VPSV Ayurveda College Central Library
(P.S. Varier 150th Birth Anniversary Memorial Library)
The Library is housed at the centre of the College campus and caters to students, teaching and non-teaching staff. The collection includes Books, Journals, Periodicals, Theses, Digitized Documents and CD-ROMs. The Library is fully automated using KOHA, the world’s first free and open-source library software.
The Digital Library is powered by DSpace and provides access to national and international journals, digitized manuscripts, and online university evaluation facilities. Over 80 rare books and palm-leaf manuscripts have been digitized. A Book Bank Scheme supports SC students with government assistance.
27,149
Books
97
E-Journals
29
Print Journals
100+
Seating Capacity
Services
- Books and Journals for Loan
- Internet Services
- Reference Services
- Reprographic Services
- Access to Digital Palm Leaf Collection
- Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
Membership Privileges
| Membership | Loan | Duration | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Students | 3 Books | 15 Working Days + 1 Renewal | ₹1 / Day |
| BAMS Students | 2 Books | 15 Working Days + 1 Renewal | ₹1 / Day |
| Teachers | 5 Books | 60 Working Days | ₹1 / Day |
| Non-Teaching Staff | 2 Books | 15 Working Days + 1 Renewal | ₹1 / Day |
| SC Students | 10 Books (Extra) | 1 Year | Nil |
Library Staff
| Designation | Name |
|---|---|
| Librarian | Deepa K |
| Assistant Librarian | Sindhu A |
| Attender | Saritha A |
Manuscript Library
- Dr. Prakash Mangalasseri Memorial Manuscript Repository & Research Centre
- 23 Palm Leaf Manuscripts systematically preserved and digitized
Library Gallery
