About Library

The Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) Library was established in 1938 with the objective of collecting and disseminating literature on various projects related to water resources, energy, coastal and hydraulic engineering, and other fields undertaken by the organization.

From 1982 to 1988, the UNDP/UNESCO-aided project "Water and Power Information System" was executed, introducing the HP 3000 Series and MINISIS Library Management Software to manage and process library databases and services. In 1998, the MINISIS databases were migrated to LIBSYS version 3.2, followed by an upgrade to version 4.0 in 2009. During this period, the library reached a level where information on any subject of interest to research personnel could be sourced efficiently from a variety of media, including databases, compact discs, microforms, and international online databases.

In 2019, the Library underwent a major transformation by migrating its data from the LIBSYS 4.0 LMS System to the cloud-based e-Granthalaya Library Management Software. This marked a significant step forward in streamlining operations and enhancing user experience, offering unlimited storage capacity and 24x7 OPAC services via the Internet. Bibliographic details for Books, Conference Proceedings, Reports, and Technical Reports of CWPRS, along with National and International subscribed Journals, became accessible through e-Granthalaya. Additionally, users gained direct access to e-Journals via this platform within the campus.

The Library also hosts an Institutional Repository, which provides full-text access to digital collections, including Annual Reports, Conference Proceedings, and Technical papers from various National and International Journals.

Starting in 2021, the Library was further upgraded to a Digital Library under funding from the National Hydrology Project and non-plan schemes. As part of this modernization, the Library implemented an RFID security system with self check-in and check-out facilities to enhance document security. To embrace the digital age, a digital reading kiosk was established, enabling users to access digital materials seamlessly.

To further improve user experience, the library introduced a touchscreen display integrated with the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). This intuitive interface allows scientists and engineers to search and access library resources efficiently and conveniently.

As part of its digitization efforts, an A3 scanner was installed for preserving rare and valuable documents by digitizing them for easy access and future reference. The Library also adopted RemoteXs software, which enables scientists to access e-Journals from remote locations.

These developments have not only upgraded existing library services but also significantly improved access to documents by facilitating retrospective searches and providing selective information on any topic of interest within minutes. Alongside its online services, the library efficiently tracks document movement through the e-Granthalaya system. It continues to procure Books, Periodicals, Reports, and related materials based on the requirements of research personnel, ensuring their availability for ongoing research needs.

LIBRARY COLLECTION

Books---------------------55,197
Journals----------------------- 33
Technical Reports-------- 6302
Bound Volumes------- 22,464
CDs-------------------------- 382

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER

The CWPRS Library has institutional membership of the following national and international organizations:
1. Computer Society of India (CSI)
2. Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS)
3. Indian Society for Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology (ISRMTT)
4. Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS)
5. International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR)
6. International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
7. International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM)

LIBRARY SERVICES

1. Check-in / Check-out through RFID KIOSK
2. Provides Plagiarism-Checking services for research papers
3. Online Journal Access, in campus IP base and off campus through RemoteXs (https://elibrarycwprs.remotexs.in/user/login)
4. Institutional Repository - CWPRS Publications and Conference Proceedings (http://192.168.253.145:4000/home)
5. OPAC for Bibliographic Details of Library Collection
6. Reference Services
7. Referral Services
8. Reprographic & Printing Services
9. Binding Services

Library Rules: 1. WORKING HOURS

a) The Library shall be kept open on all working days from 09:00 Hrs to 17:30 Hrs. with lunch break 13:00 –13:30 Hrs.
b) The counter transactions i.e. issue and return of documents shall be between 09:30 - 13:00 and 13:30 – 17:00 Hrs.


2. MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the Library is open to all the regular employees of CWPRS. Any one desirous of becoming a member of the Library may apply through proper channel to Library and Information Officer–I.

3. ADMISSION TO THE LIBRARY

a) A person desirous of using the library should enter his/her name and time legibly and put signature in the register kept at the entrance for the purpose.
b) Personal articles are prohibited in the library, shall be left at the entrance of the library.

Timing: 09:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs & 13:30 hrs to 17:00 hrs

Contact Details

पुस्तकालय तथा सूचना प्रणाली

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

केन्द्रीय जल और विद्युत अनुसंधान शाला

CENTRAL WATER AND POWER RESEARCH STATION

सिंहगड रोड, खडकवासला, पुणे, महाराष्ट्र 411024

Sinhagad Road, Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra 411024

पुणे

Pune

महाराष्ट्र

Maharashtra

Email: wapis[at]cwprs[dot]gov[dot]in

Phone: 24103488