WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY 

Our Library, the Seat of Wisdom and the Source of Knowledge sprawling 528.15 sq.mt.is situated in a cozy atmosphere conducive for the pursuit of higher studies. It is equipped with books on various engineering subjects such as Electronics Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering and Mechatronics. Journals:  both E-Journals and Print Journals, Magazines and Newspapers etc. are available for enriching the knowledge of the faculty, research scholars and students.

LIBRARY SERVICES:

• OPAC SERVICE

• REFERENCE SERVICE

• NEW ARRIVALS

• ONLINE DATABASE

LIBRARY SECTIONS:

• Technical Section

The technical section for processing, organizing, and preparing library materials—such as books and journals—for user access after acquisition. Key functions include classification, cataloging, physical processing, shelving, and automation, acting as the crucial link between procuring materials and making them available for circulation 

• Reading Section

Dedicated areas designed for browsing and studying, often categorized into specialized sections like General books, subject books, reference books and specialized collections.

Librarians facilitate reading by helping users navigate materials, assisting with research queries, and providing access to both physical and digital resources.

• Reference Section

The reference section in a library is a specialized, non-circulating collection of informational materials designed for quick consultation, research, and in-depth study. It provides immediate access to authoritative resources like GATE Books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and handbooks. 

• Stack Room Section

Responsible for the systematic storage, maintenance, and retrieval of books and materials. Materials are arranged in the stacks following a classification system (e.g., Dewey Decimal Classification - DDC) for easy identification, often indicated by a unique shelf-mark. Includes shelving books, re-shelving returned items, shelf reading, shifting collections, and dust cleaning.

• Circulation Section

The circulation section, often located near the entrance, is the central hub for managing library material lending (charging) and returns (discharging). It acts as a primary service point, handling user registration, renewals, reservations, and fine collection. This section maintains accurate inventory control and usage statistics, bridging the library's collection with its users

• Digital Library Section

A digital library section manages organized, electronic collections of digital objects—documents, images, audio, and video—accessible to library working hours in over the networks. This section focuses on digitizing content, metadata creation, and providing remote, simultaneous access, often serving as a hybrid, virtual, or specialized repository for research and learning

 LIBRARY FUND ALLOTMENT:
         2014 to 2025 = Rs. 83, 27, 654 (For Textbook Reading Materials)
       

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS:

No of Titles : 5787 

No of Volumes : 15891

No of Journals : 40 (National Journals – 33, International Journals – 7)

No of Magazines : 13

No of Newspapers : 7

No of CD-ROM_s : 512

E- RESOURCES :

1. DELNET Digital Library

            Access E-Journals  : Engineering & Technology (911) 

1. Automobile Engineering (15)

2. Chemical Engineering & Technology (46)

3. Computer Science(160)

4. Construction & Infrastructure (79)

5. Electrical and Electronic Engineering EEE(51)

6. Electronics & Communication Engineering(41)

7. Electrical and Nuclear Engineering(70)

8. Hydraulic Engineering (44)

9. General & Civil Engineering(115)

10. Manufacturing (25)

11. Industrial Engineering (46)

12. Mechanical Engineering (40)

13. Materials(36)

14. Mining and Metallurgy (20)

15. Military Sciences (23)

16. Transportation (35)

17. Technology (General)(65)

           E-Books Directory

• 10622 free e-books in 709 categories.

            E-Books Directory is a daily growing list of links to freely accessible ebooks, documents and lecture notes found all over the internet. You can submit your    own ebooks, or add other resources you come across. 

2. DELNET (IESTC - E-Consortium package) 

            lnfoTrac Engineering, Science & Technology Collection [IESTC] features the  best selection of over 2,000 journals covering various streams of engineering,   technology, innovation and allied sciences.

3. ONOS (One Nation One Subscription)

Journals Publishers :

1. AAAS- Science  1

2. ACM Digital Library 158

3. American Chemical Society Journals  90

4. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Journals 8

5. American Institute of Physics Journals  28

6. American Mathematical Society Journals 9

7. American Physical Society – ALL 15

8. American Society for Microbiology Journals  16

9. Annual Reviews Journals 51

10. ASCE Journals Online  36

11. ASME Journals Online 38

12. Bentham Science Journals  118

13. BMJ Journals 36

14. Cambridge University Press Journals 441

15. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Journals 8

16. Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals  2389

17. Emerald Publishing Journals  311

18. ICE Publishing Journals  34

19. IEEE Journals 210

20. IndianJournals.com  253

21. Institute of Physics Journals  90

22. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Wolters Kluwer) Journals  305

23. Oxford University Press Journals 376

24. Project Muse 751

25. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Journals 36

26. Sage Publishing Journals  1097

27. SPIE Digital Library 16

28. Springer Nature Journals  2403

29. Taylor and Francis Journals  2548

30. Thieme Journals  47

31. Wiley Journals  1332

32. World Scientific Publishing Journals  143

DEPARTMENT WISE BOOK COLLECTION:

LIBRARY PERIODICAL COLLECTION:

MAGAZINE:

JOURNALS:

NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS:

• The Hindu (English)

  • The New Indian Express

  • Dinakaran

  • Dhinath Thanthi

  • Dhina Malar

  • The Indhu Tamil Thisai

  • Dhina Mani

LIBRARY TIMING: 10.00am to 5.45pm

LIBRARY STAFF DETAILS:
        LIBRARY OFFICER    –  Prof. M.Banupriya, Asst Professor (Civil Engg. Dept)
        LIBRARIAN                   –  M.Nagarajan

Library Services Fully Digitally Automated with MODERNLIB LMS Software     

Rules and Regulations :

1.     Perfect silence should be maintained in the Library.

2.   Students and Faculties must scan his/her ID card before entering and after leaving the Library for Gate Entry Purpose.

3.      Strict discipline must be maintained in the Library.  Indiscipline may lead to disciplinary action and the Library privileges may be withdrawn.

4.      The Library is open for students from 10.00 a.m to 5.45 p.m on all  working days.

5.      Books will be issued only on presentation of his/her own ID card.

6.      Library book should be handled with care.The student shall not write or make  any mark on any Book, Journal and newspapers belonging to the Library.

7.      Students must be in person while receiving a book, examine and report to the library.

8.      Students can borrow two books only. Faculty Members can borrow three books only.

9.      The book lending period is 14 days and it is not permitted to long renewal of the book.

10.    If the book is not returned on or before the due date, the fine charges of  50 paise will be charged as fine on first 20 days. After 20 days,          Rupee 1 per book per day will be collected.

11.    Reference books/Journals/CD-ROM should not be issued / taken outside the Library.

12.    Before leaving the library students must arrange the chairs and tables properly.

13.     In case a borrower loses a book he/she replace the new one same copy of books or should pay triple the cost of the books.

14.    The college leaving certificate or transfer certificate will be issued to the student only   after he/she has returned all the library books and cleared all library dues.