The library has over 18000 books, 40 journals & periodicals & 10 magazines for the users. The Library is partially automated, and all the books are bar-coded. There is an improved collection of printed general knowledge resources for competitive exams. There is a display of signboards to help users to locate books in the library. The library has an Open Access System.

Scanned and Spiral-bound Question Banks are available in the library. The library has a good collection of Reference Books which are regularly used by the students and teachers. There is a separate reprography section where the users can photo-copy, scan, print, download and e-mail within the library.

The Library movement register has been replaced with an ID card scanner to log in the number of students and staff using the Library Page 49/103 01-02-2019 02:47:43 Self Study Report of BISHOP COTTON WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE There are computer stations to browse the internet and access e-books and e-journals. Book bank facilities are also provided. Name of the library software: Libsoft

The main purpose of the library is to provide updated library material that supports the academic curriculum. Material is collected in all formats, to broaden the data base and update all collections to meet student and faculty requirements. The library also assists the college, students and staff in identification and effective use of information. The library has a collection of rare books apart from the latest books in all major disciplines.

General Instructions
• Students can access the library on all working days
• Two books can be borrowed at a time
• Books can be issued for two weeks unless recalled by the librarian
• Id card is required for reference work
• Suggestions are welcomed and a suggestion box is kept for the same
• Photostat and printouts facilities are provided during the time allotted
• The library staff can be approached for any assistance required