MOOKAMBIGAI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Library

About Library

The Mookambigai College of Engineering Library boasts a comprehensive collection of over 60,000 books, making it a key resource for students and faculty. The library is housed in an air-conditioned facility and offers access to a wide array of digital resources, thanks to its subscriptions to various scholarly and industry-relevant databases.

The MCE-Central Library serves as the heart of information services, providing access to both digital and printed resources to meet the academic and research needs of the entire institute community. The library is home to an extensive collection of reference books, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, ISI codes, yearbooks, biographical sources, and Tamil novels, ensuring students and faculty have access to a broad spectrum of knowledge.

The Central Library subscribes to more than 60 technical printed journals, over 200 international journals, and 30 general magazines. All in-house library operations are fully computerized with the use of "LIPS" (Library Information Processing System), powered by Dolphin Software Solutions, and provide web-based access to the online library catalog.

The library offers a dynamic and integrated environment for academic study. With multiple copies of key resources in both the reference section and the stack section, it ensures easy availability of materials. In addition to lending books and journals, the library also provides back volumes, book reservations, photocopying, and CD/DVD services through the intranet.

Vision

To create a student-centered learning environment that facilitates the seamless transfer of information and caters to the diverse needs of users.
To explore and implement innovative technologies and services that deliver information and scholarly resources conveniently to users across the campus.
To provide well-equipped, functional spaces where students can engage in independent learning beyond the classroom.

Mission

To enable every library member to share knowledge and expertise in engineering and technology, enhancing the employability of students in today's competitive job market.
To offer comprehensive resources and services that support research, teaching, and learning needs of the academic community.
To leverage innovative technologies for flexible delivery of services and resources, ensuring accessibility for all users on campus.

Working Hours

S.No.	Particulars	Days	Time
1	Particulars Reference Hours	Monday To Saturday	09.30am To 4.00pm
2	Book Transaction Hours	Monday To Saturday	10.00am To 01.30pm & 02.30pm To 04.00pm
3	Reference Books (Overnight issue only)	Monday To Saturday	11.00am To 01.30pm
4	Digital Knowledge Center	Monday To Saturday	09.30am To 04.00pm

General Rules & Regulations

Identity Card

A valid identity card is mandatory for access to the library.

Silence

Silence must be maintained at all times.

No Discussions

Discussions are not permitted inside the library.

Library Registration

Registration is required to become a library member before using its resources.

Personal Belongings

Personal belongings are not allowed inside the library.

Book Issuance

Multiple copies of the same book or title will not be issued to a single ID card.

Textbooks and Printed Materials

Textbooks and printed materials are not permitted inside the library.

Mobile Phones

The use of mobile phones, audio devices, or headphones is strictly prohibited in the library.

E-Gate Registration

Students and staff must scan their barcoded ID at the E-Gate during entry and exit.

Book Checkout

Books and materials taken out of the library must be shown to staff at the entrance counter.

Book Recall

The librarian may recall any book at any time, and it must be returned immediately.

No Refreshments

Refreshments of any kind are prohibited within the library.

Book Return

Books and materials must be returned on or before the due date. A fine will be imposed for delayed returns.

Book Handling

Books and journals must be handled carefully. Any damage, including marking, writing, or tearing pages, will be viewed seriously.

No Dues Certificate

Staff and students must obtain a No Dues Certificate by returning all books or settling outstanding dues before closing their library accounts.

Periodic Review

The rules and regulations will be reviewed periodically by the Library Advisory Committee to ensure they meet the changing needs of the library and its users. Updates will be posted on the notice board as needed.

Membership Details

S.No.	Member Categories	Eligibility	Retained up-to	No of Renewals
1	Students	05	10	02 (Each Renewals 10 days)
2	Teaching Staffs	10	90	No Renewal
3	Non-Teaching Staffs	03	30	No Renewal
4	Administrative Staffs	10	90	No Renewal

Books will be renewed two times only for student’s category. A late fee of 500/- per day, the overdue must be cleared on the spot.
It is required for all the members to show their college identity card at the time of issuing books.
Library borrower’s ticket is not transferable.
Before borrowing the books, please verify the physical condition of the books. If you find physical condition of the book is not good please inform to the library staff immediately.
The borrower will be responsible for any damage found while returning books. If any volume of a multi volume books is lost then borrower should pay double the cost of the entire set of the books.
If any student caught, stealing books or tearing pages will have to pay entire cost of the books plus Rs. 500/- or Student have to submit 5 suggested books in the library as a penalty. Concern student’s Library account will be suspended for two months in addition to the disciplinary action taken by the authorities.
If any book is lost by the student, which is not available in the market, he/she is required to pay double the cost of the book. It will be sole responsibility of the borrower to preserve the book and return to the library, however if you lose/misplace the books, you have to report to the Librarian on the same day and clear your Library account by replacing the book within a week.
Any student found disobeying Library rules, will immediately be suspended from the library. Identity Card will be collected, and reported to the Head of the Institute for disciplinary action.
Library Resources like Newspaper reference books, periodicals, bound volumes, standard, CDS etc. to be referred within library premises.

Collections & Services

VOLUMES & TITLES

No.	SUBJECT	No. of Titles	No. of Volumes
01	COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING	2423	11626
02	ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING	2598	11418
03	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	3640	12284
04	ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING	1321	6176
05	ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING	1128	4812
06	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	930	4377
07	CIVIL ENGINEERING	698	4262
08	AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING	439	1660
09	MATHEMATICS	280	457
10	PHYSICS	215	284
11	CHEMISTRY	201	271
12	ENGLISH	148	196
13	MANAGEMENT	148	179
14	GENERAL	108	166
	TOTAL	14277	58198

PERIODICAL

No.	Periodical	No’s
1	Journals (Printed)	58
2	International Journals (e – journals) IEEE	250
3	Back Volumes	3888
4	E – Books (from DELNET)	1100
5	Non Book Materials	1200
6	Newspapers	5

SERVICES

No.	Services
1	Circulation Services
2	Current Awareness Services
3	Content Services
4	Inter Library Lending
5	Reference Desk
6	Reprography Services
7	Non – Book Materials
8	Web OPAC Services
9	Reference and Referral Services
10	Career Guidance Services

The library may accept donation of books and other materials etc., from the donors. Such donations once accepted, will become the absolute property of the library

E-Access Rules

Digital library should be used only for educational purposes.
Do not install (or) uninstall any software in DKC.
If any one of systems is not working, report the same to the librarian, and do not try to fix it yourself.
Downloading entire journals issues (or) databases or an entire e- book is strictly prohibited.
User should not forward e-articles or the use of e-articles for commercial purposes

Restrictions on accessing and downloading of licensed e-Resources

The e-Resources are licensed for the non-profit educational use of the Institution. Copyright law governs the use of these e-Resources.

Why these things should not be done ?

Improper use can result in denial of access for the whole Institution to all electronic journals from a given publisher.
Access to e-Resources is based on license agreements with publishers.
Library users are permitted to make digital copies of individual documents, that is, to download an individual document temporarily to their own hard disc for non-commercial purposes only.
Under the terms of use it neither permits forwarding electronic versions of articles nor the use of electronic articles for commercial purposes.
Publishers keep track of patterns of use and where the publishers suspect misuse in the form of systematic downloading (eg. more than one article from an issue, continuous downloading from a particular journal etc.).
They will investigate and take action on those who have misused the e-Resources.
There have been instances where publishers have withdrawn access to their online resources to the entire Institution.
This prevents access by the majority of responsible users to information needed for their research and learning.
It becomes obligatory on the library’s part to investigate such misuses and report the same to the publishers.
Takes longer time to get the access restored and convince the publisher that re-occurrence of such misuses will be stopped.

E- Resources

No.	E – Journals	Website
1	IEEE (ASPP)	Click here
2	DELNET	Click here
3	DOAJ	Click here
4	SPRINGER OPEN	Click here
5	ELSEVIER OPEN	Click here
6	INDIAN JOURNAL.COM	Click here
7	SCIENCE PG	Click here
8	SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH	Click here

E – Learning Resources

No.	Name of E – Learning Resources	Web – Address
1	NPTEL	Click here
2	ILMS(Integrated Learning Management Systems)	Click here
3	NDLI	Click here
4	SWAYAM	Click here
5	MIT courseware	Click here
6	IEEE papers& Projects	Click here
7	E-PG PATHSHALA	Click here
8	VIDYA-MITRA	Click here
9	COURSERA	Click here
10	EDX	Click here
11	SHOUDHGANGA	Click here

INSTITUTION REPOSITORIES

1	Web OPAC (online Public Accessing Catalogue)	Click here
2	LIBRARY WEBSITE	Click here
3	NPTEL Video Course (Achieves)	Click here
4	Q BANK (Last 10yrs AU Question bank)	Click here

E - Books

1	E-Books from DELNET	Click here
2	E-Books from IEEE	Click here

Open Access E-books

1	Oreilly Open Book
2	Ointech
3	Free Book Centre
4	WIKI Books
5	E - Book Directory
6	Free Engg. Books
7	Book Boom.com
8	Guten Berg
7	DOAB

Library Staff

S.No.	Name of Staff	Designation	Section Incharge
1	Mr.M. SHANMUGAM M.L.I.Sc. M.Phil.,D.C.A.,(SLET)..	LIBRARIAN	Library Administration and Management
2	Mrs. S. PADMAVATHI B.Com.,M.L.I.Sc	ASST. LIBRARIAN	Periodical Section & Data entry work
3	Mrs. G.V.K. CHITHRADCSE.,C.L.I.Sc	TECHNICAL ASST	Circulation counter , Digital Library and Data entry work
4	Mr. R. MAHAMANI / LIB/Attender	LIBRARY ATTENDER	Over all cleaning

FEED BACK:

We have put the suggestion box in front of the Library. All members are requested to put their valuable suggestion or feedback at any time

Contact Details

LIBRARIAN
Mr.M.SHANMUGAM. M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil., DCA.,(SLET)
Mail Id : sunface68@gmail.com
Official Mail Id : pdkmce@gmail.com
Phone : 04339262273 Extn.277
Mobile : +919597986530