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AMJC

Agurchand Manmull Jain College

(A Unit of Sri. S. S. Jain Educational Society)(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 061.

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Agurchand Manmull Jain College

(A Unit of Sri. S. S. Jain Educational Society)
(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 061.

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About the Library

AGURCHAND MANMULL JAIN COLLEGE LIBRARY

The sprawling library has access to 1,00,000 books, 23 magazines, 11 daily newspapers and 46 Journals among which 41 are National and 5 International. It provides access to specialized databases, digital archives, and e-resources, freely accessible wealth of information through its membership with INFLIBNET (N-List), DELNET, British Council Library and American Library. Besides these, the library has subscribed to Pearson E-Books supports the staff and the students to a great extent. Every year orientation classes are conducted for the first -year students to help them locate evaluate and use scholarly materials effectively. High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity in the library is another significant feature which ensures ease of access to the online resources.

Agurchand Manmull Jain College’s library serves as invaluable source of knowledge, providing access to information, fostering learning, and supporting academic and professional development. AMJC library, started in the year 1952 in the Main Block, initially had to its collection around 200 books headed by Librarian, Mr. N. S. Vedanta Desikan. AMJC library has evolved gradually and now has grown to a collection of around 1,00,000 volumes.

The new fully air-conditioned phenomenal structure situated in the second floor of the Sri Sardarmull Chordia Block in 15,000 sq. ft. has huge reading halls with five stock rooms, a reference section, a digital library, and a separate reading area for the faculty members.

About Self-Service Kiosk

The Library RFID Self-Service Kiosk is an advanced system, designed to streamline and simplify the process of borrowing, returning, and renewing books for library patrons. With the Library RFID Self-Service Kiosk, patrons have the convenience of accessing the system through various means such as RFID cards, biometric authentication, barcodes, or even facial recognition. By utilizing this user-friendly kiosk, patrons can take charge of their library transactions, reducing the burden on library staff and increasing overall efficiency. By simply placing their books on the kiosk, the system automatically carries out the issuing, returning, and renewal processes, all linked to the patron’s personal account.

About ISmart Shelf

ISmart Shelf is a cutting-edge library management solution designed to streamline the book return process. A patron places their returnable books on the ISmart shelf. The system’s sensors detect the presence of the book. Once the book is detected, ISmart Shelf displays a digital form with the patron’s details, including their name. It also shows the number of books the patron has returned and lists the names of the returned books. After the patron completes the return process, the home screen updates to display the return status.

Smart Book Drop-Box

The RFID Book Drop-Box is a ground-breaking solution that revolutionizes book returns in library. With our RFID Book Drop-Box, patrons can return books at their own convenience, eliminating the constraints of library hours and limited return windows. This hassle-free process allows individuals to return items even when the library is closed, catering to busy schedules.

OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)

Online public access catalogue is designed to search the print resources using important fields such as Accession Number, Subject, Author, Title etc. All the books are classified and arranged subject-wise as per Dewey decimal classification. OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) facilitates the staff and students to save their time in locating the books. The student could also know the availability status of books as per their requirement.

Web OPAC

Patrons can access their requirements of books availability through this webOPAC access, where ever they can. The link of webOPAC of AMJC Library is Click here For webOPAC access

Library Team

Library Staff Details (Aided Stream)

S.NO.
NAME
QUALIFICATION
DESIGNATION
VIDWAN ID
1
Dr. R. Sujatha
M.Sc., (Lib. Sci.), M.Phil., NET., Ph.D
College Librarian
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/444202
1
Mr. A. Dharmendrakumar
B.Com.
Record Clerk

(Self-Financing Stream)

S.NO.
NAME
QUALIFICATION
DESIGNATION
VIDWAN ID
1
Dr. R. Pappukumari
M.L.I.S., M.Phil., SET., NET., Ph.D
Librarian
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/577290
2
Mr.V. Rajkumar
M.Sc., (Lib. Sci.) M.Phil., NET.
Librarian
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/445455
3
Mrs. S. Sudha
B.A., B.L.I.S
Record Clerk
4
Mr. M. Mathanraj
B.E., B.L.I.S., M.L.I.S.
Library Assistant
5
Mrs. D. Sangeetha
B.Sc., B.L.I.S.
Library Assistant

Contact Details

Email. ID: lib@amjaincollege.edu.in

Library Resources

Library resources

0
International Journals
0
Rare Books
0 +
Book Bank Books
0 +
Library Books
0 +
N-List E-books
0
Magazines
0
Daily Newspapers
0
National Journal
0
Computers in Digital Library
0
M.Phil. & Ph.D. Thesis
0
Pearson E-book
0 +
N-List E-Journals
0 +
Back Volumes
0
Reprographic Machine

Library Sections

Library Sections

Circulation Section

The circulation section of our library is a key department that acts as the front office of the library, where users can interact with library staff. The circulation section is the main point of contact between the library and its users. It provides lending services and facilities for return of loaned items.

Acquisition Section

The acquisition section of the library deals with the acquisition of books, e-books, and e-Journals for the library and makes them available for users at the earliest after the recommendation. The section is responsible for cataloguing, tooling, and RFID tagging of print books.

Digital Library

Digital Library is equipped with 45 Computers connected to high end server with 20 Mbps high-speed internet connectivity to access N-LIST e-Journals & e-Books, subscribed to the Pearson E-Books. NPTEL Facility (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) to access web & video lectures and DELNET (Developing Library Network) E-Resources. There is an access to SWAYAM MOOCs Courses.

Reference Section

This section helps the users identify and locate information through various reference materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, bibliographies, atlases, gazetteers, yearbooks, indexes, annuals, handbooks, travel guides, and other reference materials. The Academic Research Collection which includes theses and dissertations are also available in this section.

Photocopy Section

AMJ Library Members are permitted to take copies of relevant pages from books / periodicals / Newspapers/ Reference Materials within the purview of Copyright Act on remitting the stipulated fee. This facility is available from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm on all working days.

Periodical Section

Periodicals are publications issued at regular intervals and to be continued in an indefinite period of time. Journals, magazines, newspapers, vertical file materials such as newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and other ephemeral materials are available in this section.

Library Map

Library Map

Periodicals

  1. International Journal of Information Studies (Quarterly)
  2. International Journal of Web Applications (Quarterly)
  3. Media Watch (Tri-annual)
  4. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management (Half yearly)
  1. Digital Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Learning (Quarterly)
  2. ICTACT Journal on Communication Technology (Quarterly)
  3. ICTACT Journal on Image and Video Processing (Quarterly)
  4. ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing (Quarterly)
  5. ICTAT Journal of Micro Electronics (Quarterly)
  6. IETE Journal of Research (Bimonthly)
  7. IETE Technical Review (Bimonthly)
  8. Indian Journal of Computer Science (Bimonthly)
  9. Indian Journal of Finance (Monthly)
  10. Indian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Bi-Annual)
  11. Indian Journal of Marketing (Monthly)
  12. Indian Journal of Research in Capital Markets (Quarterly)
  13. AMC Indian Journal of Entrepreneurship (Quarterly)
  14. Arthashastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research (Quarterly)
  15. Southern Economist (Monthly)
  16. Industrial Economist (Fortnightly)
  17. Indian Journal of Psychology and Education (Half yearly)
  18. Indian Police Journal (Quarterly)
  19. Information Security Education Journal (Bi-Annual)
  20. Journal of Data Processing (Quarterly)
  21. Journal of Digital Information Management (Quarterly)
  22. Journal of E-Technology (Quarterly)
  23. Journal of Information & Systems Management (Quarterly)
  24. Journal of Information Security Research (Quarterly)
  25. Journal of Information Technology Review (Quarterly)
  26. Journal of Intelligent Computing (Quarterly)
  27. Journal of Multimedia Processing and Technologies (Quarterly)
  28. Journal of Networking Technology (Quarterly)
  29. Journal of Science and Technology Metrics (Tri-Annual)
  30. Kurukshetra (Monthly)
  31. Prabhandan : Indian Journal of Management (Monthly)
  32. Progress in Computing Applications (Bi-Annual)
  33. Progress in Machine and Systems (Bi-Annual)
  34. Progress in Signals and Telecommunication Engineering (Bi-Annual)
  35. Signals and Telecommunication Journal (Bi-Annual)
  36. Transaction on Machine Design (Bi-Annual)
  37. Yojana, English (Monthly)
  38. Yojana, Tamil (Monthly)
  39. Ungal Noolagam (Monthly)
  40. Kalachuvadu (Monthly)
  41. The Charted Accountant (Monthly)
  42. YODHA (Bi-Monthly)
  1. Electronics for You (Monthly)
  2. Competition Success Review (Monthly)
  3. GK Today (Monthly)
  4. Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly)
  5. Aval Vikadan (Fortnightly)
  6. Ananda Vikadan (Weekly)
  7. PC Quest (Monthly)
  8. Data Quest (Monthly)
  9. Economic and Political Weekly (Weekly)
  10. Down to Earth (Monthly)
  11. Civil Services Times (Monthly)
  12. Tamil Computer (Monthly)
  13. Kumudham (Weekly)
  14. Kumudham Snehidhi (Fortnightly)
  15. The Week (Weekly)
  16. India Today (Weekly)
  17. Reader’s Digest (Monthly)
  18. Sport Star (Weekly)
  19. Interior Exterior (Weekly)
  20. Competition Affairs (Weekly)
  21. Nanayam Vikadan (Weekly)
  22. Kumudam Bakthi special (Fortnightly)
  23. Kalachuvadu (Monthly)
  24. Ungal Noolagam (Monthly)
  25. Employment News (Weekly)
  1. The Hindu
  2. Hindu Tamil Thisai
  3. The New Indian Express
  4. The Times of India
  5. The Economic Times
  6. Dina Thanthi
  7. Dina Malar
  8. Dinakaran
  9. Dinamani
  10. Rajasthan Pathrika
  11. Business Line

E-Resources

N-List Access from Inflibnet
Pearson e-Books

Institutional Membership

DELNET
British Council Library
American Resource Centre

Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations

  1. Library is a repository of knowledge. The horizons of knowledge expand when one makes an optimum use of the library. Hence, students who happen to have no class on a particular day are expected to be in the library.
  2. The library will be kept open on all working days between 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and all students are entitled to use the library during this period.
  3. Students are expected to conduct themselves properly and maintain a very high order of discipline inside the library.
  4. Strict silence should be observed inside the library.
  5. Students who use the library will have to enter their personal details and sign up for the register kept for this purpose.
  6. While each undergraduate student will be given two books, a post-graduate student/research scholar is entitled to three books. Books can be retained by the student for a period of 15 days from the date of issue.
  7. A book that is in special demand may be lent out for a period shorter than fifteen days.
  8. The book loan may be terminated at any time by the librarian.
  9. For students who fail to return the book on the due date, a fine of 1 rupee per day per book will be levied thereafter. Further books will not be issued until the fine is paid. Fine amount will be paid in the respective Shift offices.
  10. Books in the reference section are not open for borrowing. These books can be referred and notes taken in the library reference section. Periodicals are regarded as reference material and as such they will not be loaned out.
  11. Students are not permitted to lend the books borrowed by them from the library to other students.
  12. Books which are not in good condition will not be issued by the librarian.
  13. The borrower of a book is responsible for its proper care and maintenance. The borrower will be held liable for any damage or loss of the book. He/she will be asked to make compensation for the damage/loss caused to the books borrowed.
  14. In the event of a student losing a library card (RFID Identity Card), he/she will have to report the matter to the Librarian immediately. If the matter is not reported and if someone misuses the card, the person in whose name the card was issued will be held responsible for it.
  15. At the end of the course period all the students are advised to return the borrowed books from the Library and get their No Due certificate from the Librarian.

Book Bank Scheme

PADMA SHRI MOHANMULLJI CHORDIA BOOK BANK PROJECT

PADMA SHRI MOHANMULLJI CHORDIA BOOK BANK SCHEME is in operation since 2012-13. Deserving students are given books for all the subjects for each semester and are advised to return the books to the library duly after the end semester examinations. The Book Bank Scheme has 16,700 volumes of books and around 6000 number of students benefitted from the book bank scheme so far.mbers.

Instructions for Padma Shri Mohanmullji Chordia Book Bank Project

  • Applications are issued through HOD/Facilitator at the beginning of the each semester.
  • On the receipt of payment, books given under this Scheme can be used by the students during a particular semester, and are expected to return the books to the library after the end semester examinations.
  • Book Bank cards have to be surrendered to the Librarian, after their period of study. Students get their no dues certificate from the library and produce in the College office to get their TC and other relevant documents, which they have submitted during their admission. In case the student fails to return the cards, a penalty of Rs. 50 per card would be levied.
  • Applications are duly filled and forwarded by HOD / Facilitator. Selected students are advised to pay (Rs.150 for U.G. & P.G. Rs.200) to the shift II Librarian.
  • The Borrower of a book is responsible for its proper care and maintenance. The borrower will be held liable for any damage or loss of the Book. He/she will be asked to make suitable compensation for the damage/loss caused to the books borrowed.

Library Advisory Committee

Library Advisory Committee

Programmes Organized

Programmes Organized

Gallery

Gallery

Useful Links

Useful Links

Library is the temple of learning, and learning has
liberated more people than all the war in history

– Carl T. Rowman

The college has two state-of-the-art digital libraries for the use of students, faculty members, and research scholars. The Central Library, which provides the E-Library facility is situated on the ground floor of the Main block and is accessible for the aided stream. The library for the Shift II students and faculty is situated on the 2nd floor of the Main block.
Besides the large collection of books, the libraries subscribe to many national and international journals. E-Resources from INFLIBNET, NLIST, and OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) are also provided. Faculty members benefit from the advantage of using the internet facility in the library.

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