St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

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

About Library

Library Vision & Mission

Supporting Learning, Inquiry & Intellectual Growth

Vision

“A Knowledge Society with Compassion, Equity and Justice”

St. Xavier's College envisions an academic community where knowledge is pursued not merely for personal advancement but for the transformation of society. The library supports this vision by providing equitable access to information and fostering a culture of learning, inquiry, and intellectual growth.

Mission

The mission of the library is aligned with the college's commitment to excellence in higher education, research, and social responsibility. It seeks to facilitate access to quality information resources, support academic and research activities, promote lifelong learning, and contribute to the holistic development of students and faculty.

The library is guided by the core values of Search for Truth, Excellence (Magis), Equity, Peace, and Eco-Sensitivity. These values shape its services, collections, and programmes, ensuring that users have access to reliable information while cultivating ethical and responsible use of knowledge.

Mission in Practice

How the library fulfils its mission through services that support the entire academic community.

Quality Information Access

Facilitating access to reliable, quality information resources for all users.

Academic & Research Support

Supporting teaching, learning, and research activities across the institution.

Lifelong Learning

Promoting a culture of continuous inquiry and intellectual development.

Holistic Development

Contributing to the all-round growth of students and faculty members.

Core Values

The guiding values that shape library services, collections, and programmes.

Search for Truth

The relentless pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding through inquiry, reflection, and intellectual honesty.

Excellence (Magis)

Striving continuously for the greater good through dedication, innovation, and personal growth.

Equity

Promoting fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all members of society.

Peace

Fostering harmony, mutual respect, dialogue, and responsible citizenship.

Eco-Sensitivity

Encouraging environmental stewardship and sustainable practices for the well-being of future generations.

Tradition Meets Technology

By integrating traditional library services with modern information technologies, the library strives to empower learners with the skills and resources necessary to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to society.

Explore the Library

Discover more about the college's vision and the ICT facilities that support digital learning on campus.