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.

Library Vision
Library Interior

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.

Spacious
Digital Access
Reference Books

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

Library Collection

Print Books

15,302

Print Books Available

Print Journals

16

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

Available

Reference
Tools

Mendeley, Zotero

Available

Thesis Submission

Shodhganga Guidelines

UGC Standards

UGC Notifications

Plagiarism Guidelines

Updated

Membership Privileges

Academic Staff

Faculty Members

4
books / Month

Administrative Staff

Non-teaching Personnel

2
books / 30 days

Research Scholars

Doctoral & Masters Students

2
books / 30 days

Students

Undergraduate Students

2
books / 15 days

Late Fee: ₹5 per volume per day

Library Membership

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.

The library card will be valid up to the date mentioned on it. A member should get the card renewed before it expires, if he/she requires.
The Card as well as the Ticket will be the responsibility of the Card holder. In case of misplacement/loss of the card it should be immediately reported in writing to the librarian.
The books borrowed on the Card/Ticket are not transferable.
All the members (students) have the privilege to draw only two books at a time from the general stock. The duration of loan will be two weeks only.
Library Card
Library Books

Borrowing Guidelines

One extra book may be borrowed from the Text-book section strictly for overnight study on first come first served basis.
Students are required to check the book at the time of issue and bring it to the notice of the librarian if those are damaged before getting them issued.
Marking library book/material either with pencil, pen or highlighters is prohibited. The member will be required to replace the damaged material with a new one.

Important Regulations

Over-due charges will be collected at ₹5 per day. Card possession can be suspended for two weeks for repeated delays.
Loss of books should be reported in writing to the librarian immediately. The decision of the librarian will be final regarding recovery costs.
Any material other than writing material will not be allowed in the library. Such items may be bags, briefcases, file covers, shawls etc.
Books will not be issued for the vacations, except with special permission, and these must be returned as soon as the vacation is over.
The Card has to be presented at the time of returning the books then the loan will be discharged and ticket will be returned.
Misuse of library is considered as the breach of discipline.
No-dues certificate will not be issued unless the Card/Ticket is deposited in the library.
The above regulations may be amended at the discretion of the Concerned Authority.
Library Regulations

Our Team

PK

Dr. Pramod Kumar Hota

University Librarian

MK

Mr. Manoj Kumar Thakur

Library Staff

Assistant

AU

Ms. Amrita Upadhya

Library Staff

Assistant

AC

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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Contact Us

We're here to help! Reach out for suggestions, feedback, or any inquiries.

Dr. Pramod Kumar Hota

Central Library
Sarala Birla University, Mahilong
Ranchi - 835103, Jharkhand

Operating Hours

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM