Central Library
A Library is a collection of information, sources, resources and services. In this repository of knowledge, the information is acquired, processed, arranged and disseminated. The main objective of any Library is to cater to the literary needs of the users. Central Library of ACET has been in existence since May, 2002 and is developing day by day. Earlier, it was established in the Main Block but now its building has been shifted to the PG Block. It houses a spacious section of the college building i.e. 650 sq.m.

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Collection
The Central Library of ACET is pretty rich in its collection of books catering to most of the branches of knowledge especially in engineering, management studies and computer application. There is a collection of more than 25000 books (Text, References and General) in the Library. The periodical section enjoys the subscription of 45 journals and 30 magazines (technical and general) along with the prominent dailies.

Technical work
Central library has set up a technical section where all the books are well processed.All the books are classified and catalogued according to the 20^th edition of DDC and AACR-II respectively.

Reading area
It has a sitting capacity of about 200 students at a time. The reading area has been divided into two sections. One is with the storage area in the basement and other is a reading hall on the ground floor.

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Circulation
The central library strictly follows the management principle i.e. the spirit of hive. Therefore, we are continuously available from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm for the issue and return of the books. Library follows the “Browne Charging System” for the circulation. Where 4 tickets are issued to each student and all the College employees are entitled to get 5 library tickets.

Arrangement
Central Library is providing open shelf system keeping in mind the objective of easy access to the document. All the books have been arranged subject-wise.

Digital Library
We are living in an age of information explosion where it has become almost impossible for any library or information centre to acquire and store all the literature even in single field. Keeping the same thing in mind the College authorities have decided to set up a Digital Library and has got the membership of DELNET. A Digital Library is a library where reading material is kept in the form of CDs, DVDs, Databases and in other microforms. And the same is accessed with the help of computers. Our Digital Library has 21 well equipped computer system and more than 250 CDs covering various subjects. Central Library has set up a cell for Digital Library with its premises. It will work in two parts i.e. E-learning and DELNET. E-Learning is an on-line education program where the students can access various presentations, seminars, lectures etc. on the other hand, DELNET is Developing Library Network which is highly helpful for resource sharing. To access the DELNET services go to www.delnet.nic.in through Internet explorer or Netscape. To log in one needs username and password. And the same can be obtained from the Incharge of Digital Library.

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OTHER SERVICES
Central Library is also providing various services such as:  

	Reference services
	Inter-Library loan service
	Reprographic service
	Documentation services

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Library Staff
The Central Library of ACET enjoys a very good reputation as it is well supported and served by: