The St. Aquinas Library at St. Alphonsa College, with a centralized Air Condition system provides a relaxed atmosphere where students meet, study, browse, and find inspiration. Itis named after Thomas Aquinas, an immensely influential Italian philosopher, a Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church. The library has built a collection that supports the students and the curriculum with quality holdings of books and journals, online databases with millions of articles, dissertation/theses, audio/video materials and special collections. The librarian is committed to proactive service to students and faculty and is readily available in consulting research needs. In addition, all major departments such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Commerce, English, Physics, and Mathematics have separate departmental libraries with an impressive list of latest books and study materials. The books related to HRD, Science Aptitude, General Knowledge, Competitive Examinations are abundantly available in the library.
The E-Library section, the institutions repository of journals and research articles supportsin a user-friendly learning process as well as in research. It serves as a ‘Pierian Spring’ to students, scholars and faculty alike. The software adapted by the library simplifies quick access to bibliographies and to the availability of books. Also the library has a database of content based search engine employed in two touch screen computers, exclusively dedicated tothe students and faculty.
Rules
Every student must possess a Reader's Card while making use of the library and produce the same to the library staff on entering the Library.
Strict discipline and silence must be maintained in the library. Indiscipline may lead to disciplinary action and the library privileges may be withdrawn.
One book will be issued against one Reader's Card for specific number of days only.
Reference material should not be taken outside the library.
Books for overnight reading will be issued at specific time on the discretion of the librarian and the same must be returned before 9:30 AM next day.
Newspapers and periodicals are issued against library cards for reading in the library only.
When books are issued, students should check pages of the book in front of the librarian in order to identify missing pages and report the same to the librarian before leaving the counter. On returning the book(s), if pages are found missing, the last borrower of the book shall be held accountable for the missing pages and shall accordingly pay for the purchase of the latest edition of the same book.
Students are required to handle books and reading materials very carefully. Marking library books with pencil or ink or spoiling the same in any other way will be viewed very seriously. In such cases, the last reader will be held responsible unless (s)he shows the librarian at the time of issuing the book the previous marks or damages. In the event of damage of any kind, the last reader will be liable to compensate for the damage and pay for the purchase of the latest edition of the same book.
Membership card is not transferable. Students must not lend their Reader's Card to any other student to borrow books from the Library. Library facilities will be withdrawn for students misusing cards.
The College Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate will be issued to students only after (s)he has returned all the Library books and cleared all library dues.
Reader's Card must be renewed every semester / year as notified.
First year students should get their Reader's Card issued from the Library by the prescribed date. No Reader's Card will be issued to any student after this date.
In case a student loses one's Reader's Card, the student should report the loss of Card immediately to the librarian and apply for a duplicate card on the prescribed form available at the library by paying the prescribed fees for duplicate Reader's Card.
Library Committee
| Chairperson | Principal |
| Secretary & Correspondent | Rev. Fr. Antony Jose |
| Convener | Rev. Sr. Ajitha |
| Co-Convener | Ms. M. Mary Selin Bai |
| Members | Dr. M. Jeba Jeeva Rani |
| Dr. S. Arun Williams | |
| Ms. S. Adline Jereena Mary | |
| Dr. S. Angel Jayalet Rani | |
| Dr. J. Remya | |
| Dr. M. Reshma | |
| Ms. P. Anisha | |
| Ms. G. Ashmi George |