About Library
Welcome! In a time of rapid change, SKCT Central Library continues to stand at the center of intellectual life on campus, with world-class collections and services in print, online, and in person. Our Library serves as an indispensable partner in study, teaching and research at the College.
CENTRAL LIBRARY
Our central library is one of the biggest college libraries in and around Coimbatore District with state-of-the-art facilities for comfortable access to the knowledge sources With built up area of 5000 Sq.ft. and seating capacity of 250, it has comfortable spacious General Section, Reference section, Periodical section, Technical section, and Discussion room.
Our library has RFID based koha automation software with web OPAC facility for easy search and location of books even from departments and throughout inside and outside the campus. Currently, our library has over 74,463 volumes in 42,049 titles. Our college subscribes to 252 National and International print periodicals and 8000 national & international online e-journals.
GOALS
- Optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of library services to our users.
- Develop and effectively utilize two-way communication to inform and gather input from our stake holders.
- Develop and retain highly skilled staff.
- Improve the physical environment for users and staff.
BEST LIBRARY PRACTICE
- User Education Program
- Student Library advisory committee
- Best library user award for staff and students
- Access to digital repository through Intra site access (172.17.0.3)
- Resource Sharing through Intranet site.
- Conducting various Programs to Students / Faculty
- Books / Periodicals Recommendation Forms for Students and Faculty
- Inter Library Loan through DELNET
- Book exhibition
- Extended library hours
- User feedback
- New arrival of books
- OPAC / web OPAC
- E-clippings and selective headlines of the day
UNIQUE FEATURES
- Air Conditioned Periodical section.
- Stone building Architecture.
- Built in area of 1495.75sqm.
- Discussion Rooms
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Seating capacity for 250 students.
- Multimedia/Digital Library
SERVICES
- Lending
- Reference
- OPAC/Web OPAC
- Current Awareness Service / SDI Service
- Reprographic Service
- Internet access
- E-Journal access
- Access to NPTEL Video Tutorials and Web Courses
- Information Retrieval/ Print out /Scanning
- Referral Service
- Inter Library Loan
- User Orientation
- News Paper Clippings
- Career and Placement Aid
- Question Bank
ICT ENABLED LIBRARY SERVICES
- Fully Automated Library Services
- RFID/KIOSK/Smart gate/Circulation
- Multimedia Enabled Digital Library
- Access to E-Journals / E-Books / E-News Papers
- NPTEL Video Lectures and Web Course
- IEEE Online, ASCE, ASME Digital Collections AND EBSCO Online Database
- Intranet E-Library access
- ProgNet, Scopus
DIGITAL LIBRARY
The separate Digital library is functioning in the central library. It is equipped with 66 multimedia systems and has a collection of more than 6560 CD-ROMS and 1671 DVDs on the latest and advanced topics in all areas of studies. We have an Intrasite which has all the Question papers, NPTEL Videos, web courses, MIT course ware and Database like ASME,ASCE, EBSCO Lite, DELNET,NDL and Swayam. We also have a membership with the British council library Chennai.
BOOK BANK FACILITY
Our Library has book bank facility with 2521 books. These books are utilized by students under SC/ST quota.
Library Timings
| Opening and Closing Timings | 8.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M on Working days | 9:30 A.M to 5.00 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
Circulation
| Issues and Returns | 8.15 A.M to 6.00 P.M on Working days | 9:45 A.M to 4.30 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
| UG – 6 Books 15 days | PG – 5 Books 15 days | Teaching Staff – 8 Books 3 months | Non –Teaching Staff – 3 Books1 month |
- Every time you visit the library enter your name and time (In/Out) in the login register.
- Always come with your ID Card.
- Please keep silence when you are inside the Library.
- Only blank sheets are allowed inside the library.(Notebooks & bags are not allowed)
- Personal book, jewellery and costly items are not permitted.
- Do not make any mark with pen or pencil on books and periodicals. If you are found marking you shall replace it with a new book.
- For replacement of lost books, do not purchase second hand books. Replace the book of the same edition or updated edition only.
- Don’t borrow books from other ID Card, if you do so your account will be blocked.
- Before entering the digital library login the register with system number.
- Keep your personal belonging at entrance shelf.
- Avoid thronging (crowd) at the entrance.
- Don’t tear the newspaper separately. Don’t cut the news paper and magazine. If found the particular person’s account will be blocked.
- Avoid moving books and journals from one section to another section.
- Photocopies of books borrowed from the library can be taken in the library itself. For other materials use the reprographic section outside the library. While leaving the library switch off the fans & lights. While leaving the digital library shutdown the system and switch Off fans.
LIBRARY STAFF
- Dr. Athulya S. MA. MLISc., Ph.D – Librarian
- Ms. Gowri M. MLISc., M.Phil. – Assistant Librarian
- Mr. M. S. Jegan BTech., MLISc. – Assistant Librarian
- Mr. P. Rajesh BA., MLISc. – Library Assistant
- Mr. M. Premkumar BA., MLISc. – Library Assistant
- Mr. B. Balamurugan, BLISc. – Library Assistant
- Ms. S. Sapitha – Attender
- Ms. S. Thilagavathi – Attender
CENTRAL LIBRARY
Our central library is one of the biggest college libraries in and around Coimbatore District with state-of-the-art facilities for comfortable access to the knowledge sources With built up area of 5000 Sq.ft. and seating capacity of 250, it has comfortable spacious General Section, Reference section, Periodical section, Technical section, and Discussion room.
Our library has RFID based koha automation software with web OPAC facility for easy search and location of books even from departments and throughout inside and outside the campus. Currently, our library has over 74,463 volumes in 42,049 titles. Our college subscribes to 252 National and International print periodicals and 8000 national & international online e-journals.
GOALS
- Optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of library services to our users.
- Develop and effectively utilize two-way communication to inform and gather input from our stake holders.
- Develop and retain highly skilled staff.
- Improve the physical environment for users and staff.
BEST LIBRARY PRACTICE
- User Education Program
- Student Library advisory committee
- Best library user award for staff and students
- Access to digital repository through Intra site access (172.17.0.3)
- Resource Sharing through Intranet site.
- Conducting various Programs to Students / Faculty
- Books / Periodicals Recommendation Forms for Students and Faculty
- Inter Library Loan through DELNET
- Book exhibition
- Extended library hours
- User feedback
- New arrival of books
- OPAC / web OPAC
- E-clippings and selective headlines of the day
UNIQUE FEATURES
- Air Conditioned Periodical section.
- Stone building Architecture.
- Built in area of 1495.75sqm.
- Discussion Rooms
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Seating capacity for 250 students.
- Multimedia/Digital Library
SERVICES
- Lending
- Reference
- OPAC/Web OPAC
- Current Awareness Service / SDI Service
- Reprographic Service
- Internet access
- E-Journal access
- Access to NPTEL Video Tutorials and Web Courses
- Information Retrieval/ Print out /Scanning
- Referral Service
- Inter Library Loan
- User Orientation
- News Paper Clippings
- Career and Placement Aid
- Question Bank
ICT ENABLED LIBRARY SERVICES
- Fully Automated Library Services
- RFID/KIOSK/Smart gate/Circulation
- Multimedia Enabled Digital Library
- Access to E-Journals / E-Books / E-News Papers
- NPTEL Video Lectures and Web Course
- IEEE Online, ASCE, ASME Digital Collections AND EBSCO Online Database
- Intranet E-Library access
- ProgNet, Scopus
DIGITAL LIBRARY
The separate Digital library is functioning in the central library. It is equipped with 66 multimedia systems and has a collection of more than 6560 CD-ROMS and 1671 DVDs on the latest and advanced topics in all areas of studies. We have an Intrasite which has all the Question papers, NPTEL Videos, web courses, MIT course ware and Database like ASME,ASCE, EBSCO Lite, DELNET,NDL and Swayam. We also have a membership with the British council library Chennai.
BOOK BANK FACILITY
Our Library has book bank facility with 2521 books. These books are utilized by students under SC/ST quota.
Library Timings
| Opening and Closing Timings | 8.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M on Working days | 9:30 A.M to 5.00 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
Circulation
| Issues and Returns | 8.15 A.M to 6.00 P.M on Working days | 9:45 A.M to 4.30 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
| UG – 6 Books 15 days | PG – 5 Books 15 days | Teaching Staff – 8 Books 3 months | Non –Teaching Staff – 3 Books1 month |
- Every time you visit the library enter your name and time (In/Out) in the login register.
- Always come with your ID Card.
- Please keep silence when you are inside the Library.
- Only blank sheets are allowed inside the library.(Notebooks & bags are not allowed)
- Personal book, jewellery and costly items are not permitted.
- Do not make any mark with pen or pencil on books and periodicals. If you are found marking you shall replace it with a new book.
- For replacement of lost books, do not purchase second hand books. Replace the book of the same edition or updated edition only.
- Don’t borrow books from other ID Card, if you do so your account will be blocked.
- Before entering the digital library login the register with system number.
- Keep your personal belonging at entrance shelf.
- Avoid thronging (crowd) at the entrance.
- Don’t tear the newspaper separately. Don’t cut the news paper and magazine. If found the particular person’s account will be blocked.
- Avoid moving books and journals from one section to another section.
- Photocopies of books borrowed from the library can be taken in the library itself. For other materials use the reprographic section outside the library. While leaving the library switch off the fans & lights. While leaving the digital library shutdown the system and switch Off fans.
LIBRARY STAFF
- Dr. Athulya S. MA. MLISc., Ph.D – Librarian
- Ms. Gowri M. MLISc., M.Phil. – Assistant Librarian
- Mr. M. S. Jegan BTech., MLISc. – Assistant Librarian
- Mr. P. Rajesh BA., MLISc. – Library Assistant
- Mr. M. Premkumar BA., MLISc. – Library Assistant
- Mr. B. Balamurugan, BLISc. – Library Assistant
- Ms. S. Sapitha – Attender
- Ms. S. Thilagavathi – Attender
Book Fair Feast
Feed your need to read
Orientation Programme 26/8/2019
Brief Description About The Library Usage
Book Fair 30/9/2019 TO 1/10/2019
Various Books From The Publisher Have Been Displayed To Create Awareness About The Books Available In Their Subject
Aptitude Training Programme For Competitive Exam Preparation For Mba Students 13/8/2019 To 27/8/2019
Special training is given to MBA students to enrich their interview skills
Asme & Asce Database Orientation Programme 3/2/20
Mr. Karthikeyan, Regional Manager GIST / NIMBUS
Ebsco Hands-on Training Programme For Mba Students 30/01/20
Mr. Nanda Lal, Sr. Training Manager, IEEE & EBSCO information services
IEEE Database Orientation Programme For Students And Staffs 17/12/2019
Mr. Nanda Lal, Sr. Training Manager, IEEE & EBSCO information services
Web Of Science Webinar 13/12/2019
Web Of Science Data Base Orientation Programme Dr. Subhasree Nag, Sr. Solution Consultant, Clarivate Analytics Company
Training Programme For Library Staff Through Webinar 31/7/2019
Dr. H. Anil Kumar, Librarian and Head of National Information Centre on Management (NICMAN) at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad The role of the library in the future and how library professionals can engage themselves with users in a relevant manner
IEEE Workshop For Coimbatore Librarians 14-09-2022
Digital Evolution in Higher Education – Post Pandemic . IEEE workshop held on14th Sept 2022 at Coimbatore .
Webinar On E-resources: A Gateway To Research 15-10-2022
SKCT Central Library organized a webinar on E-resource: A gateway to research. Nearly 130 students and staff members participated. Web tools for today’s discussion are
Drillbit – Plagiarism software
Lanquill – Language proficiency software
SIAM – Maths
ACS – Chemistry
APA – Psychology
Clarivate – Web of Science
Edward Elgar – Database
Projects Muse – Humanities & social sci
World Library – ebooks collection
APS – Physics
AAAS – Sci & Eng
IEEE Faculty Training Program
IEEE Faculty training program conducted by central library on 15-06-23.
Resource person Mr. Nanda Lal, Sr. Training Manager, IEEE & EBSCO information services.
