Libraries – Annai Veilankanni's Arts & Science College

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The College Library is open to all members of the institution. Every student automatically becomes a library member upon admission. One borrower card is issued to UG students and two borrower cards to PG students. The library follows an open access system for general books and a closed access system for reference books, journals, magazines, and periodicals.

The library houses a rich collection of books and journals in Commerce, Management, Economics, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, English, Tamil, and General Studies. It also includes newspapers, back volumes of journals, project reports, and career guidance books, all systematically arranged for easy access.

The library aims to promote reading habits and knowledge awareness among students and staff.

Working Hours: 8:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Academic Resources

Library Rules & Regulations

Annai Veilankanni’s Arts & Science College

1. Identity Cards

Students must wear their Identity Cards while entering the Library.

2. Signing Register

Every user must sign the register available at the entrance.

3. Access to Resources

Students can access all the resources in the Library.

4. Handling Books

Students should avoid hiding or tampering with Library books.

5. Replacement Policy

Staff and students should replace the book or pay the present cost with fine. If one book of a set is lost, the entire set must be replaced.

6. Dues

Hall Ticket / Transfer Certificate / Degree Certificate will not be issued if there are library dues.

7. Library Access

Only bonafide students of the college are allowed inside the Library.

8. Silence

Complete silence must be maintained inside the Library.

9. Personal Belongings

All bags and personal belongings must be kept at the property counter.

10. Book Placement

If unable to replace books properly, leave them on the table. Do not misplace them.

11. Responsibility

Users are responsible for books issued and must return them without damage.

12. Text Book Issue

Text books may be issued for 15 days only. Late return will attract a fine.

13. Permission

No library materials may be taken outside without proper permission.

14. Reference Materials

Reference books, journals, and dissertations must be used inside the Library.

15. Lights & Fans

Switch off lights and fans when leaving the reading hall.

16. Leaving College

Students and staff leaving the college mid-term must return library books.

17. Late Return Fine

A fine of Re.1/- per day will be charged for books returned after the due date.

Library Services & Facilities

Annai Veilankanni’s Arts & Science College

Library Hours

Open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on all working days except weekends and college holidays.

Orientation Programme

Conducted at the beginning of each academic year to familiarize students with library resources and services.

User Training

Training programmes for students and staff on OPAC usage, e-resources, consortia, and online journals.

Lending Services

Available to students, teaching and non-teaching staff. Books are issued for 15 days.

Reference Services

Wide collection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, journals, and reference materials for consultation.

Reading Room

Well-furnished reading room with seating capacity for 100 users and staff assistance.

Book Bank Facility

Students may borrow up to 5 books for a maximum period of 3 months.

Internet & E-Resources

Access to e-journals, e-books, N-LIST (INFLIBNET), and free academic online databases.

Syllabus & Question Bank

Syllabus copies and previous year question banks are provided for academic reference.

Photocopy Facility

Photocopying of library materials is permitted at ₹1 per page. External materials are not allowed.

N-LIST (INFLIBNET)

Provides access to 6,000+ e-journals and 31,000+ e-books.
Visit N-LIST Portal

Free Educational Resources

Annai Veilankanni’s Arts & Science College

SWAYAM (MOOCs)

Access free online courses offered through the SWAYAM platform.
Visit SWAYAM

NPTEL

Online courses from IITs and IISc under the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning.
Visit NPTEL

MIT Harvard (Open Learning)

Explore free courses and learning resources from leading global universities.
Visit Platform

SWAYAMPRABHA

Educational TV channels providing high-quality academic content.
Visit SWAYAMPRABHA

e-ACHARYA

Curriculum-based video lectures and learning materials for higher education.
Visit e-ACHARYA

e-GYANKOSH

IGNOU’s digital repository of study materials and academic resources.
Visit e-GYANKOSH

e-YANTRA

Robotics and embedded systems learning initiative by IIT Bombay.
Visit e-YANTRA

e-KALPA

Digital learning resources for design and creative disciplines.
Visit e-KALPA

SAKSHAT

National repository providing access to quality educational content.
Visit SAKSHAT

Previous Year Question Papers

Access and download previous year question papers.

Visit Question Paper Download Portal

E-Journals & Open Access Resources

Annai Veilankanni’s Arts & Science College

Commerce & Business Administration

Management

Academia: Revista Latinoamericana de Administración
Acta Universitatis Danubius – Oeconomica
Actualidad Contable Faces
Advances in Business-Related Scientific Research
Advances in Management and Applied Economics

Computer Science

Acta Electrotechnica et Informatica
Acta Graphica
Advanced Computing – An International Journal
Advances in Artificial Intelligence
Advances in Artificial Neural Systems

Economics

American Journal of Economics and Business Administration
British Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences
British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade
Business and Economic Horizons

Mathematics

Abstract and Applied Analysis
Advances in Numerical Analysis
African Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
American Journal of Computational Mathematics
Annals of Pure and Applied Mathematics

Statistics

Asian Journal of Mathematics & Statistics
Canadian Studies in Population
International Journal of Statistics and Probability
ISRN Probability and Statistics

Open Access Journals

E-Books

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