Overview
The Central Library of the RVS College of Engineering Technology was established along with the genesis of the College in the year 2007. The Central Library is functioning in two Floors with the total area of 11000 Sq.ft. (900 Sq.m) with the seating capacity of 300 students at a time. From the Contribution of Management and the keen interest of our beloved Chairman and Managing Trustee, the collection of the library is being increasing steadily.
Books
Journals
Vision
- Encourage lifelong learning and self-enrichment among users.
- Respond proactively to the needs of a diverse academic community.
- Ensure free, equitable, and seamless access to information resources
- Provide collaborative spaces for interaction, creativity, and knowledge sharing.
- Offer resources, programs, and technologies that inform, inspire, and empower users.
Mission
- Enhance user knowledge through effective utilization of updated library resources.
- Support teaching, learning, and research through timely and relevant information services
- Continuously upgrade resources, facilities, and innovations to meet emerging academic needs.
FEEDBACK ABOUT CENTRAL LIBRARY
RVS CET CENTRAL LIBRARY WELCOMES YOUR COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
To improve the Library Services and the level of user satisfaction, your feedback is important to us. Please complete the following each of parameter by selecting an appropriate option.
E-resources
Subscribed E-resources
Subscribed E-resource Collection
Services
Services
Inter-Library Loan & Document Delivery
The library collaborates with other academic and research institutions through the DELNET network, providing access to a vast collection of books, journals, and research papers that extend beyond the local holdings.
Current Awareness Service (CAS)
Regular notifications and bulletins are issued to keep faculty, researchers, and students informed about newly acquired books, journals, databases, and other relevant academic resources.
Reference Services
Professional library staff offer specialized assistance to users in identifying, locating, and effectively utilizing information resources for academic and research purposes.
Reprographic Services
The library provides photocopying, printing, and scanning facilities to support academic documentation and research-related needs.
Referral Services
Users are guided to external organizations, libraries, or subject experts when specific information needs extend beyond the library's own collection.
Internet Services
High-speed internet access is provided to all users for online research, accessing digital resources, and enhancing academic connectivity.
Newspaper Clipping Service
The library maintains a repository of important news clippings, articles, and reports relevant to education, technology, research, and institutional activities.
Reference and Referral Services
Personalized assistance is extended to users for academic inquiries and specialized information retrieval.
Circulation Services
The library ensures the systematic issue, renewal, and return of books and materials through an automated circulation system for user convenience.
Digital Services
Library Automation
All library operations are fully automated using advanced software solutions to streamline cataloguing, circulation, and information management processes.
Mobile Application Services
The library's dedicated mobile app provides convenient access to Web OPAC, issue and return records, question bank downloads, and overdue alerts.
Remote Access Facility
Registered users can remotely access the library's subscribed e-resources, including e-journals, e-books, and online databases, from any location.
Web-Based Online Public Access Catalogue (Web OPAC)
An intuitive online catalogue that enables users to browse, search, and locate library materials efficiently from within or outside the campus.
Email Notification Service
Automated email alerts are sent to users for due date reminders, overdue notifications, and important library announcements.
Wi-Fi Enabled Library
The entire library is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity, facilitating seamless access to online academic and research resources.
Inter-Library Loan & Document Delivery (DELNET)
Through DELNET, the library provides extended access to national and international collections, ensuring users have a wider range of resources for reference and research.
Reprographic and Printing Services
The digital library section includes photocopying, printing, and scanning facilities to support document reproduction and submission requirements.
Digital Newspaper Clippings and Information Updates
Curated and digitized news updates are maintained to provide users with current information relevant to research, innovation, and institutional development.
SMS Alert Service
Real-time SMS notifications are sent for book issues, returns, and overdue reminders, ensuring prompt communication with users.
E-Alert Service
Email-based alerts inform users about new acquisitions, digital resource updates, and upcoming library events or announcements.
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
A dynamic digital search tool that provides access to bibliographic records of the library's collection, enabling efficient information retrieval.
News & Events
Stay updated with the latest academic events, conferences, workshops, and seminars relevant to library and information science, engineering, and technology.
Browse Academic Events & Conferences →Research Information
Remote Access
LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Library Rules and Regulations are introduced to regularize the use of our Central Library resources and are reviewed periodically to meet changing needs.
- Users should possess their ID card while they are inside the library.
- Users must scan their ID card at the e-gate barcode scanner when entering and exiting the library.
- Silence should be strictly maintained in the library.
- Personal belongings such as handbags, umbrellas, parcels, files, and notebooks are not allowed inside. Only loose sheets are permitted.
- Users are expected to maintain decent attire and proper behavior at all times.
- The arrangement of chairs and other furniture in the reading area should not be disturbed.
- Do not leave your valuable things inside the library.
- The management will not hold responsibility for any loss or misplacement of personal belongings.
- Newspapers must be read only at the tables allotted for newspaper reading and should not be taken to any other reading areas.
- After reading, books should not be re-shelved by users. Place them on the designated tables to avoid misplacement.
- Library books and journals must be handled with care. Marking, underlining, writing on, tearing, or damaging them in any way is strictly prohibited.
- No library material can be taken out of the library without proper entry and permission.
BOOK ISSUES AND RETURNS POLICY
- The books taken from the library are to be returned within 15 days for students and 30 days for staff on or before the due date specified on the due date slip pasted in the front page of the books.
- While borrowing the book, the member must ensure that the book is in good condition and the page numbers are intact.
- Staff/students are entitled to return the books whenever they are called by the Chief Librarian or Library professionals.
- Books cannot be issued to a user if he/she has any overdue book.
- Reference books will be issued only on an overnight issue.
- Non-book materials like CD and DVD are also issued only on overnight issue.
- The borrower shall be responsible for any loss caused to the library documents borrowed.
- If a book is lost by the borrower, the Chief Librarian should be immediately informed in writing, and the same should be traced or replaced within 15 days from the due date.
- If the borrower is not able to replace the lost book within two weeks, they have to pay the cost of the book in three times. If a book is replaced, the current edition of the book with a bill will only be accepted.
- If the book/resource forms a part of a series/volume, the borrower will be charged for the replacement of the entire set.
- Library resources are the nation's assets and belong to all. All users have the responsibility to protect the library resources against damage, mutilation, theft, and other malpractices.
- Current journals, back volumes, and locker books are not issued for home reading. They are to be referred to inside the library only.
- Users are allowed to take photocopies of the required articles.
- While accessing the e-resources of the library, proper entries must be made in the records of the library. Downloading of information is also permitted.
- Photocopying of a full book is not permitted.
Dr.N.Tamilselvan M.A., M.L.I.S., M.Phil., PGDCA., Ph.D.
Chief Librarian and Head
Dr. N. Tamilselvan received his Ph.D. degree in Library and Information Science from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore in 2012. He received his M.Phil. degree in Library and Information Science from Alagappa University, Karaikudi in 2003 and Master Degree (M.L.I.S.) in Library and Information Science from Annamalai University, Chidambaram in 2000.
He also holds a Master Degree in Social Work from PSG College of Arts and Science. He has 26 years of experience as a Librarian in various institutions. He has published 25 research papers in International Journals, 5 research papers in National Journals, and has presented 25 research papers in National and International Conferences.
Under his guidance, two scholars have been awarded Ph.D. from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He has received the Best Librarian Award in 2012 and 2015 from reputed institutions. He is a member of the editorial board and Chief Editor of 3 international journals.
He is also a member of the Doctoral Committee for Part-Time Category B Research Scholars of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. His areas of interest include ICT, Digital Library, Scientometrics, and User Studies.
Welcome to the RVS College of Engineering and Technology Central Library. Libraries are the backbone of any civilized society and the heart of any academic institution. Thus, the library at RVS College of Engineering and Technology holds a prominent place among students and faculty. Our library has a rich collection of relevant books and journals.
The RVS College of Engineering and Technology library provides students, staff, and faculty members with opportunities to update their knowledge and supports research and teaching-learning activities. The library is truly the intellectual hub of the campus.
Our services, resources, and physical spaces provide a strong foundation to support the college in achieving high standards in teaching, learning, and research. The Central Library aims to offer effective services to fulfill users’ learning needs in Engineering, Science, and Humanities through user-friendly facilities.
Keeping in view the needs of current and future users, we maintain an International Standard Documentation (ISD) system along with the Dewey Decimal Classification and AACR II cataloguing system. The main objective of the Central Library is to help RVS College of Engineering and Technology emerge as a leading Engineering College under Anna University by maintaining strong learning resources and high-quality services.
We at RVS College of Engineering and Technology Central Library continuously strive to provide better services and facilities to support teaching, learning, and research activities. Our ultimate goal is to create efficient and user-friendly library services for students and staff.
WORKING HOURS
CIRCULATION TIMINGS
Changes in timings during the vacation period will be informed through circular and in the Library Notice Board.
LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Library Rules and Regulations are introduced to regularize the use of our Central Library resources and are reviewed periodically to meet changing needs.
- Users should possess their ID card while they are inside the library.
- Users must scan their ID card at the e-gate barcode scanner when entering and exiting the library.
- Silence should be strictly maintained in the library.
- Personal belongings such as handbags, umbrellas, parcels, files, and notebooks are not allowed inside. Only loose sheets are permitted.
- Users are expected to maintain decent attire and proper behavior at all times.
- The arrangement of chairs and other furniture in the reading area should not be disturbed.
- Do not leave your valuable things inside the library.
- The management will not hold responsibility for any loss or misplacement of personal belongings.
- Newspapers must be read only at the tables allotted for newspaper reading and should not be taken to any other reading areas.
- After reading, books should not be re-shelved by users. Place them on the designated tables to avoid misplacement.
- Library books and journals must be handled with care. Marking, underlining, writing on, tearing, or damaging them in any way is strictly prohibited.
- No library material can be taken out of the library without proper entry and permission.
BOOK ISSUES AND RETURNS POLICY
- The books taken from the library are to be returned within 15 days for students and 30 days for staff on or before the due date specified on the due date slip pasted in the front page of the books.
- While borrowing the book, the member must ensure that the book is in good condition and the page numbers are intact.
- Staff/students are entitled to return the books whenever they are called by the Chief Librarian or Library professionals.
- Books cannot be issued to a user if he/she has any overdue book.
- Reference books will be issued only on an overnight issue.
- Non-book materials like CD and DVD are also issued only on overnight issue.
- The borrower shall be responsible for any loss caused to the library documents borrowed.
- If a book is lost by the borrower, the Chief Librarian should be immediately informed in writing, and the same should be traced or replaced within 15 days from the due date.
- If the borrower is not able to replace the lost book within two weeks, they have to pay the cost of the book in three times. If a book is replaced, the current edition of the book with a bill will only be accepted.
- If the book/resource forms a part of a series/volume, the borrower will be charged for the replacement of the entire set.
- Library resources are the nation's assets and belong to all. All users have the responsibility to protect the library resources against damage, mutilation, theft, and other malpractices.
- Current journals, back volumes, and locker books are not issued for home reading. They are to be referred to inside the library only.
- Users are allowed to take photocopies of the required articles.
- While accessing the e-resources of the library, proper entries must be made in the records of the library. Downloading of information is also permitted.
- Photocopying of a full book is not permitted.
MEMBERSHIP
The staff and students of RVS College of Engineering and Technology can get Central Library membership. Membership offers a wide range of lending, reference, information, current awareness, and other services offered by the Central Library. Membership of the Central Library or use of its facilities implies an undertaking to observe the rules and regulations.
Teaching Staff and Non-Teaching staff can get library membership by showing official identity card issued to them by the administration of RVS CET. Students on the roll of the College can get library membership by showing student identity card, issued by the college.
The identity card issued by the college is used for using Central Library services and resources. It is mandatory for all library users to show valid identification cards to staff on request, and entry in the library can be refused in the absence of valid ID card.
BOOK ELIGIBILITY
| S.No. | Member Details | Eligibility | Period of Lending Books | Period of Reference Books & Non-Book Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Staff | 6 | 30 Days | 01 Day |
| 2 | Non-Teaching Staff | 5 | 30 Days | 01 Day |
| 3 | UG Students | 6 | 15 Days | 01 Day |
| 4 | PG Students | 6 | 15 Days | 01 Day |
Library Committee
The Library Committee has been formed in our college with the following members for the academic year 2025–26.
Composition of Library Committee
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Department | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.G.Mohan Kumar | Principal | Mechanical | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr.N.Tamilselvan | Chief Librarian | Central Library | Member Secretary |
| 3 | Dr.G. Saravanan | Deputy Librarian | Anna University, Chennai | Advisor (Ex-officio) |
| 4 | Mr.M.Ramkumar | Administrative Officer | Administrative Office | Member |
| 5 | Dr.K.Thangarajan | Assoc. Professor | EEE | Member |
| 6 | Dr.A.Kumar | Professor & Head | AI & DS | Member |
| 7 | Mr.T.T.Nanjundamoorthi | Asst. Prof. & Head | Mechanical | Member |
| 8 | Dr.K.Karuppasamy | Professor & Head | CSE & IT | Member |
| 9 | Dr.B.Suganthi | Assoc. Professor & Head | ECE | Member |
| 10 | Dr.B.Vijayakumar | Assoc. Professor | PCT | Member |
| 11 | Dr.A.Prakash | Assoc. Professor & Head | S & H | Member |
Purpose of Committee
The College Library Committee serves in a guiding capacity to the Chief Librarian on matters of policy, planning, programs, goals, and objectives. Each department nominates one representative to serve on the committee. Appointments last for one year and may be renewed. Meetings are held twice per academic year.
Objectives
- To facilitate the efficient functioning of the library as a central resource hub for academic and research activities.
- To promote the use of library resources among faculty, staff, and students.
- To align library infrastructure and services with curriculum and research needs.
- To guide the selection and acquisition of books, journals, and digital resources.
- To implement user-friendly systems for library management and access.
- To ensure modernization of library facilities to keep pace with technological advancements.
Meetings
The Library Committee meets once every semester. Special meetings may be called by the Chief Librarian when necessary. The Chief Librarian prepares the meeting agenda with the approval of the Principal. Half the members constitute a quorum. Minutes and action lists are shared with all members after each meeting.
Functions of the Library Committee
- Formulate and review library policies including borrowing rules and resource access.
- Approve annual budgets for library acquisitions and subscriptions.
- Evaluate and recommend books, journals, and e-resources based on feedback.
- Monitor and improve library operations for efficiency and quality.
- Collect user feedback and address concerns related to resources and services.
- Oversee digitization and automation systems for library management.
- Ensure compliance with Anna University, NBA, and NAAC standards.
- Discuss budget proposals for library development.
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