Committees

Library Advisory Council


Rules

General

  • The library is primarily intended for the use of students, faculty members and staff of this college.
  • It also wants to uphold the academic integrity and good name of the college both in and outside the campus.
  • Library users shall sign in the register before entering.
  • Strict silence must be maintained in the library.
  • Personal belongings are not allowed inside stack room, reference section and digital library .
  • Books will be issued only on production of borrower card. Cards are not transferable. Books will be issued only to the cardholder and not through anybody else.
  • Students are not permitted to sit in the library during their lecture and practical hours.
  • No bags, umbrellas, parcel, etc. except files and books may be brought into the Library. Adequate storage facilities have been provided at the entrance to the Library.
  • On leaving the Library, all users are required to produce for inspection all books and items taken out of the Library for inspection.
  • Reservation of seats is not permitted. Books and other articles left for any length of time on chairs and tables may be removed by the library staff.
  • The Library staff has the right to request a user to leave the premises if he is found to be violating any of the Library rules.
  • Official time for determining fines on overdue books and for other purposes will be read according to the time determined in the computer system at the Circulation Counter.
  • The Library will not accept responsibility for the loss or misplacement of personal belongings.

Library cards:

  • Four cards will be issued to every student to borrow books from the library.
  • Each card will enable the member to borrow only one book.
  • The students shall return their cards to the library on completion of their course.
  • A fine of Rs.25 will be charged for each card which is lost. The duplicate card will be issued after a month from the date of payment of the amount.
  • The borrower will be responsible for any loss or non-return of books issued against his/her original or duplicate library cards.
Staff Details
 

Sno

Staff Name

Designation

Qualification
1 T. PRABAKARAN LIBRARIAN BLIS(.) , M.L.I.S(LIB.INF) .,
2 E. JAYANTHI LIBRARIAN M.L.I.S(LIB.INF).,M.PHIL(LIB & INF SCI).,BLIS(.)
3 S KANNAN LIBRARIAN BLIS(.) , M.L.I.S(LIB.INF) .,
 
SNO DEPARTMENT

AVAILAVBLE BOOKS

AVAILABLE JOURNALS
  TITLES VOLUMES NATIONAL INTERNATIOANL
1 ECE 1463 5844 12 17
2 CIVIL 1163 4796 12 6
3 CHEMICAL 761 3044 6 7
4 CSE 1421 4544 12 8
5 IT 825 3088 6 11
6 EEE 621 2484 6 11
7 MECHANICAL 928 3604 12 19
8 BIO-TECH 649 3096 6 11
9 S & H 1065 5060 – 6
10 MBA 1477 5894 12 15
11 MCA 1229 5312 12 9
12 ME 226 524 5 9
    11828 47290 101 119

Academic Year 2022-2023

S.No

Date of Meeting

Semester

Agenda

  1.  

24-11-2022

ODD

  1. Status Update by Librarian and total books. E-resources subscriptions (e.g., NDL, DELNET) in active us.

  2. Department Requirements: and Consolidated list and title of Publishers.

  3. Proposal to add 10 new computer terminals for digital access

  4. Suggestion to add video tutorials on accessing e-journals and citation tools.

  1.  

06-12-2022

ODD

  1. Review of current library resources

  2. Department-wise new book/journal requirements

  3. Digital resource expansion

  4. Feedback from students and faculty

  5. Budget and procurement planning

3.

03-05-2023

EVEN

  1. Plans for upgrading reading areas and study zones

  2. Wi-Fi coverage improvements

4.

 

01-06-2023

EVEN

  1. Hosting of knowledge-sharing events: book fairs, author talks, competitions

  2. Recycling of old books and outdated materials.

  3. Extension of Library time for hostel students.

Academic Year 2023-2024

S.No

Date of Meeting

Semester

Agenda
  1.  

25-09-2023

ODD
  1. Planning of library orientation sessions for new students
  2. Discussion on library rules and circulation policies.
  3. Library Usage Overview.
  4. New Resource Requests
  1.  

29-11-2023
  1. Any amendments to membership or lending rules
  2. Assessment of current e-resources and usage statistics.
  3. Proposal for weekend access to digital resources through remote login.
  4. E-Resources & Digital Access :subscription continuity

3.

11-03-2024

EVEN
  1. Status update on library management software .
  2. Department-wise requirements for new books and journals.
  3. Plan to introduce a digital library helpdesk for tech support

4.

05-04-2024
  1. Review of library usage statistics
  2. Suggestions/feedback from faculty and students.
  3.  Decision to continue subscriptions to DELNET, NDL, and SpringerLink

Minutes of the meeting

MEETING NO : VTHT/ LAC/003/23-24

DATE                : 11.03.2024

VENUE             : Central Library

MEMBERS PRESENT

AY 2023-2024

SL.NO

NAME OF THE MEMBER

DEPT

DESIGNATION

1.

Dr.E.Kamalanaban

Principal

      Chairman

2.

Dr.V.R.Ravi

ECE

Convenor

3

Dr.M.Gopinath

Biotech

Co-Convenor

4.

Dr.J.B.Veeramalini

Chemical

Member

5.

Mrs.E. Jayanthi

Librarian

Member

6.

Mr.S. Kannan

Librarian

Member

7.

Mr.T. Prabakaran

Librarian

Member

AGENDA:

  1. Review of previous meeting minutes
  2. Status update on library management software .
  3. Department-wise requirements for new books and journals

MEETING MINUTES:

  1. Review of Previous Minutes
  2. Department wise books requirement.
  3.  New software updating.
  4. Other Points

POINTS DISCUSSED

  1. Reviewing and recommending new books, textbooks, reference books, journals (print and e-journals), databases, and other learning materials (e.g., NPTEL videos, e-learning materials)..
  2. Addressing book requirements for upcoming semesters and new courses/programs.
  3. Proposals for acquiring competitive examination books (GATE, NET, etc.) and placement-related materials.
  4. Providing input on the allocation of library budgets for various resources and services.
  5. Developing and maintaining the college's institutional repository for housing research papers, student projects, lesson modules, question papers, and syllabi.
  6. Monitoring the usage of internet facilities in the digital library and bandwidth requirements.
  7. Updating the library website and ensuring accessibility to online resources (e.g., OPAC).
  8. Discussions on additional racks for books and periodicals.

Academic Year 2024-2025

S.No

Date of the Meeting

Sem

Agenda
  1.  

26-09-2024

ODD
  • Review of current year budget utilization.
  • Approval of new allocations (books, journals, digital resources).
  • Library usage report and resource status
  • Procurement of new books and journals to be submitted -2 days
  1.  

14-11-2024
  • Proposals for new databases and e-journals
  • Maintenance or upgradation of physical infrastructure (furniture, AC, lights, internet, etc.)

3.

20-02-2025

Even
  • Status of subscription renewals (print and e-resources)
  • Anna University e –Resources Consortium to be Purchased in the upcoming semester.
  •    Evaluating library resources' usage
  • Access to NPTEL  portals has been provided to all students.
  • Based on student feedback, the committee approved extending library hours till 7:00 PM during the examination period.

4.

16-04-2025
  • Library record keeping (NAAC/NBA audits)
  • Digital resource access control
  • Analyzing student reading habits
  • Enhancing security and accountability  Review of previous meeting minutes
  • Improving digital access and e-resources
  • Enhancing reading environment and infrastructure
  • Planning for Library Orientation Program

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