The Central Library, with a collection of over 41,000 books and 193 periodicals, subscribes to 49 international, 144 national journals including informative popular magazines. In addition to the above, it subscribes to 12 national and regional dailies to provide a base for enhanced learning. CAPS(Contents, Abstracts & Photocopy service of INSDOC), CML (Current Mathematical literature), CCEL(Current Civil Engineering Literature), Research Alert are important supporting services for the readers. NERIST is also the institutional member of Indian Liquid Crystal Society, Bangalore & Kaziranga wild Life Society of Assam to provide literature and information services. The NERIST is the core member of INDEST CONSORTIUM provided by MHRD, Govt. of India through which the Institute is getting online electronic Journals. The Library has procured a full set of standards (BIS Codes) as used by faculty and students; and houses a large number of CD?s being used as teaching aids.
The library has 08 nos. of computers, CD Writer & Net Server(E-800series), along with Printers (Laser Jet & Dot Matrix). The library has developed a database for books through CDS/ISIS 3.07 Version and has proposed for library automation in near future. The library is also having Internet & E-mail connectivity. The library has SC/ST book bank, and also Xeroxing facility on payment.
