Bharat Ratna C.SUBRAMANIAM CENTENARY LIBRARY and 30 Department Libraries collectively support teaching, research and extension programmes of the Institution.
The Libraries are well equipped with the latest Books and Journals in the field of Arts, Science and Social Sciences etc., fully computerized with barcoding technology and online resources.
It facilitates access to the common digital resources for the discipline of arts, science and social science through subscription to heterogeneous databases which consists of relevant information of the respective domains. The library is an invaluable data center for students, researchers and faculties.
Departments have their own library to cater to the instant reference needs of faculty members.
The college library, housed in the ground floor Bharat Ratna C.SUBRAMANIAM CENTENARY LIBRARY consists of 72800 books, 144 periodicals, newspapers and e-resources. A digital library section also offers the latest online reading materials in an area of 6000 sq ft. College library with vast collection of books, a variety of journals and magazines (National and International) serves as a effective learning resource in the campus. There are 164 journals, magazines and weeklies which enhance the knowledge of students and them abreast of the latest developments in Arts, Science and Technology. Falling in line with the latest trends, the fully computerized library is well equipped with modern facilities and resources in the form of books, printed and electronic journals, project reports, etc. The students and scholars can online access through INFLIBNET- N-List, NDL (National Digital Library of India), etc. Library Working Hours.
Features
Computerized Bar coded Library. Largest collection of Books, Journals, Magazines and Newspapers. Access entire Library Database through Web OPAC. Major Collections of E-books, E-Journals and E-databases access through LAN. Digital Library used for accessing E-Resources. Digital Collections of Audio and Video materials Book Bank Reprography CCTV Surveillance System.
- 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
- No. of Volumes 43385
- No. of Titles 14185
- No. of National Journals 72
- No. of International Journals 39
- No. of National Magazines 48
- No. of International Magazines 5
- No. of Back Volumes 2867
- No. of CDs/DVDs 2517
- No. of Thesis 101
- No. of Dissertations 189
- No. of Project (UG & PG) 3475
- No. of Newspapers 13
Online Resources
(E-Journals, E-Books, Audios and Video lecture, online databases)
Students/staff shall scan their ID card in the E Gate Register scanner while entering and leaving the library. Books shall be issued only on production of Bar-coded ID card. Strict silence shall be maintained in the library. Personal belongings like files, folders, bags, personal books, bound notebooks, issued books etc are not allowed inside the library. They should be kept on the rack provided at the entrance of the library. Mobile phones and other devices should be in silent mode. Laptops may be used inside the libraries (without any audio). For the benefit of its users, library is following the Open Access System. The books, current journals, back volumes taken out the racks shall not be replaced. They should be left only on the tables. Well trained Library assistants are there to replace them in the proper places. Library books should be handled with utmost care. Marking or any kind of scribbling on pages or folding of page is strictly prohibited. Mishandling or damage to the books will invite penalty. In case of loss of any book, the borrower as to pay the current price of the book and a fine decided by the Principal.
Code of Conduct
The books taken from the library are to be returned on or before the due date specified in the due date slip sticked in the front page of the books. While taking the books staff and students should write their Roll No. on the due date slip pasted in the book. UG, PG and Research students are eligible to take 2, 3 and 4 books respectively from the library. If a book is not returned on the due date another book will not be issued. If a user fails to return the books on the due date the member is liable to be fined Rs. 1 per day. Reference books, Project Reports, Back Volumes and Periodicals will not be issued. They are only for reference inside the library. Users are allowed to take the photocopies of the required articles of periodicals. Photocopying of full book is not permitted. Students before they go on vacation, should return the library 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.
- Dr. S.VIJAYAKUMAR - Librarian
- Mr. S. VEERAKANNAN - Deputy Librarian
- Mrs. Baby Syamala - Senior Library Assistant
- Mrs. Anitha - Library Assistant
Dr. S.VIJAYAKUMAR
Phone : 9788175456E-Mail: ngmcollegelibrary@gmail.com