SJIM Fr. Francis Rebello Library

St. Joseph's Institute of Management Library, one of the oldest and most well-stocked private PGDM college libraries in Bengaluru, boasts an impressive collection of resources. It subscribes to 56 international and national journals, magazines, 8 online databases, and 13 daily newspapers, catering to the needs of over 600 postgraduate and research-level staff and students. The library is fully automated and uses the latest version of Koha Library Management Software. It features a spacious reading hall that can accommodate up to 100 users at a time. The library is a hub of knowledge and learning, with a vast array of modern facilities and resources in both print and electronic formats, including CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, video cassettes, books, and journals. The library follows the Universal Decimal Scheme of classification, with books arranged on shelves in subject order from Marketing to General Management, making it easy for users to navigate and find the resources they need.

Vision

To be a centre of academic excellence and innovation that empowers future business leaders and researchers by providing seamless access to knowledge, fostering a culture of inquiry, and integrating cutting-edge information technologies. The library aims to support holistic development by nurturing intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership, and a global perspective in the field of management and beyond.

Mission

To support teaching, learning, and research by providing access to high-quality resources in management and related fields.
To create a learner-centered environment that fosters critical thinking and informed decision-making.
To integrate modern technologies and digital tools for seamless information access and delivery.
To collaborate with academic and industry partners to ensure the library remains relevant and resourceful.
To empower students, faculty, and researchers with information literacy skills and knowledge management tools.

Library Goal

To deliver quality and on-time service to library users.

Library Objectives

To understand the research, teaching and learning needs of its users.
To build collections and create tools to support research, teaching and learning.
To provide access to and promote the discovery and use of local and external information resources.
To develop the habit of self-learning and lifelong learning.