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ABOUT THE LIBRARY

The Central library of HCAS was established in the year 1995. The total area of the library building is about 4495 sq ft. The college takes pride in a well stocked library enriched with numerous textbooks and reference books. The library brings forth knowledge based services like reference, N-LIST, Internet browsing and E-services. The Central library is automated using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Library Management System (LMS) to carry out its routine operations and is secured with CCTV. Library staff assists the faculty and students in fulfilling the thirst of the users’ academic quests. National and international journals have been subscribed to enrich the staff and students research activities.

College Library
College Library

 

LIBRARY AUTOMATION

  • The ERP LMS is used for library automation.
  • Library books are inscribed with bar-code.

 

RESOURCES IN LIBRARY

  • Books: 21247
  • Journals: 40
  • Magazines: 10
  • Back Volumes 520
  • Project Reports: 660
  • CDs: 204
  • Question Bank: 69

 

WORKING HOURS

Monday - Friday : 8.30 AM to 7.00 PM

Saturday : 9.00 Am to 1.30 PM

During Examinations : 8.30 AM to 8.00 PM

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • British Council Library – Can access the resources of the library by producing an Institutional Membership Card
  • American Consulate library.

  • Staff and students can access the above-mentioned resource by producing the Institutional Membership card.

    LIBRARY E-RESOURCE SUBSCRIPTION

    DELNET - DEVELOPING LIBRARY NETWORK

    INFLIBNET - INFORMATION AND LIBRARY NETWORK - N-LIST

    NDLI - NATIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARY INDIA

     

    PHOTOCOPY FACILITY

  • Reprography facility available in the library can be availed by paying Rs.1.00/- for a copy

  • GENERAL INSTRUCTION

  • Readers should observe strict silence in the library.
  • Mobile phones or any other personal electronic gadgets must be switched to silent mode before entering the library.
  • Bags and personal belongings should be left at the assigned counter.
  • Users must sign the entry-exit register available at the entrance.
  • A student has to produce the ID at the time of the transaction.
  • Students can borrow 3 books for their reference for a duration of 14 days.
  • Reference resources (Reference books/Magazines/Journals and Newspapers) will not be issued.
  • Users can have a maximum of two renewals.
  • The readers are asked to check the condition of books at the time of borrowing, in case the books are found damaged, mutilated or spoilt while returning, the reader has to replace the same as a new book.
  • Users should not reshelf the book; instead, leave the same at the library counter.
  • Loss of borrowed book has to be reported immediately to the librarian.
  • A borrowed book, if recalled by the librarian has to be returned immediately.
  • Maintain a queue at the circulation counter for faster service.
  • Overdue fine will be collected till the book is replaced or returned at Rs.1.00/- per day.
  • Students are advised not to keep their mobile phone, purse/wallet or any valuable items in the property counter, as a matter of fact library is not responsible for any kind of loss.
  • Handle the library materials with utmost care. In case of marking, underlining, scribbling, clipping of books or damage of any kind of library resources is absolutely forbidden. The borrower shall remain responsible for the damaged material.
  • Users must follow the dress code of the college while visiting the library.
  • Switch off fans and lights when it is not required
  • The library is pleased to accept donation of  manuscripts and book materials
  • Monday - Saturday : 8.45 AM – 4.00 PM
  • Saturdays (Non-Working day): 8.45 AM – 1.45 PM

  • E-RESOURCES in library

  • N-LIST (INFLIBNET)
  • DELNET
  • NDLI

  • 24 Computers are provided for accessing e-resources in an air-conditioned room.

     

    OPAC

  • Online Public Access Catalogue is used for searching for the availability of a required resource.

OPAC LINK

College Library   
Screen Reader Computer for visually-impaired users.

USEFUL WEBSITES

Open Access Journals
ABC Chemistry http://www.abc-chemistry.org/
Academic Journals http://www.academicjournals.org
Bentham Open  https://www.benthamopen.com/
Bentham Science http://www.benthamscience.com/
Directory of Open Access Journals https://www.doaj.org/
ELSEVIER http://www.elsevier.com
High Wire Press http://www.highwire.stanford.edu/
Hindawi https://www.hindawi.com/
Indian Academy of Sciences http://www.ias.ac.in/
NISCAIR http://www.niscair.res.in/
Open Access Journals http://www.omicsonline.org
Science Domain International (SDI) http://www.sciencedomain.org/
Scientific Research Academic Publisher http://www.scirp.org/
Springer Open https://www.springeropen.com/journals

 

Websites for Scholarships

 

LINKS FOR VIDEO LECTURE

Sl.no: Subject No. Of Videos
1 Arts 548
2 Biology 599
3 Business 1262
4 Chemistry 262
5 Computers 674
6 Computer Science 14416
7 Data Science 730
8 Earth Science 56
9 Environment 208
10 Health Sciences 33
11 Humanities 704
12 Life Sciences 34
13 Mathematics 679
14 Medicine 661
15 Philosophy 184
16 Psychoanalysis 1
17 Regional 160
18 Science 755
19 Social Sciences 2870
20 Sports 39
21 Technology 1394

 

FLOOR PLAN OF LIBRARY

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

Circulation Counter

Stack section

Reading section

Newspaper

Photocopier

Librarian room

Reference section

Back volume section

Journals section

e-resource centre

 

THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ARE

  • To make policy for procurement of books, journals, and other resources
  • To look into the day-to-day problems of the Library clientele.
  • To prepare a budget and proposal for the development of the library
  • To work towards modernization and improvement of library and documentation
  • To take measures to increase the membership of the library

 

LIBRARY STAFF PROFILE

Dr. P. JEYARAJ  M.A., MLIS., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Librarian

8248016618

library@hcaschennai.edu.in

 

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D in Library and information science
  • M.Phil in Library and information science
  • MA Public Administration
  • M.L.I.S in Library and information science
  • B.Sc Computer Science

Work experience

20 years of experience as a Librarian

Credentials:

  • Published a book chapter
  • Published 3 papers in international and national journals
  • Participated in 10 international and national conferences
  • Participated in 10 national seminars/workshops

 

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