Bharata Mata College - [BMC]

The library at Bharata Mata College commenced its operations with the establishment of the institution on 5th July,1965 by His Eminence the late Joseph Cardinal Parecattil. Library is often linkened to a growing organism and since 1965, it has undergone numerous changes. It underwent a noteworthy transformation until 2002. The new library complex was formally inaugurated on December 3, 2002 in a ceremony presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil. With the shift to the new library complex in August 2011 a notable development materialized as a part of modernization, computerization, and digitization, i.e. installation of the DSpace, a digital repository system. The library went through a substantial renovation and remodeling. During 2018-19, the library transformed into an automated system where the software system fully controls the cataloging and circulation of books, sending notices to the readers etc. In March 2019, an additional enhanced service was introduced and the implementation of DAISY Talking Book Project for the visually challenged individuals. In April 2022, the RFID Access Control System was launched to enhance readers' movement to the library. The college library is positioned in the campus's central area, offering convenient access to the readers. Operational hours are from 8.45 a.m to 5.00 p.m. on all working days. The library is automated with the software KOHA for the overall management of library operations. Books are classified according to the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme 22nd edition. We provide open open-access facility in the library keeping in mind the right information for the right user at the right time. The library’s assets are mainly for the students, faculties and the staff. The total area of the library is 6250 sq. ft. It is divided into five sections, Main Hall, Reference Hall, Research Room, General Stack and Digital Library.

LAC facilitates the library’s functioning, meets thrice a year and major decisions regarding the improvement and development of the library, operational issues if any, are taken according to the opinion of LAC. The committee also tries to identify the emerging and innovative trends that affect library services and puts into practice new strategies to engage the students more effectively.

To provide a student centered learning environment by facilitating access to comprehensive resources and services in support of research, teaching, and learning needs of the academic community.

To provide the best quality scholarly resources and services with the innovative use of technology fostering research culture.

Libraries are dynamic instruments of education and Bharata Mata College library focuses on the excellence in services and flexible access to learning materials. These goals are attained by optimizing the skills, expertise and knowledge to support the college’s mission with respect to curriculum and research.

Students are provided with the previous year question papers of their course of study and students find it very useful.

Library celebrates many literary events and conducts programs and competitions for students throughout the year. Orientation Program conducts every year for the first-year students on the library services and resources, search and retrieval mechanism of databases and others. Research support services like Reference Management System, Academic Profile Activation, research oriented seminars/workshops are conducts frequently.

There is a separate section of the library earmarked, Career Corner, wherein the books for various national and international level competitive exams are kept. There are books for TOEFL, IELTS, which help students go abroad for higher studies and other higher education jobs. Also books of administrative services are available for students.