The Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering Central Library was set up in 1983. The library building is located on the first floor of the Administrative Building and is spread over an area of 704.33 sq. m., with the Reading Hall having a seating capacity of 200 students. The Central Library is divided into various sections, such as the Property Counter, Circulation Section (Issue-Return), Digital Library, Reprography Section, Periodicals Section, Newspaper Section, Book Processing Section, Stacking Section, and Spacious Reading Hall.
The library is automated with the library software ‘Sack Info 2.5 ERP’, which includes Acquisition, Accessioning, Web OPAC, Barcode Issue-Return, periodicals records, various types of reports, etc.
To support the Institute’s vision by empowering students and faculty through access to quality knowledge resources, advanced information services, multidisciplinary learning, research, and lifelong learning for the benefit of society and the nation.
The library offers learning resources and information support across a wide range of subjects as required by its users. A major strength of the library is its rich digital collection, which includes access to databases and resources such as IEEE, ASCE, ASME, NPTEL, DELNET, and the World eBook Library. These digital resources are accessible from any networked computer within the campus and provide scholarly, company, and industry-related information.