The Central Library of IIT Patna is one of the advanced libraries in terms of its collection and services. Central Library caters to the information needs of its highly demanding faculty members, students, research scholar as well as staff of the Institute, by offering a wide range of Information Technology (IT) based (and value added) services and products. The Central Library is in fast growing stage. It was started in December 2008 with approximately 1000 books and one online resource. During the short span of time the library has acquired more than 6000 books and about 25 online e-resources including e-books and e-journals. This library is equipped with modern technology of library automation system with Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and Self Check-In and Shelf Check-Out (Drop Box) system using RFID technology. The Library has 15 computers for accessing the different e-resources of the library.
In weekdays the library is kept open between 8.00 AM to 9.00 PM., while Sunday it opens at 9.00AM and closed at 5.00 PM. Users can avail the library facilities during opening hours. Library issues the Institute Identity Card cum Library Card with smart card facility for availing library facility. One can issue or return books at any time in the library during opening hours using the Self Check-In and Shelf Check-Out (Drop Box) system.
E- Resources
E – Journals
E- Books
For details, please have look to our intranet website http://172.16.1.3/facilities/html/
| Sr.No. | Name | Designation | Email | Phone |
| 01 |
 Mr. Mritunjay Anand |
Assistant Librarian |
anand_m [at] itp.ac.in |
+91-612-2552052 |
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