VIT | Vidyalankar Institute of Technology

LIBRARY COMMITTEE

Sr. No. Designation Members
01
Convener
Dr. Nayana Mahajan
02
Member
Prof. Meetali Gangal (FE)
03
Member
Prof. Harish Ojha (BIOM)
04
Member
Prof. Shashikant Mahajan (INFT)
05
Member
Prof. Jay Bhat (MMS)
06
Member
Prof. Kavita Shirsat (CMPN)
07
Member
Prof. Vijay Purohit (EXTC)

Overview

The Library Committee at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology (VIT) is a dedicated committed to enhancing the academic and intellectual environment of the institute. Functioning as a vital support system for students and faculty, the committee works towards the efficient management and continuous development of library resources and services.  

Through regular initiatives such as book recommendations, digital resource integration, reading campaigns, and awareness programs, the Library Committee promotes a strong reading culture and encourages self-learning among students. It also plays a key role in adopting modern library practices, including e-resources, automation, and collaborative learning spaces.  

By bridging the gap between information resources and users, the Library Committee ensures that the VIT library remains a dynamic hub of knowledge, supporting academic excellence, research activities, and lifelong learning.  

Goal

The Library Committee is responsible for the effective management and continuous development of the library to support academic and research activities. It ensures the availability of quality learning resources, including books, journals, and digital materials, aligned with the curriculum and emerging trends. The committee promotes a reading culture among students and faculty by organizing orientation programs, reading initiatives, and awareness sessions on the use of library resources. 

It facilitates the integration of modern technologies such as e-resources, digital libraries, and automated systems to enhance accessibility and efficiency. The committee also coordinates with various departments to identify and procure relevant resources, while regularly reviewing and updating the collection based on user feedback. 

In addition, the Library Committee maintains a disciplined, user-friendly, and conducive learning environment within the library. It establishes policies for smooth circulation, proper utilization, and preservation of resources, ensuring that the library functions as a central hub for knowledge, innovation, and lifelong learning 

Activities

  1. IEEE Resources: A Gateway to Academic Excellence 2nd February 2026
  2.  Full Stack Development in 2026: Building Apps Faster with AI –6th February 2026 
  3. Awareness Session on E-Resources Available through the Knimbus Platform for Library Users 20th March 2026
  4. Importance of Patent searching25th March 2026
  5.  Beyond Technical Skills The Power of Non-Technical Reading for Engineers 2nd April 2026 
  6. Research Paper Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide – 9th April 2026 
  7. Digital Resource Awareness Program 1st August 2025 
  8. Book Exhibition – 12th September 2025
  9.  Felicitation of top users of library resources– 12th September 2025
  10. NDLI Orientation Program – 3rd October 2025 
  11. Talk on “How to contribute in Wikipedia”
  12. Exhibition of International and National Journals
  13. Felicitation of toppers
  14. Session on “How to Inculcate reading habits”
  15. Exhibition of odd (non-engineering) books