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CAD

Computer Applications Division

Technology Solutions for Library Services

About Computer Applications Division

Computer Applications Division (CAD)

CAD is the heart of Central Library for its innovative Integrated Automated Services.

Responsible for managing the Integrated Library Management System using Koha open source software, Institutional Repository based on the latest DSpace, Servers and Networking Management and overall, the Library Website and services through it.

Recently launched the Django based Website using its In-House resources.

Provides support to all sections of the Central Library and Departmental Libraries for providing and customizing different types of Library Resources, Services and Products using different state of the art innovative systems and services.

Recently achieved a unique distinction by shifting all its Automation, Database and other Computerized services on the Cloud, known as the BAADAL.

CAD also maintains the state of the art computer lab of the Central Library, helps in troubleshooting in networking and other computer-related issues apart from need-based support to the institute as a whole.

Computer and Networking Facilities in The Library

The Library has its sub-LAN which is connected to the Campus LAN. It has a Computer Lab for the users of the Library as well. The Wi-Fi facilities is also available in the library. For Wi-Fi setting and configuration click here https://csc.iitd.ac.in/services-network-wifi or through https://library.iitd.ac.in

RFID Technology in the Library

The Central Library is an early adapter of emerging and innovative technologies and has been using RFID technology since 2010. It is the best automation system used worldwide and is an effective way of managing collections of the library and providing enhanced services to the users having benefits like: self-check-out of books, self-check-in (book drop), to control theft, to find misplaced reading material, sorting, inventory accuracy, stock verification procedures, security control, video surveillance, people counter, Smart Card issuance, etc. It is an automatic data capture technology that uses tiny microchips and miniature antennas affixed to documents. RFID plays a vital role in redefining the library processes to make everyone’s job easier right from the users to library staff. IIT Delhi library has one of the most successful running RFID implementations of the country.

Institutional Repository at IIT Delhi (http://ir.iitd.ac.in/home)

The Institutional Repository@IIT Delhi has been set-up to host academic output  of researchers of the IIT Delhi using DSpace, an open-source Digital Library software developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Institutional Repository@IIT Delhi provides a platform for researchers to deposit, and share their thesis. At present, IR only hosts abstracts of the Ph.D theses submitted at Central Library, IIT Delhi.

IIT Delhi Faculty Profiling System

The Central Library in collaboration with the MHRD project IRINS has developed and launched a customized profiling system of IIT Delhi through which customized data of the institute and its faculty is available in the most presentable form at http://iitd.irins.org. It facilitates the Faculty members to collect, curate, and showcase scholarly communication activities and provides an opportunity to create a scholarly network. It has been integrated with Academic identities such as ORCiD ID, Scopus ID, Google Scholar ID, CrossRef, etc. for ingesting the scholarly publications from various sources. One can create/update profile using the VIDWAN site (https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/login) and also can manually add the publications which are not listed.

Library App for Central Library

Library App Download page form Play Store The Central Library has launched its Single Window Search App which is available on Google Play Store with the name, “ Central Library IIT Delhi” athttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iitd.cl. The App provides access to all library resources, services, and products through Mobile devices.

Discovery Service/ Single Window Search for Library Resources

All the resources of the IIT Delhi are accessible through ExLibris Summon Discovery Service platform which provides a single access point to bibliographical, full text and internal resources using the landing page of the Central Library athttps://library.iitd.ac.in.

Ask the Librarian and Email Service

The Ask the Librarian Interface is popular among users for their different queries. You can ask queries onrsd@library.iitd.ac.in.

Video Collection and Video Viewing Facility

The Central Library has a good collection of videos. Most of the videos in the Library consist of video recording of series of classroom lectures delivered by the IIT faculty to the undergraduate engineering students. These video recordings are done by the professional video recorders employed by the Educational Technology Services Centre. The videos in the CD/DVD format have been kept in the computer applications division in the central library. This facility can be availed from 9.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. on all working days. Several such other lectures from other IITs and IISc Bangalore are also available at NPTEL websitehttps://nptel.ac.in/.

Our Services

IRINS

Indian Research Information Network System

Institutional Repository

Digital repository of research outputs

OPAC Services

Online Public Access Catalog for resource discovery.

Lab Services

Computer lab and printing services

Website Management

Library website development and maintenance.

Our Team

Dr. Mohit Garg
Division Incharge

Dr. Mohit Garg

Assistant Librarian (SS)

gargmohit@library.iitd.ac.in +91-11-26591467
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Mr. Nikhil Raj
Mr. Nikhil Raj
Research Assistant(ICSSR)
Mr. Sudhanshu Sharma
Mr. Sudhanshu Sharma
Library Intern
Ms. Sanya Gupta
Ms. Sanya Gupta
Pre-Doc Fellow (NPTEL)
Ms. Srishti Malu
Ms. Srishti Malu
Pre-Doc Fellow (NPTEL)

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Location

Ground Floor, Central Library

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Dr. Mohit Garg
Dr. Mohit GargAssistant Librarian (SS)
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Dr. Mohit Garg
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