Your gateway to knowledge with over 22,000 books, open-access journals, digital e-resources, and a dedicated reading hall supporting academic excellence since 1984.
Former President of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan once said, "Library is the heart of an institution." The Library at Government Polytechnic Palanpur has been serving students and faculty since 1984.
The library has a reading hall with a seating capacity of 150 students (area: 336 sqm) and a very rich collection of books covering engineering, science, technology, humanities, competitive examinations, and motivational literature. Newly acquired books are placed on the New Arrivals display before being released for loan.
An E-Library section is also available, providing internet-enabled access to a wide range of digital resources including 619 e-book volumes, e-journals, and national portals. The library is a member of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI Membership: INGJNCR47D4WSDV).
Maintained by our librarian with full e-resource listings, collection details, and updates.
Visit Library PortalTo serve as a knowledge hub of the college by providing information services to rural youths, shaping a better future and enriching knowledge to create a better world for themselves.
A rich and growing collection covering all branches of engineering and beyond
| Category | Volumes | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| General Books | 14,010 | 3,474 |
| Book Service Center | 1,354 | 83 |
| MHRD Grant Books | 1,474 | 346 |
| RUSA Grant Books | 1,194 | 246 |
| SSIP Books | 10 | 10 |
| Other / Additional | 967 | 38 |
| Total | 23,009 | 4,197 |
| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Gift Books | 310 |
| E-Books (PDF) | 371 |
| DLM Course Materials | 4,829 |
| Periodicals | 13 |
| News Papers | 4 |
Comprehensive services designed to support your academic journey
Free national and international digital learning platforms accessible to all
Free digital book repositories for students and readers
Peer-reviewed open access journals relevant to engineering and technology
Inventi Impact journals available via institutional login
Use these credentials on the Inventi journal portal to access subscriber-only content.
Stay informed with digital publications available in the library
Rules to keep the library environment pleasant and productive for everyone
Quick access to important academic and institutional websites
Meet the dedicated team managing your library
| Sr. | Name | Designation | Qualification | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smt. K. A. Patel | Library In Charge | B.E. (IC) | 9428505262 |
| 2 | Shri S. N. Chauhan | Co Library In Charge | B.E. | 9712130005 |
| 3 | Shri B. N. Raval | Librarian | BA, BLIS, MLIS | 9714119551 |
| 4 | Mr. C. R. Parmar | Peon | 9th Pass | 9924658770 |
