Library

Library

To promote a spirit of continuous learning among its students, Annamalaiar College of Engineering assures peaceful and enriching hours in the library. One of the major highlights of the Annamalaiar College of Engineering is its 1500 sq.m. Air conditioned central library that has a seating capacity of 50. It has about 12659 volumes and 5950 titles of books that value around Rs.25 Lakhs.

 

The Library has developed an excellent collection of books, journals and non-book material in science, engineering, technology, humanities, social sciences and management. It maintains separate collections of Reference Books, Bound volumes of journals, Technical Reports, Thesis, Video Cassettes, Compact Discs and Microforms.

Library Working Hours:

Week Days      : 9.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M.

DELNET Facility:

The main objectives of DELNET is to promote resource sharing among the Member-Libraries by collecting, storing and disseminating information and by offering networked library services to users; to undertake research in the area of information science and technology, offer technical guidance to Member-Libraries.

DELNET has developed Discovery Portal, Knowledge Gainer Portal and Vision Portal (Video Lectures).

DELNET is a great boon for faculty, researchers, scholars, students, etc. of Member-Institutions.

Library Membership:

Our college is an institutional member in DELNET.

 

Privileges of members:

 

Designation No. of Books Retention period Renewal period (one time) Fine for the books returned / renewed after the due date Replacement policy for loss of books
Students 10 30 days 30 days 1 Rupee/day Replace the book by new book of the latest edition. If not able to make the replacement, then double the cost of the book
Faculty’s 10 One Semester 180 Days Fine - Nil
Non-Teaching 5 One Semester 180 Days Fine - Nil

 

 

Library Rules & Regulations:

  • Entry to the Library is permitted with ID card only.
  • Members are requested to leave their bags in the property counter.
  • On leaving the library, all users are requested to extend their cooperation for the inspection of all books and items taken out of the library.
  • Overdue charges will be applicable for books returned after the due date.
  • Books will have to be physically presented for renewals.
  • If an issued book is lost / damaged it has to be replaced as per the SCT norms.
  • Members are requested to make use of digital library only for online educational resources. Do not install or uninstall any program or service in any computer.
  • Users are required to observe silence inside the library.
  • Reference books, Newspapers, Magazines, Journals should not be taken out. However overnight issue is available for selected reference books.
  • Any kind of marking, underlining, clipping of books is absolutely forbidden. Readers shall be held responsible for any damage done to the book belonging to the Library and shall be required to replace such book or pay the value thereof.
  • Speaking on mobile phones inside the library is strictly prohibited.
  • Books will be issued only on of valid user ID card.
  • Books borrowed must be returned on or before the due date.
  • Only one renewal can be done at any one time.
  • Books will be renewed if there are no reservations.
  • Users are requested to verify the physical condition of the book/s before borrowing.
  • For late return of books, overdue charges will be collected as per rules in force.
  • Users are requested to collect receipt for fine amount paid by them.
  • Users are requested to deposit their bags/belongings (other than valuables) at the personal belongings counter.
  • Users are required to observe silence inside the library.
  • Misuse of library facilities is an offence and calls for punishment as decided by the competent authority.

Does the Institution Have the Following E – Journals and E – Books

  • E-journals : IEEE, SME,ELSVIER,J-GATE
  • E-books : McGRAW HILL