The Central Library at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) is a modern, fully air-conditioned facility equipped with advanced resources and technology. It operates using SOUL 3.0 library management software by INFLIBNET (UGC) and provides access through its official website: Official Website of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi, India. / Home (rgipt.ac.in) .The library houses a comprehensive collection of over 14,010 books, journals, standards, technical reports, and online resources, covering diverse fields, including Engineering, Science, Humanities, Electronics, Computer Science, Social Science, and Management. It adopts the Dewey Decimal Classification system (DDC), specifically using the 23rd edition for books.
In terms of subscriptions, the library offers a rich array of both printed and online journals, including esteemed titles like the Geological Society of India, Science, Hydrocarbon Processing, Journal of the Indian Institute of Science, Oil and Gas Journal, and others. Additionally, it houses a wide selection of magazines, such as Dew, Time, Digit, Down to Earth, PC Quest, Education World, Parents World, Sociological Bulletin, Economic and Political Weekly, and The Economist.
To cater to a wider readership, the library has established a dedicated section for children's books and is actively working on creating a textbook bank for students. Moreover, it provides access to iThenticate (Turnitin) for plagiarism checks and ensures campus-wide internet connectivity, offering access to online resources such as Emerald Management, American Chemical Society (ACS), One Petro, IEEE, MathSciNet, SEPM, Sci-Finder, and more.
The Central Library at RGIPT is pivotal to the institution's academic mission and is consistently striving to transform into a world-class academic library and information center specialized in the field of Energy Science & Technology. The library's location within the RG Plaza of RGIPT further enhances its appeal, offering a comfortable reading environment and ample space for bookshelves and reading materials. The meticulous computerization of bibliographic details, including printed materials, CDs, and DVDs, ensures efficient access to resources.
Operational hours for the library are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 midnight, accommodating a broad range of study and research needs. RGIPT's Central Library actively participates in initiatives like Shodhganga for Ph.D. thesis, indicating its commitment to staying at the forefront of academic resources. It remains adaptable and responsive to the ever-evolving requirements of its diverse user base.The institute also adopts advanced security measures, including RFID and CCTV, to ensure safety and security.
Senate Library Committee
Chairman
Members
Dr Karan Malik Assistant Professor Department of Chemical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering
Dr Pradeep Das Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Member Secretary
Non-Teaching Staff
Pradeep Kumar Verma Library and Information Assistant (Grade-III) Email : pverma@rgipt.ac.in