Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women(Autonomous) maintains an exceptionally rich library in a combination of Departmental Libraries and Central library for the College.
DSCASW Library Service provides
- Stack & depository Services – Students have direct access to the stack, Text books in multiple copies and books in demand are also available, and rearrangement of stack is done daily.
- Reference Service – more than 4268 valuable, essential and important reference books are stacked. The reference sections are also divided into projects, back volume, department wise costly books, dictionaries and encyclopedias
- Reading halls - There are two reading halls in the central Library. One is in the Research Journal section, another one is in reference section. In this sections have two air-conditioned reading halls with 240 seating capacities
- Digital Library – There are 10 workstations in the digital section. They provide access to Digital Library. The Digital Library provides access to:
- OPAC Electronic resources, Library Catalogue / OPAC services
- Bibliographic Compilation Service
- Internet services with Laptop internet connection service
- E-Journals - UGC Info-net e-Journal Access (more than 6000 e-Journals)
- DELNET Membership
- CD/DVD for more than 500 Journal and 1000 eBook
- PC access and Printing
- External Collaborations for library facilities
- The institutional membership in St. Joseph College, Trichy
- The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institutional Membership
History of Library Evolution at DSCASW
| SNo | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | Library was established at the time of College inception in a 1000 Sq. Ft. Area |
| 2 | 1999 | Library card system introduced |
| 3 | 2000 | Library Books are classified using 21st Edition of Dewey Decimal Classification |
| 4 | 2003 | Library shifted to Air-conditioned area of 2500 Sq. Ft. in the Ground Floor |
| 5 | 2003 | Computer bibliographical data entry introduced |
| 6 | 2004 | OPAC introduced |
| 7 | 2005 | Book Bank Scheme introduced |
| 8 | 2005 | Library Books Bar-Coded |
| 9 | 2006 | Library shifted from 2500 Sq. Ft. area to 10000 Sq. Ft. area |
| inaugurated by Perambalur District Collector Mr. Anil Mesh ram | ||
| 10 | 2006 | Reprographic Service introduced |
| 11 | 2006 | Library Members ID card System Introduced |
| 12 | 2006 | Bar-Coded Gate Entry introduced |
| 13 | 2006 | Bar-Coded Circulation introduced |
| 14 | 2006 | Internet Service introduced |
| 15 | 2008 | Journals are computerized |
| 16 | 2008 | Current Content Services are introduced |
| 17 | 2009 | Digital Library introduced |
| 18 | 2009 | Self-Service Machines are introduced |
Library Timings
| Days | Timing |
|---|---|
| WORKING DAYS | 08.00 AM – 08.00 PM |
| SUNDAYS | 09.00 AM – 01.00 PM |
| SEMESTER HOLIDAYS | 10.00 AM – 04.00 PM |
| Days | Timing |
|---|---|
| Reference Service | 08.00 A.M to 08.00 P.M |
| Stack Access | 09.00 A.M to 08.00 P.M |
| Circulation Service | A) Issue counter : 11.00 A.M to 02.00 P.M |
| B) Return Counter | 12.00 P.M to 02.00 P.M |
| Reprographic Service | 10.00 A.M to 05.00 P.M |
| Internet Service | 10.00 A.M to 08.00 P.M |
| Digital Service | 10.00 A.M to 08.00 P.M |
Library Membership
On Your first visit to the Library you will have to register for the Membership in Appropriate Grade
| Memberships |
|---|
| Students & Staff Members |
| Research Scholars |
| Short-Term Membership |
| Institutional Membership |
Please remember that you will need to provide photo identification and proof of address for registration purpose. You will be provided with a membership card, which you must bring with you each time you visit to gain access to the library and also scan your Library ID card while entering and leaving the Library. The card is also used when you need to photocopy and print.