The Central Library of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram plays a vital role as a knowledge hub for the undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, and faculty members. It is structured to support the institute’s academic curricula and research initiatives through both physical and digital media.

The Central library started functioning in 2011. Situated in two floors at the Academic Block VII, the library houses a strengthened hybrid collection of resources of diverse genres serving the fraternity of the NIT Mizoram.

The Central Library, NIT Mizoram comprises a hybrid collection of physical as well as digital collection of Textbooks, e-Books, Reference books, Conference proceedings, Annual report, Magazines and non-book material such as CD-ROMS etc.

Physical Collection:
Major subjects including, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Economics, English, Management etc are listed in the collection.

E-resources:
The Central Library, NIT Mizoram has an enriched collection of e- resources to serve the diverse needs of its user communities.

1. E-books:

2. E-Journals:
The Central Library has subscribed to 32 most popular journal databases which can be accessed through the ONOS (One nation One Subscription) as well as from the publishers. The Off-Campus Access service is provided to the faculty members to seamlessly access the electronic resources from outside the University campus with the Login Credentials shared only with the authorized users.

The Central Library offers comprehensive user services to maximise resource utilisation, thereby ensuring sustainability. The central library is automated with an open-source integrated library management software package “Koha”. The library collection has been created and is available through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to users via IP-based online access to these resources.

Barcode and RFID technology has been successfully installed to assist the circulation process as well as security of the library holdings. Various developmental steps have been implemented for modernization of the central library such as MOPAC- Mobile OPAC to aid the users.

• Services at the Floor:

1. Automated Circulation (Through RFID Workstation, RFID KISOK and Smart    Shelves)
2. In-house Reading
3. Desk Reference
4. Computer Section

• Digital Services:

1. Library Automation for Acquisition, Technical Processing and Circulation
2. Theses Plagiarism Checking in Turnitin
3. Library OPAC
4. Resource Discovery through Knimbus
5. Library Resources and Service Manuals
6. Virtual Reference Service (E-mail)
7. RFID Services

(Officers and Staff Profiles)

Name	Designation	E-mail	Phone (Ext.)	Image
Prof. Sukanta Roy	Dean(Academic) & Chairman – Library Advisory Committee	[email protected]
Mr.V. Vanlalzawma	Assistant Librarian & Head, Central Library & Member Convener – Library Advisory Committee	[email protected]
Dr.Lenin Laitonjam	HOD, CSE	[email protected]
Dr.K. Vanlalawmpuia	HOD, ECE	[email protected]
Dr.Vijay Mandal	HOD, ME	[email protected]
Dr.Nikhil Srivastava	HOD,BS & HSS	[email protected]
Dr.Anagha Bhattacharya	HOD, EE	[email protected]
Dr.Kumar Raja Vanapalli	HOD, CE	[email protected]
Mr.Srijan Dey	Library and Information Assistant
Mr. Jeremy Lalremtluanga Sailo	Library Assistant
Mr.Israel Lalengkima	Library Assistant
Ms.K. Zonunmawii	Library Assistant

Academic Block VII

Central Library, Academic Block VII
National Institute of Technology Mizoram
Chaltlang, Dawrkawn, Aizawl-796012
Mizoram, India
Phone:                                              E-mail: [email protected]