Welcome to Dr.C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Library
Vision
Mission
The University Library strengthens and enhances the teaching, research and service of the University. The Library promotes intellectual growth and creativity by developing collections, facilitating access to information resources, teaching the effective use of information resources and critical evaluation skills and offering research assistance. The Library employs with the ongoing transformations of learning society to deliver world-class physical and digital content and services critical to research, education, and outreach, now and in the future.
The seed of the main library germinated in 1920 with a token deposit of 200 books, when Sri Meenakshi College was founded. Then the main library was initially housed in the eastern wing of the Administrative building. It moved into its present abode in 1959, opening a new chapter in its history.
The Unique Heritage building
The Unique Heritage Building was designed by internationally reputed architects, Messrs. Prynne, Abbot, and Davis. The building was named in honour of the statesman, former Vice-Chancellor, and eminent scholar of Annamalai University, Dr. Sir C. P. Ramaswamy Aiyar, in recognition of his valuable services to the country and to this University. The present building was inaugurated by His Excellency Shri. Bishnuram Medhi, the then Governor of Madras, on 22 October 1959. It was established within a built-up area of about 36,000 sq. ft. The building is an “H”-shaped structure, featuring a well-controlled entrance lobby and a spacious central reading hall. On the eastern wing, it houses the Reference Hall, Periodicals Hall, and Bindery. The western wing includes administrative sections, closed-access stack rooms, and the Reprographic Section. Open-access stack rooms are provided in both wings. Access to the Infonet Lab and the E-Journals collection is specially provided for researchers and staff members, along with extended browsing facilities and e-journal access. Access to the Infonet Lab and the E-Journals collection is thoughtfully provided for researchers and staff members, along with extended browsing facilities and seamless e-journal access. Thus, the library supports effective information storage and administration while fostering an environment conducive to continuous learning, research, and academic progress.
