Central Library (Library and LIC)

Database:

• N-list - inflibnet (31,35000 e-books)
• CDJ Law Journals
• NDL (national Digital Library 85,00000 e-books)
• DELBET
• Swayam (UGC-TV Channel)

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Process is going on

Services:

The following services are available in the Library and Information Centre from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• Barcoded circulation(Issue, Return and Renewal).
• Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).
• Internet browsing with Wi-Fi. Image Scanning & Barcode Scanning.
• CD & DVD Access & Writing.
• Barcoded User Entry System.
• DELNET Access. Indian Science Abstracts digital version.
• Reprography (Xerox, scanning, print-out). Digital photo, Lamination.
• Total Barcoded ID Card preparation (Smart Card)/(Digital photo, Typing, Printing, Barcoding and Lamination etc.,)
• Information services.
• Audio - Visual service (Separate Dish for TV programmes, LCD projector, Wide screen, More than 5000 CDs, DVDs, Wi-Fi Internet etc.,)
• Reference facility for outsiders.
• Open Access System.
• INFLIBNET Access. (N-list), DELNET Access, Infotrac IMC Collection, CDJ Law database
• BMI (Health Information System)
• Pearson Collections of E-Books
• NDL (National Digital Library) access
• NPTEL Video Lectures Access
• Swayam (UGC/Lectures) TV Channels

Recognition

The Library and Information Centre was recognized as a research centre by Annamalai University on 14.12.2005 for pursuing Ph.D., in Annamalai University.
The Library and Information Centre is upgraded as the Research Department of Library and Information Science from 2014 onwards (Full-Time as well as Part-Time).

Completely digitized library with lot of E-resources. Very friendly for student to access resources! Variable contribution .

Dr. Suman govil, Adviser, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India .

Thank you for showing us your wonderful library! It made me want to get lost in the books.
Alanna Shea Elder, Wyoming, USA.

It has been a joy touring your campus and meeting everyone.Thank you for all your hospitality. 
Anne Nicole Reed, Wyoming, USA.

Thank you for your boundless generosity & for sharing your excellent facilities with us.
Prof. Courtrey Carlson, Wyoming, USA.

It is an ideal library. It is a digital library having all modern equipments. One should have pride of it. We appreciate the every effort taken by the dynamic librarian. Free access to the students is the unique feature. It is playing its vital role in the prosperity of the college. I congratulate to the librarian on behalf of my college and on my own behalf.

03.12.2016

It is very great pleasure for me to see the Library. The work in the Library is very well organized and is very impressive. Thank you for showing me, hospitality.
Smagul Katazhanov,
Institute for Energy Technology, Norway

16.02.2016

The Library facility is Phenomenon and the modern concept applied by Dr. Senthil is extremely impressive. The usage pattern is very useful and the user will get the maximum benefit. The resources and all other software used in the library is very impressive. This library is more than National Library and serving in a unique way. Special congratulations to the management and dedicated librarian Dr.Senthil.
Dr.T.Balasubramani,
Former Director and Dean,
Centre of Advanced study in Marine Biology,
Annamalai University

Deeply impressed by the Library the usage and the best use of technology. Compliments to the librarian Dr.R.Senthilkumar and the management. Best wishes to the library to grow to greater heights. A model of several educational institutions.
E. Vivekanandan,
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Chennai

The library is unique and it is different from other Libraries. First it is heighten and it is user friendly. In no time you can get all the scientific information. Then the usage of books, journal can let found out in no time. This is a model to other libraries, especially it is a model to national Libraries. Appreciation to the chief librarian and the management for the encouragement.
Dr.T.C. Santiago,

Completely digitized library with lot of E-resources. Very friendly for student to access resources! Variable contribution.

Dr. Suman govil,
Advisor, Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science & Technology,
Government of India.

Thank you for showing us your wonderful library! It made me want to get lost in the books.

Alanna Shea Elder,
Wyoming, USA

It has been a joy touring your campus and meeting everyone.Thank you for all your hospitality.

Anne Nicole Reed,
Wyoming, USA.

Thank you for your boundless generosity & for sharing your excellent facilities with us.

Prof. Courtrey Carlson,
Wyoming, USA.

It is an ideal library. It is a digital library having all modern equipments. One should have pride of it. We appreciate the every effort taken by the dynamic librarian. Free access to the students is the unique feature. It is playing its vital role in the prosperity of the college. I congratulate to the librarian on behalf of my college and on my own behalf.

Dr. P.N. Sagar (Vice-Principal),
Rajarshi Shahu College,
Latur – 413512, Maharashtra

Excellent Library and Information Center. Very meticulously maintained. Records maintained in a superb manner. Hats off to the dedicated Librarian and other Library staff.

Mrs. Amisha Shirodkar Pennekar,
Assistant Professor in Botany,
Chowgule College, Margao - Goa

The Library is well maintained and documented. The students and the faculty get all the information about a Book / Journal available in the library at the click of button including its location. Dr. Senthilkumar, Librarian is himself a encyclopedia who has introduced many new innovations to make it accessor friendly. Congratulations to him, Principal and the Management for such a wonderful library.

Dr. A.V. Veeresh,
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Botany,
Parvathibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science,
Margao – 403602

We have been very impressed by the facilities at the college. The library is particular is clearly a place where students can come and use the amazing facilities they are very favhunate to have upto date technology to help them get the best education available to them. The stats and all the data are proof of how the students are using these facilities. They should be feel privileged to be studying here.

Sandy Khnna, Rahul Khnna, Shivani Khnna,
London, UK.

I am thoroughly impressed by the collection and services of the library. Very very proactive indeed. I am sure the librarian, Mr.Senthilkumar is an asset to this institution. I may refer this library as one of the "Models" for any upcoming institution. If any student fail to use this wonderful library, it is a grave error on her/his part. Appreciate the management for all their foresight.

L.R.Gowri
Reference Librarian,
The American Library,
U.S.Consulate, Chennai – 600 092.

07.01.2015

It is an ideal library. It is a digital library having all modern equipments. One should have pride of it. We appreciate the every effort taken by the dynamic librarian. Free access to the students is the unique feature. It is playing its vital role in the prosperity of the college. I congratulate to the librarian on behalf of my college and on my own behalf.

Dr. P.N. Sagar (Vice-Principal), Rajarshi Shahu College, Latur – 413512, Maharashtra

03.07.2014

I am impressed by the way the learning resource centre is not only systematically arranged but effectively used. Let me congratulate the librarian & his team for their painstaking efforts to see the past, present and the future in order.

V.Ganesan, Principal, Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan, Kallar, Mettupalayam.

19.02.2014

Excellent Library. I am very proud to visit this Library. Everything is useful in good manner.

Mr. Thomson A.J., Librarian, St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut - 8

12.12.2013

Excellent Library and Information Center. Very meticulously maintained. Records maintained in a superb manner. Hats off to the dedicated Librarian and other Library staff.

Mrs. Amisha Shirodkar Pennekar, Assistant Professor in Botany, Chowgule College, Margao - Goa

12.12.2013

The Library is well maintained and documented. The students and the faculty get all the information about a Book / Journal available in the library at the click of button including its location. Dr. Senthilkumar, Librarian is himself a encyclopedia who has introduced many new innovations to make it accessor friendly. Congratulations to him, Principal and the Management for such a wonderful library.

Dr. A.V. Veeresh, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Botany, Parvathibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Margao - 403602

08.08.2013

We have been very impressed by the facilities at the college. The library is particular is clearly a place where students can come and use the amazing facilities they are very favhunate to have upto date technology to help them get the best education available to them. The stats and all the data are proof of how the students are using these facilities. They should be feel privileged to be studying here.

Sandy Khnna, Rahul Khnna, Shivani Khnna, London, UK.

17.02.2012

I have seen a wonderful library and facilities, it very very happy. I visited some many libraries in Tamil Nadu but I have a dream to see the good library like the library in South African University today I visited the library. This is really a scientific method library. I congratulate Dr. R. Senthilkumar, Librarian of this college. I wish more development of library and the college.

Dr. Thayammal Aravanan, Former Head, Dept. of Tamil, Annai Therasa Ladies University.

27.7.2010

I have visited lot of libraries but your library working 100 % perfect system. My Special appreciation to Dr. R. Senthilkumar, Librarian for his enormous efforts, Creation. My congratulation to the whole team, with out the support of the management nothing is possible, this management supporting & encouraging everything. My special thanks and appreciation to this management. My prayer every day,this library should grown great height "God Bless U". today, i have seen wonders and enjoyed lot.

K.Ramachandran, Manager, SNMV College of Arts and Science College, Coimbatore - 641021

13.07.2010

It is great to see the nice development in the library. Excellent facilities. I take this chance to thank the management and it is pleasure for me congratulate Dr. R. Senthilkumar, Librarian who is putting enormous efforts to develop such facilities.

Prof. S. Balakumar, National Center for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai.

04.02.2010

Best Wishes. An Excellent library

T.C. Ramaswamy, Retd. Journalist, K.K.Pudur,Coimbatore.

18.11.2009

Very interesting tour of the library with very knowledgeable and impressive staff. The library has a very good range of resources. Good luck for the future in helping your students excel.

Ian Jones, International office, University of Nottingham.

21.07.2009

I am thoroughly impressed by the collection and services of the library. Very very proactive indeed. I am sure the librarian, Mr.Senthilkumar is an asset to this institution. I may refer this library as one of the "Models" for any upcoming institution. If any student fail to use this wonderful library, it is a grave error on her/his part. Appreciate the management for all their foresight.

L.R.Gowri - Reference Librarian, The American Library, U.S.Consulate, Chennai – 600 092.

13.02.2009

Computerized Library of Kongunadu Arts and Science College is very impressive and well maintained. Students are trained so as to use it to full capacity. We are visiting this library to improve our own college Library.

Swami Vedavidyananda, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai – 4.

10.11.2008

An amazing amount of books, well done.

Lieobeth Brightman, Wellingove, U.K

10.11.2008

A very well equipped Library, impressive!

Jushine Brightman, London, U.K

10.11.2008

A very good Library with good facilities for the students.

Joan Smith, St.Altas, U.K.

10.11.2008

An Excellent Library with impressive facilities.

Dr.Christople Brightman, Wellingove, Lincoin Shine, England.

The following students are selected for the BEST LIBRARY USER AWARD (2018-2019) and they will be honoured in the college day celebrations on February 2019

CLICK HERE TO VIEW : BEST LIBRARY USER AWARD (2018-2019)

The following students are selected for the BEST LIBRARY USER AWARD (2017-2018) and they will be honored in the college day celebrations on 03/03/2018

I UG

Roll No:	171ZO042
Name:	SARAVANA KARUNA MOORTHY.S
Class:	I B.Sc., ZOOLOGY
No.of Times Visited:	450 times
No.of Days Visited:	102 days
No.of Hours Visited:	249.50 hours

II UG

Roll No:	161BC025
Name:	SURYA S
Class:	II B.Sc.,BIOCHEMISTRY
No.of Times Visited:	630 times
No.of Days Visited:	136 days
No.of Hours Visited:	393.01 hours

III UG

Roll No:	151BO002
Name:	CHIPPY JOSEPH
Class:	III B.Sc., BOTANY
No.of Times Visited:	255 times
No.of Days Visited:	126 days
No.of Hours Visited:	203.38 hours

I PG

Roll No:	172ZO007
Name:	NAVANITHRA R
Class:	I M.Sc., ZOOLOGY
No.of Times Visited:	90 times
No.of Days Visited:	64 days
No.of Hours Visited:	79.14 hours

II PG

Roll No:	162BO004
Name:	YOGESH G
Class:	II M.Sc., BOTANY
No.of Times Visited:	121 times
No.of Days Visited:	83 days
No.of Hours Visited:	43.17 hours

M.Phil

Roll No:	16MA301
Name:	RADHA K
Class:	M.Phil., MATHEMATICS
No.of Times Visited:	57 times
No.of Days Visited:	46 days
No.of Hours Visited:	24.46 hours

Ph.D

Roll No:	15CH403
Name:	TAMILARASAM.B
Class:	Ph.D., CHEMISTRY
No.of Times Visited:	145 times
No.of Days Visited:	117 days
No.of Hours Visited:	75.22 hours

The library orientation programme for the freshers conducted from 24.07.2017 to 16.08.2017 in the library and information centre.Half a day programme for each class.

Unannounced Test for motivating the Library users conducted from 28.03.2016 to 01.04.2016. Best Library Users Award (2016) awarded to the following users:

• Chippy Joseph 151B0002
• Ilakkiya 141MA034
• Vinothkumar 131CC040
• Preeja 152Z0020
• Adithan 142EL022
• Naveen Antony 14PH302
• Sangeeth Thekkan 146O404

BEST PRACTICES

• Conducting Library Orientation programme for I year students (UG& PG).
• Conducting Book Exhibitions periodically.
• Conducting Unannounced Test and distributing the prizes (I, II, III) to the winners in each class, to motivate the students to know and make use of the available resources in the Library & Information Centre.
• Conducting Quiz on Library and awarding prizes to the winners.
• Receiving rare books as donation from various people.
• Involving the activity of Library service promotion is made aware through circulars, posters, intercom etc., periodically.
• Supplying Bar-coded Identity Card (Digital photographing, typing, printing, bar-coding, laminating) for all the students, scholars, non-teaching staff and teaching staff).
• Bar-coded user entry system.
• Fully computerized and Bar-coded library housekeeping operations.
• Formation of Digital Library.
• Digital photograph for all of the users. Providing the important information like current news, GK, Dollar, Euro, Sterling pound current rates, humidity and temperature information providing, the scrolling facility of New arrivals & flash news in the computer, collecting & preserving the college & library news appearing in the leading dailies, collecting, preserving and disseminating the different field news, online dictionary, encyclopedia & digital clippings etc.,
• Effective utilization of Digital content through Mini Theatre formation in the Library & Information Centre premises.
• Automated Report Generations like
• Unannounced Tests Date as: 21/03/2017 to 30/03/2017