St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Student studying in Arnos Padiri Library at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Resources & Collections

Library Resources

Arnos Padiri Library

Print, Digital & Scholarly Resources for Every Academic Need

Print & Digital Collections

Supporting academic, research, and informational needs across every programme offered by the college.

The Arnos Padiri Library offers a wide range of print and digital resources to support the academic, research, and informational needs of the college community. The collection includes textbooks, reference books, journals, magazines, newspapers, dissertations, project reports, and other scholarly materials relevant to the programmes offered by the college.

What's in the Collection

Diverse materials curated to meet the scholarly needs of the college community.

Study tables, book stacks, and the circulation desk in the Arnos Padiri Library at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Textbooks

Core and supplementary texts aligned with college programmes.

Reference Books

Authoritative sources for in-depth study and consultation.

Journals & Magazines

Current and archival periodicals across disciplines.

Newspapers

Daily publications for current affairs and general awareness.

Dissertations

Scholarly theses supporting advanced research.

Project Reports

Student and faculty project documentation for reference.

Scholarly Materials

Additional academic resources relevant to college programmes.

KOHA Software

Library circulation and resource management are automated through KOHA software, ensuring efficient issue, return, renewal, and cataloguing services.

Issue & Return

Streamlined borrowing and return of materials.

Renewal

Easy renewal of borrowed items through the system.

Cataloguing

Organised and searchable library catalogue.

Resource Management

Efficient tracking and administration of holdings.

Reading & Reference Sections

The library also maintains reading and reference sections that facilitate focused study and research.

Continuous Growth

Evolving with Academic Needs

The institution continuously strengthens its library resources to meet evolving academic requirements and to provide users with access to reliable, current, and authoritative sources of information.

Explore the Library

Discover timings, rules, programmes, and more at the Arnos Padiri Library.