The FLAME Vivekananda Library, with its wide collection of knowledge resources and innovative information services, fills an essential requisite in the intellectual pursuits for our students, faculty and the surrounding community. The library building is an imposing architectural marvel and presents itself as one of the most prominent infrastructural landmarks of the campus.
The library building has a sprawling space of 36,000 sq. ft., with designated areas for different sections, providing the right ambiance for reading and reflection. The library has a collection of books, print journals, magazines along with a range of e-collection material including e-journals, online databases, CD-ROM collection, etc., which are accessible through the institute's network and Wi-Fi.
The library is fully automated using KOHA software. KOHA is a true enterprise-class Integrated Library System with comprehensive functionality including basic and advanced options. It supports full text searching with enhanced catalogue display which can use content from Amazon, Google and Open Library, among others.
The library is RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) enabled. RFID is an innovative technology for automatic identification and tracking of library material. The library is equipped with a “Self Check System” which enhances member privacy and saves time. The member identification and access rights are also controlled by the RFID system.
The library comprises of sections and resources as below:
News room
This section helps students and the community to remain updated on daily happenings. Below is a list of newspapers, magazines & journals subscribed by the library:
| Newspapers | ||
|---|---|---|
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Business Line |
Hindustan |
Prabhat |
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Business Standard |
Indian Express |
Pudhari |
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Dainik Sakal |
Kesari |
Pune Mirror |
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Economic Times |
Lokmat |
Sakal Times |
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Economics Times Wealth |
Loksatta |
Time of India |
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Financial Express |
Maharashtra Times |
Wall Street Journal |
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Financial Times |
Mint |
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Hindu |
Navabharat |
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| Magazines & Journals | ||
|---|---|---|
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Asia Pacific Media Educator |
Indian Journal of Marketing |
People Matters |
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Bioscope |
Indian Journal of Public Administration |
Prabandhan |
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Bloomberg BusinessWeek |
Indian Journal of Social Work |
Prajnan - National Institute of Bank Management |
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Business India |
Indian Journal of Training & Development |
Pratibimba |
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Business Today |
Indian Management |
Reader's Digest |
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Business World |
International Journal of Business Analytics and Intelligence |
Review of Agrarian Studies |
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Capital Market |
International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices |
Safal Niveshak Value Investing Almanack |
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Carvan |
International Journal of Rural management |
SCMS Journal of Indian Management |
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Communicator |
IUP Journal of Applied Finance |
Seminar |
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Dalal Street Investment Journal |
Journal of Communication Media Watch |
Social Scientist |
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Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) |
Journal of Creative Communications |
Social Work Chronicle |
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Economist |
Journal of Emerging Market Finance |
Sociological Bulletin |
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Education World |
Journal of Entrepreneurship |
South Asian Journal of Socio Political Studies |
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Forbes India |
Man & Development |
Sportstar |
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Fortune India |
Management & Labour Studies |
Studies in Indian Politics |
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Frontline |
Metamorphosis-A Journal of Management Research |
The IUP Journal of Soft Skills |
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Harvard Business Review |
Nartanam |
The Week |
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Human Capital |
National Geographic |
Time |
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IIMB Management Review |
Open |
Vikalpa |
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India International Centre Quarterly (IIC Q) |
OPUS: Annual HR Journal |
Vision MDI’s Journal |
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India Today |
Outlook |
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Indian Journal of Human Development |
Outlook Business |
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Indian Journal of Industrial Relations (IJIR) |
PC Quest |
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Reading rooms
Reading rooms are study spaces made available to the students and the community.
Quiet study carrels
The library provides a choice of study spaces to suit different work preferences including silent study areas.
Courseware section
The courseware section provides ready reference of textbooks and reference material.
Reprographic section
The reprographic section offers photocopying, scanning and printing services.
Student café and lounge
The cafe and lounge gives a refreshing experience for students for short breaks from their intensive study. The facility is designed to provide a gathering place for students, faculty, and staff to encourage interaction and strengthen the learning environment.
Computer lab
The computer lab in the library is the largest open computer lab on campus, with access to various important e-resources.
Discussion rooms
The discussion rooms are a place where users can discuss and work together. Equipment’s such as LCD for media viewing and whiteboards are at the user’s disposal.
Reference section
The reference section houses the library's reference books. These books provide quick and accessible information on any particular topic. Reference books include topics that are intended to guide students in their studies. The reference collection contains information on a wealth of topics, but that information does not typically go into great depth. Reference books include materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, and style guides, among others.
Archives
The archives section houses books and material that have gone out of print or are of older versions.