Date: October 1, 2025
Conducted by: Ms. Chinmayee Bhange, Librarian, SFIT LIRC
Participants: 24
On October 1, 2025, the Department of Computer Engineering at SFIT hosted a comprehensive Orientation on Digital Resources, aimed at familiarizing faculty and staff members with the extensive digital collections and tools available for academic and research purposes.
The session, conducted by the Librarian, was attended by 24 enthusiastic participants eager to enhance their research capabilities through digital means.
Overview of Digital Resources Covered:
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AICTE E-KUMBH e-Books
The orientation began with an introduction to the AICTE E-KUMBH platform, a vast repository of e-books available in multiple languages. Participants learned how to access and utilize this resource to tap into diverse academic literature conveniently. -
DSpace Institute Repository
The Librarian then demonstrated the usage of the DSpace Institute Repository. This institutional repository provides access to theses, dissertations, research papers, and other scholarly works generated within SFIT, facilitating knowledge sharing and academic visibility. -
IEEE ASPP (All Society Periodicals Package)
Next, attendees explored the IEEE ASPP collection, which offers an extensive archive of journals and periodicals spanning multiple disciplines in engineering and technology, supporting cutting-edge research. -
IEEE CSDL (Computer Society Digital Library)
The session included detailed insights into the IEEE Computer Society Digital Library, a specialized collection focusing on computer science and related fields, providing access to conference proceedings, journals, and standards. -
MAGZTER
Participants were also introduced to MAGZTER, a digital magazine platform offering a wide array of magazines across varied topics, supporting both academic and general interests. -
NDLI (National Digital Library of India)
Finally, the Librarian showcased the NDLI platform, a flagship initiative providing access to millions of digital resources from Indian and international sources, including books, articles, audio-visual materials, and more.
Key Takeaways
The orientation successfully equipped participants with the knowledge to efficiently navigate and utilize these digital resources, significantly enhancing their research and learning experience. The Librarian emphasized the importance of integrating these digital tools into daily academic workflows to stay current and competitive.
Feedback and Future Plans
Participants expressed appreciation for the detailed walkthrough and practical tips provided during the session. Requests were made for more frequent workshops and hands-on training to deepen understanding of these valuable digital platforms.
The Orientation of Digital Resources at SFIT LIRC was an insightful initiative that bridged the gap between users and digital academic resources. Such efforts are vital in empowering the SFIT community to leverage technology effectively in their educational and research endeavors.
Many thanks to Dr. Dakshata Panchal, HOD, Department of Computer Engineering for this initiative and Ms. Rupali Sawant, Asst. Librarian for the constant help and support throughout the session!
