Book Lending
Circulation of print materials for academic use.
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE
THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE
THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Veli - Perumathura Road, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram - 695586, Kerala, India
Affiliated to the University of Kerala | Approved under section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956.
A Christian Minority Jesuit Institution. NAAC Accredited with 'A' Grade (CGPA 3.22) in the 3rd Cycle

Services & Facilities
Arnos Padiri Library
Supporting Academic Excellence & Lifelong Learning




The Arnos Padiri Library offers a comprehensive range of services and facilities designed to support academic excellence, research, and lifelong learning. The library provides book lending, reference services, reading facilities, digital resource access, information retrieval assistance, current awareness services, and academic support services.
Circulation of print materials for academic use.
Expert assistance for research and inquiry.
Quiet spaces for study and independent learning.
E-resources through DELNET and online platforms.
Support locating and using library materials.
Updates on new arrivals and academic resources.
Services that complement teaching and learning.
Automated Circulation
Library circulation activities are fully automated through the KOHA Library Management System, ensuring efficient issue, return, renewal, reservation, and catalogue management processes.
Issue & Return
Renewal
Reservation
Catalogue Management
In addition to conventional services, the library organizes book review programmes, academic publications, quiz competitions, and reading promotion activities that encourage intellectual engagement and independent learning.
Book Review Programmes
Academic Publications
Quiz Competitions
Reading Promotion

Governance
| # | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mrs. Sheeba Johnson | Convenor |
| 02 | Dr. Mahesh N R | Member |
| 03 | Dr. Siji Michael | Member |
| 04 | Dr. Anilkumar D | Member |
| 05 | Mr. Anoop P K | Member |
| 06 | Mr. Amal Shyam S | Member |
| 07 | Mr. Seby S Mohan | Member |
Dr. Mahesh N R
Dr. Siji Michael
Dr. Anilkumar D
Mr. Anoop P K
Mr. Amal Shyam S
Mr. Seby S Mohan
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