LIBRARY PROFILE

Library is situated in an area of 2009.19 Sq.ft. in the ground floor with bright lighting and ventilation, also fitted with fans for air-circulation at main building. Library is separated into Stack area, reading area, Reference section, General books section, Internet zone, Reprography (Xerox cum printer) section, Technical section and periodical section for users.

Services:

• Library operates an open access system making its resources readily accessible to both students and staff.
• The stack area is sub-divided into main book section, reference book section, new arrivals section, e-books section.
• Library is having 29302 volumes of books, 100 back volumes of journals, 200 e-books (CDs) and 5 dailies in 2 languages (local language of Tamil and English)
• The reading hall area is accommodated with 30 seats and periodical section is also accommodates with 30 seats.
• The reprography section is provided with a photocopier with printer for users and the users are allowed to take Xerox at subsidy rate of Rs.1/- per copy and print copy at Rs.5/- copy.
• The internet zone is provided with 5 computer system to browse e-resources, e-books, etc.,
• The library has an automated system with Autolib software (V.22.01) of full automation and Integrated Library Management System-ILMS is connected in LAN network consisting of 5 client computers and 1 server.
• Bar-coding process is done by using Barcode scanner (2 nos. - model name - Henex HC-666) for daily transaction of users entry, resource issue/return and day to day management of library activities.
• Activities of library is by simple tasks and executed using different modules namely Cataloguing, Circulation, Admin, Reports, Acquisition, Serial control (Periodical maintain), Search, Gate, etc., The software is updated with e-gate entry facility to monitor users attendance.
• Annual budget is prepared at the beginning of every academic year for purchase of resources for library.
• Library has an institutional membership with N-List, NDL, NPTEL.
• Library is also equipped with CCTV Camera, Periodical Pest control system, First Aid Box.