The Paavai College of Engineering Library is fully computerized using an integrated multi-user Library management system. The package supports all the department operations of the Library except the IP control. The system consists of modules on book procurement, Technical Processing, Circulation and OPAC. Bibliographic records of complete book collection in the Library are available in the Library database and are accessible through the Library OPAC. The database of books available in the Library are being updated on a day-to-day basis with details of recently acquired books through the book acquisition module. The records for other eligible members are created when they apply for the membership of the Library.

The entire collection and service in the Library are searchable through the Library web OPAC. Sufficient number of PCs are placed in the user's area to access web-based OPAC.

Bar Code-Based Circulation System

The library uses Bar-Coded Technology for Computerized Circulation System since 2006. Every document in the Library (except Reference sources and Bound Volumes of Journals and CD with Cassettes) bears a Bar-Code that is used for its circulation. Similarly, all categories of users have Bar-Coded identity cards. The Library is developed  for Bar-Coding of books and ID cards.

Computing Infrastructure in the Digital Library

    There is one server, 4 PCs  and computing accessories to cater to the needs of Library Computerization, 4 PCs are exclusively earmarked for the users to access Library OPAC, Online Databases and Electronic Journals.