St. Philomena’s College Library
“A Gateway to Knowledge and Enlightenment”
The Library is the intellectual hub of St. Philomena’s College, playing a pivotal role in nurturing academic excellence and holistic development. Established in 1946 alongside the college, it began with a modest collection and has since evolved into a modern knowledge center.
Library Infrastructure
- Main Library: Located on the first floor of a dedicated library building (since 1983), with a plinth area of 5,000 sq. ft.
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PG Library: Established post-bifurcation in 2005, with a plinth area of 2,000 sq. ft.
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Key Sections:
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Reference Section
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Stack Section
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Special Grants Collection
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Periodicals & Journals
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Old Books/Unused Books Section
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Newspaper Section
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UGC-Network Resource Centre
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Library Resources
- Books: 46,000+
- Back Volumes: 893
- Digital Resources: 250 CDs/DVDs, 80 AV materials
- E-Books: 97,000+
- E-Journals: 6,000+
- Newspapers: 16
- Journals & Magazines: 88
- Arts: 25
- Science: 17
- Commerce & Management: 37
- International: 16
- General Magazines: 18
Membership & Services
- Eligibility: All college students and staff.
- Borrowing:
- UG Students: 1 Borrower’s Card
- PG Students: 2 Borrower’s Cards
- ID card required for all transactions.
- Alumni: Welcome to use the library during working hours (borrowing not permitted).
- Online Services: Available in both Main and PG libraries.
Library Timings
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Closed on: Sundays & Government Holidays
Library Rules & Regulations
- Students must adhere to the rules outlined in the College Calendar.
- Books may be borrowed for 7 days, renewable for another 7 days unless requested by another user.
- Late Return Fine: ₹1.00 per day.
- Borrowed books must not be lent to others.
- Reference books, periodicals, and items marked “For Reference Only” must be used within the library.
- Lost or damaged items must be replaced or paid for, including postal charges.
- A Reference Slip is required for consulting reference materials.
Library Team
- Librarian: Mr. Ronald Prakash Cutinha
- Assistant Librarians: Mrs. Mary Florence, Mr. Anil
- Support Staff: Mr. Noel (SDA)
