To provide seamless access to information in print as well as digital formats to users across disciplines/divisions in the digital environment.
To foster a diversified and comprehensive learning society, the library acquires and disseminates information to users for teaching and research. It renders quality resources and innovative services to facilitate teaching, learning and research.
‘Empowering Minds, Connecting Worlds’
Established in 1880 alongside the founding of St Aloysius College, the St Aloysius Library has evolved into one of the most distinguished academic libraries in the region. Initially housed in a hall within the main college building constructed during the mid-1880s, the library expanded steadily in response to the institution’s growing academic needs. In 1928, a two-storeyed extension was added to accommodate its increasing collection and readership. A landmark phase in its development came during the college centenary celebrations of 1979–1980, when the library was shifted to the newly built Centenary Building. Equipped with modern facilities across three spacious floors and seating capacity for nearly 250 users, the new premises significantly enhanced its role as a centre for learning and research.
Over its remarkable 145-year journey, the library has built an extensive collection of more than 1,85,000 volumes, including a rare and invaluable archive of nearly 25,000 books comprising historical works, regional literature, and unique manuscripts. Among its treasured possessions is the rare 1618 edition of the Christa Purana, a work of immense literary and historical significance. The library’s scholarly resources were further enriched in 2013 through the generous contribution of the personal collection of George Fernandes, distinguished alumnus and former Defence Minister of India, particularly strengthening its holdings in the social sciences. Today, the library continues to serve as a vibrant academic and cultural hub, extending its resources beyond students and faculty to researchers, scholars, and writers from across the region.
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) operates several libraries to cater to the diverse academic and research needs of its students, faculty, and scholars, among which the University Library serves as the largest and most comprehensive knowledge centre on campus. The library houses an extensive collection of more than 1,00,000 print volumes, complemented by a rich repository of journals, rare manuscripts, reference materials, and digital resources spanning a wide range of disciplines.
Designed to support contemporary learning and research practices, the library is fully automated with an Open Access system and functions through the Koha Library Management Software, ensuring efficient cataloguing, circulation, and user services. The integration of RFID technology further strengthens operational efficiency through enhanced security, automated tracking, and accurate inventory management. In addition to its vast print collection, the library provides seamless access to e-books, e-journals, scholarly databases, and online learning platforms, thereby facilitating both conventional and technology-enabled modes of study and research.
With its modern infrastructure, user-centric services, and advanced technological support, the University Library offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages learning, innovation, and scholarly inquiry. As a vital academic resource centre, it continues to play a pivotal role in fostering academic excellence and nurturing the intellectual growth of the university community.
To meet the academic and research needs of postgraduate students and faculty, the Dewang Mehta Library was established on 30 August 2003 as a dedicated postgraduate library facility. Located in a spacious hall within the Maffei Block of St Aloysius Deemed to be University, the library provides an enriching environment for advanced study and scholarly pursuits.
The library houses a valuable collection of more than 25,000 books and subscribes to over 50 journals, catering to diverse academic disciplines and research interests. It is fully automated with an Open Access system and operates using the Koha Library Management Software integrated with RFID technology. This advanced system ensures seamless circulation services, accurate inventory management, enhanced security, and convenient access through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).
The AIMIT Library, situated at the Beeri campus of St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology, serves as a major academic resource centre for students pursuing management and information technology studies. Spread across an impressive area of 12,000 square feet, the library is housed in the Academic Block above the computer laboratories, providing a spacious and conducive environment for learning and research.
The lower section of the library is designed as an Open Access area, enabling students to freely access and read books, journals, and other learning materials, while the upper section is dedicated to course-related collections that support the institute’s academic programmes. The library boasts an extensive collection of approximately 33,000 books covering a wide range of disciplines, along with a rich repository of international journals, magazines, and electronic resources that cater to contemporary academic and research needs.
Equipped with Koha Library Management Software and RFID-enabled services, the library ensures efficient automation, seamless circulation processes, enhanced security, and real-time access to resource availability. Through its modern infrastructure and technology-driven services, the AIMIT Library continues to foster an enriching academic environment that supports learning, innovation, and professional development.
The School of Law Library at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) was established in 2025 as a dedicated academic resource centre for the School of Law. Designed to support the intellectual and research needs of students, faculty members, and scholars, the library serves as a vibrant hub for legal education and scholarly inquiry.
The library houses an impressive collection of approximately 3,800 books covering diverse branches of legal studies, thereby providing strong academic support for teaching, learning, and research. In addition to its print collection, the library subscribes to several reputed journals that keep users informed about current legal developments, emerging jurisprudence, and contemporary research trends.
To strengthen digital learning and research, the library also offers access to a wide range of e-books and e-journals, enabling users to engage with authoritative legal resources through modern digital platforms. With its growing collection and learner-focused services, the School of Law Library functions as a comprehensive centre for legal knowledge, fostering academic excellence, critical thinking, and professional development in the field of law.
The School of Engineering Library at St Aloysius Deemed to be University was established in 2025 as a specialized academic resource centre dedicated to engineering education and research. Located in the newly constructed Administrative Block of the University, the library provides a modern and conducive environment for learning, innovation, and scholarly engagement.
The library houses a rich collection of approximately 1100 books covering various branches of engineering and allied disciplines, thereby supporting the academic requirements of students and faculty members. To facilitate access to current developments in engineering and technology, the library also subscribes to 12 journals that provide valuable academic and research insights.
In addition to its print collection, the library offers access to a wide range of electronic resources, enabling users to engage with contemporary digital learning and research platforms. The library is fully automated using the user- friendly Koha Library Management Software, ensuring efficient organization and management of resources and services. Through its modern infrastructure and technology-enabled services, the School of Engineering Library serves as an essential centre for academic excellence and research advancement.
The Konkani Institute Library is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Konkani language, with a focused emphasis on literature, cultural studies, and research materials related to the Konkani-speaking community. It houses a valuable print collection of approximately 9,334 books, along with journals and reference works in Konkani and related subjects. Serving as an important academic resource within St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), the library supports scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts by providing access to specialised materials that contribute to the study, preservation, and advancement of Konkani language and culture.
The St Aloysius Institute of Civil Services Library serves as a specialised resource centre dedicated to civil service aspirants, offering a focused collection of learning materials that support preparation for competitive examinations. It houses approximately 1,161 print volumes covering key areas such as governance, public administration, and allied subjects, along with additional study resources designed to strengthen exam readiness and conceptual understanding. The library plays a significant role in guiding students and researchers towards their academic and career aspirations in civil services by providing curated and goal-oriented content. Collectively, all libraries within St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) are integrated through advanced automated systems and offer extensive access to both print and electronic resources, complemented by well-designed reading spaces tailored to diverse academic needs, thereby establishing the institution as a comprehensive and dynamic knowledge hub.
The St Aloysius University Library is fully automated through a Koha-integrated Library Management System supported by RFID technology, ensuring efficient, transparent, and user-centric services for its academic community. The use of Koha, an open-source and internationally recognized software, facilitates core library functions such as cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, and serials management. Its integration with RFID technology further enhances operational efficiency by enabling swift self-check-in and check-out processes, accurate real-time inventory tracking, and strengthened security through theft detection at entry and exit points, thereby minimizing manual intervention and optimizing user convenience.
To further improve accessibility, the library offers a dedicated Library Website along with a 24×7 WEB OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) service. On-campus computer terminals are provided for OPAC access, while the entire collection is also available for online search. Users can explore resources through multiple search options, including keyword, author, title, subject, call number, and ISBN searches, ensuring precise and efficient discovery of information. Through these advanced automation systems and digital services, the Central Library provides seamless access to both print and electronic resources, actively supporting research, learning, and academic innovation, and positioning itself as a modern knowledge hub that effectively meets the evolving needs of the university community.
The Circulation Section functions as the primary service point of the library, responsible for the efficient issue, return, and renewal of books and other learning resources. It also manages membership registration, maintains comprehensive borrower records, and assists users with account-related queries. By ensuring the smooth and systematic circulation of materials, this section plays a crucial role in providing timely and convenient access to library resources for students, faculty, and researchers.
The Reference Section serves as an essential academic support unit by offering a carefully curated collection of encyclopaedias, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, atlases, and other specialised reference works. These materials are strictly intended for in-library use to ensure their continuous availability for consultation by users. The section facilitates quick fact- finding, background study, and advanced research by directing users to authoritative and reliable sources of information. It significantly enhances the quality of academic assignments, research work, and scholarly inquiry by providing resources that are not available for circulation.
The Stack Section constitutes the core of the library’s holdings, comprising the principal collection of books across all academic disciplines offered by the institution. The resources are systematically organised according to a standard classification scheme, enabling easy identification and retrieval. Operating on an open-access basis, this section allows students, faculty, and researchers to directly browse the shelves and select materials relevant to their academic needs. It serves as a central learning hub, supporting coursework, assignments, projects, and research activities by providing a broad spectrum of subject-specific as well as interdisciplinary resources.
The Digital / E-Resource Section provides seamless access to a wide range of electronic academic materials, including e-books, e-journals, online databases, and scholarly learning platforms. Equipped with modern computer systems and reliable internet connectivity, the section enables users to efficiently browse, access, and download digital resources for academic and research purposes. It offers 24×7 access to both subscribed and open-access content, thereby ensuring uninterrupted availability of scholarly information. By integrating traditional print collections with advanced digital tools, this section effectively supports contemporary modes of teaching, learning, and research, enabling students, faculty, and researchers to stay updated with the latest developments in their respective fields and engage in technology-driven academic exploration.
The Research & Rare Collection Section forms a significant component of the library, dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of scholarly and heritage resources. It provides access to theses, dissertations, faculty publications, and other institutional research outputs, thereby supporting advanced academic inquiry and knowledge creation. In addition, the section houses special collections, rare books, archival documents, and manuscripts that reflect the intellectual, cultural, and historical legacy of the institution and its broader academic context. These valuable resources are preserved under carefully controlled conditions to ensure their long-term protection, sustainability, and accessibility. Serving as a crucial reference centre, this section supports advanced researchers, historians, and scholars in their pursuit of authentic and original sources, thereby contributing to both academic excellence and the conservation of cultural and intellectual heritage.
The Technical Section plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the efficient management of library resources by handling the systematic processing of newly acquired materials. Its primary responsibilities include cataloguing, classification, and accurate data entry to ensure that all resources are organized in a structured and easily retrievable manner. In addition, the section is involved in processing new arrivals through tasks such as labelling, barcoding, and preparing materials for shelving and circulation. By maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in bibliographic control and resource organization, the Technical Section ensures the smooth functioning of library operations and enhances overall accessibility to information resources.
The Periodical Back Volumes / Archives Section is dedicated to the preservation and systematic storage of earlier issues of journals, magazines, and newspapers, making them available for long-term academic, historical, and research reference. This section enables scholars and researchers to trace past developments, study emerging trends, and access original sources of information, thereby supporting in-depth scholarly inquiry and historical analysis.
The New Arrivals Display Section highlights the most recent additions to the library collection, including newly acquired books, journals, and digital resources. By showcasing these latest materials, the section keeps users informed about current publications and encourages them to explore new areas of knowledge, thereby promoting wider reading habits and academic engagement.
The Reprography / Photocopy Section provides essential support services such as printing, scanning, and photocopying to meet the academic and research needs of users. It enables students, faculty, and researchers to obtain copies of reference materials, articles, and important documents while ensuring the careful handling and preservation of original resources.
The library is equipped with advanced RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology for efficient collection management and security. Each library resource is embedded with an RFID tag and integrated with the KOHA Library Management Software. The system enables seamless check-in and check-out transactions through RFID readers, while RFID-enabled exit gates automatically verify issued materials, thereby minimizing unauthorized removal of resources and facilitating efficient stock verification.
A modern Gate Entry Monitoring System is implemented to regulate and monitor user access to the library. Users can conveniently scan their identification cards at the entrance, ensuring streamlined access control, improved user management, and enhanced security within the library premises.
The Web Online Public Access Catalogue (WEB OPAC) allows users to search the library catalogue remotely at any time. Users can retrieve information using search parameters such as title, author, subject, ISBN, series, and call number. The service is accessible 24/7 through the library portal.
The library actively encourages user feedback to improve its services, facilities, and collection development initiatives. Feedback received from users contributes significantly to enhancing the overall quality of library services.
The library maintains a comprehensive collection of previous years’ question papers relevant to various academic programmes. These resources are made available in both print and digital formats through the institutional repository to support students’ academic preparation.
Reprographic facilities are available during library working hours to support academic and research activities. Users can access photocopying and printing services for reproducing content from books, journals, and library materials.
QR codes are placed across the library to facilitate quick and convenient access to digital resources, services, and important information.
The library follows an open access system that allows users to freely browse and explore books available on the shelves. Users are encouraged to examine and select materials independently before borrowing. Rare and valuable documents are maintained in the reference section and are accessible with the assistance of library staff.
The library maintains an Institutional Digital Repository using DSpace software to preserve and provide open access to scholarly and institutional content. Users can access archived question papers, research publications, and other digital resources anytime and from anywhere.
The library provides Inter-Library Loan (ILL) services through DELNET to facilitate access to resources not available in the library collection. DELNET acts as a collaborative network enabling the borrowing and lending of academic materials among participating libraries.
The library premises are monitored through CCTV surveillance to ensure the safety and security of users, staff, and library resources, thereby maintaining a secure and disciplined environment.
To encourage active utilization of library resources and services, the library recognizes and rewards outstanding users through the “Best Monthly Library User Award” programme.
Wi-Fi connectivity is available throughout the library premises, enabling users to access online academic resources and conduct research efficiently.
The library subscribes to a wide range of newspapers and periodicals in multiple languages. These resources provide users with access to current affairs, scholarly updates, and archived issues for reference and research purposes.
To uphold academic integrity and research ethics, the library provides access to plagiarism detection software for screening research papers, project reports, dissertations, and theses.
The library collaborates with IRINS and Vidwan platforms to support research visibility, academic networking, and scholarly collaboration among faculty and researchers.
The library regularly showcases newly acquired books and resources through dedicated display sections, keeping users informed about the latest additions to the collection.
The library provides automated email notification services for various library transactions, including overdue reminders, hold notices, and circulation receipts, thereby ensuring timely communication with users.
A specialized collection of books related to career development and competitive examinations is maintained to support students and professionals preparing for various national and international examinations.
The library maintains a newspaper clipping service to preserve and archive significant news articles and reports related to the institution. This service contributes to institutional documentation and historical reference.
With a rich heritage spanning over 144 years, the library houses a valuable collection of rare books, including historical, literary, linguistic, and cultural resources, carefully preserved for academic and scholarly research.
A biometric attendance system is employed to record and monitor user visits to the library. This system assists departments in tracking student attendance for academic and administrative purposes.
Dedicated digital library and internet browsing sections are available within the library, providing access to academic databases, institutional repositories, and online scholarly resources through computer terminals.
The library regularly conducts orientation and awareness programmes for students, faculty members, and research scholars to familiarize them with library resources, services, and digital platforms, thereby promoting effective utilization of library facilities.
The library organizes book exhibitions during important academic and cultural occasions to promote reading habits, showcase valuable resources, and create awareness about significant themes and events.
Users can reserve books through the library website to ensure access to required materials. Reserved books are retained at the circulation counter for a specified duration for user convenience.
The library encourages users to recommend books and other resources for acquisition. This participatory approach helps strengthen the collection in alignment with the academic and research needs of the institution.
The library offers on-demand services to address specific user information requirements efficiently and effectively, ensuring personalized support for academic and research activities.
1. Directory of Open Access Journals
5. National Center for Biotechnology Information Database
1. PDF Drive
3. eGyanKosh
5. Directory of Open Access Books
7. National Digital Library of India
1. DELNET
2. J-GATE
3. PROQUEST
4. IEEE
5. SCC ONLINE
7. KNIMBUS
| Sl. No | Name | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Udaya | MLISc, SLET, NET | Chief Librarian |
| 2 | Mr Sanjeeva N. | M.A., MLISc., SLET | Assistant Librarian |
| 3 | Ms Sunitha Machado | MLISc. | Assistant Librarian |
| 4 | Mr Praveen DSouza | M.Com., MLISc | Assistant Librarian |
| 5 | Mr Yatheesha | MLISc. | Assistant Librarian |
| 6 | Mr Avil D’Souza | B.A. | Library Assistant |
| 7 | Ms Reshma Kunder | MLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 8 | Ms Priya Precilla D’Souza | DLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 9 | Ms Revathi | DLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 10 | Mr Joylan James Lobo | B.Sc. | Library Assistant |
| 11 | Ms Shashikala | DLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 12 | Ms Sushma | MLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 13 | Ms Preethal Renita Castelino | BLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 14 | Ms Mamatha | MLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 15 | Ms Divya B. | DLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 16 | Ms Divya K. | DLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 17 | Mr Sunil Crasta | MLISc. | Library Assistant |
| 18 | Ms Veena Colaco | MBA. | Library Assistant |
| 19 | Ms Martha Sunitha D'Silva | - | Attender |
| 20 | Mr Anil Lobo | - | Attender |
| 21 | Ms Celine D'Costa | - | Attender |
| 22 | Mr Deshanth Kumar | - | Attender |
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