Established 1974 · Mumbai, India
Welcome to the HBCSE Library
Library Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
The library will remain closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Government holidays.
Timings may vary during Olympiad /NIUS camps and special events. Please check notices.
About
The Library is a specialized science education resource centre. The library has a collection of books, journals, reference materials, theses, reports, and other resources related to science, mathematics, education, and related fields. It also provides access to electronic resources and online academic information.
The library provides services such as reference service, literature search, current awareness, research support, and access to digital resources. It also conducts library orientation and activities to help users make effective use of library resources.
The HBCSE Library aims to provide timely and reliable information and create a supportive environment for learning, teaching, and research in science education.
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Total Collections
E-Journals
Library Team
Ms. Sayali S. Muthekar
sayalim@hbcse.tifr.res.in
Mr. Jaywant J. Tambe
jjt@hbcse.tifr.res.in
Mr. Akshay S. Gadade
akshaysg@hbcse.tifr.res.in
Library Rules
- Readers are requested to keep their bags, bottles, briefcases, umbrellas, raincoats, etc. at the library property counter. Users are advised not to leave expensive items with the property counter.
- Set mobile devices to silent mode or vibrate to reduce disturbances. Step outside the library for phone conversations to ensure a quiet atmosphere for others.
- Photocopying/Print service is available for HBCSE staff members, up to 10 pages.
- If HBCSE staff members wish to bring personal books into the library, the details of the books must be entered in the designated register at the library counter. Library staff may verify the books when they are being taken out of the library.
- Eating, sleeping, smoking and talking loudly are strictly prohibited in the library.
- Readers are requested not to mark, underline, dog-ear, write on, tear pages, or otherwise damage library materials.
- Non-members can use the library resources for academic purposes with the permission of the Director/Librarian.
- Users are automatically enrolled for Library membership upon joining the Centre. Users whose tenure at the centre is less than one year are not eligible to borrow/issued library resources but can use them within the library.
- Readers are required to return borrowed books within one month from the date of issue.
- The borrower should replace the lost book with the latest edition of the same. If the said book is not available in market, then current cost of that book (+) Rs.1000/- fine would be charged. Loss of donated or complimentary book is to be replaced by latest edition, if not available in market, would be compensated by charging the current cost of that book (+) Rs.1000/- fine.
- Reference books can be used only within the library.
- Borrowing Privileges:
| Staff Category | Books | Journals |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Staff | 50 | 5 |
| Research Scholars | 30 | 2 |
| Scientific Staff | 30 | 5 |
| Project Scientific Officers | 20 | 2 |
| Project Scientific Assistants | 10 | 2 |
| Administration Staff | 10 | 2 |
| Visiting Fellows / Post Doc Fellows | 10 | 2 |
| Project Work Assistants | 2 | 2 |
| Other members on Fellowships (e.g., Ramanna/Ramanujan) | 2 | – |
- The e-journals, e-books and databases are protected by copyright laws. Please note that publishers strictly prohibit systematic and indiscriminate mass downloading of files. If violated, access may be denied by the publishers since all sessions are monitored by them.
- Some E-resources are accessible through TIFR Library under the site license agreement signed by the TIFR Library. Mass downloading of e-resources is not permitted.
- Photocopying permitted as per copyright law guidelines.
- Maximum 10% of any single publication may be photocopied.
- Service available during working hours at the library counter.
Resources
Print Resources
- Books
- Print Journals
- Magazines
- Bound Volumes
- Newspapers
- Technical Reports
- Reference Resources
- HBCSE Theses
- Institutional Publications
Digital Resources
Open Access E-Resources
- National Digital Library (NDL)
- Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya
- e-PG Pathashala
- NPTEL
- Swayam Portal
- Microdata Portal (Survey and census reports repository)
- MoSPI Visualisation Page (More than 2,600 interactive statistical visualisations)
Google Scholar- DOAJ
- PLOS
- OALIB
- OAPEN Library
- Internet Archive
- Project Gutenberg (Offers over 42,000 free eBooks)
Worldwide Theses Repositories
Library Services
Inter Library Loan
Books which are not available in HBCSE library, but are available in nearby libraries can be procured on ILL.
Current Awareness
Regular updates on new books arrivals, journals, e-resources and Information about new services, activities and workshops.
Newspaper Clipping
Library subscribes to 14 daily and weekly newspapers, which are regularly scanned for important articles related to Education, Environmental Science, Science & Technology etc. and these articles are displayed on the library notice board.
Photocopy Service
Reprographic service for journal articles and book chapters
User Orientation
Library induction for new users and PhD scholars, as well as for participants of various institutional programmes such as the Olympiads, NIUS and Vigyan Pratibha.
Reference Service
Reference queries from users are answered over telephone, email or in person. While general queries are answered by the staff at the desk, specific queries regarding books or journals could be referred to with personnel of the concerned section.
Photo Gallery
A glimpse into our spaces, events, workshops and collections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)