About the Library

Welcome to the Library, Sankar Polytechnic College (Autonomous), located in Sankar Nagar, Tirunelveli.

The library serves as the intellectual hub of the college, committed to supporting the academic curriculum and research needs of the students, faculty, and staff. We strive to provide a learner-centric environment equipped with modern technology and a vast collection of resources to foster knowledge creation and dissemination.

Library Objectives

The primary goals of the Sankar Polytechnic College Library are to:

Support Academics: Acquire, organize, and maintain a collection of print and digital resources that directly support the college’s educational programs and curriculum.

Foster Research: Provide access to specialized journals, databases, and research materials to encourage scholarly activities among faculty and students.

Promote Digital Literacy: Educate users on accessing and effectively utilizing digital resources, including the National Digital Library (NDLI) and other open-access platforms.

Cultivate Reading Habits: Encourage lifelong learning and personal development through various engagement programs and access to diverse literature.

Resources & Infrastructure

The library maintains a comprehensive collection of both traditional and modern resources, enhanced by a fully automated system for efficient management and access.

Digital & Open Access

Library Automation: The entire library catalogue and operations are automated using the Modenlib Software for easy searching and seamless circulation services.

National Digital Library of India (NDLI): We actively promote and facilitate the use of the NDLI, providing access to a vast repository of e-content from national and international sources.

Open Access Resources: Guidance and links to various high-quality, free-to-access academic resources and e-books.

NPTEL: Access and support for National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) video lectures and course materials.

Key Services & Engagement

The library offers a range of services designed to enhance the learning experience and build professional skills.

Core Services

Circulation Services: Book borrowing, renewal, and reservation.

Reference Service: Assistance in locating information and using library resources.

NDLI Registration & User Awareness: Regular programs to guide users on the NDLI registration process and how to effectively utilize digital tools.

User Awareness Programmes: Sessions on effective resource discovery, information literacy, and ethical use of information.

NPTEL: The library facilitates access to NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) courseware and conducts related awareness workshops for users.

Extension Activities

Readers' Forum: A platform for students to discuss literature, share insights, engage in constructive dialogue and to inculcate reading habit.

Library Club: The Library Club is a vibrant student organization dedicated to promoting reading, organizing literary events, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the college.

Skill Development Programs: Includes initiatives such as "Spoken English Made Easy for All" to help students enhance their communication skills.

Library Events: We regularly organize educational and celebratory events, including:

Library Orientation Programmes for freshers.

Seminars on ICT for Empowerment.

Librarian Day Celebration.

Workshops on NPTEL and NDLI.

Open Book Competitions.