Prof. K. I. MOHAMMED KUTTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY & KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE CENTRE, The Central Library of M.E.S Kalladi College serves as a vibrant center for reading, learning, and accessing an extensive array of educational materials

Established in 1967, the library has evolved into a comprehensive resource center, catering to the diverse needs of students, faculty, and researchers. Initially housed within a room in the main block, the library later acquired its own individual building in 1990 which was further renovated in 2019. Today, it spans an impressive 5700 square feet, equipped with modern infrastructure including centralized air conditioning. Its welcoming ambiance and user-friendly atmosphere are further enhanced by state-of-the-art automation, featuring the latest software, RFID technology, and a Wi-Fi network, enhancing its overall presentation and accessibility.

AUTOMATION OF LIBRARY

The library of M.E.S Kalladi College is automated with the Koha (version 23.05) Open Source Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). The library is using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system to organise its wealth of resources neatly, making it easy for everyone to find what they need, and DSpace an open source institutional repository software is used for institutional repository service, providing an organized platform for preserving and disseminating the scholarly output of the college community.

Technology Integration:

The library operates an in-house server dedicated to hosting Koha and DSpace. It utilizes RFID technology for circulation, entry and exit tracking of users, stock verification, finding misplaced books, and theft detection. All members of the college library are provided with RFID-tagged ID cards, and all books in the library carry a RFID sticker.

Equipped with a 100 Mbps fiber optic broadband connection and a static IP address, the library’s infrastructure facilitates remote access services, offering round-the-clock remote access to the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and Institutional repository for online searches. Users can easily access the catalogue and Institutional repository through the link provided on the library page of the college website, enabling them to explore the library's resources conveniently from any location. Additionally, the Knowledge Resource Centre provides Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to use their personal laptops within the library space.

The e-brary section is equipped with workstations for accessing electronic resources and Web OPAC.

LIBRARY RESOURCES

The library's collection includes 40,706 books, 40 subject journals, 14 magazines, and 10 newspapers.

Special Sections

Rare Collection: The library has a unique collection of Malayalam books published by the Kerala Basha Institute, which include translations of prominent works in various subjects such as science, technology, and social sciences from different languages.

Career Corner: This section of the library houses an exclusive collection of career-oriented books, tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of students preparing for their professional journeys.

Reading Circle: This area provides a rich and diverse collection of literature in multiple languages, catering to various linguistic preferences and cultural interests.

Gandhi Shelf: An exclusive collection of books authored by Gandhi himself, as well as those written about him, serving as a tribute to one of India's most revered leaders.

E RESOURCES

Institutional membership

N-LIST: http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/

In addition to its extensive physical collection, the library offers access to over 6000 e-journals and 3,135,000 e-books through institutional membership in the 'National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content (N-LIST)' project by the INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad.

Library Facilities for Divyangjan:

·         Braille Dictionary: a Webster’s Dictionary (35 Volumes) in Braille format, for visually impaired users.

·         Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) software, an open-source screen reader operating system, enables effective computer access for visually impaired users.

Other activities of library

·         Regular orientation

·         Reading week celebration

·         Readers Forum

·         Academic Enrichment Programs

 

Additional beneficial services

·         email reminders for circulation, due dates and renewals,

·         showcasing new arrivals,

·         Current-Awareness Service,

·         CCTV surveillance.

 

Operating Hours:

Regular Days 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All students, faculty members, and staff are automatically enrolled as members of the library.

 

 

Library resources	Number
Books	40528
Subject journals	40
Magazines	12
CD ROMs	187
Rare Books	540
Special collection(Carrier Corner)	1252
Project Reports.	9
Palm leaf engravings	1

E Resources and Institutional Repository

Electronic resources (or e-resources) are materials in digital format accessible electronically. e-resources are electronic journals (e-journal), electronic books (e-book) online databases in varied digital formats are maintained in the library.

Using D Space an open source institutional repository library aid the management and dissemination of the increasingly copious amount of scholarly electronic resources produced by academics.

N-List E-Books: http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/ 40.00,000+

E-Resources	Number
N-List E-Journals: http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/	6000+
Shodganga: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/	223971 thesis
ShodaSindhu: https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/ess/	10000+ journals 31350000+ e books
Shod Gangotri: https://shodhgangotri.inflibnet.ac.in/	6450 synopsis
ePG Pathshala: https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/	70 subjects
DOAJ: https://doaj.org/	12980
J-Gate: https://jgateplus.com/home/	50,164
International journal of Biological Sciences: http://www.ijbs.com/	1
J-Store: https://www.jstor.org/	20,00,000+
OAIster: https://www.oclc.org/en/oaister.html	70,00000+
PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/	123535
RePEc: http://repec.org/	3000+
Spriger LinK: https://link.springer.com/	324
NISCAIR Journals: https://www.niscair.res.in/sciencecommunication/researchjournals/rejour/rejour1-del.htm	16
DRDO Journals: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=journals.jsp	3

Library Committee

A Library Advisory Committee has been constituted with Six senior faculty members representing different disciplines, Librarian as the Coordinator and Principle as the Chairman