Central Library (Belur) - RKMVERI (Deemed University)
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The RKMVERI Central Library (at Belur Main Campus) was opened in the year 2005. It was established to accommodate the needs of modern research, housing printed materials and a virtual library. Presently the library has a total of 41,887 books (General and Reference).
Central Library has subscription to 11 international full text e-resources, namely,
APS
(15 journals) and one database
MathSciNet
, and registered to
SAA
for e-books with the help of the
‘UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium’ (now ‘e-Shodh Sindhu Consortium’)
. Central Library has also taken membership of
DELNET
for e-journals and ‘
Down to Earth’ e-magazine
(access to its e-resources is IP-based).
Details of Subscriptions / Memberships:
Details of memberships
Details of subscriptions
Name of service subscribed to
No of e-resources with full text access
Validity period
Whether remote access provided? (Yes / No)
APS
Annual
e- journal
15
1 Year
No
MathSciNet
Annual
e- journal
1 Database
1 Year
No
DELNET
Annual*
e- journal
5000+
1 Year
No
SAA
Annual*
e-book
4.5 million pages
1 Year
No
DownToEarth
Annual*
E-magazine
full text access
3 Years
YES
Other relevant information:
Total no. of books that students can borrow from the Central Library:
MSc (1st yr & 2nd yr) – Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics: 5 Books
MSc (1st yr & 2nd yr) – Sports Science & Yoga: 4 Books
MPhil & PhD – All subjects: 5 books
MSc/MA and PG Diploma in Yoga: 2 books
Integrated MA in Sanskrit: 25 books (maximum) at a time, and they can keep them for up to 6 months.
Some notable points regarding the Central Library:
About 14 computers (with Internet connection) are dedicated for the use of students at any time during the library hours (9:30 am to 9:00 pm).
With the online catalogue
(
http://lib.rkmvu.ac.in/
)
, users can search for books from anywhere around the world and can check whether or not a particular book is available.
Since we have an open access policy, students, researchers, and faculty members are able to browse the shelves themselves and select the books they want.
Since we issue books with the bar code scanner, there is almost no wait time for issuing books.
A
noise free reading zone
has been established for the students in the library.
A new
Career Guidance Section (GATE/NET/JRF etc)
has been introduced for the benefit of students, from which they may issue one book from their own quota.
Floor area of the Central Library:
2 floors, each of which is 30m x 30m (i.e. 900 sqm).
Details of modern technologies deployed in the library (like the detector in the main entrance):
RFID and Bar Code technology for streamlining the circulation process, and a user friendly KOHA library management software for easy searching.
Detail of any special types/categories of books or content:
We have 838 rare books on Sanskrit, Philosophy & Religion yet to be catalogued, 129 manuscripts and 352 CD/DVD. We have initiated NPTEL program to facilitate the students e-learning through online Web and Video courses of various streams. There is a new facility started for our users to get remote access of EBSCO e-books (1,70,000+) and a magazine namely ‘DownToEarth’.
The facilities recently introduced (2020 & 2021) in the Central Library:
Separate Reference section with 1027 books
Reading room which accommodates 58 users at a time,
Six more computers (Total – 14) for surfing the internet,
Installation of
RFID and Bar code technology
for quick automated circulation to save time for users,
Installation of Smoke detector with alarm & Fire extinguisher.
Interior decoration with window curtains.
Modernization of the Information/Circulation Desk.
To inspire students, we have placed a
portrait of Swami Vivekananda
with quotation at the entrance to the library.
Placement of
Low height(3’6”) book racks to allow users to get more space, natural air and light.
Photocopier cum printer & scanner machine
as well as a special high quality scanner installation.
Filtered drinking water service is available near the entrance to the library.
Career Guidance Section
to provide books and other relevant materials to the students to prepare for competitive exams.
Automated Library entry
is now very time-efficient. To enter the Library, users do not need to sign in manually. Users just have to show their University ID cards (RKMVU) at the entrance.
New books are being displayed at the
New Arrival Section
to generate interest in users.
The
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
informs users of the availability of books and other library resources. Users can search for books through the
KOHA
library management software
Printed
periodicals / journals section
have been introduced.
Library extended to the 2nd floor to provide more free space and to provide
extra study space for students
.
Comfortable seating arrangement
has been provided inside the stacks area for individual study.
For the need of the users a
Property counter
has been introduced.
WIFI / Internet facility
available inside the library.
The facilities planned to be implemented in the near future:
To attract users, databases and e-resources will be linked to the Home Page of the University Website.
Lounge Area for students & faculty members to sit and discuss academic topics in a relaxed way.
Digital Library Section for users to access information on WWW, E-resources, etc.
In the Central Library, air-conditioners will be installed to offer conducive environment for the readers as well as a controlled environment for the invaluable books to be preserved.
Electronic screens at the entrance of the Central Library to display newly procured books.
List of Printed Magazines subscribed (as of academic year 2021-22):
Name of the Magazines
Language
Periodicity
Competition Success
English
Monthly
Current Affairs
English
Monthly
Competition in Focus
English
Monthly
Pratiyogita Darpan
English
Monthly
Employment News (Newspaper)
English
Weekly
Karmakshetra (Newspaper)
Bengali
Weekly
Safalya
Bengali
Monthly
Peshapravesh
Bengali
Monthly
Reader's Digest
English
Monthly
Sportstar
English
Weekly
Jnan O Vijnan
Bengali
Monthly
Kishor Jnan Vijnan
Bengali
Monthly
Kishor Bharati
Bengali
Monthly
Bhraman
Bengali
Monthly
Baier Desh
Bengali
Quarterly
Anandamela
Bengali
Fortnightly
Udbodhan
Bengali
Monthly
Prabuddha Bharata
English
Monthly
Vedanta Keshari
English
Monthly
Vivek Jyoti
Hindi
Monthly
Samaj Shiksha
Bengali
Monthly
Nibodhata
Bengali
Bimonthly
Samvit
English
Semi-annual
Sambhashna Sandeshah
Sanskrit
Monthly
Rasana
Sanskrit
Monthly
Down To Earth(print + online)
English
Monthly
Electronics for You
English
Monthly
Science Reporter
English
Monthly
Desh
Bengali
Monthly
List of e-Journal subscriptions:
Name of the Journals
Language
APS
English
DELNET
English & Sanskit
ANWESH: International Journal of Management & Information Technology
English
International Journal of Information Studies and Libraries
English
Social Work Chronicle
English
International Journal of Business Analytics & Intelligence
English
International Journal of Distributed & Cloud Computing
English
Journal of Network & Information Security
English
International Journal of Knowledge based Computer System
English
Journal of Scientific and Technical Research
English
Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society
English
List of Printed Journal subscriptions :
Name of the Journal
Language
Period
Anantaa : Sanskrit Journal
Hindi & English
Bi-monthly
Bhavan's Journal
English
Monthly
Current Science
English
Fort-nightly
Resonance
English
Monthly
Science & Culture
English
Bi-annual
ANWESH: International Journal of Management & Information Technology
English
Bi-annual
International Journal of Information Studies and Libraries
English
Bi-annual
Social Work Chronicle
English
Annual
International Journal of Business Analytics & Intelligence
English
Bi-annual
International Journal of Distributed & Cloud Computing
English
Annual
Journal of Network & Information Security
English
Bi-annual
International Journal of Knowledge based Computer System
English
Annual
Journal of Scientific and Technical Research
English
Bi-annual
Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society
English
Quarterly
List of e-book subscriptions:
Name of the e-books
No. of e-books
Language
SAA
4.5 million pages
Various
List of Bibliographical Database subscriptions:
Name of bibliographical-database
Language
MathSciNet
English
List of e-Magazine subscriptions:
Name of e-Magazines
Language
Reader's Digest
English
Down To Earth
English
Shaastra
English
Bhavna
English
List of e-Library subscriptions:
Name
Language
Bori Digital Library
Sanskrit & Bengali
Home
About
Overview
Our Inspiration
History
Profile of RKMVERI (Deemed University)
Distinctive Status of the University
Vision & Mission: Ramakrishna Math & Mission
Vision and Mission of RKMVERI
Administration
Administrative Structure of RKMVERI
Officers of University
Statutory Bodies
Sponsoring Society
Executive Council (Board of Management)
Academic Council
Finance Committee
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)
Anti-Ragging Cell
Caste-Based Discrimination Committee and SC/ST Cell
Students’ Grievance Redressal Committees (SGRC)
Other Committees & Cells
Bye Laws of the University
Off-Campus Faculty Centres of RKMVERI
RKMVERI Open and Distance Learning
RKMVU to RKMVERI Name change
Academics
Schools
School of Indian Heritage
School of Mathematical Sciences
School of Agriculture & Rural Development
School of Rehabilitation and Sports Science
School of Environment & Disaster Management
School of Biological Sciences
Departments @ Belur Campus
Sanskrit & Philosophy
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Sports Science & Yoga
Departments @ Off-campus centres
Faculty of Agriculture and Rural Development
Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education
General Adapted Physical Education & Yoga
Faculty of Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development, Coimbatore
Dept. of Computer Science, Coimbatore
Faculty of Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development, Ranchi
Centres under Schools of RKMVERI
School of Indian Heritage
Programmes in Sanskrit Studies
Certificate Courses in Indian Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
Programmes in Yoga
Programmes in Classical Music
Vivekananda Centre for Vedanta & Yoga Study & Research (VIVEKA-VYASA)
RKMVERI Academic Structure
RKMVERI Academic Policies
Examination Section
Student Services
Academic Calendar
Admissions
Admissions 2026 (All campuses)
List of Programmes at all Campuses
International Students (Study in India)
RKMVERI Fees details
Fees payment by Cash or DD
Narendrapur Campus
Coimbatore Campus
Ranchi Campus
Research
Research – Thrust Areas
Research and Development
R & D Cell and Committee
Research Faculty List
Research Projects
JIVAN-Centre for Research in Biological Sciences
Centre for AI IoT & Mixed Reality
List of PhD Scholars
Journals and Magazines
Books Published
Funded Projects Undertaken
Outreach
Vivekdisha – ICT-Based Network
Bangla Bhasha Samvardhan Samiti (BBSS)
Krishi Vigyan Kendras by RKMVERI
DAESI Courses by SSKVK
About Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Inclusive & Adapted Physical Education
Promoting Special Education & Disability Management
Rural Community Development & Awareness building
Ranchi: Rural Development & Community services
Outreach Programme in Yoga for Health & Wellbeing
Sanskrit for all
DIGISEVA
COVID Outreach & Awarness
News – Events
Announcements
Careers
Awards
Online Learning Portals of MHRD & UGC
COVID-19 Help & Updates
National Festivals, Cultural Events and others
Others
Alumni
Reports
Student Satisfaction Survey
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
IQAC minutes
Annual Academic Report
Financial Report
Official Reports the University has brought out
Institutional Development Plan
UGC Mandatory Disclosures
Best Practices
Swayam MOOCs Help
RKMVERI granted A++ grade by NAAC
Facilities
Central Library (Belur)
Holiday List for 2025-26
NAAC Documents
Verification of Student documents
Code of Conduct
Donate
Donations to various causes at RKMVERI
Online Donation Portal
Donate – Cheque/DD/NEFT
Off-campuses
Narendrapur, Kolkata
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Reports
Publications
Journals and Magazines
Books Published
Research Publications
Dīpaśikhā
Prajñāloka
JODYS
IJAPEY
Careers
Vivekdisha
Portals
Central Library (Belur)
RKMVERI LMS Portal
Online Admission Portal
Online Donations Portal (Belur)
Webmail
Online Learning Portals of MHRD & UGC
Central Library (Belur)
Home
Please share your feedback about the Central Library (Belur)
Central Library (Belur) online catalogue: click here
The RKMVERI Central Library (at Belur Main Campus) was opened in the year 2005. It was established to accommodate the needs of modern research, housing printed materials and a virtual library. Presently the library has a total of 41,887 books (General and Reference).
Central Library has subscription to 11 international full text e-resources, namely,
APS
(15 journals) and one database
MathSciNet
, and registered to
SAA
for e-books with the help of the
‘UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium’ (now ‘e-Shodh Sindhu Consortium’)
. Central Library has also taken membership of
DELNET
for e-journals and ‘
Down to Earth’ e-magazine
(access to its e-resources is IP-based).
Details of Subscriptions / Memberships:
Details of memberships
Details of subscriptions
Name of service subscribed to
No of e-resources with full text access
Validity period
Whether remote access provided? (Yes / No)
APS
Annual
e- journal
15
1 Year
No
MathSciNet
Annual
e- journal
1 Database
1 Year
No
DELNET
Annual*
e- journal
5000+
1 Year
No
SAA
Annual*
e-book
4.5 million pages
1 Year
No
DownToEarth
Annual*
E-magazine
full text access
3 Years
YES
Other relevant information:
Total no. of books that students can borrow from the Central Library:
MSc (1st yr & 2nd yr) – Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics: 5 Books
MSc (1st yr & 2nd yr) – Sports Science & Yoga: 4 Books
MPhil & PhD – All subjects: 5 books
MSc/MA and PG Diploma in Yoga: 2 books
Integrated MA in Sanskrit: 25 books (maximum) at a time, and they can keep them for up to 6 months.
Some notable points regarding the Central Library:
About 14 computers (with Internet connection) are dedicated for the use of students at any time during the library hours (9:30 am to 9:00 pm).
With the online catalogue
(
http://lib.rkmvu.ac.in/
)
, users can search for books from anywhere around the world and can check whether or not a particular book is available.
Since we have an open access policy, students, researchers, and faculty members are able to browse the shelves themselves and select the books they want.
Since we issue books with the bar code scanner, there is almost no wait time for issuing books.
A
noise free reading zone
has been established for the students in the library.
A new
Career Guidance Section (GATE/NET/JRF etc)
has been introduced for the benefit of students, from which they may issue one book from their own quota.
Floor area of the Central Library:
2 floors, each of which is 30m x 30m (i.e. 900 sqm).
Details of modern technologies deployed in the library (like the detector in the main entrance):
RFID and Bar Code technology for streamlining the circulation process, and a user friendly KOHA library management software for easy searching.
Detail of any special types/categories of books or content:
We have 838 rare books on Sanskrit, Philosophy & Religion yet to be catalogued, 129 manuscripts and 352 CD/DVD. We have initiated NPTEL program to facilitate the students e-learning through online Web and Video courses of various streams. There is a new facility started for our users to get remote access of EBSCO e-books (1,70,000+) and a magazine namely ‘DownToEarth’.
The facilities recently introduced (2020 & 2021) in the Central Library:
Separate Reference section with 1027 books
Reading room which accommodates 58 users at a time,
Six more computers (Total – 14) for surfing the internet,
Installation of
RFID and Bar code technology
for quick automated circulation to save time for users,
Installation of Smoke detector with alarm & Fire extinguisher.
Interior decoration with window curtains.
Modernization of the Information/Circulation Desk.
To inspire students, we have placed a
portrait of Swami Vivekananda
with quotation at the entrance to the library.
Placement of
Low height(3’6”) book racks to allow users to get more space, natural air and light.
Photocopier cum printer & scanner machine
as well as a special high quality scanner installation.
Filtered drinking water service is available near the entrance to the library.
Career Guidance Section
to provide books and other relevant materials to the students to prepare for competitive exams.
Automated Library entry
is now very time-efficient. To enter the Library, users do not need to sign in manually. Users just have to show their University ID cards (RKMVU) at the entrance.
New books are being displayed at the
New Arrival Section
to generate interest in users.
The
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
informs users of the availability of books and other library resources. Users can search for books through the
KOHA
library management software
Printed
periodicals / journals section
have been introduced.
Library extended to the 2nd floor to provide more free space and to provide
extra study space for students
.
Comfortable seating arrangement
has been provided inside the stacks area for individual study.
For the need of the users a
Property counter
has been introduced.
WIFI / Internet facility
available inside the library.
The facilities planned to be implemented in the near future:
To attract users, databases and e-resources will be linked to the Home Page of the University Website.
Lounge Area for students & faculty members to sit and discuss academic topics in a relaxed way.
Digital Library Section for users to access information on WWW, E-resources, etc.
In the Central Library, air-conditioners will be installed to offer conducive environment for the readers as well as a controlled environment for the invaluable books to be preserved.
Electronic screens at the entrance of the Central Library to display newly procured books.
List of Printed Magazines subscribed (as of academic year 2021-22):
Name of the Magazines
Language
Periodicity
Competition Success
English
Monthly
Current Affairs
English
Monthly
Competition in Focus
English
Monthly
Pratiyogita Darpan
English
Monthly
Employment News (Newspaper)
English
Weekly
Karmakshetra (Newspaper)
Bengali
Weekly
Safalya
Bengali
Monthly
Peshapravesh
Bengali
Monthly
Reader's Digest
English
Monthly
Sportstar
English
Weekly
Jnan O Vijnan
Bengali
Monthly
Kishor Jnan Vijnan
Bengali
Monthly
Kishor Bharati
Bengali
Monthly
Bhraman
Bengali
Monthly
Baier Desh
Bengali
Quarterly
Anandamela
Bengali
Fortnightly
Udbodhan
Bengali
Monthly
Prabuddha Bharata
English
Monthly
Vedanta Keshari
English
Monthly
Vivek Jyoti
Hindi
Monthly
Samaj Shiksha
Bengali
Monthly
Nibodhata
Bengali
Bimonthly
Samvit
English
Semi-annual
Sambhashna Sandeshah
Sanskrit
Monthly
Rasana
Sanskrit
Monthly
Down To Earth(print + online)
English
Monthly
Electronics for You
English
Monthly
Science Reporter
English
Monthly
Desh
Bengali
Monthly
List of e-Journal subscriptions:
Name of the Journals
Language
APS
English
DELNET
English & Sanskit
ANWESH: International Journal of Management & Information Technology
English
International Journal of Information Studies and Libraries
English
Social Work Chronicle
English
International Journal of Business Analytics & Intelligence
English
International Journal of Distributed & Cloud Computing
English
Journal of Network & Information Security
English
International Journal of Knowledge based Computer System
English
Journal of Scientific and Technical Research
English
Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society
English
List of Printed Journal subscriptions :
Name of the Journal
Language
Period
Anantaa : Sanskrit Journal
Hindi & English
Bi-monthly
Bhavan's Journal
English
Monthly
Current Science
English
Fort-nightly
Resonance
English
Monthly
Science & Culture
English
Bi-annual
ANWESH: International Journal of Management & Information Technology
English
Bi-annual
International Journal of Information Studies and Libraries
English
Bi-annual
Social Work Chronicle
English
Annual
International Journal of Business Analytics & Intelligence
English
Bi-annual
International Journal of Distributed & Cloud Computing
English
Annual
Journal of Network & Information Security
English
Bi-annual
International Journal of Knowledge based Computer System
English
Annual
Journal of Scientific and Technical Research
English
Bi-annual
Journal of the Ramanujan Mathematical Society
English
Quarterly
List of e-book subscriptions:
Name of the e-books
No. of e-books
Language
SAA
4.5 million pages
Various
List of Bibliographical Database subscriptions:
Name of bibliographical-database
Language
MathSciNet
English
List of e-Magazine subscriptions:
Name of e-Magazines
Language
Reader's Digest
English
Down To Earth
English
Shaastra
English
Bhavna
English
List of e-Library subscriptions:
Name
Language
Bori Digital Library
Sanskrit & Bengali
Home
About
Overview
Our Inspiration
History
Profile of RKMVERI (Deemed University)
Distinctive Status of the University
Vision & Mission: Ramakrishna Math & Mission
Vision and Mission of RKMVERI
Administration
Administrative Structure of RKMVERI
Officers of University
Statutory Bodies
Sponsoring Society
Executive Council (Board of Management)
Academic Council
Finance Committee
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)
Anti-Ragging Cell
Caste-Based Discrimination Committee and SC/ST Cell
Students’ Grievance Redressal Committees (SGRC)
Other Committees & Cells
Bye Laws of the University
Off-Campus Faculty Centres of RKMVERI
RKMVERI Open and Distance Learning
RKMVU to RKMVERI Name change
Academics
Schools
School of Indian Heritage
School of Mathematical Sciences
School of Agriculture & Rural Development
School of Rehabilitation and Sports Science
School of Environment & Disaster Management
School of Biological Sciences
Departments @ Belur Campus
Sanskrit & Philosophy
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Sports Science & Yoga
Departments @ Off-campus centres
Faculty of Agriculture and Rural Development
Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education
General Adapted Physical Education & Yoga
Faculty of Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development, Coimbatore
Dept. of Computer Science, Coimbatore
Faculty of Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development, Ranchi
Centres under Schools of RKMVERI
School of Indian Heritage
Programmes in Sanskrit Studies
Certificate Courses in Indian Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
Programmes in Yoga
Programmes in Classical Music
Vivekananda Centre for Vedanta & Yoga Study & Research (VIVEKA-VYASA)
RKMVERI Academic Structure
RKMVERI Academic Policies
Examination Section
Student Services
Academic Calendar
Admissions
Admissions 2026 (All campuses)
List of Programmes at all Campuses
International Students (Study in India)
RKMVERI Fees details
Fees payment by Cash or DD
Narendrapur Campus
Coimbatore Campus
Ranchi Campus
Research
Research – Thrust Areas
Research and Development
R & D Cell and Committee
Research Faculty List
Research Projects
JIVAN-Centre for Research in Biological Sciences
Centre for AI IoT & Mixed Reality
List of PhD Scholars
Journals and Magazines
Books Published
Funded Projects Undertaken
Outreach
Vivekdisha – ICT-Based Network
Bangla Bhasha Samvardhan Samiti (BBSS)
Krishi Vigyan Kendras by RKMVERI
DAESI Courses by SSKVK
About Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Inclusive & Adapted Physical Education
Promoting Special Education & Disability Management
Rural Community Development & Awareness building
Ranchi: Rural Development & Community services
Outreach Programme in Yoga for Health & Wellbeing
Sanskrit for all
DIGISEVA
COVID Outreach & Awarness
News – Events
Announcements
Careers
Awards
Online Learning Portals of MHRD & UGC
COVID-19 Help & Updates
National Festivals, Cultural Events and others
Others
Alumni
Reports
Student Satisfaction Survey
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
IQAC minutes
Annual Academic Report
Financial Report
Official Reports the University has brought out
Institutional Development Plan
UGC Mandatory Disclosures
Best Practices
Swayam MOOCs Help
RKMVERI granted A++ grade by NAAC
Facilities
Central Library (Belur)
Holiday List for 2025-26
NAAC Documents
Verification of Student documents
Code of Conduct
Donate
Donations to various causes at RKMVERI
Online Donation Portal
Donate – Cheque/DD/NEFT
Off-campuses
Narendrapur, Kolkata
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Reports
Publications
Journals and Magazines
Books Published
Research Publications
Dīpaśikhā
Prajñāloka
JODYS
IJAPEY
Careers
Vivekdisha
Portals
Central Library (Belur)
RKMVERI LMS Portal
Online Admission Portal
Online Donations Portal (Belur)
Webmail
Online Learning Portals of MHRD & UGC