewal transactions will be suspended if there are any overdue books in your library account.
Books that have recently arrived will be showcased for a duration of fifteen days, during which they are unavailable for borrowing by library members. Nevertheless, authorized users are encouraged to enjoy reading them within the library during this timeframe.
You can reserve documents through your library account, even if they are currently on loan to another member. Each library member can reserve up to 2 books. Once the reserved items are returned, they will be issued to you within 24 hours. Please be aware that if the reserved books are not claimed within the specified time, the reservation will be automatically canceled. Furthermore, an automatic email notification will be sent to the member in Queue No. 1 when the reserved books are returned.
Indeed, you have the option to reserve two books in your account, even if they are currently issued to another library member.
Yes, photography inside the library is permitted with prior approval from the Librarian. Please seek permission before proceeding.
Yes, students, researchers, and faculty are encouraged to contribute their personal book collections to the library. We kindly request that only the most recent editions, considered beneficial to our community, be submitted and incorporated into our collection.
No, reference books are not permitted for checkout to any library member. They are intended solely for reading within the library premises.
All regular registered students, research scholars, and faculty members are eligible for an OpenAthens account. To request access to the OpenAthens remote system, please get in touch with our library team at librarian@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in.
Certainly, if a member fails to return the books within the prescribed period, they are required to pay a late fee as per the late fee structure. Members can view their overdue charges by logging into their KOHA account.
Library spaces can be reserved by students, researchers, and faculty members for group activities, including organizing webinars, workshops, seminars, presentations, and group discussions.
Yes, you can place an online Inter-Library Loan request. Simply provide the bibliographical information of the article you're looking for, including the DOI or URL if available. You can search for the article through Discovery services and then proceed to place your request online. In addition, you may send mail at ildrs@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with detailed information.
To access the OpenAthens platform, simply visit https://my.openathens.net, select BITS Pilani, and log in using your UID (BITS Email) along with the password you established during authentication. Should you encounter any challenges, don't hesitate to reach out via email to librarian@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in.
To register as a new user, please complete the registration form available at the library help desk and submit it along with a copy of your valid student ID card issued by BITS SWD Department
To cancel reserved documents, kindly utilize the KOHA WEBOPAC. Log in to your account and proceed to cancel the reserved document(s).
Feel free to share your valuable suggestions with us! You can drop them in the suggestion box at the Circulation counter in the Library on a plain paper. We truly appreciate your input, as it helps us improve the quality of our library services. Alternatively, you can also email your suggestions to librarian@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in.
The library utilizes the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system to classify documents, assigning each book a distinctive Accession number for identification. Shelves are arranged according to call numbers, making it simple to find books by referencing their classification and accession numbers using the KOHA WebOPAC
You can easily place an online Inter-Library Loan request through our website at https://library.bits-pilani.ac.in/me/book_request. Once you submit your request, our library team will promptly forward it to DELNET for processing. If the requested document is available within the DELNET network, you can expect to receive it within 10-15 days. Please note that there may be associated costs for the article and courier charges, which will need to be paid directly to DELNET upon receipt of the document. For books, you will need to collect them from the library within 24 hours of notification and return them within 48 hours.
Reference books are marked as "REFERENCE" on the front page of the book.
Please check the library catalogue, identify the book you are looking for, note the location of the books and collect the book. In case of difficulty, please contact to the staff available at Help-Desk.
Members will receive email notifications for every transaction, including timely reminders to return overdue books. In case you do not receive any email for your transaction, please contact the helpdesk immediately.
Go to OPAC, select E-Book collection and search the book.
Faculty, students, research scholars, and staff are encouraged to recommend books for library purchase through the following steps: - Access the book recommendation form on the library homepage. Download the 'Book Suggestion Form' and provide all necessary details for the recommended books. - Alternatively, submit your recommendations directly at https://bitspilani-opac.kohacloud.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-suggestions.pl.
For renewal of issued books, please log in at https://bitspilani-opac.kohacloud.in using your library UID and password to access the online renewal feature. Please ensure that renewals are completed one day before the due date. In the event of overdue books, renewal and issuance of additional books will be restricted until the overdue book is returned to the library.
To reserve the MakerSpace for 3D printing prototypes, students can log in with their BITS mail ID, navigate to the Space Books option, click on the MakerSpace button, and proceed to book their slot
-Choose the books you wish to borrow and retrieve them from the bookshelves. Proceed to the RFID Self-Issue/Return KIOSK located near the Help Desk counter. Swipe your Smart Card and enter your password. - Position the selected books on the KIOSK tray; the books will be automatically issued, and a print slip will be generated. - Ensure to log out of the system after completing the book issuance process. - Utilize the Self-Issue facility for book borrowing at any time during library working hours, but please refrain from doing so within 30 minutes of the library closing time.
Each student is entitled to borrow books based on their privileges. Please refer to the Member Privilege option for details
Books will be issued to students, researchers, and faculty based on their entitlement. Please refer to the Member Privilege option for more details.
Internally, our IPs are seamlessly integrated with publishers, facilitating direct access to resources from their respective websites within the campus network. To conveniently explore and access the subscribed resources, visit the library website (https://library.bits-pilani.ac.in), and navigate to the 'e-resources' section from the dropdown menu.
To begin, log in to the library portal using your BITS mail ID. at https://library.bits-pilani.ac.in. Once registered, proceed to reserve library spaces at https://library.bits-pilani.ac.in/me/room_booking under services. Ensure to verify the approval status of your booking by logging into the library portal. Upon confirmation, visit the library with your group and approach the Help Desk for access to the space. All group members must sign the attendance sheet, which is to be submitted to the library staff. The brainstorming room can be reserved for seminars and presentations, requiring a minimum of 10 participants. The Group Discussion Room can be booked for 1 hour with a minimum of 3 members. The Makerspace is available for 3D modeling printing, while the HPC can be booked for advanced computing purposes, each for a duration of 3 hours. The Ideation Zone is suitable for seminars, with a minimum requirement of 30 participants. Upon submission of the request, it will be reviewed and either approved or rejected by the library staff. If approved, collect the keys and utilize the room for its intended purpose. Please adhere to discipline while inside the library, refrain from bringing additional chairs into the room, and understand that any loss or damage to materials or property will be the responsibility of the student who booked the room. Replacement costs for any lost or damaged items will be charged to the student's SWD mess bill. Furthermore, please note that the same group member is not allowed to book the room for the same day or consecutive hours. Food items are strictly prohibited inside the library and the reserved spaces under any circumstances. Users are urged not to request permission for food items or drinks.
Search our extensive digital collections to find resources to support your learning, teaching, and research. Most of our collections are accessible from outside the campus from OpenAthense off-campus access facility.
To enhance the library collection, students, researchers, and faculty are encouraged to propose new book additions through a simple process. To suggest a book, individuals can download the book suggestion form and submit it directly to the Librarian. Alternatively, they can log in to their Koha accounts at https://bitspilani-opac.kohacloud.in/ for a convenient online submission. For those preferring email communication, sending a message to librarian@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in with all necessary details is also an option. This collaborative approach ensures the continuous growth and relevance of the library's resources.
Web-enabled Online Public Access Catalogue (WebOPAC), a comprehensive tool facilitating easy document retrieval. With search options such as authors, titles, keywords, or subjects, WebOPAC offers bibliographical details like Call Number, Barcode, and precise library location. Accessible 24x7, both on and off-campus, you can find a direct link on our Library Portal. - Visit https://bitspilani-opac.kohacloud.in - Utilize Simple Search to find books by Author, Title, Accession No., Classification No., Series, ISBN No., Keyword, or Publisher. Enter relevant words in the search box. - For more precise queries, click on "Advanced Search" below the search bar. The Advanced Search option allows you to combine multiple fields (author, title, keyword, publishers, etc.) using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) for more specific and relevant results.
If you are unable to locate a book on the shelf, which is listed in the OPAC, you can check its status in the OPAC and seek assistance from the library staff to locate it. For books that are currently issued or checked out, you have the option to place a 'Hold' using the OPAC. This way, you will be notified once the book is returned by the current user.
To ensure a systematic record of entry and exit, it is imperative to register both when entering and leaving the library premises. A Patron Traffic Manager kiosk is conveniently located at the main gate, allowing individuals to effortlessly scan their BITS ID card, specify the purpose of their visit, and, upon departure, scan the ID card barcode. In the event of forgetting the ID card, kindly register entry details in the designated register at the library's main gate.
Borrowing books using another individual's ID card is strictly prohibited under any circumstances.
No, it is not possible. Books can only be issued by the user under whose name the book has been reserved.
No, rare books are not allowed to be borrowed and these can be referred within library specified areas. Utmost care needs to be taken while referring these rare books in the library.
Yes, the library offers an email alert service to users for timely notifications regarding overdue and reserved documents
Yes, you are allowed a one-day grace period after the due date for returning the books.
If the library catalogue indicates that the book you require is currently in process, please be aware that it may take some time before it becomes available for users. It is recommended to wait until the processing of the book is complete before attempting to borrow it.
If a catalogue card indicates that the book you require is currently checked out, you can request it by placing a reservation through the OPAC. Once the book is returned to the library, you will receive an email notification to collect it promptly.
- Brainstorm Room - Group Discussion Room - Innovation Zone - MakerSpace (3D Printer and HPC) - Ideation Zone - G.D Birla Rare book section
The library boasts state-of-the-art amenities and a rich array of resources, including traditional books, e-books, e-journals, e-proceedings, e-standards, research databases, print journals, theses, proceedings, rare books, reports, maps, atlases, and more. These resources cover a diverse range of subject areas, spanning Social Science, Humanities & Literature, Pure Science, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Science & Technology, Management, and allied disciplines
Any donated books not yet incorporated into the library collection can be found in the 'Free Books to Pick' section on the library portal. Members can obtain these books at no cost by choosing them on the portal and coordinating with the personnel at the Library Help Desk.
At the library's closing time, if members forget their belongings, they'll find them in the Lost and Found section. Simply log in to the library portal, check the list of found items, and claim yours if you spot it. The library staff will confirm ownership before returning the items to their rightful owners.
OneSearch, also referred to as EBSCO Discovery Search, functions as a federated search tool comparable to Google. This tool empowers users to seamlessly explore all library-subscribed resources, encompassing open access content, in a single search. OneSearch stands out for its efficiency, allowing users to refine results through diverse filters available on the platform, thereby saving valuable time. Moreover, it offers concept maps that illuminate search terminology nuances. For a personalized experience, users can establish accounts on OneSearch, enabling them to set up article alerts and stay consistently informed about developments in their respective areas of research or teaching.
The OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) serves as a comprehensive database encompassing all library resources, including books, reference materials, e-books, theses, and reports. This system facilitates efficient searches for specific books, subjects, or authors, allowing users to check availability status, track user issue/return records, and make suggestions for new books. Access the OPAC at https://bitspilani-opac.kohacloud.in/.
The library at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, is open daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays, and from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Seven days before semester examinations, the library operates from 9:00 AM to 6:00 AM. It remains closed on Republic Day, Independence Day, and during Holi. During semester breaks and summer vacations, the BITS Pilani Library operates from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays and holidays.
All regular registered students, research scholars, faculty members, and visitors are eligible to visit the Birla Heritage Gallery & Rare Book Library. However, prior permission from the Librarian is required for access.
A no dues/clearance certificate will only be issued upon the clearance of all outstanding dues related to borrowed books and any associated delay fines.
To prevent misuse of your card, please notify the library Help Desk to temporarily block your library account. Once you receive your new BITS ID card, kindly inform us to reactivate your account and update your information.
In case of a lost borrowed book, please apply immediately to the Librarian to seek relief from paying the delay fine from the date of application and to initiate the following actions: 1. Replace the lost book with a new one, or 2. Pay the lost book's current price and an additional Rs.100/- as administrative charges.
Reference collection mainly contains encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries, directories, atlases, audio, video, CD and one copy of each titles.
Starting May 1 to 19, 2024, the library hours will be extended from 9:00 AM to 6:00 AM due to the comprehensive examinations 2024
Starting March 4 to 15, 2024, the library hours will be extended from 9:00 AM to 6:00 AM due to the Midsemester examination 2024
Reserved documents are stored at the Information Counter
At the end of every semester, library fines/dues are forwarded to SWD and included in your Mess Bill. If you have any inquiries about the charged fines, please feel free to contact the Library Help Desk.
All overdue fees, encompassing late fines and lost book charges, must be resolved by the end of the current academic year or before re-registration, adhering to the library policy. Failure to settle these outstanding dues will lead to the inability to re-register in the library system for the upcoming semester.
The Student and Faculty members who possess the valid BITS Pilani ID Card are authorized to use the library as per the rules and regulations of the Library.
The responsibility for any damages occurring during the reserved time period lies solely with the student or group that has booked the space.
Please contact at Help Desk or you may send mail to librarian@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in for assistance / help.
If you are unable to locate books on the designated bookshelves, even though they are listed as available in the OPAC, please reach out to the staff at the Help Desk.