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The KAHM Unity Women’s College Library, Shihab Thangal Library and Information Centre, is a dynamic academic hub for students, faculty, and researchers. Located in a multifunctional space, it offers a vast collection of books, journals, newspapers, and digital materials. With advanced management software and an organized system, the library ensures easy access to resources, blending traditional and digital formats for a rich learning experience.

In addition to its extensive collection, the library provides valuable services like remote access to e-resources, book reservations, and photocopying. Through its Readers Forum, it actively promotes reading and learning, hosting events and seminars. Managed by a dedicated advisory council, the library remains central to the college's academic life.

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About Library

The KAHM Unity Women’s College Library, the Shihab Thangal Library and Information Centre, operates in a newly expanded and renovated two-story building that spans 9,000 square feet. The library boasts an extensive collection of over 25,000 books, along with a comprehensive range of reference materials and a textbook bank. It subscribes to a wide variety of national and international journals, magazines, periodicals, and newspapers.

The library features dedicated sections for undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, and faculty members. Key highlights include a well-organized book rack, a spacious reading area, a digital resource center, a reference section, a periodicals section, a career corner, and a Xerox center.

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  • Empower through Knowledge: Provide diverse resources and technology for innovation and academic success.
  • Support Women’s Empowerment: Prioritize women's education, leadership, and ensure equitable access.
  • Promote Equity and Inclusion: Use technology to ensure equal access to information and bridge the digital divide for all students.

To create an inclusive and equitable learning space by providing diverse, accessible, and empowering resources that support academic success, lifelong learning, and the holistic development of all students, with a focus on women's empowerment.

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Collections

Details

1

Printed Books  

22689

2

Number of Titles 

15858

3

Reference Books

1692

4

Book Bank Collection 

1084

5

Rare Books  

53

6

Journals 

35

7

Bound Volumes (Journals)

928

8

e-books (N LIST and DELNET)

2,10,000 +

9

e-journals (N LIST and DELNET)

9000 +

 10

Network Resources 

N-LIST, DELNET

11

Faculty Publications 

Articles & Books

12

Periodicals

30

13

Newspapers

7

14

CD/ DVD

265

15

Question Bank 

Since 2000

16

Encyclopaedia

72

17

Library Management System 

Koha

18

Institutional Repository 

DSpace

 

Facilities and Services

  • Book Circulation – Books issue and return, Reservation etc.
  • Webopac – link to OPAC
  • New Arrival Alert Service
  • Reference Service
  • Journals and Periodicals
  • Digital Resource Centre
  • Reprography Service
  • Interlibrary Loan
  • Wi-Fi
  • Research Support
  • Current Awareness Service
  • SDI Services
  • User Orientation
  • Library Programmes
  • Internship
 

Library Membership and privileges

· Membership is open to all registered students, research scholars, faculty, and staff of the college.

· Borrowing privileges of the Library members are

Program

No. of Books

Loan period (in Days)

UG

3

14

PG

5

14

PhD Scholars

7

14

Faculty

10

30

Staff

3

30

 

Library Rules 

1. Library membership is open to all students and staff of the college.

2. Students and staff must apply for membership in the prescribed form.

3. Members should observe strict silence and discipline inside the Library.

4. Visitors must log their entry and exit in the register and scan their ID cards.

5. Students must produce their ID cards to enter the library and borrow books.

6. Personal belongings, except paper and pen, must be left at the property counter.

7. Report lost ID cards to the Librarian immediately in writing; A fine of ₹70 will be charged for each loss.

8. Books, journals and all other library materials should be handled with care.

9. Damaging or stealing library property will result in disciplinary action.

10. Books taken from shelves for reference should be left on the reading table.

11. Seek assistance from library staff in using the library and locating your library resources.

12. Rule violations or misconduct may result in membership cancellation and loss of privileges.

13. Library borrowing privileges are granted only to registered students, research scholars, faculty, and staff.

14. The loan period is 14 days for students and 30 days for faculty and staff. Renewals for one term are allowed if no one else has reserved the item.

15. A fine of ₹1 per day is charged if books are not returned or renewed by the due date.

16. Reference books, journals, periodicals, newspapers cannot be borrowed.

17. Books can only be issued to the borrowers with a valid Library ID Card.

18. Absence from the college is not a valid excuse for late returns.

19. Lost books must be replaced with the same edition or compensated at four times the cost-plus overdue charges.

20. Borrowers should inspect books for damage and report it; they will be responsible for any new damage found upon return.

21. The Librarian reserves the right to recall any issued book at any time.

22. Faculty and staff on leave over a month must return all borrowed books before leaving.

23. All borrowed materials must be returned by the last working day of the academic year or the date set by the Librarian.

24. ‘No Due Certificates’ for students and staff will only be issued once all library dues have been settled.

Library Advisory Committee

Sl. No

Role

Designation

1

Prof (Dr.) Muhammed Basheer Ummathur (Principal)

Chairman

2

Mr. Yunus TP (UGC Librarian)

Secretary

3

Dr P Jyothi

Member

4

Mr Rahib B

Member

5

Mr Abdul Rof V

Member

6

Mr Shabeer Mon M

Member

7

Dr Shahina Mol AK

Member

8

Dr Hikmathulla V

Member

9

Dr Usman A

Member

10

Ms Shirin

Member

11

All other HoDs

Members

12

A Student Representative

Member

Library Activities

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Best Reader of the Year (2024)

Best Reader of the Year 2023   Shihab Thangal Library and Information Centre awarded the title of Best Reader of the Year 2023 to Ms. Fathima Thasni K, a second-year BA History student. The announcement was made by Prof. Dr. Muhammed Basheer Ummathur, the Principal, during the inauguration of the Reading Day ...

National Reading Day/Week 2024 Celebration

  National Reading Day/Week 2024 Celebration Shihab Thangal Library and Information Centre, in collaboration with the Readers Forum and Library Literary Club, organized the National Reading Day/Week 2024 celebration ...

Gifts Debut Book to Shihab Thangal Library

Shafeeda T, Unity Women’s College Alumna, Gifts Debut Book to Shihab Thangal Library. Shafeeda T , an alumna of Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, has gifted her debut book titled ‘ ...

Awareness program on N-LIST and Open Access Resour...

Awareness program on N-LIST and Open Access Resources. Womens Studies in association with Shihab Thangal Library and Information Centre organized ‘Awareness program on N-LIST and Open Access Resources ‘ on ...

Internship Certificate Presentation

Internship Certificate Presentation – March 11, 2024 A Certificate was presented to a student who completed an internship at the Shihab Thangal Library and Information Centre as part of his BLIS course. Mr. ...

User Orientation Session

Shihab Thangal Library and Information Center arranged library user orientation session for 4th-semester BSc Botany and BSc Home Science department students on Thursday, 7th March 2024, from 1:30 to 3:45 pm. The program ...

Food Festival inaugurated

Food Festival inaugurated by Mr. Sadik Koolamadathil   Mr. Sadikh Koolamadathil, Library Assistant at Shihab Thangal Library & Information Centre and President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Ulladamkunnu ALP School, Manjeri, inaugurated the "APPANYAM" food festival at the school on October 28, ...

One day Workshop

Mr. Yunus T.P., UGC Librarian, participated a one-day workshop titled "Mastering Thesis Writing and Reference Management Software Zotero" on November 2, 2024, at Providence Women's College (Autonomous), Calicut. The event was organized by the college's Central Library in collaboration with the Kerala College Library ...

Basheer Day Celebration: Book Exhibition

The Books Exhibition was held at Shihab Thangal Library and Information Centre, KAHM Unity Women's College, Manjeri, as part of 'Basheer Day' on July 5, 2024. Organized to commemorate the literary contributions of the ...