Welcome to the Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics Library at Prof. Y. K. Bhushan Information & Knowledge Resource Centre is a well-furnished, air-conditioned library spread over 15,000 sq. It has a rich collection of books, journals (National/International), audio-visuals, CDs, VCDs, annual reports, management games, newsletters, etc. The centre also houses news clippings, newsletters and case studies. It aims to serve the needs of Faculty, Research Scholars, Students and other centre members by providing an excellent collection of literature. NMIMS libraries are automated with Koha library automation software. The Library thus provides an ideal setting for intellectual discovery and academic advancement.
The Resource Centre has a diverse collection of more than 1700+ books covering a wide range of topics in economics, finance, business and related disciplines.
The library subscribes to the topic special newspaper - Financial Times, in print and online formats, as well as the subject special magazine - The Economist, in print and electronic form, to remain up to date on the latest developments in the field of economics.
Furthermore, the library arranges independent student copies of newspapers to aid students in their studies.
The Library collection also includes 80+ National and International periodicals and journals carefully archived with back-dated issues. A rich collection of online resources is the highlight of the resources centre. It has 33 online databases, which offers a vast knowledge base for its members. The e-resources comprise of 2, 28,000+ e-books, 60000+ e-journals, and an enormous collection of data and reports.
The Centre provides a dedicated digital library with 30 machines where students can access databases and A-V material. Along with this, the NMIMS Resource Centre is also equipped with a Bloomberg lab of 12 terminals for the use of researchers in the finance and marketing field. A dedicated section of the research methodology collection is available to the researchers to learn and engage in research activities.
The centre has an open-access system facilitating free use of material on the shelves. It has a separate Reading Hall with ample seating capacity.
In addition to the regular services, NMIMS provides facilities like inter-library loans, a reprographic section to make the extraction of information easier. In order to encourage a habit of reading culture, the library also conducts book exhibitions.
The Resource Centre organises workshops/seminars/conferences for library professionals every year.
The centre has institutional membership with BMA (Bombay Management Association), MANLIBNET (Management Library Network)
