Central Library
About
It is said that a book is a dream that you hold in your hand. In Akshaya, wehave house of knowledge which is user-focused, innovative, and excellence-driven. It manages knowledge, both in print and digital formats, ensures seamless discovery and access to scholarly resources. A professional support is provided to faculty and students to find, evaluate and use such resources in an effective way. We also provide high-quality ambiance for both reflective and collaborative work and study which ultimately spreads light on their paths.
Vision
To develop the Library as a treasure of knowledge so as to provide a conducive and competitive learning facility for students, teachers, research scholars and entrepreneurs.
Mission
- To disseminate the resources among the stakeholders for effective usage through books, journals and Information Technology driven tools
From the Librarian’s Desk
“The book to read is not the one that thinks for you but the one which makes you think” – Harper Lee
Books are said to be the world of magic that pours endless information into one’s head. Akshaya’s library focuses on providing the required ambience for students’ well being. We provide them all sorts of books which foster knowledge and inculcate the thirst for learning. By providing access to digitally available subscriptions, it adds power and space for collaborative study. We have a strong collection of books, journals, newspapers and other resources those feed the needs of students and research scholars.
Mrs. N.Ramasabareeswari (Librarian)
Mr. A.Kirubanithy (Assistant Librarian)
Mrs. R.Manika Vasuki (Library Assistant)
Library Collections
| Books | Total No. of Volume | 22169 |
| Total No. of Titles | 8791 | |
| Journals | Journals | 72 |
| International | 18 | |
| E-Resources | Delnet IESTC-e Journal package | 1378 |
| EBBSCO e-book package | 6600 | |
| News papers | 5 | |
| Non Book Materials (CD/DVD) | 1423 | |
| Back volumes | 591 | |
| Project Volumes | 1127 | |
| NPTEL | 342 (Web courses) | |
| 329 (Video Courses) | ||
Library Sections
Circulation Section
The circulation counter is automated. Members are requested to bring their Barcode Identity Card (single multipurpose card) whenever they visit the library. Books are issued on loan and received back in this counter. The borrower’s tickets method is abolished and the members can borrow the books by producing the barcode membership identity card. Barcode scanners are used in the circulation counter for issue/return and renewal of books.
| S.No. | Category | No. of Books | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.G.Students | 6 | 15 Days with 1 Renewal |
| 2 | P.G.Students | 6 | 15 Days with 1 Renewal |
| 3 | Teaching Staff | 6 | 1 Semester |
| 4 | Other staff members | 3 | 1 Semester |
Periodical Section
We have more than 90 of National, International journals, magazines and news papers. Currently, 591 back volumes are available in this section.
- Developing Library Network – DELNET – ACET LIBRARY is the member of DEVELOPING LIBRARY NETWORK, to coordinate with other regional, national and international networks and libraries for exchange of information and documents. www.delnet.nic.in
- Online Public Access Catalogue – OPAC – Students can browse the library database by clicking the key words like – Author, Title, Subject, etc. available in OPAC. Status of the book and user can also be checked.
Digital Library Section
The digital Library section has Connected 150 Mbps internet hub and Thirty systems are provided with multimedia facilities for access to the users. Projector facility is also available in this section.
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning – NPTEL
The Central Library has subscribed the course materials for Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering. Click Run, type
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Reference Section
Our library has huge collection of reference books such as General Knowledge Books, GRE, TOFEL, GATE, MAT CAT, PROJECTS, OLD QUESTION PAPERS, BACK VOLUMES, CD, DVD etc.
Library Services
Inter Library Loan Service
Inter Library Loan Service is a service whereby a user of one library can borrow books or receive photocopies of documents that are owned by another library. ACET Library provides resources from DELNET Databases.
News Paper Clipping Service
ACET Library provides newspaper clipping service on news related to Our College. Library has made an archive newspaper clippings of our college (coverage period: 2009 to till date). User can access all types of newspaper clippings related to our college news.
Employment Awareness Service
ACET Library has taken up special interest in providing updated information on available job opportunities.
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