Library
During the period of 2008, Gems library started their functions with the collection of 1250 books and 12 Journals & 5 Magazines and 8 Newspapers.
The GEMS College achieved a historic milestone with the inauguration of its new annexure complex for the Gems College Library and Research Centre on September 19, 2022. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Sri V.N. Vasavan, the honorable Co- operative Minister, who inaugurated the complex. On the same day GEMS open Theatre with all the modern facilities was also inaugurated by the Muslim League General Secretary Sri.Kunjalikutty. Additionally, the Digital Library was inaugurated by Munavarali Shihab Thangal, marking a significant moment in the college's development.The newly built Research and Innovation Centre was inaugurated by Dr.M.K.Jayaraj, The Vice –chancellor, University of Calicut.
Vision
Our vision is to help the members develop the reading habit, taking a step towards making them socially committed
individuals through reading.
Mission
Our mission is to develop a tendency for reading through the library and provide students with an opportunity to enhance various skills including their writing skills.
New Arrivals
Working Hours
- 8.30 AM-5.00 PM-Weekdays
- 9.30 AM -3.30 PM-Saturday
- The library is closed on Sundays and all public holidays
Library Sections
The college Library has different sections and areas and are listed below
- Circulation Section : For issue and return of the books and documents
- Property Counter : To keep the personal belongings of the users
- New Arrival Display : The newly added collections of the library will be displayed here
- Reading Room : Space for reading their own textbook, study material, all printed materials and newspapers
- Periodical Section: Journals, Magazines and weeklies are arranged here.
- Digital Library: 20 Computers were provided with internet access.
- Libraries have a digital library software Dspace,through which users can access the intellectual output of an institution.
- A screen reader Software NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access) has been installed in the library for the benefit of the visually impaired.
- Technical Section: 1 computers here (for technical work, D space and server)
- Librarian Cabin: 1 Computer for Verification
- Circulation Counter :2 Computers for issue & return
- Reprographic Sections: for Photostat and printing
- Stack Room: Library collections are classified and arranged according to DDC 23rd edition.
- Reference Section: for keep reference books (not for issue)
- Question paper corner: Collection of Previous year question papers.
- Report Corner: for previous years project reports.
- Theatre: For Hybrid classes and meetings (11.2 DOLBY ATMOS Theatre system)
- Research and innovation Centre: for seminar presentation, Research related activities
- Periodical and journal archive: The library maintains a good collection of Newspapers, journals and magazine archive.
- Publication Division : for Publication work
College library has a good collection of subject books, reference books, Journals, Magazines and newspapers. College library provides INFLIBNET –N-List to access e-books and e-Journals. Apart from this facility, the library also provides previous year question papers and Dissertations. Library had a digital institutional repository in the Dspace platform through this library user can access the previous year question papers, syllabus, Project/dissertation. NVDA: Assistive technology for differently abled users are provided
Services& Facilities
SECTIONS | SERVICES & FACILITIES |
Circulation section | Issue, Return |
Reference section | Reference service |
Periodical Section | Access to INFLIBNET -NLIST resources |
OPAC | Orientation programs |
Digital section | New Arrivals Display |
Reading Room | Authors Meet up |
Stack Room | Travel to literary places |
Research &Innovation Centre | Club activities |
Reprographic service | CCTV surveillance |
LIBRARY AUTOMATION
Per Day Usage of Library
Sl.No. | Collections | Number |
1 | Books(Including Reference Materials textbook) | 14480 |
2 | Gifted Books | 495 |
3 | Journals | 20 |
4 | Magazine | 7 |
5 | Newspapers | 10 |
6 | Project Report/Dissertation | 900+ |
7 | E-Resources | 1,99,500+ e books 6000+ e-journals |
Gems Publication Wing
Published 3 Books
- Casket Literaria
- Mercatura
- Homo Scientia
Clubs and Committee
Rules and Regulations
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All students and staff are members of the library
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Students should maintain strict silence and discipline in the library
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Personal belongings are kept in the property counter.
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The number of books issued 4 to the PG students, 2 for UG students 8 for teacher, &4 for non-teaching staff at a time
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Books are issuing for a period of 14 days for students and 30 days for faculties
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Reference books will not be issued
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A book may be re-issued to the same user if there is no other applicant for it.
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A fine of Rs.1/ -for general books will be levied per day if a book is retained beyond the permitted period.
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Absence from the institute will not be considered as an excuse for delay in returning the books
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If a book is lost ,They shall pay 3 times the price of the book
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Students must return their Reader’s Tickets when leaving the college and should obtain No dues certificate from the library