Electronic resources consist of contents that are stored and displayed digitally and accessed through computers and other electronic devices. These resources are referred to as online/offline databases, digital content or media. The aim behind procuring electronic resources is to facilitate its access to users everywhere and at any time.
NIMA Knowledge Centre procure a variety of electronic resources, like online journals, online databases, offline databases, e-books, CDs, DVDs, VCDs, etc. Some electronic resources are accessible within the campus and some are accessible off-campus through the remote login facility.
NIMA Knowledge Centre subscribes many online journals on different subjects. These online journals are accessible to the user 24X7 for using it both on the campus through campus LAN OR WiFi and off the campus through remote login facility.
| Name |
Resources Available in Package | Subject Coverage | Simultaneous Access |
| EBSCO’s Art & Architecture | EBSCO Art & Architecture Complete is a comprehensive database providing access to scholarly journals, magazines, and reference materials in the fields of art, architecture, design, and visual studies. It covers topics such as art history, architectural theory, interior design, and contemporary art practices. Widely used by students, researchers, and professionals, it offers high-quality, peer-reviewed content to support study, research, and creative innovation in the arts.
Resources: 370 Journals |
Art & Architecture | Multi-user |
| EBSCO’s Pharmacy Collection | The EBSCO Pharmacy Collection is a specialized database offering access to scholarly journals, research articles, and reference materials in pharmacy, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences. It covers topics such as drug development, clinical pharmacy, therapeutics, and pharmaceutical research. Widely used by students, researchers, and professionals, this collection provides reliable, peer-reviewed content to support academic study, research, and evidence-based practice in the field of pharmacy.
Resources: 569 Journals and magazines, 350+ Indexed in Web of Science or Scopus peer-reviewed journals |
Pharmacy | Multi-user |
| Oxford University Press e-bundle | The Oxford University Press e-Bundle provides access to 37 high-quality scholarly journals published by Oxford University Press. Covering a wide range of subject management, Economics, Finance etc these journals support teaching, learning, and research across various academic disciplines. The collection offers peer-reviewed, authoritative content from leading researchers and experts, helping students, faculty, and researchers stay updated with the latest developments in their fields.
Resources: 37 Journals (Access from 2005 to 2022) |
Business and Management | Multi-user |
| SAGE Journals Collection | The SAGE Publications SAGE Management Collection provides access to leading peer-reviewed journals in the fields of management, engineering, and urban studies. The collection covers important subject areas such as business strategy, human resource management, marketing, finance, organizational studies, urban planning, development, geography, housing, public policy, and branches of engineering including mechanical, civil, electrical, and industrial engineering
Resources: Management 123 Journals, Engineering 43 Journals and Urban Planning 43 Journals |
Management and Organization Studies, Urban Studies and Planning, Engineering | Multi-user |
| ASCE Online Library | The ASCE Online Library, provided by the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a comprehensive digital resource for civil engineering research and professional practice. We have subscribed ASCE journals. Widely used by students, researchers, and practitioners, it supports high-quality learning, research, and innovation in civil engineering.
Resources: 38 Journal |
Civil Engineering | Multi-user |
| ACM Digital Library | ACM Digital Library (American Computing Machinery)
The ACM Digital Library, developed by the Association for Computing Machinery, is a leading online resource for research in computing and information technology. It provides access to a vast collection of journals, conference proceedings, technical magazines, and scholarly articles. Widely used by students, researchers, and faculty, the ACM Digital Library supports advanced study and innovation across fields such as computer science, software engineering, and data science. Resources: 43 Journals + Transaction etc (101 journal) |
Computer Science | Multi-user
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| IEEE/IET Electronic Library | The IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL), provided by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, is a leading digital resource for research in engineering and technology. It offers access to a vast collection of journals, conference proceedings, standards, and technical publications in areas such as electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, and telecommunications. Widely used by students, researchers, and professionals, IEL supports advanced study, innovation, and industry-focused research.
Resources: 7588 Journals, Standards, Conference Proceedings, Transaction etc |
Electrical Engg. & Computer Engg | Multi-user |
| Science Direct
with Backfiles for Business & Management package [1995 onwards] |
Science Direct
ScienceDirect, developed by Elsevier, is a leading full-text database for scientific, technical, and medical research. It provides access to a vast collection of peer-reviewed journals and reference works across disciplines such as engineering, life sciences, social sciences, etc. Widely used by students, researchers, and faculty, ScienceDirect supports high-quality. Subject Coverage. Resources: 804 Journals (604 Engineering, 98 Management, 94 Pharmacy, 8 Science) |
Chemical Engg. Computer Engg. Engineering Energy Management Pharmacy Science |
Multi-user |
| JSTOR: An Archival database | JSTOR is a trusted digital library providing access to a wide range of academic journals across disciplines including humanities, social sciences, business, and science. It offers peer-reviewed articles, research papers, and archival content, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and faculty. JSTOR supports in-depth study, scholarly research, and interdisciplinary learning with reliable, high-quality academic content.
Resources: 9374 Journals |
Social Sciences & Management | Multi-user |
| Hein Online – Academic Legal Journals Database | HeinOnline is a premier research platform providing access to a vast collection of academic legal journals, law reviews, and historical legal documents. It covers topics across all areas of law, including constitutional, corporate, international, and environmental law. Widely used by students, researchers, and legal professionals, HeinOnline offers authoritative, peer-reviewed content to support legal research, scholarship, and informed practice.
Resources: 4497 Journals |
Law | Multi-user |
| Pharmacology Review | 1 journal | Pharmacy | Multi-user |
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Resources Available in Package | Package Coverage | Simultaneous Access |
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No database/s till date |
Database which is accessible via Internet is called Online Database. Nirma University Libraries subscribes to online databases on a varity of subject. These online databases are accessible to the user 24X7 for using it both on the campus (through campus LAN and WiFi) and off campus (through remote access).
| Name | Resources Available in Package | Subject Coverage | Simultaneous Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOPUS | SCOPUS is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. Scopus features tools that allow researchers to efficiently track, analyse and visualise research easily and at the level of detail they choose. Scopus offers researchers a quick, easy and comprehensive resource to support their research needs in the scientific, technical, medical and social sciences fields and in the Arts and Humanities also | Scientific, Technical, Medical, Social Sciences & Arts and Humanities | Multi-user |
| Elsevier Knovel: Civil Engineering and Construction Materials | Knovel, offered by Elsevier, is a specialized digital resource providing detailed technical information in civil engineering and construction materials. It includes handbooks, reference works, data sets, and practical tools for design, analysis, and material selection. Widely used by students, researchers, and professionals, Knovel supports engineering practice, academic learning, and evidence-based decision-making in construction and infrastructure projects. | Structural engineering, Code compliance, Earth moving, Green building, Road construction and Building with materials such as concrete, wood and steel | Multi-user |
| The Charles Correa Archive | The collection covers Over 15,000 drawings, photos, articles, and essays have been interlinked in a specially created digital program.
These digitized archives are advantageous to students, professionals, and faculty who would like to refer to Correa’s work for their academic assignments and architectural research. |
Architectural drawings, photos, articles and essays | Through Dedicated Library System For more details: Contact to NIMA Knowledge Centre |
| EPWRF India Time Series (EPWRFITS) | On-line Data Series 39 Modules Subscribed:
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Business and Management | Multi-user |
| ISI Emerging Markets | ISI Emerging Market offers variety of information on companies, sectors and industry. | Business and Management | Multi-user |
| INDIASTAT.COM | IndiaStat.com offers Socio-economic statistical information about India.
Indiastat.com is a comprehensive online database offering statistical data and insights on India’s economy, society, and industries. It covers areas such as demographics, agriculture, health, education, trade, and business performance. Widely used by students, researchers, and professionals, Indiastat.com provides reliable, up-to-date data to support research, academic study, and evidence-based policy and business decisions. |
Business and Management | Single user at a time
(directly click on IP LOGIN) |
| Jus Mundi and the ICC Dispute Resolution Library (DRL) | Jus Mundi and the ICC Dispute Resolution Library (DRL) cover a wide range of international law and arbitration topics, with the DRL providing ICC-specific materials such as arbitration rules, awards, publications, guides, and topic sheets, all integrated into Jus Mundi’s AI-powered research platform for enhanced accessibility and searchability of these arbitration resources.
The ICC DRL includes a comprehensive collection of resources from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), specifically focused on international arbitration and dispute resolution. This includes:
Jus Mundi is an international law and arbitration research engine that incorporates the ICC DRL and other content. Its broader subject coverage includes:
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Law | IP authenticated and multi-user access |
| Legitquest | Data Coverage:
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Law | Multi-user |
| Manupatra | Manupatra is a comprehensive legal research platform providing access to Indian case laws, statutes, notifications, and commentaries across diverse areas of law. It is widely used by students, researchers, and legal professionals for in-depth legal research, case analysis, and staying updated on legislative developments. | Law | Multi-user
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| WestLaw India | Westlaw is Thompson West’s online legal research service. It provides quick, easy access to West’s vast collection of statutes, case law materials, public records, and other legal resources, journals and law reviews published from all around the world. The primary legal materials are available on jurisdictions of UK, USA and Commonwealth countries. | Law | Multi-user |
| Corporate Law Adviser | CLAonline is a complete, exclusive Online Library on Corporate / SEBI and Business Laws, covers Case Laws, Legislations, Articles, Queries and Replies on Company Law, Securities Law, SEBI law, FEMA law, Banking, SARFAESI, SICA, Competition law, LLP, Arbitration, Consumer protection, IPR, Information Technology, Money Laundering, Insurance law, etc. | Law | Multi-user |
| ORIL – Oxford Reports on International Law | Oxford Reports on International Law (ORIL) is a leading digital resource offering a comprehensive collection of international law cases, including decisions from international courts, tribunals, and domestic courts on cross-border legal issues. It covers topics such as human rights, trade, investment, and humanitarian law. Widely used by students, researchers, and legal professionals, ORIL provides reliable, authoritative, and up-to-date case law to support legal research, analysis, and informed practice in international law. | Law | Multi-user |
| Kluwer Competition Law | Kluwer Competition Law is an intuitive online research platform that combines the unparalleled breadth of analysis and primary content to help professionals find answers with ease and speed. Retaining the focus on the European Union for which it is renowned, the service increasingly offers significant coverage of key competition jurisdictions around the world. | Law | Multi-user |
| Private Circle |
PrivateCircle is a comprehensive database that provides access to information on more than 3 million listed, unlisted, private, public, and LLP companies in India. The platform brings together over 500 data points for each company, helping users carry out detailed and intelligence-driven business research.It offers financial and non-financial information collected from more than 20 trusted sources, including company profiles, historical financial statements, annual reports, directors’ reports, shareholding patterns, ratings, funding and acquisition history, directors, and comparable companies.The platform also includes details of over 5,000 investors and funds, more than 5 lakh business deals and transactions, 9 lakh secured loans, legal case information from courts and NCLT, and EPFO establishment data such as employee count, address, and wage details. This makes it a valuable resource for students, researchers, faculty, and professionals looking for reliable company and market information.
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Management | Multi-user
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| Kluwer Arbitration Law | Kluver Arbitration Law has been designed to be easy to use with clever time saving features, the result of feedback from the users whose experience and ideas help to drive improvements and enhancements. | Law | Multi-user |
| SSC (Supreme Court Cases) online | SCC Online extensively covers cases of Supreme Court, Privy Council, all Indian High Courts, Tribunals, Foreign and International law, Central statues, Rules Regulations, huge number of scholarly articles and Secondary Legal Materials like contains of all twelve volumes of Constituent Assembly Debates, reports of the law commission of India. SCC Online has an extensive online database of Indian case law, statute law and other International material | Law | Multi-user
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| South Asia Archive | South Asia Archive is a digital repository providing access to historical documents, newspapers, periodicals, and primary sources related to the history, culture, and politics of South Asia. It covers regions including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and surrounding areas. Widely used by students, researchers, and historians, the archive offers authentic, high-quality resources to support academic research, historical study, and cultural exploration.
Publication date 1700 to 1953. |
Social Sciences and Humanities, Management | Multi-user |
| Oxford Public International Law (OPIL) | OLRL includes four collections:
Max Planck Encyclopedias of International Law |
Law | Multi-user |
| LiveLaw |
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Law | IP authenticated and multi-user access |
| CMIE’s Prowess | Prowess for Interactive Querying is a powerful internet-based application for querying CMIE’s database on performances of listed and unlisted companies. Prowess provides charting tools and well-formatted reports on performances of companies. The reports provide financial information including analytical ratios and benchmark comparisons. Financial performance of 52,662 companies. |
Business and Management | Multi-user |
| Taxmann Database
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Taxmann
Tax and Corporate Laws of India |
Law |
to
for password kindly contact to Library |
| Lexis Advance India
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Online access to renowned commentaries by experts and stalwart authors like Mulla, Sarkar, Ramaiya, Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, MP Jain, GP Singh, Aiyar, Kanga & Palkhivala and many more.
Coverage: Commentaries online in following areas of Law 1. Corporate Full Text Judgments & Acts International Content |
Law | Multi-user |
Offline Database is a database which is accessible via Intranet. Nirma University Libraries subscribes to many offline databases on a variety of subjects. These offline database are accessible to the user 24X7 for using it both on the campus through campus LAN OR WiFi and off the campus through remote login facility.
| Name | Subject Coverage | Simultaneous Access |
|---|---|---|
| AIR High Courts 1975-2016 | Law | Single User |
| AIR Privy Council 1930-1950 | Law | Single User |
| AIR Supreme Court 1950-2016 | Law | Single User |
| Annual Survey of Indian Law 1965-2009 | Law | Single User |
| Bloomberg | Global Business and Financial Information | 12 Bloomberg terminals |
| Criminal Law Journal 1965-2016 | Law | Single User |
| Journal of the Indian Law Institute 1958-2015 | Law | Single User |
| SCC Online 1950-2016 | Law | Single Use |
| The Patents and Trade Marks Cases 1981-2016 | Law | Single User |
| Gujarat Law Reporter 1960-2016 | Law | Single User |
| ACE Equity | ACE Equity Database is an extensive database of financial as well as non-financial information of listed Indian companies. It also contains price related data. It is updated regularly. | Offline, Multi-user |
| ACE Mutual Fund |
ACE Mutual Funds Database is mainly used by distributors and for research. It database has the feasibility to generate reports, which is useful for both. It covers all schemes of AMCs and they are properly classified as well as categorized. Basic Details and essential information of all schemes is properly culled from the offer documents and is properly altered whenever there is a change made by the Fund house. All portfolio details whether Company, Asset, Industry, Rating and Maturity Profile, coverage of NAV and dividend details, etc are fully updated regularly. |
Offline, Multi-user |
Nirma University Libraries subscribe the following e-Book packages (60,168 e-books). The user can access all e-books 24×7 within and off-campus (through remote access).
| Name |
Resources Available in Package | Subject Coverage | Simultaneous Access |
| EBSCO’s Art & Architecture | 220 e-books | Art & Architecture | Multi-user Title List |
| JSTOR Academic ebooks | 58,832 e-books | JSTOR Academic eBooks is a digital library offering a curated collection of scholarly e-books across disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, science, and business. These peer-reviewed and authoritative titles provide in-depth knowledge, research insights, and comprehensive references. Widely used by students, researchers, and faculty, JSTOR Academic eBooks support advanced study, academic research, and interdisciplinary learning.
Resources: 1,08,689 e-books |
Multi-user Title List |
| Kluwer Arbitration Law | 373 e-books | Law | Multi-user |
| Kluwer Competition Law | 126 e-books | Law | Multi-user |
| Springer e-books collection | 615 e-books 2005 2006 2007 |
The Springer e-Books Collection, published by Springer Nature, provides access to a wide range of scholarly e-books. Nirma University purchased e-Books. These peer-reviewed and authoritative titles offer in-depth research, comprehensive references, and practical insights. Widely used by students, researchers, and faculty, the collection supports academic learning, research, and professional development.
Resources: Subject Coverage Management – 615 e-books |
Multi-user |
| IEEE eLearning Courses
IEEE eLearning Courses offers a comprehensive range of online video courses in engineering, technology, and computer science. Developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, these courses cover topics such as electronics, software development, AI, cybersecurity, and more. Widely used by students, researchers, and professionals, IEEE eLearning provides practical, up-to-date learning resources to enhance skills, support professional growth, and foster innovation. Resources: 400+ Videos |
Course List |