The Central Library, located on the first floor of the Satyam block, covers over 1,140.52 square meters and is Wi-Fi-enabled with CCTV surveillance. It houses more than 42,759 books, including textbooks, reference materials, and journals in fields such as Engineering, Science, Technology, Management, and General Studies. The library subscribes to 108 periodicals and offers access to over 1,134 online journals via platforms like IEEE Xplore and DELNET. The collection is organized using the Dewey Decimal Classification, and the open-access system allows users to explore resources freely.

A specialized Competitive Examinations Reference Section supports students preparing for exams like GATE, GRE, and ESE, featuring study materials and solutions from ACE Engineering Academy. Additionally, the library's Audio Visual Rooms are equipped for multimedia presentations, recording lectures, and seminars, providing a modern, collaborative learning space.

Library Rules and Regulations

  • All faculty members and students need to present their ID cards while logging in and out of the library at the entry/exit gate system.
  • An identity card is mandatory for accessing the library and/ borrowing books.
  • Bags, aprons, and coats are not allowed inside the library. Kindly leave these items on the counter at the entrance.
  • Teaching faculty is entitled to borrow up to six books per semester, while non-teaching staff may borrow up to two books per semester. Students are permitted to borrow up to five books for a period of two weeks.
  • Silence should be maintained at all times in the library.
  • Only books, notebooks, pens, and electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, and laptops) are permitted inside the library.
  • Speaking on cell phones is strictly prohibited. Students may use cell phones only for reading and photocopying purposes.
  • Photography, video calls, or video conferencing is strictly forbidden inside the library.
  • Borrowed books must be returned in proper condition. Any missing or damaged pages must be brought to the notice of the library staff immediately upon discovery.
  • Books must be returned on or before the due date.
  • Borrowed and stamped books are not to be brought again inside the library.
  • If a book is lost, the borrower needs to replace it with the same edition or with the latest edition. If a book is unavailable, the borrower has to pay twice the cost of the book.
  • Any damage towards the books, such as pencil/pen marks or underlining, should be reported during borrowing the book. Borrowers will be responsible for replacing the damaged books.
  • Reference books, periodicals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, project reports, and journals are for in-library use only and will not be issued to the students.
  • Students are advised not to borrow more than one copy of the same title.
  • Students must visit the library personally with their library cards for issuing the book.
  • The use of cell phones or other devices which may cause a disturbance is strictly prohibited within the library premises.
  • On completion of the specific course/duration, all borrowed books must be returned without any exception.
  • Users are requested to cooperate with the library staff with inspections of books or items which are being taken out of the library.
  • Regarding any assistance/ queries, please contact the Librarian.

Your cooperation ensures a productive and respectful library environment for everyone.

Working Hours

  • Library remains open on all working days from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Sunday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
  • During Summer vacation 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Circulation Section (Issue/Return of the Books): all working days, except on Sunday

  • Timings: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

The Central Library is closed on all government and designated festival holidays.

Library Facilities

  • Open Access Services: Users can access and browse the library collection freely without restrictions.
  • Computerization of Library with New Gen Lib Software for Circulation: Automated circulation system using advanced library software for efficient book management and tracking.
  • Bar-coding Services: Barcodes are used for easy identification and tracking of library materials.
  • E-Resources (e-journals & e-books): Access to a wide range of digital resources, including electronic journals and books.
  • National & International Journals and Magazines: A collection of periodicals from national and international sources across various disciplines.
  • Reference Services: Assistance provided by library staff in locating and using reference materials for research.
  • OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue): An online catalog for searching library resources, including books, journals, and multimedia.
  • Provide Data Hand Books & Code Books for Students During Exams: Availability of essential handbooks and coding books
  • Photocopy, Printing, and Scanning Services: Facilities for photocopying, printing, and scanning academic materials.
  • Newspapers: Daily access to various national and local newspapers for current events and academic research.
  • SC/ST Book Bank Books: Special book bank services for students from SC/ST communities, offering textbooks for extended periods
  • Audio Visual Section: A dedicated space with multimedia facilities for educational and research purposes.
  • Internet, Intranet, and Remote Access Facility: Provides internet and intranet access, along with remote access to digital library resources.
  • SDI (Selective Dissemination of Information): Customized information delivery service based on users' specific research or academic needs.
  • CAS (Current Awareness Services): Regular updates on the latest research, journals, and publications relevant to users' fields of study.
  • Newspaper Clipping: A collection of relevant and important news clippings for academic and research purposes.
  • Self Learning: Resources and materials designed for independent study and self-paced learning.
  • Multimedia (CD/DVDs): Access to educational CDs and DVDs with multimedia content to support learning and research.
  • NPTEL Video Lectures: Video lectures from the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning for engineering subjects.
  • Competitive Examination Books: A dedicated collection of study materials and books for various competitive exams (e.g., GATE, GRE).
  • Open Access e-Journals: Access to a range of e-journals freely available to users for academic and research purposes.
  • Previous Year Question Papers: A repository of past years’ question papers for exam preparation and reference.
  • Accessing the Racks with the Arrangement of Books as per DDC: Books organized on racks according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system for easy access.
  • Providing Back Volumes of Journals and Previous Project Reports: Availability of older journal volumes, project reports, and other course materials for reference.


Library Resources

Total Collection of Books in Volumes

42759

Total No. of titles

5356

Library space

1,140.52 square meters

Seating capacity

250

E-Journals

IEEE-ASPP (223), DELNET (911)

Print journals @Magazines

108

Digital Library (Systems)

32

News papers

8

Project Reports

1934

Audio & Video Rooms

 2

Library Automation

New Gen Lib Software

OPAC facility

Yes

NPTEL Video Lessons

Yes

Reprography

Yes

E-Books(Free Download) & Previous year question papers

Yes

Internet bandwidth

1 GB


Department-wise information:

Description

Details

UG Course(s)

Titles

Volumes

B.Tech. Civil Engineering

719

5688

B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

817

5943

B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering

656

5563

B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering

853

8560

B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering

904

9222

B.Tech. Information Technology

624

4113

B.Tech. CSE: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

281

1337

B.Tech. CSE: Data Science

271

1313

B.Tech. CSE: Internet of Things

231

1020

Total

5356

42759

Library Automation

Automation

The Central Library is fully automated, using NGL Core Engine version 3.3 Helium Library Software, an advanced Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) with Barcode Technology. This system supports all library operations, including cataloging, circulation, inventory management, and user services, enhancing efficiency and accuracy for both staff and patrons.

 

OPAC

The library provides an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is open to all the users over the campus wide LAN at the URL: http://192.168.8.202:8080/newgenlibctxt/. 2 PCs are exclusively dedicated for OPAC search to facilitate the users.


Digital Library

The Digital Library features 32 computers, offering seamless access to e-journals like IEEE Xplore and NPTEL video lectures. It is a member of DELNET, enabling resource sharing with partner institutions, and provides access to the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), which offers an extensive collection of e-learning resources through a single-window search.

Digital Library Rules and Regulations

  • A valid college identity proof is required to access the Digital Library.
  • All students need to record their names in the digital library register located at the entrance.
  • Digital Library is intended strictly for academic and research purposes.
  • Login IDs and passwords for e-resources will be provided on request. Access to these resources is IP-based and restricted to the college campus.
  • Altering the settings or display of library computers is strictly prohibited.
  • All computer hardware, software, and accessories must be handled with care.
  • Online chatting is not permitted.
  • Playing games on computers is strictly not permitted.
  • Members will be responsible for the safekeeping of their pen drives, CDs/DVDs, cell phones, wallets, and other personal belongings.
Within the campus through INTRANET

NPTEL VIDEOS

http://192.168.8.240/LocalGuru/

E-Books (Free Download)& Previous year question papers

http://192.168.8.214

 

Note: The Links on this page will only open on the internal network of ACE Engineering College, Hyderabad.

E-Resources

E-journals can be a valuable resource for students and researchers, offering access to a wide range of academic articles, research papers, reviews, and more.

S.No

Name and link to the

e-journal

Subject

e-content

e-Journals Titles list

1

IEEE-ASPP

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org

Engineering

223 e-Journals
(Back file access since 2010)

IEEE-ASPP Titles list

2

DELNET

www.delnet.in

Engineering and Technology

911 e-Journals

Delnet Titles list

 

E-Books and other Databases

DELNET

e-books Thesis/Dissertations and other online Data Bases

URL: www.delnet.in

 

Remote Access to E-resources

Name of the e-resources

User name

Password

Link to login

DELNET e-Journals (Engineering and Technology) &e-books Thesis/Dissertations
and other online Data Bases.

tgaceec

ace4632

https://delnet.in

 


 

Print Journal & Magazines

The library displays its collection of National and International Journals and Magazines on designated shelves. At present, it subscribes to 108 journals. On the completion of its volume, the journal is bound together.  The volume is then added to the Back-Volume Shelf for archival and reference purposes.

Open Access

Below are some well-known platforms where patrons can access Open Access (OA) content, in addition to subscribed e-resources:"

E-Journals:

Open Source NISCAIR

 http://op.niscair.res.in

Open Source Scientific Research: An Academic Publisher

 https://www.scirp.org/journal/index.aspx

Directory of Open Access Journals

https://www.doaj.org/

Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS)

https://www.ias.ac.in/

Niscair Full Text Journals

http://nopr.niscair.res.in/ 

Indian National Science Academy Journals (INSA)

http://www.insa.nic.in/ 

Journal of the Indian Institute of Science

http://journal.library.iisc.ernet.in/

Down to Earth

http://www.downtoearth.org.in 

Institute of Physics Electronic Journals (IOP) 60 e-journals

http://iopscience.iop.org/journals


E-Books and other Databases

National Digital Library Of India (NDL)

www.ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/

Pdfdrive (Open access)

 www.pdfdrive.com

E-Books Directory

http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/

Free computers books

https://freecomputerbooks.com/

Free Tech Books

https://www.freetechbooks.com/

Book Boon

https://bookboon.com/

 

Encyclopedia & Dictionary

Encyclopedia

http://www.encyclopedia.com

Encyclopedia Britannica

http://www.britannica.com

Engineering Dictionary

http://www.engineering-dictionary.org/

Webster’s Online Dictionary

http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org

 

Open Courseware

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)

https://www.nptelvideos.com

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

http://ocw.mit.edu/


Library Committee

The Library Committee consists of faculty members from each department, with the Librarian serving as the Convener. The committee plays a vital role in ensuring that the library remains well-equipped and up-to-date, focusing on the acquisition of new books and addressing infrastructural requirements. Through their collective efforts, the committee strives to maintain a resource-rich environment that supports the academic and research needs of both students and faculty.

Functions of Library Advisory Committee:

  • Identify recent developments and requirements of the students and the faculty during the past semester.
  • Up gradation of library through new titles and increase in the number of volumes of existing titles.
  • Steps to be taken to make library more user-friendly.
  • Evaluation of the library usage.
  • Library services and usage
  • Procurement of all semester books for all branches.
  • Identification and procurement of Department wise available journals as per AICTE.
  • Discussion on Online journals, NPTEL video lectures.
  • Manages data base of books, journals, instructional resources
  • Manage digital library resources
  • Conducts meetings with librarian, HoDs to recommend new purchases as per changing academic regulations
  • Keep an account of lecture notes developed by the faculty and makes it available to students for access

Gallery

BLOCK - A
Block - B

Girls Hostel, Auditorium & Boys Hostel

Girls Hostel, Auditorium & Boys Hostel

Buildings

S. No. Particulars Area Available (sq.m)
1 Instructional Area 9795
2  Instructional Area With Common Failtiies  713.4
2 Administrative area 1660.7
3 Amenities area 1161
4 Circulation area 4007.5
Total 17337.6
Particulars No. of Rooms Carpet area of Each Room (sq.m) Total area Provided (sq.m)
Class Rooms 33 77.4 2554.2
Drawing Hall 2 195.6 354.8
Computer Centre 1 200.0 200.0
Library 1 513.14 513.14
All Laboratories 50

80*

4324.8

Additional Workshop

Library & Reading Room

Research Laboratory

Seminar Hall

Tutorial Room

WorkShop

04

01

02

06

10

01

200

100

60*

135

38.7

250

800.0

100.0

116.1

869.4

425.7

250

Grand Total 10508.4

Physics Lab

Chemistry Lab

Workshop

Canteen

Transport

Girls Hostel

Boys Hostel

Gym

Water Plant

Water is not just an ordinary need to the human beings. It plays a major role in all of ours life. ACE knows the importance of purified water. Due to that reason, college gives most care towards the provision of safe water to each and every individual.A Reverse Osmosis Process-based mineral water plant is established in college, which can supply 500 Ltrs/Hr pure and safe drinking water. In addition to this water coolers are also provided to the students.Also, we maintain an exclusive team of staff to look after the water plant regularly, through which the College is assuring the safe water to all our students and staff.

Generator

College has well equipped 125 KVA Generator that can support 24 hours uninterrupted power supply. Generator facility is given to each and every corner of the college, which includes laboratories, class rooms, library, exam section and admin section, etc.

Health Centre

College have an health centre with two beds and doctor visits frequently.

Fire Safety

College is well equipped with Fire Safety Extinguishers

Internet

Wireless Net:

  • Online Services(Static) with 200 Mbps Speed.

WIFI:

WiFi Enabled Campus.