NPR Arts and Science College has an excellent library. The library was established in the academic year 2005-2006 with 1315 volumes. It is one of the best-established libraries with a large collection of books covering various branches of Computer Science, Information Technology, BCA, Commerce and Management, Science and Humanities, and its related fields. Our College library follows an open-access system.

About the Library
Infrastructure
The library is located on the ground floor in the main administrative block and it is spread over 2400 sq ft with a
- Separate Stacking Section
- Long Reading Hall
- Comfortable reference and circulation section
Stacking Section
- Library books are classified to arrange in subject-wise, alphabetical order in Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC).
Reading Section
- The reading hall is provided in the library.
Reference Section
- The library consists of about 500 reference books from all departments.
- The collection of the thesis, Dissertations, Bound volumes,
- Competitive exam books for GATE, GRE, IEEE, TOFFEL, GMAT
- Civil Services of IAS, IPS, IFS
- Defense examination of the Army, Navy, and Air Force,
- Hospitality – Nursing,
- TNPSC Group I, II, III and VI, VII, VIII
- and NET, SET examinations,
- MKU question bank,
- NPR Internal questions with answer key, Syllabus,
- Tamil, English, Hindi, French, and Dictionaries are also available here
Library Rules and Regulations
- Students are eligible to borrow books.
- The books should be returned within 7 days from the date of issue
- Renewal is also allowed if the concerned book is not reserved by others.
- The library follows the open access system. Hence books taken out of the rack shall not be replaced. They should be left on the table.
- Users must scan their ID card in the e-GATE Register kept at the entrance while entry / exit to record their entry into the Library.
- Books will be issued to the students only upon production of a valid ID card
- Loss of books issued, if any should be reported to the Librarian immediately
- Members must replace the book if lost with the latest edition along with overdue charges. If the borrower is unable to replace the lost book,
- triple the cost of the book will be collected.
- Journals and Back volumes will not be issued
- Personal books and files should be left on the rack at the entrance of the library. Plain sheets may be taken instead
- The use of Mobile Phones inside the library is strictly prohibited.
- Discussions are not allowed inside the library
- Strict silence should be observed in the library.
The arts and science college library is mainly for the use of staff members and students of the college. The number of books issued will vary according to the membership category.
- Members Entitlements Borrowing
- Teaching Staff 7 Books 1 Month with Renewal
- Non - Teaching Staff 2 Books 1 Month with Renewal
- GI Staff 2 Books 1 Month with Renewal
- UG Students 2 Books 7 Days with Renewal
- PG Students 2 Books 7 Days with Renewal
Library Resources
Periodicals
Magazines
General Magazines
- Puthiya Thalaimurai
- Puthiya Thalaimurai Kalvi
- Sport Star
- Tamil Computer
- Employment News
- Employment Services
Computer Magazines
- Digit
- PC Quest
- Electronics for You
- Computer Success Review with GK
- Wisdom
Journals
English
- Name Issue Type
- Readers Digest 12 National
- Journal of linguistics and literature 2 National
- ELT Journal 4 International
- Journal of Teacher Education 5 International
Physics
- Name Issue Type
- Physics for You 12 National
- Physics Today 12 National
- International Journal of Physics 2 International
- Indian Journal of Material Physics 2 International
Chemistry
- Name Issue Type
- Indian Journal of Advanced Chemistry 2 National
- Journal of Modern Chemistry and Chemical Technology 3 National
- International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry 2 International
- International Journal of Syntheses and Characterization 2 International
Mathematics
- Name Issue Type
- Global Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics 4 National
- Journal of Mathematics 4 National
- International Journal of Mathematics 2 International
- International Journal of Combination Graph Theory and Application 2 International
Commerce & Management
- Name Issue Type
- Indian Journal of Marketing Management & Research 2 National
- Journal of Management 6 National
- International Journal Entrepreneurship and Management Research 2 International
- International Journal of Marketing and Human Research Management 3 International
Commerce with CA
- Name Issue Type
- Indian Journal of Marketing 12 National
- Invent Impact: Business Research and Reviews 4 National
- International Journal of Multimedia and Technology 2 International
Computer Science
- Name Issue Type
- International Journal of Computer Application 2 National
- Image and Video Processing 2 National
- Sigarch Computer (Architecture) 6 International
- Sigplan (Programming of Language) 12 International
Information Technology
- Name Issue Type
- Tech Research and Reviews 2 National
- Current Trends in Information Technology 4 National
- International Journal of Information Technology 2 International
- International Journal on Information Technology 3 International
BCA & Software
- Name Issue Type
- Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Technology and Software Application 2 National
- Progress in Computing Application 2 National
- International Journal of Software Computing and Testing 2 International
- International Journal of Computer Science and Programming Language 2 International
News Papers
- Dina Malar
- Dina Thanthi
- Dina Mani
- The Hindu
- New Indian Express
Library Abstract
(as per Department Wise)
- S.No. Departments Titles Voluems
- 1 General 1,113 1,498
- 2 Tamil 433 448
- 3 English 1,279 2,527
- 4 Physics 677 681
- 5 Chemistry 46 75
- 6 Mathematics 465 520
- 7 Commerce 576 904
- 8 Commerce with CA 503 733
- 9 BBA 538 773
- 10 Computer Science 716 806
- 11 Computer Application & M.Sc. (CS&IT) 377 439
- 12 Information Technology 345 596
- 13 Software 306 571
- 14 Biology 51 60
- 15 HM & CS 287 369
- Total 7,712 11,000
(The Stock of Library books as on 31.12.20)
Library Books Statistics
- S.No. Year No. of Books
- 1 2005-2006 1,315
- 2 2006-2007 1,950
- 3 2007-2008 1,490
- 4 2009-2010 1,800
- 5 2010-2011 1,106
- 6 2011-2012 918
- 7 2012-2013 1,049
- 8 2013-2014 258
- 9 2014-2015 261
- 10 2015-2016 358
- 11 2016-2017 0
- 12 2017-2018 75
- 13 2018-2019 350
- 14 2019-2020 70
- Total 11,000
Digital Resources
Browsing – the library is connected to the 16 MBPS internet service hub and has 4 systems for accessing the Internet from 09.30 a.m. – 03.30 p.m. and a wifi facility on the campus to access the various online e-journals and e-books.
Automation
- The library has been fully computerized and all the transactions are automated OPAC (online public access catalog).
- Auto entry register with barcode facility in the digital library.
Faculty Details

Mr. Jeyaseelan A J
Librarian
