The Library has the following service units.
Reference material like dictionaries, yearbooks, encyclopaedias, hand books and manuals are available in the reference section. The library staff will help to find information which is available in-house.
Online reservation can be done through web OPAC for a book which is already lent out. Reserved books will be kept separately on the circulation counter for 2 days for each reserved member.
Books/Journal articles that are not available in our library can be procured from Indian Institute of Human Settlement (IIHS) LIBRARY
Photocopying/Xerox facility (B&W) is available for the users of the Library with a reasonable charges.
Anti- plagiarism Software called PlagCheck has been made available to check authenticity of publications and students Thesis reports and artciles.
Faculty and research scholars have facility of off-campus access to many databases and e-journals by using remote access server. To get username and password, please send your request to bmssalibrary@gmail.com
Provides an expanded, integrated service point of the library. This service focuses on helping researchers locate specific journals, books, search databases and capture search results at their point of need, as a complement to the in¬depth research assistance available from the Reference Desk.
Central library arranges photocopies of articles from journals, conference proceedings that are not available in its collection from different sources. This service is offered within the purview of copyright laws. To make a request please email to bmssalibrary@gmail.com
User Instruction/Orientation Programs.
Email alerts are available for many of the electronic resources and bibliographic databases.
The Press Cutting Service plays a vital role like Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), Current Contents Service, Book Alert Service, etc.
Speak to a librarian or make an appointment for in-depth help. Call the Library’s Reference Desk
Books/journal articles that are not available in our library can be procured from Indian Institute of Human Settlements (IIHS) Library and British Council Library, Bangalore
Fully downloadable pdf versions of book chapters and entire books from Springer. Tens of thousands of chapters and thousands of ebooks in Computer Science and related fields.
A librarian will answer you within 24 hours during weekdays.