HCAS Library
The Central library of HCAS was established in the year 1995. The total area of the library building is about 4495 sq ft. The college takes pride in a well stocked library enriched with numerous textbooks and reference books. The library brings forth knowledge based services like reference, N-LIST, Internet browsing and E-services. The Central library is automated using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Library Management System (LMS) to carry out its routine operations and is secured with CCTV. Library staff assists the faculty and students in fulfilling the thirst of the users' academic quests. National and international journals have been subscribed to enrich the staff and students research activities.
Library Automation
The ERP LMS is used for library automation.
Library books are inscribed with RFID & bar-code.
Automated Gate Entry
Photocopy Facility
Reprography facility available in the library can be availed by paying Rs.1.00/- for a copy
OPAC
Online Public Access Catalogue is used for searching for the availability of a required resource.
Resources in Library
Books: 22370
Journals: 40
Magazines: 10
Back Volumes 520
Project Reports: 660
CDs: 204
Question Bank: 69
Institutional Membership
British Council Library – Can access the resources of the library by producing an Institutional Membership Card
American Consulate library.
Staff and students can access the above-mentioned resource by producing the Institutional Membership card.
Library E-Resource Subscription
DELNET – DEVELOPING LIBRARY NETWORK
INFLIBNET – INFORMATION AND LIBRARY NETWORK – N-LIST
NDLI – NATIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARY INDIA
24 Computers are provided for accessing e-resources in an air-conditioned room.
Timings
Working Hours
Monday – Friday8.30 AM to 3.30 PM
Saturday10.00 AM to 3.00 PM
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Librarian
Dr. J. Alamelu
B.Sc (Chem)., M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., PGDLAN., NET., Ph.D
Ph: 9094001440
library@hcaschennai.edu.in
Compliance
General Instructions:
1Readers should observe strict silence in the library.
2Mobile phones or any other personal electronic gadgets must be switched to silent mode before entering the library.
3Bags and personal belongings should be left at the assigned counter.
4Users must sign the entry-exit register available at the entrance.
5A student has to produce the ID at the time of the transaction.
6Students can borrow 3 books for their reference for a duration of 14 days.
7Reference resources (Reference books/Magazines/Journals and Newspapers) will not be issued.
8Users can have a maximum of two renewals.
9The readers are asked to check the condition of books at the time of borrowing, in case the books are found damaged, mutilated or spoilt while returning, the reader has to replace the same as a new book.
10Users should not reshelf the book; instead, leave the same at the library counter.
11Loss of borrowed book has to be reported immediately to the librarian.
12A borrowed book, if recalled by the librarian has to be returned immediately.
13Maintain a queue at the circulation counter for faster service.
14Overdue fine will be collected till the book is replaced or returned at Rs.1.00/- per day.
15Students are advised not to keep their mobile phone, purse/wallet or any valuable items in the property counter, as a matter of fact library is not responsible for any kind of loss.
16Handle the library materials with utmost care. In case of marking, underlining, scribbling, clipping of books or damage of any kind of library resources is absolutely forbidden. The borrower shall remain responsible for the damaged material.
17Users must follow the dress code of the college while visiting the library.
18Switch off fans and lights when it is not required
19The library is pleased to accept donation of manuscripts and book materials
20Monday – Saturday : 8.30 AM – 3.30 PM
21Saturdays (Non-Working day): 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM
The Duties and Functions of the Library Advisory Committee are
To make policy for procurement of books, journals, and other resources
To look into the day-to-day problems of the Library clientele.
To prepare a budget and proposal for the development of the library
To work towards modernization and improvement of library and documentation
To take measures to increase the membership of the library
