The Central Library of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Rajkiya Engineering College, Pratapgarh, is the academic heart of the Institute supporting teaching, learning, and research across all engineering disciplines. With a carefully curated collection of textbooks, reference works, handbooks, standards, journals, and growing e-resources, the library fosters academic excellence, integrity, and lifelong learning.

Central Library Offers

• Rich Print Collection: Core and elective course texts, competitive exam resources, project reports, and reference titles in engineering, sciences, and humanities.
• User-Centric Services: Issue/return and renewals, reference and research help, current awareness displays (new arrivals, must-reads), reprography/printing, and book-bank support as per institute norms.
• Learning Spaces: Quiet reading areas, reference corners, and staff-assisted counters that ensure a supportive and orderly study environment.

Vision

To establish a dynamic and technology-driven knowledge hub that provides seamless access to global information resources, fostering academic excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning among students, faculty, and researchers. The Central Library envisions becoming a fully digital and interactive learning environment that supports multidisciplinary education and research excellence.

Mission

To support the institute’s teaching, learning, and research endeavours by offering high-quality print and digital resources, promoting information literacy and research culture, and providing a conducive, learner-centred environment. The library is committed to continuous improvement through digitization, e-library development, and ICT integration, ensuring timely and user-friendly access to knowledge for the entire academic community.

Library Resources

Library Services

• Circulation (Issue/Return of books)
• Reference and referral service
• Internet and digital access facilities
• Reprography and printing services
• Book bank for economically weaker students
• Reading rooms for students and faculty

Digital Transition (In Progress)

• Digitization & E-Library (Under Development)
• Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) for quick search and real-time availability
• Integrated Library Management System for seamless circulation and reminders
• Single-sign-on access to subscribed e-books and e-journals via institutional credentials
• Remote access gateway for off-campus research needs

Until these services go live, staff will guide users to available e-resources and interim access points.

Library Rules & Timings

• Access and Timings: Opens during the working hours of the Institute.
• Borrowing: Entitlements and loan periods follow institute rules; late returns may attract fines as per regulations.
• Etiquette: Maintain silence, keep mobile phones on silent mode, and handle materials with care to preserve resources for everyone.

Library Administration

Library Incharge: Dr. Alok Sanyal, MED
Library Dy-Incharge: Ms. Pallavi Singh, CSED