WELCOME TO THE VTU's SRI S.G.BALEKUNDRI CENTRAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTER This is our gateway to our resources and services, aims to provide a brief introduction to the facilities and services, library operating hours and other basic information pertaining to the library. The primary objective is to implement, enrich, and support the educational programs of VTU. The Library is the backbone of the research and development activities of VTU. The use of library resources is vital for pursuing study and research. It is an integral part of the University and designed to meet the information, research, and curriculum needs of its students, faculty and staff members. It has comprehensive collections to meet the needs of its users. The library's holdings include a diverse collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources for all to use. The Library’s mission is to enable the staffs and students of VTU to engage optimally with the ever changing information environment in order to succeed in their research, learning and teaching goals. We are pleased that you are visiting our Web site today, and invite you revisit to it often. we do hope that everybody would make full use of facilities and services offered.