Vankatram Learning Centre – Central Library
Vision
- To cater to the needs of all the users through scholarly resources available in print, digital and visual modes, thereby to support the teaching, learning and research process.
- To disseminate the resources among the stakeholders for effective usage through implementing the innovations of Information Technology.
- To market the library infrastructure and resources among academic and societal users to reach the status of best brand of the parent institution.
Mission
- To identify the best resources in co-operation with faculty and students.
- To procure the resources through authorized suppliers and publishers.
- To disseminate the scholarly resources among the users through automation and open-source software packages.
- To provide access to the informal information through digital library centre.
- To conduct periodical information literacy and technology programs to faculty and students.
- To plan periodical outreach programs.
- To provide consultancy services.
The Vankatram Learning Centre, the Central Library of Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, stands out as one of the premier libraries in this region, excelling in scholarly and rare resources, user-centric services, best practices, technology, architecture, infrastructure, facilities, size, and green concepts. The library, overseen by a qualified librarian and a team of Library Information Professionals, is fully automated using KOHA, incorporating RFID technology, barcode technology, and self-issue/return kiosks. The technological highlights include the GSDL Digital Library and the Intranet Library Website.
Spanning 55,000 square feet, the Wi-Fi-enabled Central Library provides a centrally air-conditioned environment, fulfilling the information and knowledge needs of users with a vast collection. It boasts 82,141 books, numerous journals and magazines in both print and digital formats, 12,742 CDs/DVDs/VCDs, 4,666 back volumes, and rare resources like Palm Leaves of Tamil Literature, special books, and back volumes.
The library is meticulous in continuously expanding its resources across all disciplines. A significant portion of the collection comprises international authors’ reference books, with multiple copies of textbooks prescribed in the syllabus available for student circulation. Reference books are lent out through an Overnight Issues System, while the library also circulates journals/magazines and CDs/DVDs/VCDs.
In addition to textbooks and reference materials, the library offers valuable resources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, yearbooks, handbooks, standards, and manuscripts. Well-utilized by both faculty members and students, the library accommodates around 1000 users daily.
Acquisitions are made based on faculty and student recommendations through recommendation forms. As a member of the Indian Access Management Federation (INFED) of INFLIBNET, an autonomous Inter University Centre of UGC, the library disseminates e-resources, including Science Direct Journals, Science Direct E-Books, Scopus Citation Database, Proquest ABI/INFORM Collection, and DELNET database, to students, faculty members, and researchers on and off the campus through the Shibboleth software for remote access.
The Library is headed by Dr. S. A. Fazlur Rahiman, who has been awarded with the title of “Tamil Nadu Best Young Librarian” by the Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Services and National Level Best Librarian award by Madras Library Association (MALA). He has been conducting various programs at International and National Levels for the benefit of the students, faculty, librarians and society at large.
Library Staff Members
Mr. S. Sundaramoorthy, B.Sc, MLISc, Library Assistant
Mr. J. Vijaya Kumar, B.Sc, MLISc, Library Assistant
Mr. P. Makesh, B.Com, BLISc, Library Assistant
Mrs. M. Renuga Devi, BSc, MLISc, Library Assistant
Mr. S. Sumesh, B.Sc, MCA, Library Assistant
Mr. S. Balamurugan, B. com, CLISc, Library Attender
Mrs. M. Kala, Library Attender
Library Timings
| Opening and Closing Timings | 8.00 A.M to 9.00 P.M on Working days | 9:30 A.M to 5.00 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
Circulation Timings
| Issues and Returns | 8.15 A.M to 7.00 P.M on Working days | 9:45 A.M to 4.30 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
| Over Night Issues | 4:45 P.M onwards on Working Days | 4:30 P.M onwards on Sundays and Holidays |
Eligibility for Borrowing Library Resources
Rules and Regulation
- Faculty / Students must enter their Entry and Exit in the Electronic Gate Register compulsorily
- Faculty/Students should use Web OPAC for searches and self Issue and Return Kiosk for Circulation of books.
- Staff / Students must bring their identity cards whenever using Library
- Students should return their borrowed books within 15 days
- Faculty Members should return their borrowed books within 90 days
- Books which are issued under Over Night Issues have to be Returned at 10:00 A.M on the next day and 11:30 A.M on Holidays
- Walk and Talk softly inside the Library
- The readers should not mark or write upon any books. They will be held responsible for any damage done to the book
The Central Library has a rare and special collection of 6012 resources that include Rare Palm Leaves, Special books collections such as Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Year Books, Hand Books, Standards, Manuscripts and back volumes.
| Rare Palm Leaves on Tamil Literature | 50 |
| No. of Special Collection Available at the Library | 4659 |
| No. of Special Collection Procured | 1303 |
Quality Of Learning Resources
- Books are purchased on the basis of recommendations of Faculty Members and Students.
- Books of standard publishers and authors of National/ International Reputation are Purchased as per the syllabus and beyond.
- All e journals are indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC CARE List .
- Majority of print journals are indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE List and ICI (43% of Journals).
Vankatram Learning Centre
E-Resources Subscribed
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library
- ASME Digital Collection
- ASCE Digital Library
- Science Direct – E-Journals
- Science Direct – E-Books
- Scopus – Bibliographic Database
- Proquest Online Journal Database
- DELNET
- National Digital Library
- 1NPTEL
- Shodganga
- E-PG
- 13..INFLIBNET
E-Resources Developed by Vankatram Learning Centre
Knowledge Portal – Developed by Cataloguing Internet Resources
| E - Books | E – Journals | E – Newspapers |
E- Resources @ Institutional Repository
| E-News Clippings Repository of SKI News in Media | Question Bank Repository | Citation of Articles Repository | Course Materials Repository | Video Lecture Repository |
E-Connectivity @ Digital Library
| Library Blog | E-Library Brochure | New Arrival Information |
Prestegious Subscriptions, Memberships, and Scholarly Resource Access Source
- Science Direct E – Journals
- Science Direct E – Books
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library
- ASMEDigital Collection
- ASCE Digital Library
- Scopus – Bibliographic Databases
- Inflibnet
- E- Pg Pathshala
- Infeed
- Proquest Online Database
- DELNET
- Irins
- Swayam Moocs Platform
- NPTEL
- Shodganga
- Vidwan Database
- National Digital Library (Institutional Id: 1-3955612)
User Education Program
- The Library conducts User Education program / Information Literacy program to the first year students.
- Through this program the library help the students to understand the library services, facility and ensure the maximum possible usage. They are also trained in using the IT enabled services and online resources.
- As a MOTIVATIONAL FACTOR the library has been recognizing the students with BEST LIBRARY USER AWARDS TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY EVERY YEAR.
Procedures
- Books Purchase: Book purchase is initiated through “Book Purchase Recommendation Form”
- Periodical Subscription: Periodical Subscription is initiated through “Periodical Recommendation Form”
- Periodical Usage: “Periodical Utility Form” Is pasted behind cover page of each periodical to know the usage of periodical section. Every user who read the periodical should sign the form.
- Reference Books on Over Night Issue: Reference books- overnight issue is initiated through “Over Night Issue Requisition Form”
- Remote Access: The e- resources that are subscribed by the Library and Web OPAC can be accessed Anywhere at Any time by Students/Faculty members
- Research Articles from High Impact Factor Journals are sent to faculty members every day Department wise
- Citation Analysis
- H-index Analysis
- Organizing Technical Writing Workshops
- Organizing ‘Connect with Lead Publishers’ Programs
- Updating Authorities on Statistics of Institutional Publications Periodically
- Organizing Hands On Practice on Research Resources Platforms to Faculty and Students
- Discussion Rooms In Each Section
- Reading Spaces Adjacent To Various Resource Stacks
- Research Scholars Study Space
- E-Resource Access Space At Digital Library
- Project Rooms
- Idea Hubs
- RFID based Surveillance Technology
- Self Circulation Kiosk Technology
- Remote access of Web OPAC Technology
- RFID Conversion Technology
- KOHA Software Technology
- RFID Tags
- Biometrics Technology
- Intranet Library Website
- Greenstone Digital Library
- DSpace Institutional Repository
- Multimedia Digital Library
- Web OPAC
- Browsing Shelf-Visualizing the Racks
- Auto E-mail Alerts on
- New Arrivals
- Circulation Data
- Due Reminders
- Remote Access of E-Resources at Homes of Students and
- Faculty Members in Mobiles and Laptops
- Webcams and Headsets
- Reprography Services
- Curation and Digital Conversion
- IDEA HUB (In Planning) @ Library
- Knowledge Sharing Communication
- Selective Research Articles of the Day – sent to all Faculties every day Morning.
- Selective E-Business News of the Day – sent to All MBA Faculty members and Students every day morning.
- User Education Programs to Students/Faculty Members.
- Best Library User Awards to Faculty Members and Students.
- Hands-On-Practice on E-Resource Platforms to Students and Faculty Members.
- Current Awareness Service / SDI Service
- Lending / Reference / Referral Services
- MIS Service / Information Desk
- Question Bank Service
Library Automation
Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
| ILMS Software | KOHA |
|---|---|
| Nature of Automation | Fully Automated |
| Version | 22.11.01 |
| Year of Starting | 2022 |
A Technological Leap at Vankatram Learning Centre in 2022-23:
Implementation of RFID Technology and KOHA International Standard Software with Biometrics Technology
RFID Technology was implemented with KOHA – a total library solutions software on International standards with Biometrics Technology during January 2023. The technology includes Remote Access of library Web OPAC which can be accessed Anywhere and at Anytime On and Off the Campus in Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile phones of faculty members and students.
The Technology includes
| RFID based Surveillance Technology | Self Circulation Kiosk Technology | Remote access of Web OPAC Technology | RFID Conversion Technology |
| KOHA Software Technology | RFID Tags | Biometrics Technology |
It is a “Technological Leap” and an Achievement at Vankatram Learning Centre
Unique Features
| Centralized Air Conditioning | Innovative Roof Architecture | Built in area of 55,000 sq. ft. | Discussion Rooms |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Higher Education Centre | Seating capacity to facilitate 500 students at a time | Research Scholar Room |
The Vankatram Learning Centre, the Central Library of Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, stands out as one of the premier libraries in this region, excelling in scholarly and rare resources, user-centric services, best practices, technology, architecture, infrastructure, facilities, size, and green concepts. The library, overseen by a qualified librarian and a team of Library Information Professionals, is fully automated using KOHA, incorporating RFID technology, barcode technology, and self-issue/return kiosks. The technological highlights include the GSDL Digital Library and the Intranet Library Website.
Spanning 55,000 square feet, the Wi-Fi-enabled Central Library provides a centrally air-conditioned environment, fulfilling the information and knowledge needs of users with a vast collection. It boasts 82,141 books, numerous journals and magazines in both print and digital formats, 12,742 CDs/DVDs/VCDs, 4,666 back volumes, and rare resources like Palm Leaves of Tamil Literature, special books, and back volumes.
The library is meticulous in continuously expanding its resources across all disciplines. A significant portion of the collection comprises international authors’ reference books, with multiple copies of textbooks prescribed in the syllabus available for student circulation. Reference books are lent out through an Overnight Issues System, while the library also circulates journals/magazines and CDs/DVDs/VCDs.
In addition to textbooks and reference materials, the library offers valuable resources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, yearbooks, handbooks, standards, and manuscripts. Well-utilized by both faculty members and students, the library accommodates around 1000 users daily.
Acquisitions are made based on faculty and student recommendations through recommendation forms. As a member of the Indian Access Management Federation (INFED) of INFLIBNET, an autonomous Inter University Centre of UGC, the library disseminates e-resources, including Science Direct Journals, Science Direct E-Books, Scopus Citation Database, Proquest ABI/INFORM Collection, and DELNET database, to students, faculty members, and researchers on and off the campus through the Shibboleth software for remote access.
The Library is headed by Dr. S. A. Fazlur Rahiman, who has been awarded with the title of “Tamil Nadu Best Young Librarian” by the Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Services and National Level Best Librarian award by Madras Library Association (MALA). He has been conducting various programs at International and National Levels for the benefit of the students, faculty, librarians and society at large.
Library Staff Members
Mr. S. Sundaramoorthy, B.Sc, MLISc, Library Assistant
Mr. J. Vijaya Kumar, B.Sc, MLISc, Library Assistant
Mr. P. Makesh, B.Com, BLISc, Library Assistant
Mrs. M. Renuga Devi, BSc, MLISc, Library Assistant
Mr. S. Sumesh, B.Sc, MCA, Library Assistant
Mr. S. Balamurugan, B. com, CLISc, Library Attender
Mrs. M. Kala, Library Attender
Library Timings
| Opening and Closing Timings | 8.00 A.M to 9.00 P.M on Working days | 9:30 A.M to 5.00 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
Circulation Timings
| Issues and Returns | 8.15 A.M to 7.00 P.M on Working days | 9:45 A.M to 4.30 P.M on Sundays and Holidays |
| Over Night Issues | 4:45 P.M onwards on Working Days | 4:30 P.M onwards on Sundays and Holidays |
Eligibility for Borrowing Library Resources
Rules and Regulation
- Faculty / Students must enter their Entry and Exit in the Electronic Gate Register compulsorily
- Faculty/Students should use Web OPAC for searches and self Issue and Return Kiosk for Circulation of books.
- Staff / Students must bring their identity cards whenever using Library
- Students should return their borrowed books within 15 days
- Faculty Members should return their borrowed books within 90 days
- Books which are issued under Over Night Issues have to be Returned at 10:00 A.M on the next day and 11:30 A.M on Holidays
- Walk and Talk softly inside the Library
- The readers should not mark or write upon any books. They will be held responsible for any damage done to the book
The Central Library has a rare and special collection of 6012 resources that include Rare Palm Leaves, Special books collections such as Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Year Books, Hand Books, Standards, Manuscripts and back volumes.
| Rare Palm Leaves on Tamil Literature | 50 |
| No. of Special Collection Available at the Library | 4659 |
| No. of Special Collection Procured | 1303 |
Quality Of Learning Resources
- Books are purchased on the basis of recommendations of Faculty Members and Students.
- Books of standard publishers and authors of National/ International Reputation are Purchased as per the syllabus and beyond.
- All e journals are indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC CARE List .
- Majority of print journals are indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE List and ICI (43% of Journals).
Vankatram Learning Centre
E-Resources Subscribed
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library
- ASME Digital Collection
- ASCE Digital Library
- Science Direct – E-Journals
- Science Direct – E-Books
- Scopus – Bibliographic Database
- Proquest Online Journal Database
- DELNET
- National Digital Library
- 1NPTEL
- Shodganga
- E-PG
- 13..INFLIBNET
E-Resources Developed by Vankatram Learning Centre
Knowledge Portal – Developed by Cataloguing Internet Resources
| E - Books | E – Journals | E – Newspapers |
E- Resources @ Institutional Repository
| E-News Clippings Repository of SKI News in Media | Question Bank Repository | Citation of Articles Repository | Course Materials Repository | Video Lecture Repository |
E-Connectivity @ Digital Library
| Library Blog | E-Library Brochure | New Arrival Information |
Prestegious Subscriptions, Memberships, and Scholarly Resource Access Source
- Science Direct E – Journals
- Science Direct E – Books
- IEEE Xplore Digital Library
- ASMEDigital Collection
- ASCE Digital Library
- Scopus – Bibliographic Databases
- Inflibnet
- E- Pg Pathshala
- Infeed
- Proquest Online Database
- DELNET
- Irins
- Swayam Moocs Platform
- NPTEL
- Shodganga
- Vidwan Database
- National Digital Library (Institutional Id: 1-3955612)
User Education Program
- The Library conducts User Education program / Information Literacy program to the first year students.
- Through this program the library help the students to understand the library services, facility and ensure the maximum possible usage. They are also trained in using the IT enabled services and online resources.
- As a MOTIVATIONAL FACTOR the library has been recognizing the students with BEST LIBRARY USER AWARDS TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY EVERY YEAR.
Procedures
- Books Purchase: Book purchase is initiated through “Book Purchase Recommendation Form”
- Periodical Subscription: Periodical Subscription is initiated through “Periodical Recommendation Form”
- Periodical Usage: “Periodical Utility Form” Is pasted behind cover page of each periodical to know the usage of periodical section. Every user who read the periodical should sign the form.
- Reference Books on Over Night Issue: Reference books- overnight issue is initiated through “Over Night Issue Requisition Form”
- Remote Access: The e- resources that are subscribed by the Library and Web OPAC can be accessed Anywhere at Any time by Students/Faculty members
- Research Articles from High Impact Factor Journals are sent to faculty members every day Department wise
- Citation Analysis
- H-index Analysis
- Organizing Technical Writing Workshops
- Organizing ‘Connect with Lead Publishers’ Programs
- Updating Authorities on Statistics of Institutional Publications Periodically
- Organizing Hands On Practice on Research Resources Platforms to Faculty and Students
- Discussion Rooms In Each Section
- Reading Spaces Adjacent To Various Resource Stacks
- Research Scholars Study Space
- E-Resource Access Space At Digital Library
- Project Rooms
- Idea Hubs
- RFID based Surveillance Technology
- Self Circulation Kiosk Technology
- Remote access of Web OPAC Technology
- RFID Conversion Technology
- KOHA Software Technology
- RFID Tags
- Biometrics Technology
- Intranet Library Website
- Greenstone Digital Library
- DSpace Institutional Repository
- Multimedia Digital Library
- Web OPAC
- Browsing Shelf-Visualizing the Racks
- Auto E-mail Alerts on
- New Arrivals
- Circulation Data
- Due Reminders
- Remote Access of E-Resources at Homes of Students and
- Faculty Members in Mobiles and Laptops
- Webcams and Headsets
- Reprography Services
- Curation and Digital Conversion
- IDEA HUB (In Planning) @ Library
- Knowledge Sharing Communication
- Selective Research Articles of the Day – sent to all Faculties every day Morning.
- Selective E-Business News of the Day – sent to All MBA Faculty members and Students every day morning.
- User Education Programs to Students/Faculty Members.
- Best Library User Awards to Faculty Members and Students.
- Hands-On-Practice on E-Resource Platforms to Students and Faculty Members.
- Current Awareness Service / SDI Service
- Lending / Reference / Referral Services
- MIS Service / Information Desk
- Question Bank Service
Library Automation
Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
| ILMS Software | KOHA |
|---|---|
| Nature of Automation | Fully Automated |
| Version | 22.11.01 |
| Year of Starting | 2022 |
A Technological Leap at Vankatram Learning Centre in 2022-23:
Implementation of RFID Technology and KOHA International Standard Software with Biometrics Technology
RFID Technology was implemented with KOHA – a total library solutions software on International standards with Biometrics Technology during January 2023. The technology includes Remote Access of library Web OPAC which can be accessed Anywhere and at Anytime On and Off the Campus in Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile phones of faculty members and students.
The Technology includes
| RFID based Surveillance Technology | Self Circulation Kiosk Technology | Remote access of Web OPAC Technology | RFID Conversion Technology |
| KOHA Software Technology | RFID Tags | Biometrics Technology |
It is a “Technological Leap” and an Achievement at Vankatram Learning Centre
Unique Features
| Centralized Air Conditioning | Innovative Roof Architecture | Built in area of 55,000 sq. ft. | Discussion Rooms |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Higher Education Centre | Seating capacity to facilitate 500 students at a time | Research Scholar Room |
