05/06/2014

06/06/2014; 1:06 :

So, we had just reached the Learning Centre aka the Library. The Library has 2 floors and a reading room in the basement.
On entering, there is a desk where one ought to make an 'entry' and leave one's bag, lest one get caught up in studying and leave with half the library!

Ahead , on the left there are about 20 PC's, for people to garner knowledge. These have access to multitudes of online journals and resources. Ahead, there are tables with countless newspapers - The Economic Times, TOI , DNA, The Hindu , Dainik Bhaskar and the like. Straight ahead, there are Magazines that could cater to every person's interest!
Further ahead are 'study booths' , complete with cute green chairs- perfect for hours of studying!

On the right is the Information Desk of the Library; 'Issues' & 'Returns' are processed here, too.
Ahead is a staircase, that leads down to the Reading Room in the basement- for quiet, undisturbed reading or for an academic group discussion, when it is empty.

The staircase also leads up to the first floor, where most of books of the library are housed. The books are classified very well- numbered and sorted by category. The filing systems of large libraries never cease to leave me in awe.

The centre of the library is lit up by sunlight streaming in from the translucent dome overhead. This gives the Library a very warm, welcoming feel.

Next to the L.C, is an under-construction building, which I'm told will be the new Visiting Faculty Block.

Next to this is the Old Auditorium. I believe the Audi has a seating capacity of 400 people. When guest lectures are in session, over eager audience is quick to fill even the green-carpeted stairs, to have a view.
The same building also houses a branch of the SBI , a Post-Office and our Transport & Estate Offices.
Adjacent is empty space which serves as parking space for the Institute Buses- Staff as well as the Student Shuttle buses - the same ones that ply to Indore city, every hour!

Finally, a downward sloping road leads to stairs that descend to the Sports Complex.

Walking straight would bring you to the entrance of the Acad Block. A complete Circle.

There is something about circles that makes them the obvious shape of choice - the Parthenon was circular, so are engagement rings and wedding bands. Also, important things like pizzas and pies are circles too!