Welcome to SBU Central Library
A Dynamic Center of Knowledge and Learning
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a dynamic center of knowledge and learning that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Sarala Birla University Library aspires to serve as a driving force for academic excellence, research advancement, and community engagement.
Mission
The mission of the Sarala Birla University Library is to offer inclusive, innovative, and high-quality information services and resources that foster academic achievement, research, and lifelong learning within the university community.
About Our Library
Library is a part of a university set up. Therefore, it exists to serve the objectives of its parent organization. Every library programme must support universities total programme. The University Library should aim to advance the functions of that university.
SBU library is spacious and adequately stocked, with the requisite number of reference and text books. Students and faculties are given access to many e-books/courses from Pearson, NPTEL etc.
Our Services
Circulation Services
Efficient book lending and return system for all members
Reading Room Facility
Comfortable and quiet spaces for focused study
OPAC
Online Public Access Catalog for easy book search
Reference Services
Expert assistance for research and information needs
Digital Resources
Access to e-books, e-journals, and online databases
Plagiarism Detection
Turnitin software for academic integrity
Quick Links
Library Collection
Print Books
Print Books Available
Print Journals
Print Journals Available
E-Journals
E-Journals Available
E-Books
E-Books Available
Thesis / E-Thesis
Thesis & E-Thesis Available
Periodicals
Periodicals Available
Newspapers
Newspapers Available
Research Support
Comprehensive tools and resources to support your academic research journey
Plagiarism Detection
Turnitin Software
AvailableReference
Tools
Mendeley, Zotero
AvailableThesis Submission
Shodhganga Guidelines
UGC StandardsUGC Notifications
Plagiarism Guidelines
UpdatedMembership Privileges
Academic Staff
Faculty Members
Administrative Staff
Non-teaching Personnel
Research Scholars
Doctoral & Masters Students
Students
Undergraduate Students
Late Fee: ₹5 per volume per day
Library Card Rules
The Library Card will be issued to the student at the beginning of the student's academic year in the University, subject to the rules and regulations of the Library. The Card shall have to be presented at the Library counter at the time of drawing or returning books, etc. This card shall be surrendered at the time of obtaining clearance certificate while leaving the University.
Borrowing Guidelines
Important Regulations
Our Team
Dr. Pramod Kumar Hota
University Librarian
Mr. Manoj Kumar Thakur
Library Staff
Assistant
Ms. Amrita Upadhya
Library Staff
Assistant
Ms. Akansha Charan
Library Staff
Assistant
Library Committee Composition
| DESIGNATION | POSITION |
|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor | Chairman |
| Registrar | Member |
| Finance Officer | Member |
| Deans of the Schools | Member |
| Dean Student Welfare | Member |
| Senior Most Professor from each Schools to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor by rotation in order of seniority | Member |
| One Research Scholar to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor | Member |
| One student nominated by the Vice Chancellor | Member |
| University Librarian | Member Secretary |
Digital Library Access
Access our digital library resources and online databases
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Dr. Pramod Kumar Hota
Central Library
Sarala Birla University, Mahilong
Ranchi - 835103, Jharkhand
Operating Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM