About Library

The Central Water and Power Research Station Library was established in 1938 with the objective of collecting and disseminating of literature on various projects on water resources, energy, coastal and hydraulic engineering etc. dealt in the organization. The UNDP/UNESCO aided project "Water and Power Information System" was executed during 1982–88 with the inception of HP 3000 Series and MINISIS Library Management Software to manage and process library databases and other services. In 1998, MINISIS databases were migrated to LIBSYS 3.2 version with further upgradation to 4.0 version in the year 2009. In that period it strengthened the library to a state, from where information on any subject of interest to research personnel were made available from a variety of sources, such as databases, compact discs, microforms and through online searches from international databases.

In 2019, the library underwent a significant transformation by migrating its data from LIBSYS 4.0 LMS System to the Cloud based e-Granthalaya Library Management Software. This migration marked a significant step forward in streamlining operations and enhancing user experience with unlimited storage capacity and 24x7 OPAC services through internet. Bibliographic details for Books, Conference Proceedings, Reports, and Technical Reports of CWPRS, national and international subscribed journals are accessible via e-Granthalaya Library Management Software. Moreover, users have direct access to e-journals through this platform in the campus. The library has an Institutional Repository, providing access to full-text digital collections including annual reports, conference proceedings, and technical papers of various national and international subscribed journals.

From 2021 onwards, the library has further upgraded to become a digital library, under the funding from the National Hydrology Project and Non-plan schemes. As part of these advancements, the library took measures to enhance document security by implementing an RFID security system with enabled self check-in check-out facility for the users. Moreover, to embrace the digital environment, a digital reading kiosk was established for accessing digital materials. The CWPRS library took a significant step towards improving the user experience by implementing a touchscreen display with the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). This enhancement has made it much more intuitive for scientists and engineers to search and access library resources seamlessly. The touch-screen interface offers a user-friendly experience, making the process efficient and enjoyable.

Furthermore, as part of their digitization efforts for rare library documents, an A3 scanner was installed. This scanner allows for the digitization of valuable and scarce materials, preserving them for easy access and future reference. The combination of above facilities demonstrates the library's commitment to embracing modern technology and facilitating access to its vast collection of resources. The infrastructure has also been enhanced with RemoteXs software, enabling scientists to access e-Journals from remote locations.

The above developments has not only upgraded the existing library services but also improved access to the documents by providing retrospective searches and selective information on any topic of interest within a few minutes. Besides online services, library keeps track of document movement very efficiently through e-Granthalaya system. The library is procuring books, periodicals, reports, and related materials and making them available to the research personnel on the basis of their requirements.

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. Online Journal Access, in campus IP base and off campus through RemoteXs (https://elibrarycwprs.remotexs.in/user/login)
3. Institutional Repository – CWPRS Publications and Conference Proceedings (http://192.168.253.145:4000/home)
4. OPAC for Bibliographic Details of Library Collection
5. Reference Services
6. Referral Services
7. Reprographic & Printing Services
8. 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