ABOUT
DTU(Formerly DCE) was established in 1941 and is a primier technical institute ranked 7 in india, its Library System consists of a Central Library and 15 departmental libraries which collectively support the teaching, research and extension programmes of the Institute. All students, faculty members and employees of the Institute are entitled to make use of the Library facilities on taking library membership. The Library, besides having a huge collection of books on engineering, science and humanities offers library services through its various divisions. Initially setup in 1941, the Central Library moved to its new building in May, 2004.To make the Delhi College of Engineering Library a 21st century Knowledge Centre and to facilitate the transition of today’s engineering society to a knowledge base society of tomorrow, the knowledge generated by the faculty and students of DTU has been digitized and made accessible through Intranet or Internet. Along with the automation of library services, we have moved towards the digitization of library resources, so that the services of Virtual Library and Knowledge Centre may be provided parallel with the Traditional Library.
All About Central Library – https://youtu.be/T-VbRHIGBM0?si=on1iYfPE-eBDleHM
Library Hours
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM (2nd Saturday is a holiday)
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Exam Period: Open 24 hours
- Gazetted Holidays: Closed
Library Staff Members
| Sr. No. | Work | NAME | Email id |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overall supervision of library functioning; policy formulation (access, lending, and operational policies); budgeting and financial oversight for library resources; coordination with university authorities, faculty, and stakeholders; final authority for administrative and strategic decisions; oversight of all library divisions and services; monitoring implementation of library systems and services. | Dr. Ramakant Shukla | rkshukla@dtu.ac.in |
| 2 | Policy implementation; overall administration and coordination; staff management and duty allocation; digital and e-resource oversight; supervision of library divisions. | Dr. Abhilasha Sharma (SWE) | abhilasha_sharma@dce.ac.in |
| 3 | Policy implementation; overall administration and coordination; staff management and duty allocation; digital and e-resource oversight; supervision of library divisions. | Dr. Vanjari Venkata Ramana (EE) | venkata@dtu.ac.in |
| 4 | Division: Acquisition | Technical Processing | Reference & Information Services | E-Resources & Database Management | User Education & Training | Library Administration. Handles procurement and acquisition of new books for the library. Manages e-resources including remote access IDs and passwords for platforms such as Turnitin, Grammarly, and subscribed databases and e-journals. Responsible for cataloguing, classification, and providing reference and information services to users. Also oversees user training programs and library administration. | Dr. Lalita | lalitakumar69@dtu.ac.in |
| 5 | Division: Circulation (No Dues) | Digital Library (Plagiarism Checking). Responsible for issuing No Dues certificates to students and staff. Handles plagiarism checking of research work and theses using designated software. | Taruna | tstaruna@gmail.com |
| 6 | Division: Periodicals & Serials | Circulation (No Dues). Manages the library's collection of print journals, magazines, and newspapers. Also handles No Dues clearance for students and staff. | Rampati Nain | rpnain20@gmail.com |
| 7 | Division: Circulation | Reference & Information Services. Manages the day-to-day lending and return of library books. Provides reference and information services to library users. Also available during the evening shift (5 PM – 10 PM) for circulation services. | Neeru Vig | neeruvig777@gmail.com |
| 8 | Division: Circulation | Reference & Information Services | Maintenance & Shelving. Handles book issue and return at the circulation counter. Responsible for weeding out outdated library materials. Available during the evening shift (5 PM – 10 PM) for circulation services. | Abdul Aleem | abdul.mlis1978@gmail.com |
| 9 | Division: Technical section. Barcoding of resources. | Saudan Singh | — |
| 10 | Peon. | Omveer Sharma | — |
| 11 | Division: Administration & General Management. Manages the administrative and financial operations of the library. The primary point of contact for all administrative and accounts-related matters. | Neha Parjesh | Nehaparjesh@dtu.ac.in |
| 12 | Division: Digital Library & Institutional Repository | Special Collections & Archives. Manages digital library collections and the institutional repository. Responsible for the maintenance and preservation of special and rare library materials. | Neeru Sharma | Neerusharma245245@gmail.com |
| 13 | Division: Gate Duty (Thursday & Sunday) | Maintenance & Shelving (Second Floor – Computer Science to Mechanical Engineering). Performs gate duty on Thursdays and Sundays. Responsible for maintaining and arranging the Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering book section on the Second Floor. | Sweety | ss6240210@gmail.com |
| 14 | Division: Periodicals & Serials | Gate Duty (Wednesday & Saturday). Looks after the management of print journals and magazines in the Periodicals Section. Also performs gate duty on Wednesdays and Saturdays. | Mamta Yadav | mamta2331991@gmail.com |
| 15 | Division: Gate Duty (Monday & Sunday) | Maintenance & Shelving (First Floor – 621.38222 to 658.094). Performs gate duty on Mondays and Sundays. Responsible for shelving and maintenance of the First Floor book section (621.38222 to 658.094). | Mamta Devi | mamta24061978@gmail.com |
| 16 | Division: Gate Duty (Friday & Saturday) | Maintenance & Shelving (General Assistance). Performs gate duty on Fridays and Saturdays. Provides general assistance in shelving and maintenance of library collections. | Pardeep | prd2080@gmail.com |
| 17 | Division: Gate Duty (Monday & Saturday) | Maintenance & Shelving (First Floor – 658.1 to 999). Performs gate duty on Mondays and Saturdays. Responsible for shelving and maintenance of the First Floor book section (658.1 to 999). | Pawan Kumar Gaur | gaurpawan912@gmail.com |
| 18 | Division: Gate Duty – Evening Shift (5 PM – 10 PM) | Maintenance & Shelving (Second Floor – Electrical to Production Engineering). Manages gate duty during the evening shift. Responsible for shelving and maintenance of the Electrical and Production Engineering book section on the Second Floor. | Amit Kumar | amit84309@gmail.com |
| 19 | Division: Acquisition | Technical Processing. Assists in the procurement of books and library resources. Responsible for classification of library materials and ensuring books are systematically arranged as per the classification scheme. | Keshav Dutt Sati | kd.sati999@gmail.com |
| 20 | Division: Gate Duty – Evening Shift (5 PM – 10 PM) | Maintenance & Shelving (First Floor – 511 to 599). Manages gate duty during the evening shift. Responsible for shelving and maintenance of the First Floor book section (511 to 599). | Umesh Kumar Kharwar | umeshkumar1984102@gmail.com |
| 21 | Division: Gate Duty (Tuesday & Saturday) | Maintenance & Shelving (Second Floor – 000 to 510.78). Performs gate duty on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Responsible for shelving and maintenance of the Second Floor book section (000 to 510.78). | Uma sharma | angelgaur1991@gmail.com |
| 22 | Division: Digital Library & Institutional Repository | Special Collections & Archives | User Education & Training | Library Extension & Outreach | Gate Duty (Wednesday). Handles digital library and special collection services. Participates in user training and library outreach activities. Performs gate duty on Wednesdays and administrative work. | Vinita Joshi | vinita_counterassistant@dtu.ac.in |
| 23 | Division: Acquisition | Technical Processing | Digital Library & Institutional Repository | Special Collections & Archives | User Education & Training | Library Extension & Outreach. Involved in book procurement and cataloguing. Manages digital library collections and special archives. Actively participates in user training workshops and library outreach programs. | Abhinav Uniyal | abhinav_counterassistant@dtu.ac.in |
| 24 | Division: Digital Library & Institutional Repository | Special Collections & Archives | User Education & Training | Library Extension & Outreach | Gate Duty (Thursday). Manages digital library services and special collections. Involved in user training and library outreach programs. Performs gate duty on Thursdays. | Mukul | mukul_counterassistant@dtu.ac.in |
| 25 | Division: Digital Library & Institutional Repository | Special Collections & Archives | User Education & Training | Library Extension & Outreach. Handles digital library and special collection management. Conducts user training and awareness workshops. Actively participates in library outreach and extension activities. | Annu Sharma | annu_counterassistant@dtu.ac.in |
| 26 | Division: Maintenance & Shelving (First Floor – 600 to 621.31042). Responsible for proper shelving and maintenance of the First Floor book section (600 to 621.31042). | Ravi | ravidahiya0999@gmail.com |
Library Advisory Committee Members
| S.No. | Name | Email ID |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Rachna Garg (Chairperson) | rachnagarg@dce.ac.in |
| 2 | Shri Girish Chandra Prasad | cof@dtu.ac.in |
| 3 | Prof. Amit Mookerjee | amookerjee@dtu.ac.in |
| 4 | Prof. Rajeshwari Pandey | rpandey@dce.ac.in |
| 5 | Prof. Girish Kumar | girishkumar@dce.ac.in |
| 6 | Shri Binod Doley | registrar@dtu.ac.in |
| 7 | Prof. Shailender Kumar | shailenderkumar@dce.ac.in |
| 8 | Prof. Yasha Hasija | yashahasija@dtu.ac.in |
| 9 | Prof. Ruchika Malhotra | ruchikamalhotra@dtu.ac.in |
| 10 | Prof. Ramesh Srivastava | rsrivastava@dce.ac.in |
| 11 | Prof. Awdhesh Kumar | awadheshk@dce.ac.in |
| 12 | Dr. Archana Singh | archanasingh@dtu.ac.in |
| 13 | Dr. Akanksha Kaushik | aakanksha.kaushik@dtu.ac.in |
| 14 | Sh. R.K. Shukla | rkshukla@dtu.ac.in |
Statistics for Library
E-Resources
- E-Books: 3,543+
- E-Journals: 13,178+
Physical Resources
- General Collection (includes Braille Books, Book Bank, Book Bank SCP, Gifted/Donated Books): 2,30,508
- Magazines: 42
- Newspapers: 19
- Thesis & Dissertations: 7,833
- Manuscripts: 32
FAQ
Q: What are the library timings during exam time?
A: Library is open 24 hours during examination periods.
Q: Can I access e-resources from outside campus?
A: Yes, via institute VPN or INFLIBNET N-LIST.
Q: How do I get library membership?
A: All enrolled students, faculty, and staff are eligible. Visit the library counter with your ID card.
Q: How many books can I borrow?
A: UG: 4 books / 14 days. PG/Research: 6 books / 21 days. Faculty: 10 books / 30 days.
Q: Is there a Book Bank facility?
A: Yes, textbooks can be borrowed for the full semester. Apply at the circulation desk at the start of each semester.
Q: What is OPAC?
A: Online Public Access Catalogue to search books by title, author, or subject.
Q: Where can I access newspaper and magazine archives?
A: In the library premises at 2nd floor Periodicals section.
Q: How do I access ONOS resources?
A: Visit https://www.onos.gov.in/ from within the campus network and RemoteXs.
Q: What to do if I lose a library book?
A: Report to the circulation desk immediately. You will need to replace the book or pay the market price plus fine.
Q: Are bags allowed inside the library?
A: No, bags are not allowed in the stacking area. Use the bag deposit near the entrance.