NICHE Central Library – Overview Library at a Glance

The Central Library of Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE) is a cornerstone of academic excellence, dedicated to supporting the educational and informational needs of the institution. Spanning an area of 1,654.77 square meters, the library offers a seating capacity for 200 users and follows an Open Access System, integrated with state-of-the-art facilities. It is equipped with a vast collection of 83,405 books and 3,045 back volumes, in addition to subscribing to more than 69 periodicals (both national and international), over 207 e-journals, and 804 e-books.The library's operations are fully automated, covering all activities, including acquisition, circulation with renewal and reservation provisions, serial control, and online web based Public Access Catalogue (web-OPAC). This automation ensures efficient management of resources and user-friendly access to information. NICHE customized Koha LIS automation software.

The Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education Central Library is a well-equipped and efficiently managed resource hub, committed to providing high-quality services and resources to its users. It continues to evolve, embracing new technologies and methodologies to meet the changing demands of the academic community, thereby contributing significantly to the institution's mission of excellence in higher education and research.

Mission and Vision

The library's mission is to align with the institution's goals, fostering academic excellence and promoting ethical values. The library strives to be a key contributor to the institution's transformation into a Centre of Excellence, providing cutting-edge resources and services to support the educational and research needs of the NICHE community. The vision of the library is to achieve widespread recognition as an institution of relevance in higher education and research, responding to the challenges of the technological revolution, knowledge explosion, and global competence.

Collection and Resources

Books and Volumes: 83,405 books, 3,045 back volumes Periodicals: 69 national and international E-Journals and E-Books: 207+ e-journals, 804 e-books Digital Resources: Access to digital resources such as IEEE Xplore ASPP, IEEE POP, NICHE Digital Library, DELNET, and the National Digital Library

Library Layout

Ground Floor: Circulation Section, Book Bank Books First Floor: Reference Section, Back Volumes, Question Papers, Theses, Periodical Display Section Second Floor: IT Zone for accessing e-resources, Reading Area for Newspapers

Special Sections

Digital Knowledge Centre: A dedicated learning section enhancing the digital learning experience. Reference Section: Houses 447 research theses, department question banks, magazines, and journals. Library binding section: Back volumes and damaged books are rebounded and kept for use.

Membership and Collaboration

Affiliations: DELNET, INFLIBNET, NDLI Membership: Open to all students of the university, with access to lending and reading facilities.

Library Services

Computerized User-Friendly Database: Easy navigation and retrieval of resources. Computerized Issue-Return: Efficient automated borrowing and returning processes.
Bibliographic Service: Assistance in locating and accessing bibliographic information.

Digital Library: Access to a rich collection of digital resources.

Web -OPAC: Online web Public Access Catalogue for efficient resource discovery.

Information Literacy Programs: Initiatives aimed at improving users' information literacy.

Interlibrary Loan Service: Borrowing materials from other libraries to expand resource access.

Journal Article Search: Tools and support for searching and accessing journal articles.

Facilities

Open Access: Unrestricted access to library resources.

Internet: High-speed internet access within the library premises.

Spacious Reading Hall: Comfortable spaces for reading and study.

Reprographics Services: Printing and photocopying services for users.

Library Rules Membership

Available to all students, with annual renewal required. Library Hours: Open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book Borrowing Limits: Postgraduates and PhD scholars may borrow up to four books; graduates up to two. Return Policy: Books must be returned within fifteen days, with an overdue charge of Rs 1.00 per volume per day. Discipline: Strict adherence to silence and discipline within the library premises.