The library provides personalized and automated Short-range and Long-range reference services for its users.
The library has automated most of its services and facilities through LIBSOFT 12.0.0 “WEBOPAC” services which gives search facilities for library resources. All the book collection has been barcoded. Automated circulation system has facilitated fast and efficient service at the issue counter. Reminders, Reservations, Recall, Renewal etc., are being attended through the system.
The library provides Bibliographies, reading Lists, CAS (Current Awareness Service) and SDI (Selective Dissemination of Information) Services, Previous year question papers and syllabus copies etc., in anticipation or on request.
Xerox machine is kept and maintained to cater the needs of the users with minimum charges and also there is a Lamination Machine and a Spiral Binding Machine kept in the Photocopy Service Centre.
Presently the library has the facility to borrow the books from the other libraries of our sister instructions.
More than fifty computer systems with internet facility are available to the members for their study and research work.
Presently library is subscribing some national/local employment newspapers and career guidance material with which library is able to provide the information on employment opportunities and guiding the aspirant in choosing the correct career.
Central library arranges photocopies of articles from journals, conference proceedings that are not available in its collection from different sources. This service is offered within the purview of copyright laws. To make a request please email to jshashidhar2005@gmail.com
Circulation: Usually found near the main entrance of the library. It provides lending services and facilities for return of loaned items. Renewal of materials and payment of fines are also handled at the circulation desk.
The library organizes the book exhibitions on different occasions, like Kannada Rajyostava, Independence Day, College Inauguration Day, College National /International Moot Court Competitions and Beginning of the each semester.
Library is a growing organism; every year books will be procured to the library. List of New Books added to the Library Collection and new arrival journals will be displayed for users’ attention.
The members are requested to deposit their personal belongings at the Property Counter at their own risk. The library is not responsible for any loss or damage to the same.
The Central Library functions on all working Days except National Holidays.
Monday - Saturday
8:30 A.M to 9:00 P.M Sunday HolidaysMonday - Saturday
8:00 A.M - 9:00 P.MNewspapers subscribed by Faculty of Dental Sciences Library.
| S. No. | Particulars | Type | Periodicity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prajavani | Kannada | Daily |
| 2 | Deccan Herald | English | Daily |
| 3 | The New Indian Express | English | Daily |
| 4 | Times of India | English | Daily |
| 5 | Bangalore Mirror | English | Daily |
| 6 | Vijaya Karnataka | Kannada | Daily |
| 7 | Vijaya Vani | Kannada | Daily |
| 8 | Economic Times | Engilsh | Daily |
| 9 | Udayavani | Kannada | Daily |
| 10 | The Hindu | English | Daily |
Speak to a librarian or make an appointment for in-depth help. Call the Library’s Reference Desk
National Digital Library (NDLI Club), INFLIBNET N-LIST, DELNET
Requests for journal articles generally take one to three days to fill, but may take up to two weeks. Books may take three weeks to arrive.
Thousands of e-book chapters available in downloadable PDF versions from subscribed databases through several publications are available in various subjects.
A librarian will answer you within 24 hours during weekdays.