The college library consists of 5256 books, among this 3500 books are ICAR Recommended books, 100 e- books, 10 National journals, 20 e-journals, 65 Students project reports, 25 Agriculture and allied Magazines , 7 Daily Magazines, Employment newspaper and video/CD library. The students can access the e-journals through Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture (CeRA). Annual book fair is conducted every year for the benefit of the students.
Online Public Access catalog (OPAC) system has been installed in the library.
College Library Rules and Regulations
To maintain a conducive learning environment, the college library has established the following rules and regulations. All students, faculty, and staff must adhere to these guidelines:
1. General Conduct
- Maintain silence at all times to avoid disturbing others.
- No eating or drinking inside the library (except water in closed bottles).
- Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode; calls should be taken outside.
- Disruptive behavior (loud talking, playing music, etc.) is strictly prohibited.
2. Library Access & Entry
- A valid college ID card is required for entry and borrowing books.
- Bags, personal books, and belongings may be subject to inspection.
- Unauthorized removal of library materials is considered theft and may lead to disciplinary action.
3. Borrowing & Returning Books
- Book Borrowing Limits
- Teaching Faculty: 4 books
- Non-Teaching Staff: 2 books
- Students: 3 books
- Loan Period: Books are typically issued for 15 days (varies by material).
- Renewals: Books may be renewed if no other user has reserved them.
- Late Returns: Fines may apply for overdue books (e.g., Rs.2 per day).
- Lost/Damaged Books: The borrower must pay for replacement or repair costs.
4. Use of Library Resources
- Reference books, journals, and rare materials cannot be borrowed (for in-library use only).
- Computers (if available) should be used only for academic purposes.
- Misuse of library equipment (printing, scanning, etc.) may lead to access restrictions.
5. Study Areas & Discipline
- Respect seating arrangements—do not reserve seats for long periods.
- Group discussions should be held only in designated areas.
- The library reserves the right to ask users to leave if rules are violated.
6. Prohibited Items & Activities
- Vandalism (writing on books, damaging furniture) will result in penalties.
- Plagiarism and copyright violations are not tolerated.
7. Digital & Online Resources
- Access to e-books, journals, and databases is for educational purposes only.
- Downloading excessive content or violating copyright laws is prohibited.
By following these rules, we ensure a productive and respectful environment for all library users.
Library Staff Contact: Mr. M. Krishna Sankar, BA Bed, MLIS
Librarian – 6381103629
staclibrary2015&gmail.com
Library Hours: 8. 00 am – 6.00 pm
List of books
S. No | Subject | No of Volume | No of Title |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agricultural Bio Technology | 141 | 72 |
2. | Agricultural Economics | 404 | 95 |
3. | Agricultural Engineering | 202 | 48 |
4. | Agricultural Extension | 365 | 107 |
5. | Agricultural Food Science and Nutrient | 66 | 28 |
6. | Horticulture | 330 | 85 |
7. | Agricultural Microbiology | 152 | 64 |
8. | Agricultural Plant Genetics | 115 | 31 |
9. | Agricultural Plant Pathology | 272 | 81 |
10. | Agronomy | 458 | 135 |
11. | Animal Science | 31 | 9 |
12. | Bio Technology | 37 | 14 |
13. | Bio chemistry | 103 | 38 |
14. | Computer Science | 11 | 2 |
15. | English | 65 | 25 |
16. | Entomology | 387 | 100 |
17. | Environmental Science | 133 | 40 |
18. | Forestry | 42 | 11 |
19. | General Agricultural | 66 | 28 |
20. | General Knowledge | 59 | 48 |
21. | General Knowledge | 12 | 6 |
22. | General Knowledge Agricultural | 66 | 38 |
23. | Genetics & Plant Breeding | 192 | 86 |
24. | Nano Technology | 44 | 10 |
25. | Nematology | 7 | 5 |
26. | Plant physiology | 138 | 43 |
27. | Reference Book | 93 | 59 |
28. | Science & Humanities | 214 | 169 |
29. | Seed Technology | 107 | 24 |
30. | Soil Science & Agricultural chemistry | 430 | 115 |
31. | Statistics | 111 | 35 |
32. | Tamil | 403 | 379 |
Total | 5,256 | 2,016 |
List of Journals & Magazines
S. No | Name of Journal & Magazine | Issue |
---|---|---|
1. | International Journal of Agriculture Plant Science | Half Yearly |
2. | Indian Journal of Agriculture ICAR | Half Yearly |
3. | Indian coconut (Journal) | Bi monthly |
4. | Down to Earth | Fortnightly |
5. | Kisan World | Monthly |
6. | Pasumai Vikadan | Fortnightly |
7. | Youjana | Monthly |
8. | Kurukshetra (Journal) | Monthly |
9. | Readers Shelf | Monthly |
10. | Pachipoorni | Monthly |
11. | Employment News | Weekly |
12. | Naam Uzhavar | Monthly |
13. | Kalnadai Velanmai | Monthly |
14. | Vivasai | Fortnightly |
15. | Namathuvariyiyal | Monthly |
16. | Indian Faming ICAR | Monthly |
17. | Employment Service | Monthly |
18. | Sports world | Monthly |
19. | Thittam | Monthly |
20. | Indian Horticulture | Monthly |
21. | Spic Pannai Seithigal | Monthly |
22. | Pestology | Monthly |
News papers
S.NO | News Paper | Issue |
---|---|---|
1. | Thinanthanthi | Tamil |
2. | Thinarnalar | Tamil |
3. | Thinakaran | Tamil |
4. | Thinarnani | Tamil |
5. | The Hindu | Tamil |
6. | The Hindu | English |
7. | Indian Express | English |