The TBAK College Library has emerged as a Knowledge Resource Centre mainly catering to the information needs of the Faculty, Research Scholars and Students. Library is one of the most vibrant learning units on our campus.
The college library was established in the year 1988 with just 600 books to its credit. Now it has about 30,174 books and more than 212 periodicals including National & International Journals. The library has innovative infrastructure facilities like AUTOLIB software with modern technology such as DSpace, Wi-Fi connections, and the library system includes central and departmental libraries.
Each Department has its own compact library in which relevant books are kept to cater to the immediate reference needs of faculty members and students.
Vision
Providing a student-centered learning environment by exploring and implementing innovative technologies and services to deliver information and scholarly resources conveniently to strengthen the quality of teaching and research through library services.
Mission
To develop, organize and provide access to and preserve materials to meet the needs of present and future generations of students and scholars. To incorporate the latest technology and adopt a user-friendly approach towards students and faculty to make the library "a happening place."
Programmes Offered
- Value Added Programme in Library and Information Science
Facilities
- Open access system is followed throughout the library
- Library hours are allotted for students during working hours
- Alumnae, mothers of Pearl Montessori School students, teachers of local schools, community college staff and housewives of Kilakarai can use the library after college working hours
- Donations of manuscripts, books and journals are accepted where useful to students
- Two tokens issued per student for book transactions
Value Added Services
- "Know Your Library" — induction programme for freshers to initiate meaningful use of the library
- Library services offered to other academic institutions
- Career Guidance / Employment Services for UGC, NET, SLET, CAT, GRE, TOEFL and other competitive exams
- University model question paper reference
- Periodic book exhibitions on different subject clusters
- Content alert service & Inter-Library Loan
Best Practices: Display of new arrivals, book preservation (pest control), functioning on all Saturdays & Sundays, and extended hours of service (night shift).
Schemes: Book Bank Scheme and Earn While You Learn programme for eligible students.
Competitions & Award: Book Review Competition, Quiz Competition, and the Best User Award presented annually.