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Academics / Library
Welcome to Our College Library
The library supports teaching, learning and research by providing access to books, newspapers, question banks and other educational resources. Centrally located in the main college building, it serves students, faculty and staff across departments.
Explore Our LibraryAbout the Library
The Library of Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College, Viruddhachalam, has undergone significant transformations to meet the educational needs of its students and faculty. The library plays an important role in supporting the institution's higher education objectives, providing opportunities for self-study and the development of subject knowledge, techniques, skills and research habits beyond classroom instruction.
The library offers a range of printed information sources, including books, newspapers and question banks. It is located in the main college building for convenient access by students, teaching faculty and other staff. Individual departments also have subject-specific departmental libraries.
50Reading Hall Seats
15 DaysStudent Book Loan Period
10 AM–4 PMBook Issue Hours
Library Sections and Facilities
Stack Area
Lending books arranged subject-wise.
Reading Hall
Seating capacity of 50 readers.
Newspapers Section
Access to newspapers for current affairs.
Question Bank
Question-bank resources for learning and revision.
Circulation Counter
Book issue and return services.
Department Libraries
Subject collections available through departments.
Our Librarian
Dr. S. Rajeswari
Librarian, Department of Library
Institution: Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College (Grade-I), Viruddhachalam – 606001
Joined as Librarian: 14 July 2026 (deputed from Annamalai University)
Research Area: Scientometrics
Qualifications: Ph.D. (Bibliometrics), M.Phil., M.L.I.S., B.L.I.S., B.Com.
Email: drrajeswari19772009@gmail.com
Phone: 9994076349
Her academic experience includes library and information science teaching, research guidance, publications and academic library services.
Library Rules and Regulations
- All users must enter their details and sign the gate register at the library entrance.
- Students must carry their college identity card to use the library.
- Maintain silence. Group discussions and loud verbal study are not permitted.
- The library and reading room are open to all college students and staff.
- An open-access system is followed. Do not re-shelve books taken from the stacks.
- Leave personal belongings at the entrance, except white paper, and collect them when leaving.
- Mobile phone use and marking or writing in library books are prohibited.
- Books are issued on college working days. Reference books cannot be borrowed. Library cards are non-transferable.
- Book issue hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on college working days.
- The loan period for students is 15 days. Return books on or before the due date.
- If the due date is a holiday, return the book on the next working day; before long vacations, return it on the preceding working day.
- Outgoing students must return the library card and obtain a No Due Certificate.
- A lost borrowed book must be replaced with a new copy or its threefold cost must be paid, as stated in the library rules.
- Borrowed books must be returned when recalled by the librarian, even before the normal due date.
Library Services Provided
Reference Service
Referral Service
Display of New Arrivals
Library Orientation Programme
User Awareness Programme
Notice Board Service
Library Activities
Saraswathi Pooja
Organized as a library extension activity with the participation of college staff and students.
Library Orientation
Introduces library users to available collections, facilities, services and their proper use.
Library New Arrivals: 2025–2026
The following department-wise new-arrival book figures are provided in the college library document for 2025–26.
| S. No. | Department | Number of Books |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | 193 |
| 2 | English | 78 |
| 3 | History | 147 |
| 4 | Political Science | 89 |
| 5 | Commerce | 113 |
| 6 | Business Administration | 204 |
| 7 | Economics | 111 |
| 8 | Physics | 70 |
| 9 | Chemistry | 63 |
| 10 | Mathematics | 64 |
| 11 | Botany | 265 |
| 12 | Zoology | 99 |
| 13 | Computer Science | 70 |
| 14 | Library (General Books) | 157 |
| Total New Arrivals | 1723 | |
Online E-Resources
Explore educational and research resources through these external websites. Availability and access conditions are set by the respective providers.
| E-Resource | Website |
|---|---|
| ONOS | https://www.onos.gov.in/ |
| NPTEL | https://nptel.ac.in/ |
| Shodhganga | https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| National Digital Library | https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/ |
| e-PG Pathshala | https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| Vidya-Mitra Portal | https://vidyamitra.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| SWAYAM MOOCs Courses | https://swayam.gov.in/ |
| Competitive Exams | https://www.thamizhkadal.com/ |
| ManyBooks | https://manybooks.net/ |
| Open Library | https://openlibrary.org/ |
| Internet Archive | https://archive.org/ |
| Bookboon | https://bookboon.com/ |
| PDF Drive | https://www.pdfdrive.com/tamil-books |
| Project Gutenberg | https://www.gutenberg.org/ |
| Spoken Tutorial | https://spoken-tutorial.org/ |
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