Library
About College Library
The Kavery Engineering College Central Library is located on a separate floor with a built-up area of 920 square meters and has a seating capacity of 200 students. In addition to the Central Library, each department has its own departmental library with subject-specific books borrowed from the Central Library for quick reference and academic support.
The Central Library houses a rich collection of 35,000 printed books with 15,000 titles covering various disciplines of Engineering and Technology, Science and Humanities, and Management Studies. It also preserves old issues of journals, publications, project reports, previous semester Anna University question papers, educational CDs, NPTEL videos, e-books, and databases to support teaching, research, and extension activities.
Under the AICTE Consortium, the library subscribes to nearly 12,000 scholarly journals and also provides access to a wide range of online full-text journals, NDL resources, J-Gate journals, and 108 print versions of refereed journals from various publishers. To support visually impaired users, the library utilizes Braille Blaster Software.
The library is fully automated through the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) using AutoLib software version 5.0 (updated in 2022). This web-based system streamlines cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, and resource management while enabling students and staff to easily access library resources through OPAC, report management, circulation control, and bar-coding modules.
The Library Resource Center is equipped with modern information technologies such as CD/DVD access systems, multimedia kits, barcode scanners, text and graphic scanners, and hard disk-based access to digital resources. The center aims to facilitate the production and dissemination of knowledge, information, insights, and intellectual contributions among the academic and business communities.
Library Staff Profile
Mr. Y. NIXON
CHIEF LIBRARIAN
Qualification: BSc, MLISc, MA, MPhil.
Library Services & Current Holdings
Current Holdings
- Volumes35,000
- Titles15,000
- International & National Periodicals12,500
- Magazine750
Timings
- Working Hours09:00 A.M to 05:00 P.M
- During Holidays09:00 A.M to 05:00 P.M
Services
Library Services
The Central Library of The Kavery Engineering College offers a wide range of value-added services to support the academic, research, and information needs of students and faculty members. The library is designed to provide easy access to both print and digital resources through modern facilities and user-friendly services.
Titles and Volumes
The Central Library of The Kavery Engineering College has a rich collection of department-wise books and titles to support academic learning, research, and reference needs of students and faculty members across various disciplines.
| S.No. | Department | No. Of Books | No. Of Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical | 4985 | 1548 |
| 2 | CSE | 7294 | 3169 |
| 3 | ECE | 6043 | 2202 |
| 4 | Maths | 1439 | 571 |
| 5 | EEE | 2385 | 970 |
| 6 | General | 333 | 171 |
| 7 | Civil | 1568 | 580 |
| 8 | MBA | 3130 | 1804 |
| 9 | Chemical | 650 | 279 |
| 10 | Physics | 787 | 312 |
| 11 | English | 387 | 194 |
| 12 | MCA | 1575 | 783 |
| 13 | IT | 328 | 107 |
| 14 | Agri | 347 | 102 |
| 15 | Bio Medical | 412 | 153 |
Members Issue
The Central Library of The Kavery Engineering College provides lending facilities for both students and staff members. Different categories of resources are issued for specific durations, and overdue charges are applicable based on the type of resource borrowed.
Student Members
| S.No. | Type of Resource | Duration | Over Due Charges (Per Day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Text Books | 10 Days | Rs. 2.00 |
| 2 | Reference Books (Includes Back Volumes, Journals, Magazine & Question Papers) | Over Night | Rs. 2.00 |
| 3 | Non Book Materials (Includes CDs, Floppies, Audios & Videos) | Over Night | Rs. 2.00 |
| 4 | M.E & M.Tech Students | 10 Days | Rs. 3.00 / Rs. 2.00 |
| 5 | Book Bank for SC & ST Students | 1 Semester | - |
Staff Members
| S.No. | Member Category | Resources Allowed | Duration | Over Due Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty | All / 05 | 1 Month | Rs. 5.00 / Rs. 2.00 |
| 2 | Supporting Staff | All / 03 | 1 Month | Rs. 2.00 / Rs. 1.00 |
Journals and Magazine
The Central Library of The Kavery Engineering College provides access to a wide collection of online and printed journals to support teaching, research, innovation, and academic development across various disciplines. The library also offers access to important digital knowledge platforms such as DELNET, IEEE, and NDL.
Online & Printed Journals
Access to subject-specific journals, magazines, and scholarly publications.
Digital Resources
DELNET, IEEE, NDL and other academic reference resources for learners and researchers.
Journal Collections
Library Rules & Regulations
The Central Library of The Kavery Engineering College follows a set of rules and regulations to ensure smooth functioning, proper maintenance of resources, and a disciplined reading environment for all users.
Opening Hours
- All Working Days: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Circulation Timings: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Before entering the library, staff and students should leave their personal belongings in the rack.
- Users are not allowed to leave baggage overnight in the library.
- The library is not responsible for loss of personal belongings or books already issued to a user.
- All users must scan their ID card in the E-Gate Register before entering and while leaving the library.
Borrowing Procedure
- Staff and students should produce their identity card while borrowing books.
- Students can borrow 2 books at a time for a maximum of 10 days.
- Staff can borrow 5 books at a time for a maximum of 30 days (renewal allowed for a full semester).
- Borrowing books on behalf of others or transferring issued books to other users is not allowed.
- Student renewal is allowed only once and generally during exam time.
- If there is demand for a book, it must be returned on the due date without request for renewal.
- All students must obtain library clearance after semester examinations or when discontinuing studies.
- No book shall be taken out unless it is properly entered in the issue register/section.
Fine
- Books should be returned or renewed on or before the due date mentioned in the book.
- Failure to return on time will result in a fine of Rs. 2 per day per book.
- Fine amounts are collected based on the daily statement generated from the fine entry register/software.
Reference Books
- Reference books must be read only within the library and should not be taken outside.
- Users may access reference books from the shelves with the guidance of the Librarian / Library staff.
- Journals, newspapers, project reports, and back volumes must be consulted only in the library.
Book Loss & Replacement
- Staff and students should handle library books carefully and avoid damage.
- If a user loses a book, the same book must be replaced or a request letter should be submitted to the Principal through the Librarian.
- The user must pay three times the cost of the book along with the applicable overdue fine until replacement.
Digital Library
- Users should make an entry in the Digital Library Usage Register before and after using the digital library.
- Staff and students are allowed to access e-books, e-journals, project reports, conference proceedings, paper presentations, GATE exam preparation materials, and other digital resources.
Discipline
- The borrower will be held responsible for any damage caused to books or library property.
- Loud consultations, animated conversations, and mobile phone usage are strictly prohibited inside the library.
- Note: The rules and regulations are subject to review by the Librarian and Principal from time to time.
E-Resources
The Kavery Engineering College Central Library provides access to a variety of digital resources including subscribed e-resources, open access e-books, open access e-journals, and e-learning platforms. These resources support teaching, learning, research, and self-development for students and faculty members.
Subscribed E-Resources
| S.No | Logo | Description | Website Link | User Login Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  |
Delnet | http://delnet.in | Obtain from the Library |
| 02 |  |
Knowledge Hub e library | http://k-hub.in | Obtain from the Library |
| 03 |  |
NDLI | http://www.ndl.gov.in | Obtain from the Library |
| 04 |  |
Magzter Gold | http://www.magzter.com | Obtain from the Library |
Open Access E-Books
| S.No | Logo | Website Link | User Login Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  |
Wikipedia | Open Access |
| 02 |  |
https://manybooks.net | Open Access |
| 03 |  |
https://bookboon.com | Open Access |
| 04 | logo-nfe.png | https://www.free-ebooks.net | Open Access |
| 05 |  |
https://archive.org | Open Access |
| 06 |  |
https://www.tamildigitallibrary.in | Open Access |
Open Access E-Journals
| S.No | Logo | Description | Website Link | User Login Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  |
DOAJ | https://doaj.org | Open Access |
| 02 |  |
DRDO | https://www.drdo.gov.in/publications | Open Access |
| 03 |  |
ASME | https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org | Open Access |
| 04 |  |
Wiley | https://www.digitallibrary.edu.pk/open.htm | Open Access |
E-Learning
| S.No | Logo | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  |
SWAYAM | https://swayam.gov.in |
| 02 |  |
NPTEL | https://nptel.ac.in/courses |
| 03 | |
DRDO | https://www.drdo.gov.in |
Digital Knowledge Resources
The Central Library of The Kavery Engineering College provides access to a wide range of digital knowledge resources, online archives, multilingual reference platforms, e-learning portals, and virtual laboratory facilities to support teaching, learning, research, and skill development.
World e-Book Library (WeB)
The World e-Book Library contains nearly 3 million primary sources in more than 320 languages, covering over 1,000 years of world history. It also includes contemporary scholarly journals and academic articles across multiple disciplines.
Visit ResourceSouth Asia Archive (SAA)
South Asia Archive offers more than 4.5 million pages of historical documents from the Indian subcontinent including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, spanning the 18th to mid-20th centuries.
Visit ResourceOnline Multilingual Dictionary – Bharatavani
Under the Digital India initiative, Bharatavani is India’s first large-scale multilingual online dictionary developed by the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore. It supports translation and learning across 22 Indian languages and promotes language preservation, accessibility, and national integration.
Visit ResourceNPTEL – National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning
NPTEL provides online video and web-based courses in engineering, science, management, and humanities. It aims to enhance the quality of technical education in India by offering free and accessible course materials to students and faculty.
Visit ResourceNational Digital Library of India (NDLI)
The National Digital Library of India is a major initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, developed under the National Mission on Education through ICT. It provides access to a large collection of academic and educational resources for students, teachers, and researchers.
Visit ResourceConsortium for Educational Communication (CEC)
CEC is an inter-university centre established by the University Grants Commission to meet higher education needs through television and advanced information and communication technologies. It supports digital content development and academic broadcasting.
Visit ResourceSWAYAM Prabha
SWAYAM Prabha is a group of 32 DTH educational channels broadcasting quality educational content 24x7 through the GSAT-15 satellite. It supports undergraduate and postgraduate learning across engineering, science, social sciences, law, medicine, agriculture, arts, and humanities.
Visit ResourceRobotics for Education – e-Yantra
e-Yantra is an initiative of the Ministry of Education designed to engage students and teachers in engineering education through practical applications of robotics, mathematics, computer science, and embedded systems.
Visit ResourceVirtual Labs
Virtual Labs provide remote access to laboratory experiments in several science and engineering disciplines. These resources help undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty members, and researchers perform simulations and practical experiments online.
Visit ResourceCentral Library
The Kavery Engineering College
Address
The Kavery Engineering College,
M. Kalipatti, Mecheri, Mettur (TK),
Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India – 636453
Phone
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04298 - 279158