The Academic Heart of the Campus
The Central Library & Information Centre at Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (mLAC) is a dynamic, fully automated hub of knowledge and research. Guided by the Library Advisory Committee (LAC) and supported by a robust annual budget of Rs. 10 Lakhs, our library is continuously expanding to meet the evolving needs of our academic community.
We proudly manage a massive physical repository of over 66,723 volumes and 33,500 titles, alongside more than 60 specialized UG and PG journals. To ensure seamless operations and rapid discovery for our 200+ daily visitors, the library is fully automated using EASYLIB Cloud Version 6.4(a) software, complete with an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and digital dashboard systems for Current Awareness services.
As we look toward the future, the library is actively transitioning toward fully AI-driven digital concepts and integration with the prestigious NDLI Club.
Premium Infrastructure & Inclusive Support
🏛️ Modern Reading Spaces
Fully air-conditioned reference sections with a dedicated, separate library wing exclusively for Postgraduate (PG) students.
💻 Digital Infrastructure
Equipped with 17 desktop computers, a dedicated library server, 5 barcode scanners, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a 5KV UPS battery backup for uninterrupted research.
🛡️ Campus Security
Monitored 24/7 by 11 dedicated CCTV vigilance cameras to ensure a safe, secure study environment.
🤝 Inclusive Education
Deeply committed to accessibility, we provide dedicated Braille Books and Open JAWS screen-reading software specifically for our visually impaired students.
📝 Research & Academic Support
We offer extensive user training, Reprography (photocopy/printing) services, and access to Drill Bit Plagiarism Software to ensure academic integrity in student and faculty research.
Comprehensive Academic & Research Support
Our Central Library goes beyond simply housing books; it is a dynamic center for academic empowerment, research integrity, and inclusive education.
- ♿ Inclusive Learning: We are deeply committed to accessible education, providing dedicated Braille Books and Open JAWS screen-reading software specifically for our visually impaired students.
- 🔎 Research Integrity: To maintain the highest standards of academic honesty, we provide faculty and researchers with access to Drill Bit Plagiarism Software, alongside Citation Analysis and Scopus-indexed resources.
- 🎓 Institutional Memberships: We hold a prestigious IISc Institutional Membership and maintain active memberships with MOODLE, IRINS, and various global MOOC platforms.
- 🛠️ User Support: We conduct regular user training and orientation sessions for both staff and students, and provide on-site internet and reprography (photocopying) facilities.
Modern IT Infrastructure & Security
To ensure a seamless, safe, and uninterrupted research environment, the library is supported by robust technological infrastructure:
- 💻 Digital Workstations: Equipped with 17 dedicated desktop computers, a separate library server, 5 barcode scanners, and 2 flatbed scanners for rapid digitization and checkout.
- 🔋 Uninterrupted Access: The entire facility is fully Wi-Fi enabled and backed by a powerful 5KV UPS battery system to prevent any disruption to digital research.
- 📊 Digital Dashboards: Two dedicated TV monitors display real-time digital dashboards, keeping students updated through our Current Awareness services.
- 🛡️ 24/7 Security: The premises are strictly monitored by a network of 11 CCTV cameras, ensuring absolute safety and vigilance for all students.
Transparent Governance & Institutional Best Practices
The strategic development of our library is governed by a dedicated Library Advisory Committee (LAC). Through transparent management, the LAC approves an annual budget of Rs. 10 Lakhs, with an average of Rs. 8 Lakhs strictly utilized every year for continuous library enhancement and collection expansion. Furthermore, systematic stock verification is conducted seamlessly using our EASYLIB cloud software.
Cultivating a Reading Culture: To actively promote literary engagement across the campus, the library organizes several institutional "Best Practices," including:
- Bi-annual Library Week activities and interactive events.
- Regular campus-wide Book Exhibitions.
- Official celebrations for National Library Day, World Book Day, and World Copyright Day.
🚀 Future Initiatives The mLAC Central Library is actively preparing for the next frontier of education. Our upcoming initiatives include transitioning into a fully Digital Library powered by AI concepts, and officially joining the NDLI Club (pioneered by the National Digital Library of India) to further expand our students' access to global knowledge.
E-Resources & Digital Consortiums
mLAC is a proud member of INFLIBNET, DELNET, and holds an elite IISc Institutional Membership. (Note: One Nation One Subscription Access enabled from April 15th, 2025). Access our digital repositories below:
📚 N-LIST Membership (INFLIBNET) Access to thousands of global e-journals and e-books.
User ID: mlacw@mlacw.org
Password: mlacwlibrary
🌐 DELNET Membership Access to the Developing Library Network services.
User ID: knmlacwb
Password: mla4991
🇮🇳 National Digital Library of India (NDLI) A massive digital repository pioneered by the Ministry of Education.
User ID: Your Student Email ID
Password: Self-Setup by Student
Open Access Note: For open access resources, please visit mlacw.easylib.net. Log on with your Library Card / ID card Number as both User ID and Password.
🌐 Supported E-Learning Platforms
Access world-class curriculum, technical training, and international certifications from the comfort of your digital device.
- Swayam (MHRD Initiative): The Government of India's premier portal offering high-quality, interactive courses across all disciplines.
- NPTEL: Essential technical, science, and humanities courses coordinated by India's elite IITs and IISc.
- Coursera & edX: Global learning platforms providing professional certificates and advanced courses from top international universities and industry leaders.
🔎 Literature Search & Academic Databases
The foundational search engines required for conducting rigorous, peer-reviewed academic research and thesis development.
- Google Scholar: A broadly accessible, powerful search engine for finding scholarly literature, academic papers, and patents across all disciplines.
- PubMed: The absolute gold standard database for students and faculty researching the life sciences, biotechnology, and biomedical fields.
- Scopus: The world's largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, essential for high-impact academic publishing.
📑 Reference & Citation Management
Professional tools designed to help researchers seamlessly collect, organize, and format their academic citations.
- Zotero: A powerful, user-friendly, and open-source tool to instantly collect, organize, annotate, and cite research sources.
- JabRef: An advanced open-source bibliography reference manager, highly effective for structuring complex academic papers.
- BibDesk: A dedicated, streamlined bibliography management application designed specifically for macOS to seamlessly format academic publications.
🌐 Supported E-Learning Platforms