The Library in CWPRS was established in 1938 with the objective of collecting & disseminating of literature on various projects of national importance being carried out in the Institute. The present Library & Information System (LIBIS) has a rich volume of books (55,182), Journals (46), Bound volumes (22,464) and Technical Reports (6258). The library is equipped with advanced e-Granthalaya Library Management Software marking the library's digital evolution, streamlining operations and enhancing user experience. Bibliographic details for Books, Conference Proceedings, Reports, 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.
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 also has 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.
The infrastructure has also been enhanced with RemoteXs software, enabling scientists to access e-journals from remote locations demonstrating the library's commitment to embracing modern technology and facilitating access to its vast collection of resources.
The services of Library can be accessed conveniently through the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) https://eg4.nic.in/WaterMinistry/OPAC/Default.aspx?LIB_CODE=CWPRS and through link e-Granthalaya on Intranet.
