The Kerala University Library (KUL), established in 1942, is the oldest and biggest university library in Kerala and is situated adjacent to the University Senate Hall campus in the Thiruvananthapuram city. It stocks over 3,50,000 books (growing at 5000 titles annually) and subscribes to nearly 500 journals/ periodicals/ magazines. It also offers digital information services such as UGC Infonet. Among its special collections, the Kerala Studies is a unique one. The special collections also include Women’s Studies, Government Publications, General Biographies, UN and World Bank Publications, bound volumes of newspapers and journals and rare books. It is the only library in Kerala which serves as a depository of UN and World Bank publications. The library is currently in the process of digitizing its rare collections.
The University in Travancore, founded in 1937 had at its disposal the Trivandrum Public Library until a separate library was started in the present Arts College building. This was soon shifted to the eastern side of the University College (which was then under direct control of the University), in 1946. The present building was constructed with UGC assistance of 10 lakhs and started functioning in September 1962. Prof. K. A. Isaac, a student of Prof. S. R. Ranganathan, was appointed as the Full time librarian in 1959. He continued to lead the library until 1980 when Sri K.C. John succeeded him. Prof Ranganathan's influence on the Kerala University Library is still extant in the form of the usage of the colon system of cataloguing devised by him.
The Kerala University Library is complemented with a number of specialised Department Libraries and also the Campus Library at Karyavattom and Study Centre Libraries at Alappuzha, Kollam and Pandalam. The University Institutes of Technology (UITs), University Teacher Education Centres (UTECs), and University College of Engineering (UCE) also have specialized libraries.
The IMK Department Library is an integral part of the university campus, serving as a comprehensive resource center for students, faculty, and researchers. The library encompasses a wide range of subjects within the management field, providing access to various materials including books, journals, research papers, and digital resources. Our mission is to support the academic and research needs of the IMK Department by providing timely access to high-quality resources, fostering an environment conducive to learning and research, and promoting the effective use of information.
Resources and Collections
Books
The library holds a vast collection of books covering various subjects in management, including but not limited to:
- Business Administration
- Travel and Tourism
- Shipping and Logistics
- Marketing
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
Journals and Periodicals
The library subscribes to numerous national and international journals and periodicals, providing current and historical perspectives on management topics. Key journal subscriptions include:
- Harvard Business Review
- Journal of Management Studies
- Academy of Management Journal
- Journal of Marketing
- Financial Times
Digital Resources
- To support the growing need for digital access, the library offers a range of digital resources, including:
- E-books
- Online databases (e.g., JSTOR, EBSCO)
- Management software and tools
- Multimedia resources (videos, webinars, podcasts)
Membership
Membership is open to all students, researchers, and faculty of the IMK Department. External members may be granted access upon special request and approval from the head of the department.
- Borrowing Rules
- Books: Up to 4 books can be borrowed for a period of one month.
- Journals: Current issues are for library use only; past issues can be borrowed for 1 week.
- Renewals: Items can be renewed unless reserved by another member.
- Fines: Overdue items will incur fines as per the library policy.
Code of Conduct
Members are expected to maintain a quiet and respectful environment within the library. Mobile phones should be set to silent mode, and food and drinks are not allowed in the study areas.
IMK LIBRARIAN
APARNA K V
Professional Assistant
Institute of Management in Kerala
University of Kerala, Karyavattom Campus,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
PIN : 695 581
Email ID : imklibrary11@gmail.com
Ph: 9946653727