TOLKAPPIYANAR LIBRARY – History
As a part of sanmarga sabai Tolkkapiyanar Puthaga salai alies library was established in 1910.On the memory of Tolkappiyanar who laid down a grammar for tamil the devotion to the language of the council that honored him in 1910 is commendable. This library is the first memorial to Tolkappiyar in Tamil Nadu. The library has 250 Tamil and Vadamozhi books in the first year. Magazines such as Sudeshamithran, Sentamil, Gnanasagaram, Gnanasithar, vidhayapanu, Neelalosini etc were purchased . Dr. U.VE.CHA praised the library in 1934 saying, “It is an exaggeration to say that many people will benefit from it”.
The library has been functioning well so that not only the Tamil scholars can benefit from it but also the people in the village, now it is affiliated with Ganesar Senthamil College. A large number of research papers were added to enrich Tamil studies, scholars and research students doing in Tamil have been using rare books and old magazines that come to library from time to time.
It is the legendary library of the parish , 4000 copies of rare palanth Tamil books and new publications and Vadamozhi and English books are included villagers are being and reading it free of charge. This work has been going on for half a century.
The library services are automated in 2018 through the standard software “Digital Library” 2016 version. The Library is fully computerized with bar – coding system. The Library function from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (Working Days) and during Saturdays 9.00 am to 4.00pm extended. Library hours facilitate extensive Library usage and reference works by the students and staff.
The General Library with well – furnished reading room, stack room and reference section and periodical section. There are well classified and catalogued books and documents available with computerized lending system.
• Books are arranged according to the classification methods
• A separate periodical section
• Rare book is the spatiality of our library
We are conducting CLISc (Certificate in Library and Information Science) in combined with Bharathidasan University IECD (Institute of Entrepreneurship and Carrier Development) from 2010 to till date. It is three month Certificate Course. SSLC pass is a basic qualification for the students. Fees 2600/-Rs. Students are very eagerly joined the course. The classes are conducted after college Hours.
Ph.D
Our college is a Recognition Ph.D Research Center for Library and Information Science from 2011
BOOKFAIR
We have conducted Awareness Programme and Book Fair every year.
