IISWBM Kolkata Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Janki Sharma

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, is equipped with state-of-the-art IT facilities, a central library, a canteen, language labs, and hostels. The campus is spread over 1,786 square meters and offers modern amenities to students for a better learning experience. More details regarding the IISWBM infrastructure are mentioned below.

• Library
• Classrooms
• Auditorium
• Computer Centre
• Seminar Room
• Conference Rooms
• Canteen
• IT Infrastructure
• Language Lab
• Recreation Centre
• Gym 
• Hostel

Library

• There is an open-access facility in the Central Library for its members.
•  Lending, reprographics and bibliographic and other services are provided to the students, faculty, and other scholars of the institute.
• The books on specialized subjects like Management, Industrial Safety, Transport, Environment, Energy, Health Services, Economics, Mercantile, Labour Law, Bio-Informatics, Social Welfare, Media Management, Sports and Intellectual property, etc. are available.
• The Library subscribes to a good number of foreign as well as Indian periodicals and journals as well.
• A large number of e-journals and e-books are available as well for the benefit of the users.

Classrooms

• The classrooms are air-conditioned and well-spacious with modern infrastructure.
•  LCD multimedia projectors are installed.
• Proper attention is given to the academic requirements of the students.

Auditorium

• The IISWBM auditorium features a well-designed stage, excellent acoustics, comfortable seats, and an audio-visual display.
• It is the ideal setting for meetings, theatrical performances, and interactive workshops.
• With amplifiers, speakers, and a built-in projector, the screen can accommodate any audio-visual communication.

Computer Centre

• It is equipped with all the necessary resources to support the institute's academic and administrative activities.
• Two servers with a leased line facility run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to maintain the whole network connection.
• Students have access to free Wi-Fi internet to make their studying process more efficient.

Seminar Rooms

• The seminar rooms are equipped with all of the required conveniences to facilitate the exchange of ideas between students, faculty, and even members from other institutes or corporations.

Conference Rooms

• These are designed with the latest technology and audio-visual aids.
• With the capability of uninterrupted engagement provided by video conferencing, it becomes even more industry-friendly.

Canteen

• The institute has a canteen which provides their students with delicious meals at subsidized prices.
• The meals are provided quickly to accommodate students who have only a few minutes between classes.
• Students, staff, and professors can choose from various snacks and meals, all of which are nutritious.
  The canteen has Wi-Fi, which stimulates digital contact and allows students to continue their studies while relaxing.

IT Infrastructure

• IISWBM has a business intelligence lab, which has more than 50 workstations and state of the art audio-visual facilities.
• Students get to learn about MIS and DSS tools through hands-on experience.
• Statistical software like SPSS and business analytics tools are also available.
• For processing financial accounts, payroll, and HR applications, it has installed FACT ERP.
• High-speed internet facilities are available through Wi-Fi or LAN.
• The IISWBM infrastructure has Personal Identification Systems in place as part of the IT security policy for internet resources.
• Video-conference and photocopying facilities are also available.

Language Lab

• A web-assisted language laboratory is available to help students with the language learning process.
• The institute has multiple innovative interactive tools that enhance the learning process.
• This lab helps students with their communication skills.

Recreation Centre

• It has a Students Activity Centre, which helps students relax with various recreational activities. 
• It is also a great place to unwind, share ideas, and be involved in debates.

Gym

• A Gym is also present on campus with modern equipment and a trainer.

Hostel

• The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management hostel is spread over 9000 square feet next to the academic block. It houses approximately 42 female students.
• Fully-furnished rooms are present at the Girls Hostel with attached bathrooms (2-seater and 3-seater), a canteen, a large dining hall furnished to seat 32 diners at a time, a kitchen, and a common living area.
• LCD TV, terrace, microwave ovens, refrigerator, water coolers and purifiers, ironing table, irons, and recreational facilities such as carom, and professional round-the-clock security services are also available.