Library

Library

KALAITHANTHAI CENTENARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY

About the Library

TCE library supports the institute's program of study and research. And it offers Institution repositories and provides access to a wide range of materials, both printed and electronics. The collection includes Books, E-Books, Magazines, Journals, CD/DVD, E-Journals, Video lectures etc….

Books

89989 

Book bank Books 

14126

Subscribed E-Books 

1204 

Journals 

114

E-Journals 

500+

E-Conference proceedings 

1800+

E - Journals

39018

Facilities and Services

 

TCE library is fully automated Autolib library management software with RFID Technology. TCE digital library resources can be access from anywhere at any time through remote access platform. Our library building is under CCTV surveillance.

  • Text book section
  • Book bank section
  • Reference section
  • Periodicals section
  • Back Volume section
  • Browsing section
  • Lending service
  • Document Delivery service
  • Referral service
  • Self-online renewal
  • 24*7 remote access to Digital resources
  • Orientation to the new users

Staff

Dr. L. Radha
Dr. L. Radha
Librarian (Senior Scale)
(Grant - in - Aid)
Mr. P. Sathishkumar
Mr. P. Sathishkumar
Assistant Librarian
Ms. S. Deepa
Ms. S. Deepa
Library Assistant
Mrs. K. Chithambravalli
Mrs. K. Chithambravalli
Library Assistant
Mrs. P. Kavitha
Mrs. P. Kavitha
Library Assistant
Mr. M. Murugan
Mr. M. Murugan
Office Asst. (Spl. Gr)
PSahayamary
Ms. P. Sahayamary
Attender (RC)

Rules and Regulations

  • Entry is permitted with ID card only.

  • Leave your bags in the property counter.

  • Use of edibles items are strictly prohibited inside the library

  • Reference materials should not be taken outside from the library.

  • On leaving the library, all users are requested to extend their cooperation for the inspection of all books and items taken out of the library.

  • Overdue charges will be applicable for books returned after the due date.

  • If an issued book is lost / damaged it has to replace as per the TCE norms.

  • Members are requested to make use of digital library only for online educational resources.  

  • Do not install or uninstall any program or service in library computer.

  • Violation of these rules will call for punitive action against the erring student.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8.00 AM. TO 8.00 PM.

  • Saturday:  9.00 AM. TO 5.00 PM.

Library Vacation Timings Notice

During the vacation period, the library will operate only on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and will follow the college's official working hours.

Please note that the library will remain closed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) during the vacation.

Privileges of members

Designation No. of Books Retention period Renewal period (one time) Fine for the books returned / renewed after the due date Replacement policy for loss of books
For first 20 days After first 20 days
Research scholars 5 15 days 15 days 50 paisa  Per day Minimum of
1. [Rs.10+ 3*(date of return - due date- 20 days) ]		 Replace the book by new book of the latest edition. If not able to make the replacement, then double the cost of the book (if book purchased within 8 years) or thrice the cost of the book (if book purchased earlier) will be collected for cost recovery of loss with the fine till the date of replacement.
UG - Students (Applicable to Part time Students also) 5
PG - Students 7

 Faculty		 10
One month - lending period
And 2 times renewal  allowed -    total 3 months (lending + renewals) 
 Fine:   Nil
But books should be returned at the end of each semester

 LOSS  OF BOOKS:

Replace the book by new book of the latest edition. If not able to make the replacement, then double the cost of the book (if book purchased within 8 years) or thrice the cost of the book (if book purchased earlier) will be collected for cost recovery of loss.

 
Non teaching & staff members 3

Book Bank

Designation No. of books Retention period Overdue charges
Only for SC/ST students (UG/PG regular) 10 3 months Nil

Contact Details :

Dr. L. Radha
Librarian
Mail: library [at] tce [dot] edu
Phone: (0452) 2482240
Ext: 816 

 

The TCE Library is equipped with an advanced automated library management system powered by RFID technology. This system streamlines book lending, returns, and inventory management, ensuring efficient and accurate operations. In addition to its physical resources, the library offers remote access to a wide range of digital materials, enabling users to explore and utilize resources anytime and from anywhere. To ensure a safe and secure environment, the entire library premises are monitored through CCTV surveillance.

Library Timings

  • Monday-Friday 8.00 AM. To 8.00 PM.

    • Saturday 9.00 AM. To 5.00 PM

The TCE Library consists of several sections:

  • Textbook Section
  • Book Bank Section
  • Reference Section
  • Periodicals Section
  • Back Volume Section
  • Browsing Section

It also offers a variety of services, including:

  • Lending Service
  • Document Delivery Service
  • Referral Service
  • Self-Online Renewal
  • 24/7 Remote Access to Digital Resources
  • Orientation for New Users
  • CAT and Semester Question papers

Library Memberships

  • DELNET

  • NDL (National Digital Library)

  • SALIS (Society of Advancement of Library and Information Science) 

  • ESS- INFLIBNET

Access E-resources like NPTEL, Swayam, Shodh Ganga (E-Thesis repository) through TCE Digital library https://tce.knimbus.com/portal/v2/default/home 

 

Collection Details as on 21st July 2025

TOTAL NUMBER OF BOOKS 
Resources Number of Volumes Number of Titles

Books   

89989

58306

Book bank Books  

14126

4182

Total 

104115

62488

 

 

TOTAL NUMBER OF HARDCOPY OF JOURNALS
Hard copy of Journals / Magazines  (2022) No. of Journals / Magazines

International Journals 

27

National Journals 

87

Total  

114

 

 

Total Number of E-Books
Publishers Number of E-Books

Pearson  

226

TLC Books (ProQuest)

40

IEEE – Wiley books 

938

Knimbus open access E-Books 

78617

 

Total Number of  E- Journals
Packages No. of Journals

IEEE  

224

IEEE conference 

1800

Knimbus open access journals 

25000  

E-Journals through AUERC consortium (Science direct, springer, Cambridge press )

1200

 

  • For more visit TCE Digital library https://tce.new.knimbus.com/
  • Log in with your individual credentials.
  • For any queries contact library [at] tce [dot] edu

Contact us

Dr. L. Radha
Librarian
Mail: library [at] tce [dot] edu
Phone: (0452) 2482240
Ext: 816 

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8.00 AM. to 8.00 PM.
  • Saturday: 9.00 AM. to 5.00 PM.