G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Vandana Thakur

LIBRARY

The Central Library began its existence way back in 1996. Since then, it has grown in size and content along with the GCET to take the present shape. All these years, it has been the lifeline for the academic activity of the institute. At present, it stands as one of the best libraries in terms of the number of books and journals, an undergraduate degree engineering college can have a modem library with a lot of automation.Central Library serves the academic needs of about 1879 UG students and nearly 114 faculty members and about 56 technical, administrative staff of our institute. Besides its services are extended to a number of other organizations also.The Library resources stand at about 34,032 volumes of books, and back- volumes of periodicals, CD, audiocassettes, thesis and standards. The journal subscription goes beyond 125. While all journal subscriptions are available in the present form, some are available in CD ROM form also.

The Library collection also includes a large section of expensive reference books, a large number of text book collection meant to cater for the courses running in the institute and a collection of books ear-marked for needy students (under fund available through GAA Book Bank).

The Central Library has been catering to the needs of the undergraduates, faculty and staff members of the 8 departments of our institute The book collection has been supporting the teaching, research, development and other professional activities of these departments. The demands of the ever-growing research areas multiple disciplines is being catered with the help of latest volumes, in almost all fields Engineering, Science, Technology and general areas.

WiFi
GCET campus is covered with WIFI technology. Keeping in mind the technological needs of all students and staff members, 7 wireless routers have been used for extensive network coverage. Authenticated students and staff members can access the high speed internet service 24/7 round the year from GCET campus.