Library
The M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Library system consists of Nine Libraries catering to thirteen constituent faculty in two Campuses (Gnana Gangothri and Ramaiah Technology Campus).
At Gnana Gangothri Campus we have Eight Independent Libraries under the Faculty of Management & Commerce, Faculty of Hospitality Management & Catering Technology, School of Law and Social Sciences, Ramaiah Medical College and Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Life & Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education & Research whereas in Ramaiah Technology Campus We have C R Ramachandran Library catering to Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Art & Design and Faculty of Mathematical & Physical sciences.
A large collection of Management, Engineering, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Life & Allied health sciences, Law & Social Science books and journals gathered over a period of 30 plus years provides rich study and reference material. The group of Libraries is equipped with one lakh plus print books, two lakh plus e-books, and a good number of Journals, Magazines, and online databases to cater to the user's needs. Apart from that, the libraries house dissertations, theses, back volume journals and conference proceedings.
Services
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Circulation Service
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Reference Service
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Referral Service
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Library Orientation
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Inter Library Loan
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ICT Enabled Service
Library Timing
| Library | Weekdays |
Weekends |
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| C R Ramachandra Library | 9.00 AM | 9.00 PM | 9.00 AM | 9.00 PM |
| Medical College Library | 8.00 AM | 10.00 PM | 8.00 AM | 4.00 PM |
| Dental Science Library | 8.30 AM | 10.00 PM | 8.30 AM | 10.00 PM |
| Pharmacy Library | 9.00 AM | 7.00 PM | 9.00 AM | 7.00 PM |
| Life & Allied Health Sciences Library | 9.30 AM | 5.30 PM | 9.30 AM | 5.30 PM |
| Nursing Library | 9.00 AM | 5.00 PM | 9.00 AM | 1.00 PM |
| Management Library | 9.30 AM | 5.30 PM | 9.30 AM | 5.30 PM |
| Hospitality and Catering Technology | 8.30 AM | 7.00 PM | 8.30 AM | 7.00 PM |
| Law and Social science Library | 9.00 AM | 5.00 PM | 9.00 AM | 5.00 PM |
| Note: Library remains closed on Odd Saturdays, Sundays and RUAS declared holidays | ||||
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) facility has been provided for the benefit of the users to access bibliographical details and check availability of books, project reports, theses and dissertations in the Library.
| Library | Link |
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| Ramaiah Medical College Library | Visit Here |
| C R Ramachandra Library | Visit Here |
| Management Library | Visit Here |
| Life & Allied Health Sciences Library | Visit Here |
| Dental Science Library | Visit Here |
| Pharmacy Library | Visit Here |
| Hospitality and Catering Technology | Visit Here |
| Law and Social science Library | Visit Here |
Subscribed E-Resources
Library Initiatives
| RUAS Theses @ Shodhganga | https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/268806 |
| RUAS Faculty Research Profile | https://msruas.irins.org/ |
Plagiarism Tools
| Turnitin | https://www.turnitin.com/ |
| Urkund | https://secure.urkund.com/ |
Abstract and Citation Database
| Scopus | https://www.turnitin.com/ |
| Web of Science | https://www.webofscience.com/wos/ |
Open Access Resource
| American Society for Microbiology | https://journals.asm.org/ |
| Bentham Open Access | http://www.bentham.org/open/ |
| ChemSpider | http://www.chemspider.com/ |
| Cochrane Library | http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/ |
| Copernicus Publications | https://www.publications.copernicus.org/ |
| Current Science | https://www.currentscience.ac.in/ |
| DOAJ | https://www.doaj.org/ |
| Free Medical Journals | http://www.freemedicaljournals.com/ |
| Hindawi | https://www.hindawi.com/ |
| Indian Academy of Sciences | https://www.ias.ac.in/ |
| J-Stage | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse |
| MathWorld | https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ |
| PLoS | https://plos.org/ |
| Pub Med Central | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ |
| SabiNet | https://discover.sabinet.co.za |
| Scientific Research Pub | https://www.scirp.org/journal/Index.aspx |
Open Education Resources
| Oercommons | https://oercommons.org/ |
| MIT-OCW | https://ocw.mit.edu/ |
Open Source Reference Management Tool
| Mendeley | https://www.mendeley.com/ |
| Zotero | https://www.zotero.org/ |
Open grammar check & Template tool
| Quillbot | https://quillbot.com/ |
| Overleaf | https://www.overleaf.com/ |
Useful Link
| National Digital Library of India | https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in./ |
| Indian Culture Resources | https://indianculture.gov.in/ |
| Swayam Online Courses | https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/ |
| Swayam Prabha | https://swayamprabha.gov.in/ |
| UGC MOOCs | https://ugcmoocs.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| E-PG Patashala | https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| Vidwan | https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| Vidyamitra | https://vidyamitra.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
General Rules and Regulations
- All the students and scholars entering the Library shall deposit their bags and other belongings at the entrance. Only notebooks and the Library books to be returned will be allowed inside. Do not to leave any valuables at the Check Point. Library is not responsible for any loss of personal belongings. All files, books and notebooks must be presented to the security guard at the checkpoint for inspection while leaving the Library. Library does not permit any exception in the observance of this rule.
- Identity Card is compulsory for getting access to the library.
- Books removed from the shelves by students, if not required for reference, should be kept on the book trolley or on the table nearest to them. Please do not try to shelve them yourself. Please remember that a book misplaced is a book lost.
- The Newspaper(s) should be folded properly after reading and kept back in their designated place.
- Readers should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. If anyone is found doing so, he will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource. Books borrowed should be protected from rain, dust, insects, etc.
- Claim for Reference Shelf books should be made by entry in the Register maintained at the counter
- Reference books are issued to students for overnight use during examination time only.
- Students who do not return the books issued for overnight use in time will not be issued any book for a period of 7 days.
- All students who want to return books issued on their names are advised to wait until the books are shown as cancelled against their names.
- Students are advised not to issue books to others on their names.
- Conversation and discussion disturbs the ambience of the library. Therefore, all are requested to maintain silence.
- All users are requested to keep their mobiles switched off or in silent mode at the Library.
- Beverages and eatables are not allowed inside the Library.
- No visitor or guest is permitted to use the Library without prior permission
- Library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time.
- Feedback and suggestion books are available at the circulation desk.
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