Library

Central Library:

Our Library is a paradise for those who have a passion for reading Books and enthusiasm for widening their knowledge base in depth and extent. The library has an carpet area of 10,520 sq.ft. and reading space of 1800 sq.ft(includes no of seats is 150) of built-up Facilities. Strength of Library and Services provided in the Library include:
  Fully computerized working Systems.
   21261 Titles and 53737 Volumes.
   Book Bank Books 1246 Volumes.
   97 print Indian / Foreign Journals / Magazines.
  Online journals databases from IEEE,ASCE,ASME,DELNET and other journals

To Access OPAC Search of Books: Click to OPAC

# Year Number of New Titles Added Number of New Volumes Added
1 2021 - 2022232425
2 2020 - 20215186
3 2019 - 20204911030
4 2018 - 201970682
5 2017 - 2018248906
6 2016 - 20172426153
7 2015 - 20166148353
8 2014 - 201514192216
9 2013 - 2014245406
10 2012 - 201320583479

Library Administration:

  • Head                         :   Dr.B.Shanmugam,
  • Librarian                   :   Mrs. R. Mathurabashini
  • Librarian                   :   Mr. G. Muruganandam
  • Assistant Librarian    :   Mrs. R. Sumathi
  • Library Assistant     :    Mrs. M.Hemalatha

Facilities

Computerization for search , indexing issue/return & recordyes
Bar Codings Used yes
Library services on internet/ intranet INDEST or other similar membership archivesyes
Number of Users (issue book)per day250
Number of Users (reading space)per day200
Timings during working day8.00am to 6.00pm
Number of Library staff5
Number of Library staff with a degree in library management4


Facilities to receive Anna University Training Development and Communication Channel (AUTDCC) through EDUSAT: for special lectures by Experts
     Lending, Reference and Reprographic facilities.
    Study halls with a capacity for 150 students/ Faculty.
    2 air-conditioned Audio and Video Halls.
     Internet browsing
    CD Library, CD ROMs, CD writing and Scanning
    NPTEL Video course materials developed by IIT’s & IISc.
    Digital Library with 68 Systems .

Dedicated Areas for PG Students, Project Work and air-conditioned reading halls. We are member in DELNET as Institutional Membership for resource sharing: Library membership is compulsory for staff and students. All members are expected to follow the ‘Regulations’ as laid down.

Regulations for Use of Library

    One should realize ‘the power of silence’ in the Library and make it an Abode for Academic pursuit and for dissemination of   knowledge.
    Members should produce their Identity card at the Entrance/ while borrowing books/ and whenever so demanded by Security Personnel/ Faculty.
    Members should ‘sign in’ the Gate Register/ Scan Id card in the Computer kept at the Entrance.
    On no account personal books, files, lab coat / apron and articles will be allowed inside. (Such items are to be handed over to the security in charges in the personal Bag section at the Entrance).