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அன்னை தெரசா மகளிர் பல்கலைக்கழகம், கொடைக்கானல் Mother Teresa Women's University Kodaikanal (Accredited by NAAC with "A" grade in III Cycle) |
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Kodaikanal
Accredited by NAAC
with "A" grade in III Cycle
📚 University Library
Your gateway to knowledge, research, and academic success.
About Our Library
Mother Teresa Women’s University Library was started in 1984. The university library is virtually a “Mecca” for researchers in Women’s Studies. Its unique and rare collection of books. reports, and journals on women, makes the library for excellence and competence in Women’s Studies.
The university Library maintains a comprehensive collection of volumes numbering 74903 and 3561 volumes of complementary books from various sources. The Thrust area of library is Women’s Studies pertaining to various disciplines. Membership is open to students, scholars, University Faculties and registered full time Scholars.
The library is being equipped with INFLIBNET facilities wide reference and information. Documentation work has been carried out on Women related issues. NKN (National Knowledge Network) Lab facility with 1GB connectivity.
Collections
- View the Book Details
- Total Books: 74,903
- Reference Books: 46,140
- Text Books: 28,763
- Back Volumes: ~1,000
Faculties
- Dr.(Mrs).M. Sharmila [Technical Assistant]
- Mrs.C.Lakshmi [Library Assistant]
- Mrs.N.Selvi [Library Assistant]
Advisory Committee
Library Committee Members (Since 2016)
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Dr.P.Sembianmadevi
Librarian and Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, MTWU, Kodaikanal
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Dr.T.Kamali
Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Tamil Studies, MTWU, Kodaikanal
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Dr.C.Hilda Devi
Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Sociology and Gandhian Studies, MTWU, Kodaikanal
📌 Library Services
- Wi-Fi Facility
- OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) for Book Search
- Internet Browsing Facility for Staff and Students
- Access to 51,000+ e-Journals from J-Gateplus through UGC-INFONET Consortium
- Question Bank for Reference
- Free Online Digital Resources on Library Website
- Institutional Repository
- Newspaper Clipping Service
- Scanning and Printing Service
- Reprographic Service
- Document Delivery Service
- Inter Library Loan
- Information Display Service
- Referral Service
- Member in INFLIBNET (UGC-INFONET Consortium)
- Member in TNDL (Tamil Nadu Networked Digital Library)
- Separate Room for Specially Challenged Individuals with Ramp Provision
📜 Rules & Regulations
- Entry is permitted with a valid ID card only.
- Users must leave personal belongings at the property counter; the library is not responsible for lost items.
- Edibles and mobile phone usage inside the library are strictly prohibited.
- Reference materials must not be taken outside the library.
- Overdue charges apply for books returned after the due date.
- Lost or damaged books must be replaced with the latest edition.
- Digital library access is strictly for educational resources; do not install/uninstall programs.
- Maintain strict silence and decorum inside the library.
- Damaging books (underlining, scribing, tearing pages) is strictly prohibited.
- Photocopying services available at Rs.0.50 per page (cash payment only).
- The University Librarian and Library Committee reserve the right to modify these rules.
- The library building is under **CCTV surveillance**.
🌐 Open Access Digital Resources
| S.No | Resource Name | Resource URL | Type |
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| 1. | ISID | https://isid.org.in | Database |
| 2. | JCCC | https://www.jgateplus.com | Database |
| 3. | Shodhganga | https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in | Database |
| 4. | Institutional Repository | http://14.139.186.196/jspui/ | Database |