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Central Library NMSM Government College, Kalpetta

Our library is situated at the foot of the college hill, which is the first and greatest attraction on the campus, beckoning every student to its seclusion. It’s the most voluminous library in the district, where voracious readers spend their free hours acquiring knowledge. The placid locality allows students to sit for hours together in reading. It is the best place for most pupils to study during the day. The library provides both physical and digital access, and experienced officials give suggestions when members are in doubt.

About the Library

The library is computerized with new technologies, including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) which transmits the identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object or person wirelessly using a tag. RFID tags are affixed to books either inside or on the hardbound cover. The library offers:

  • High-speed inventory and book finding
  • Self check-in and checkout kiosk
  • 24/7 CCTV & high security with anti-theft control at the gate
  • Patron experience enhancements
  • Book tagging
  • Desktop Reader – Circulation
  • Multipurpose Smart TV
  • 3-day backup Inverter (UPS System)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Printer, ID Card Printer, & Barcode Printer
  • Wi-Fi facility
Library Collection

The library currently has a collection of 24,816 books. It subscribes to various newspapers and periodicals in English and Malayalam. The library resources are available to all students, teachers, non-teaching members, and research scholars in the institution. RFID technology and bar-coding are used in the library. A user-friendly interface for searching documents (OPAC) is also available.

Library Services
  • Newspapers and Periodicals: The library subscribes to various newspapers and periodicals in English and Malayalam.
  • Reference Service: Personal assistance provided to library users seeking information.
  • Reprographic Services: Facilities for printing, copying, and scanning documents are available.
  • Library Extension Service: The library observes Library Week and organizes orientation programs, book exhibitions, etc., besides routine services.
  • Lending Service: You can borrow from the lending area or reserve books.
Central Library at a Glance
  • Total Area: 580 Sq.ft
  • Normal Working Hours (Working Days): 09:30 to 16:30
  • Status of Automation: Partially Automated
  • Total number of Computers for public access: 4
  • Total number of Printers for public access: 2
  • Main Learning Resources: Books, Reference Books, Textbooks, Journals, Periodicals, Internet Access
  • Internet Bandwidth: 100 Mbps
  • Number of Library Staff: 2
Library Rules
  1. Books will be issued to students from the Central Library as per the schedule arranged by the Librarian.
  2. Students can borrow 2 books for Degree programs and 3 books for Post Graduate programs at a time.
  3. Books must be returned within a fortnight and can be renewed for 7 days if no one else has applied for the same book.
  4. Failure to return books on time will result in a fine of one rupee per day.
  5. Staff members can borrow up to 10 books, while non-teaching staff can borrow 3 books.
  6. All borrowed books must be returned in time for the annual physical stock verification in March each year.
  7. Disfiguring, scribbling, tearing pages, or damaging books will require replacement or repair by the borrower.
  8. Strict silence must be observed in the library. Personal belongings like umbrellas, bags, and mobile phones are not allowed inside.