Library

Library

About the Department

The Rabindranath Tagore Library and Information Centre is housed in a 3,034 sq. mt. (74’ × 41½’) building with a seating capacity of 100. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and serves as a vital support system for academic excellence by providing an extensive collection of books, journals, and reference materials. The spacious and fully computerized environment offers an ideal setting for learning, research, and intellectual exploration.

The library remains open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and operates six days a week. It features several specialized sections, including a Reference Section, Career Guidance Section, Book Bank, Project and Question Bank Section, Back Volume Section, Own Book Reading Room, and an NLIST Resource Network Centre.

Additional facilities include Reprographic Services for photocopying reference materials, Barcoded Book Identification, and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) for efficient organization and retrieval of resources.

Rules and Regulations

Entry and Conduct

Identity card is mandatory for library entry.
Scan the ID card at the e-gate upon entry and exit.
Maintain proper dress code and strict silence inside the library.
Respect library property and handle all books with care.

Borrowing Rules

Students may borrow a maximum of three books for 15 days.
Books can be renewed once for an additional 15 days if not reserved.
Check books for damage before borrowing and report any issues immediately.
Fines:
- - Minor damage – 30
- - Late return – 1 per day
Books in special demand may be recalled at any time.

Responsibilities

Books are non-transferable.
Return all borrowed materials before long vacations.
No marking, underlining, or annotation is allowed in books.
Lost or severely damaged books must be replaced or paid at double the cost.
The library reserves the right to suspend borrowing privileges for violations.
The Library Committee may revise rules periodically.

Borrowing Privileges

Category	No. of Books	Loan Period
Students (UG)	3	15 Days
Students (PG)	4	15 Days
Faculty	8	30 Days
Administrative Staff	2	15 Days

Newspaper Collection

Regional and National Newspapers

The Hindu (English, National)
The New Indian Express (English, National)
Times of India (English, National)
Business Line (English, Financial)

Tamil Newspapers

Dinamani
Dinakaran
Dinathanthi
Tamil Hindu (Tamil Desai)

The collection meets diverse linguistic and informational needs, offering access to national, regional, and specialized news sources.

Value Added Services

Web OPAC – Online catalogue access to e-journals and e-books.
NPTEL E-Learning – Online technology education platform.
CD/DVD Services – Access to multimedia learning materials.
Reprographic Service – Document reproduction facility.
Reference Service – Expert research and information assistance.
User Education Programme – Training in library use and information literacy.
Inter-Library Loan Service – Resource sharing with other libraries.
Question Bank – Repository of past examination papers.
Project Report Support – Guidance for research and documentation.

Mission

To provide seamless access to comprehensive, quality resources in support of learning, teaching, researching and enrich community life of KSRCASW.

Vision

To provide excellent resources, well equipped functional physical spaces where students can pursue independent learning, discovery outside of the classroom, it reflects the diverse and dynamic sprit of KSRCASW community.