Central Library

Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology has a good library for the benefit of students and faculties. The Central Library has good collection of books, journals, CDs and DVDs covering various branches of Engineering, Technology, Science and Humanities and other related fields. It is fully air conditioned and automated. It contains Lending Section, Reference Section, Journal Section, Gratis Section and Gandhi Study Centre. The transactions are carried out using Bar code Technology. It has memberships with Delnet, IETE and ISOI for resource sharing.

Physical Infrastructure

Library Timing

Lending Section		Gratis Section
Monday to Saturday	8.00 am to 9.00 pm	Monday to Saturday	9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sunday & Holidays	9.00 am to 1.00 pm	Sunday & Holidays	Closed
Circulation Timings		Journal Section
Monday to Saturday	8.15 am to 7.00 pm	Monday to Saturday	10.00 am to 8.00 pm
Sunday & Holidays	9.15 am to 12.00 pm	Sunday & Holidays	Closed
Reference Section		Gandhi Study Center
Monday to Saturday	8.30 am to 7.00 pm	Monday to Saturday	9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Sunday & Holidays	Closed	Sunday & Holidays	Closed
Reading Room		1. Books	43650
Monday to Saturday	9.00 am to 6.00 pm	2. Titles	9411
Sunday & Holidays	Closed	3. Non-Book Materials(CD, DVD etc.,)	5292
		4. National Journals	105
		5. International Journals	99
		6. E-Resources	275
		7. Magazines	22
		8. Newspapers	10

Newspapers

Facilities & Services

• Lending Section
• Reference Section
• Journal Section
• Gratis Section
• Gandhi Study Center
• Digital Library
• New Arrivals Display
• Back Volumes
• E-Resources Center

• Department Libraries
• OPAC & Computerized Library
• Collection of Question Papers
• Issue, Return & Renewal
• DELNET
• Document Delivery Services (DDS)
• Inter Library Loan (ILL)
• Autolib Library Software
• Subject Guide Board

Book Borrowing Eligibility

Students

Staff

Shelf Numbers – Department/Subject wise

Lending Section

Lending Section Costly Books

Reference Section

Gratis Section (“ G ” Books)

• Any kind of marking, underlining, clipping of books is absolutely forbidden. Readers shall be held responsible for any damage done to the book belonging to the Library and shall be required to replace such book or pay the value thereof.
• Bags, Big handbags, Raincoat, Jerkin and Casual wears are strictly prohibited inside the library.
• Members are requested to keep their belongings at the entrance of the Library. However they are advised not to leave cell phones, purse, money, credit card and other valuables in the handbag outside the library. These items are liable to be lost.
• Library users are strictly prohibited from taking the borrowed and stamped books again inside the library.
• Books will not be issued to members on the ID card of others.
• If any book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the person responsible shall replace it with a new copy or pay double the cost of the recent price and handling charges or as may be decided by the Librarian.
• Membership Cards are not transferable. Books will not be issued to students on the Membership Card of staff members. Books will be issued subject to availability only.
• Absence from the college will not be considered as an excuse for the delay in the return of books.
• The Borrower will be responsible for any loss or non-return of any books issued against his / her library Card.
• Fine amount will not be collected from the students even though books are returned after the Due Date. But, No books will be issued to the students until the students return the book promptly which was already taken. Students’ library account will be locked for one month in case books are returned after the due date.

• Every Monday, Consolidated weekly overdue report (books yet to be returned) will be sent to all the departments and the faculty advisors will inform the students and counsel them.
• Overdue report will be displayed on the Central Library Notice Board every day.
• New books and journals received will be on display for a week.
• Reference books, Newspapers, Magazines, Journals may not be taken outside the library. They are meant for Reference Only.
• Library users are requested to follow the queue while they want to get books or return books.
• Library users are requested to check whether the book is in good condition, when they want to borrow books from the library.
• Library users are requested to write their name and sign in the book card while the book is borrowed.
• After the book is issued or returned, users are requested to confirm in OPAC whether the book has been issued or returned.
• Students are also permitted to recommend some important books to central library when they are in need of books. Books may be recommended with the approval of HOD.
• Strict and absolute silence must be observed in the Library. Cell Phone is strictly prohibited inside the Library.
• Under special circumstances, the Librarian may refuse the issue of books or recall the books already issued from any member without assigning any reason thereof.
• The Library may accept donation of manuscripts, books, periodicals etc. from the donors. Such donations once accepted will become the absolute property of the college.

E-Journals link

Indian Academy of Sciences –IAS

National Institute Of Science Communications and Information Resources (CSIR)

Donate a Book

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela (South African President (1994-1999) and philanthropist)

Philanthropy is an important and highly rewarding way for individuals and families to make a difference in the rapidly changing world. Since 2010, MCET Central Library has collected over 22000 books

In a chain process, we have donated more than 16500 books to libraries which includes 30 District central libraries, School libraries and college libraries.

So Philanthropists are requested to donate books.

For details

Librarian –MCET
library@drmcet.ac.in