Library
The Stella Maris College Library is fully automated with a wide collection of the latest books, periodicals and CDs. This collection is expanded and updated each year.
The open access system provides reading and reference facilities for faculty and students. A combination of online and offline information resources are offered and designed to provide a holistic and comprehensive service.
The library offers photocopying and Internet facilities too. The Library notice board has attractive and informative displays that are updated regularly .
Every student is required to attend an orientation programme "Know Your Library" immediately after admission.
Library Working Hours
Monday - Friday : 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Saturday : 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday and all Public Holidays.
Library Services The major services rendered in addition to the conventional library and information service, are
- Online services
- Computerized subject bibliography
- Computerized reservation of books
- Electronic library services
- Database development and maintenance
- Compiling information for several in-house journals
- Orientation programmes for in-house users
Lending Services
- Each Postgraduate student may borrow five library books and each undergraduate student may borrow two library books at a time.
- Books that have been reserved by other members of the library are lent for two days only.
Identity Cards
- Students must swipe the identity card (I.D.) before entering the library.
- Exchange of I.D. cards is not permitted.
- Students must immediately report the loss of their I.D. card to the library staff.
Rules and Regulations
- Strict silence should be maintained in the library.
- Books will be issued or renewed only if the student produces the identity card.
- Students are not allowed to bring any printed matter or files into the library.
- Books must not be marked or damaged in any manner.
- Students must examine each book before borrowing and immediately report any damaged / missing pages to the Librarian.
- Students shall replace or pay for the cost of any book lost by them. If one book of a set is lost or damaged the whole set shall be replaced.
- A fine of Rs.2/- is charged for each day a book is overdue for the first week, and thereafter Rs.3/- for each day it is overdue. When a book in demand is not returned on the due date a fine of Rs.3/- will be charged per day.
- The student must return all books and cards and settle any outstanding dues, prior to applying for the Transfer Certificate.
- Cell phones should not be brought into the library.
Book Bank
The object of the scheme is to provide text books to poor and deserving students. Books will be issued on loan to deserving students each semester. Text books on all subjects are available in the respective departments.
A student borrowing books from the Book Bank shall be fully responsible for their safe custody. The books should not be marked, written upon or damaged. In the event of any damage or loss, she shall replace it with a new copy of the book or pay such compensation as may be decided by the Principal. The borrowers are not allowed to sub-lend the book.
All books on loan must be returned before the end of each year. If the books are not returned in time, the student will not be eligible to borrow books in future.
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