The Mar Gregorios College library was established in 2014 to meet the needs of its users. It is a fully automated state-of- the-art library that has adequate holdings in terms of books, journals, other learning materials and ICT facilities which enable our users to acquire information, knowledge and the skills necessary for learning. It plays a key role in facilitating the academic activities of the institution. The library has a seating capacity approximately 50 users. It provides open access to its documents and any member can browse through the collections which are arranged according to the Dewey Decima Classification.

Service

The library is computerized with ‘KOHA’ – Integrated library management software which provides an online library catalogue searching facility. An E-Resource Consortium INFLIBNET is enabled through the N-List Programme which provides e-journals and e-books to the entire academic community. The library provides open access to its documents and any member can browse through the collections which are arranged according to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC).

General Rules

• Silence must be strictly observed in the library

• Staff and students must scan their ID Card at the Electronic Check Point

• UG Students can borrow a maximum of 1 books at a time and PG Students 3 Books

• Books are issued for a maximum period of 7 days after which they can be renewed for 7 days more by bringing the books and ID Card to the library for degree students

• Books are issued for a maximum period of 30 days after which they can be renewed for 60 days (two renewal) more by bringing the books and ID Card to the library for PG students

• All general books (Novel, Stories, Poems) must be returned to the library after one week from the date of issue, All subject books must be returned to the library after a semester for staff

• A fine of Rs.1 will be levied for each day after the due date

• Books damaged or lost must be replaced or paid for by the borrower

• Do not bring any books or eatables into the library without the permission of the librarian. All the belongings should be kept in the property counter at the entrance

• Reference books and Journals will not be lent out

• Before leaving the circulation counter, the borrowers shall point out any damage or mutilation on the books they are taking to the librarian. The borrowers will be held responsible for point out any damage or mutilation observed at the time of return. Marking on the books, folding of pages, etc. shall be viewed as a serious offense.

• All final-year students have to return the library books and remit their fine before the commencement of their final semester examinations.