Library

The Department of Library and Information Centre came into existence in 1974. The library is the heart of M. Krishna Law College and has a large collection of books, textbooks, magazines and newspapers. It is the main hub for students and teachers for their academic activities. It also holds a growing collection of reference books, journals, back volumes of journals, dictionaries, encyclopedias and yearbooks. The library gives access to e-journals and e-books through NLIST/INFLIBNET/e-consortium and to the legal database Manupatra.

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Mission

The mission of the library is to teach students to find, evaluate and use information effectively. It collects, organises and maintains inclusive information in all formats to support the intellectual growth of students and the professional needs of the faculty.

  • Provide equitable and continuous access to quality and cost-effective information resources, library services and technology tools to students, faculty and staff.
  • Ensure equitable access by all students to quality, cost-effective resources, current technology tools and other library services they need for law research, learning and overall success.
  • Explore and use innovative technologies and services to deliver information and intellectual resources conveniently to users on campus.

Goals

  • Provide excellent user education.
  • Provide outstanding services.
  • Provide quality collections.

Objectives

  • Acquire, organise and update the library collection to support the teaching-learning process.
  • Encourage students to read beyond the requirements of the curriculum.
  • Work with faculty to integrate information skills and knowledge of information sources.
  • Use technology in accessing the information needed to strengthen instruction, research and extension.
  • Provide instruction and assistance in the effective use of learning resources and services.

Library rules

  1. Students should write their name in the register kept at the entrance of the library.
  2. Use of mobile phones anywhere in the library premises is strictly prohibited.
  3. Maintain a calm study atmosphere. Silence must be observed in the library at all times.
  4. Food and drinks are not allowed in the library premises.
  5. Bags or personal books are not permitted into the library. Personal belongings should be deposited at the property counter.
  6. The library is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings.
  7. Books issued for home reading must be returned within 15 days.
  8. Students will take good care of the books taken out. Any damage will be dealt with a fine.
  9. All books need to be returned or renewed physically within the stipulated due date.
  10. No material from the library should be taken out without proper issue. Taking books without following the procedure will invite disciplinary action.
  11. Faculty and staff going on long leave will have to return all borrowed items before leaving headquarters.
  12. A lost book or borrower’s ticket should be brought to the notice of the library head or staff immediately.
  13. Students should return library books and surrender their library cards before receiving the admission tickets for the examinations.