Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

Holy Cross College Central Library is a treasure trove of knowledge with the slogan ‘Read to Know Thyself’. It has bright reader friendly aspirational spaces and comfortable seating arrangements. It knits people, reading and books together, with its quiet reading areas and research worthy collections. It is a silent partner in learning teaching, research empowerment and enlightenment. There are 59,593 books (36,131 titles), 48 journals with 8,048 back volumes, 33 magazines, 6,00,000+ e-books and 10,000+ e-journals. The facility of Open Access System is adopted in the library. The library has implemented RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to enhance the security and efficiency of its operations. In addition to security, the RFID system also supports the automated circulation process, streamlining tasks like check-ins, checkouts, and inventory management. This system also allows for easier stocktaking and more accurate monitoring of library resources. Web OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) facility is an added advantage.

Holy Cross College library was established in the year 1965. It is a repository of rare books, special reports, e-resources, collection of theses and other knowledge resources. We have a special collection of books which are first editions, highly priced and rare. Some Valuable manuscripts of Sahitya academy, aficionados and other native writers are treasured. Other collections in philosophy, psychology, sociology and religion are found in the library. Also the library has a good collection of books from the authors of the locality. Digital library for both students and research scholars. HCC is equipped with comprehensive CCTV surveillance.

To be a welcoming space where learning, creativity, and collaboration thrive.

To provide the right Information to the right Users at the right Time and in the right Format.

Conducive ambience for easy navigation of information and retrieving quality resources.

Intensive collection of rare books, journals, magazines, souvenirs, valuable manuscripts of Sahitya Academy aficionados, creative writers and books on various disciplines.

Unique and Valuable back issues of journals, periodicals, magazines and e-newspapers.

Attractive Captions to promote reading habit and library based research projects.