About the Library
The Department of Library of K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science was established in 1995. Housed on the ground floor of C Block in a vast area of 6,200 sq.ft., it can accommodate about 180 students at a time. The library is furnished with appropriate ventilation, lighting and fans. Its main objective is to provide information services and access to print and e-resources to support the scholarly and informational needs of the institute community. The integrated, fully computerized library is well equipped with modern facilities — books, print and e-journals, CD-ROMs, on-line databases and audio-video cassettes. An Open Access System is followed.
Working Hours
All Working Days
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Library Services
Library Resources
| S.No | Department | Books | Periodicals | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titles | Volume | NJ | IJ | NM | IM | |||
| 1 | Tamil | 2411 | 2474 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 | English | 1728 | 1958 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Biological Science (MB, BC, BT) | 2666 | 3127 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Computer Science (CS, DS, BCA) | 6169 | 7459 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 1190 | 1827 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | Electronics and Communications | 597 | 746 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 | Physics | 1184 | 1838 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Chemistry | 691 | 827 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | TFD | 242 | 296 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Business Administration & Management | 6624 | 7808 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| 11 | Commerce (CA, PA, B&I) | 2488 | 3569 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| 12 | General | 433 | 516 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 13 | Visual Communication | 63 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 28486 | 32527 | 73 | 30 | 53 | 2 | 158 | |
E-Resources Subscription (Remote Access)
Rules and Regulations
- 1Students/staff shall scan their ID card in the E-Gate Register scanner while entering and leaving.
- 2Books shall be issued only on production of Bar-coded ID card.
- 3Strict silence shall be maintained in the library.
- 4Personal belongings (files, folders, bags, personal/bound books) are not allowed inside; keep them on the rack at the entrance.
- 5Mobile phones and other devices must be in silent mode.
- 6Laptops may be used inside the library (without any audio).
- 7Library follows Open Access System. Materials taken out shall be left on tables; library assistants will replace them.
- 8Library books must be handled with care. Marking, scribbling or folding pages is strictly prohibited.
- 9In case of loss, the borrower must pay the current price of the book and a fine decided by the Principal.
- 10Reference books, Project Reports, Back Volumes and Periodicals are for reference only inside the library.
- 11Library rules will be revised/finalized by the library committee from time to time.
Library Team
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