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          Library is ” The temple of learning “; St. Joseph’s college has well furnished ,ventilated ,lighted and facilitated library named -”Rev. Fr. EJ Thomas SJ Library & Information Centre”. Library is automated with open source software-KOHA and is used for full-fledged online service to its users. The library is housed with wide ranging collection of over 11681 books of various disciplines and different branches of knowledge spread in an area of 1000 sq ft. Library also subscribes 7 Newspapers , 10 Journals and Periodicals which help to enhance the knowledge span of students.

VISION

• The library provides access to all resources which in turn helps in establishing quality service, enhancing research in all spheres.
• To become a name synonymous with excellence in higher education through consistent and all-encompassing knowledge management.

MISSION

• The library aims to nurture intellectual inquisitiveness among the socio-cultural milieu of students and staff in order to develop a sense of social and academic solidarity.
• To mold responsible global citizens capable of making an effective contribution towards the nation-building process.

Library Staff
Dr. S R Rajkumar
DR. S R RAJKUMAR
Librarian
M.Sc., P.hD., M.Phil., MLiSc., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDCA
 
Ms. Sneha K V
MS. SNEHA K V
Library Assistant
MLiSc
 
Highlights
  • The library has Wi-Fi facility.
  • Digitally automated with KOHA software version 21.05.08.000.
  • Digital entry system.
  • Free internet facility with power backup.
  • Print , Scan and Photostat facility.
  • Individual seating arrangement.
  • Books Classification : Dewey Decimal Classification-DDC system.
  • CCTV Surveillance.
Library Timings

The library is kept open on all working days from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Library will remain closed on all Public Holidays.

The number of books that can be borrowed at a time is as follows:

Sl.No.CategoryNo. of BooksPeriod
1UG Students314 Days
2PG Students514 Days
3Teaching & Non-Teaching Staffs1030 Days
Library Collection
Books 11681
Bind journals 106
Books Donated 731
Journals & Magazines 10
Newspapers 7
Library Rules

All students, Faculty & staff members of the organization are members of the Library.

  • While entering the library students should wear the ID cards.
  • Footwears should be kept in row outside.
  • Personal belongings to be kept in the property counter.
  • Use of Mobile Phones will not be allowed inside the Library.
  • All persons entering the Library should register themselves in the Entrance Register.
  • Strict silence shall be observe within the Library premises. Group Discussion will not be entertained.
  • Misbehaviour in the library will lead to serious disciplinary action. Books and chairs should not be misplaced.
  • Activities of the users will be under the surveillance of cameras.
  • The exchange , Sub-lending or transferring of books between the students will not be allowed.
  • No late fee upto 14 days.
  • One time renewal of books may be allowed after 2 weeks .
  • Rs.1/- per day per book will be charged as late fee.
  • Students should return the library books before the start of vacation.
  • Transfer Certificate-TC will be issued to outgoing students only after they return the books and Library membership card.
  • Library membership card if lost ,Rs.50/.-to be charged for each missed card.
  • For the loss of books, the following procedure will be followed. :
    • If the copies of the book are available with the suppliers, the book has to be replaced with a new one.
    • If it is not available for replacement, the value of the lost book will be charged at three times the face value of the books.
  • The Librarian has the right to call back any book even before the due date.