Campus Life · Central Library
The Central
Library
Knowledge grows when it is shared, and libraries make that sharing possible.
10,304
Book Titles
30,866
Total Volumes
6,390
E-Journals
155
Print Journals
150
Reader Seats
About
The heart of teaching & research.
The KRCT Central Library is the principal information resource for the academic community — supporting teaching, learning and research. It helps students and faculty stay current with developments in their fields, anchoring the curriculum and powering scholarship through both a rich print collection and an extensive digital library.
Access
Open Access, blended with state-of-the-art facilities.
Automation
RFID-based, fully automated library-management system.
Floor Area
802 m², centrally located & CCTV-protected.
Catalogue
Web OPAC — Online Public Access Catalogue.
About the Library
Open access, RFID-automated.
An open-access, RFID-automated knowledge hub spread over 802 m² of CCTV-secured study space, seating 150 readers.
Beyond the print collection, the digital library carries 6,390 e-journals alongside national e-resource programmes — all catalogued through Web OPAC and accessible on campus.
Library Hours
Open six days.
Working days
8:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Holidays
8:45 AM – 4:45 PM
Services & Facilities
More than borrowing books.
Gallery
The library, in use.
National Library Week Celebrations
National Library Celebrations · Visit to Sriharikota
Induction Programme · July 2026
Borrowing Policy
How many, how long.
| User Category | Books Allowed | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|
| UG Students — I Year | 3 | 14 days |
| UG Students — II–IV Year | 5 | 14 days |
| PG Students | 6 | 14 days |
| Faculty Members | 10 | 150 days |
| Non-Teaching Staff | 4 | 30 days |
Digital Library · E-Resources
The library beyond the walls.
Subscribed databases open in a new tab. Access to some resources is available on the campus network.
The Team
The people behind the desk.
Dr. M. Kavitha
Professor in Charge
M.Tech., Ph.D.
Mr. R. Rajasekaran
Librarian
M.A., M.LISc.
Mrs. K. Mahesh
Assistant Librarian
B.Com., M.LISc.
Ms. M. Kiruthika
Library Assistant
M.B.A.
Mr. B. Yogaraj
Library Assistant
C.L.I.S.
Visit the library
Read. Research. Discover.
Open 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM on working days. For membership, reference help or resource sharing, reach the library team.
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