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The library provides the
following services.
Current
Awareness Service
The
new books are displayed in the display racks. The
wrappers or jackets of the latest additions are
displayed in the Notice Board.
Selective
Dissemination of Information
SDI is provided manually to limited extent based
on the requirement.
Reference
Service
The library assists readers
in finding information in the library books and
journals, in preparing bibliographies, in guiding
readers generally in the most efficient use of the
library’s resources and facilities.
Newspaper Clipping Service
The newspaper clipping from
7 dailies on various subjects are made available to
readers for reference.
Display
Services
Special displays are
arranged on important events in the main reading hall.
Orientation
Services
Library organizes orientation programme for freshers in
cooperation with university programmes for their groups.
Library instruction is provided for small groups
emphasizing on the effective use of services, facilities
and resources available in the library.
Students Service Centre
This centre facilitates the
development of effective academic learning and
performance skills in students. It also helps the
students to develop research skills, languages skills
and assists them to become successful and independent
leaders.
Besides
these traditional services, library also offers
important electronic services like
OPAC
(Online Public Access Catalogue)
The complete database of the
library documents is available electronically (Online
Public Access Catalogue) which allows the user to search
on author, title, subject, keywords and accession
number.
Electronic
Gate Register
Reader’s library identity
cards are scanned at the entrance and exit points. It
enables to get the exact number of readers using the
library at a particular time. This also provides
additional security.
Multimedia Center
This newly formed center
through its components such as graphics, animation and
sound increases the learning process through
visualisation.
This center is equipped with
the following
Multi-media system
Microfilm reader
LG CTV (29”)
Digital Video Disc player
Collections
Compact Discs
Microfiche
Video Cassettes
Audio Cassettes
E-Reference
Desk System
E-News
The headlines from the leading dailies such as-
The Hindu, New Indian Express, Dina Thanthi and
Dina Mani are electronically displayed via E-news.
Alert Service
Latest arrivals of books are
displayed electronically every week.
Announcements
Important
announcements from the staff assembly are made available
electronically.
Photocopying
Service
A
photocopying service is available for books and
periodicals in the library on a payment basis. This
service makes it possible for users to obtain permanent
copies of library materials. Photocopying should be made
in compliance with the copyright ordinance.
Current
Awareness Service
The new books are displayed in the display racks. The
wrappers or jackets of the latest additions are
displayed in the Notice Board.
Selective
Dissemination of Information
SDI is provided manually to limited extent based on the
requirement.
Reference
Service
The library assists readers
in finding information in the library books and
journals, in preparing bibliographies, in guiding
readers generally in the most efficient use of the
library’s resources and facilities.
Newspaper
Clipping Service
The newspaper clipping from
7 dailies on various subjects are made available to
readers for reference.
Display
Services
Special displays are arranged on
important events in the main reading hall.
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