Library

Maharaja Jiwajirao Library(Central Library)
Vikram University, Ujjain-456010

Dwelling on new digital initiatives the MJ Library cater to the academic interests and research needs of the student and faculy members. Buildup more than 4193.04Sq. M the library is well stocked with over 1,60,856 print books and 4800 back sets of periodicals. 26 news papers and more than 80 electronic media like CDs/DVDs. The library house industry relevant reports, standards, annual reports, magazines, newsletters, etc. An automated set-up with user-friendly portal providing a single point access to e-resources is underway, the Library have a rich collection on various subjects like management, business, technology, pharmacy, sciences, law etc. More than 1400 users are taking advantage of this library annually.

The Library is managed professionally and apart from Lending and Reference services; offer good number of e-info services. The Library and E-Resource Centre plays a proactive role to ensure that the information resources are acquired and organized to meet the present and future needs of its users.
future, and anticipatory.

The MJR Library holds documents predominantly related to management, engineering, computers, information technology, HRM, Marketing, fine arts  and its allied subjects and aims to develop a comprehensive collection of information resources that are useful for academic and research purposes. The Library and E-Resource Centre plays a proactive role to ensure that the information resources are acquired and organized to meet the present and future needs of its users.

Salient Features:
The Central Library-E-Resource Centre has comprehensive information resources that are useful for academic and research purpose. It has a large collection of books, journals, DVDs, etc.
Spread across 4193sq. mtrs. (4 floors) with a seating capacity of approx. 400 persons.
SOUL.2  based Library Automation System is underway.

Aims
To support the university in becoming a excellent organisation for education and research in the various discipline
To builds and preserves relevant collections.
To provide effective access to learning resources.
To keep the academic community abreast of the latest developments and to provide them up-to-date information.
To ensure user satisfaction.
To serve as an intellectual commons.
To connect people with information and knowledge in and beyond the library’s collections.

Objectives
To provide innovative, responsive, and effective services, that will meet the changing needs of the academic community.
To provide a wide range of books, periodicals, e-resources, and other media at appropriate levels for the needs of the university.
To establish excellent  resources and facilities, which will reflect academic and research needs – present, future, and anticipatory.
To coordinate efforts for suitable collection development and reduce unnecessary duplication wherever possible.

Mission
The mission of the MJR Library is to support the university to grow as top ranked integrated academic campus by establishing a knowledge hub and to enable access to information resources of all kinds and provide innovative, responsive and effective services to meet the changing needs of the academic community.

Values
The staff and the administration of MJR Library strive for excellence in fulfilling the library’s mission.
To make user-centered decision.
To strive to create a diverse environment of respect and collaboration.
To deploy advanced technologies.
To maximize the utility and capability of resources.