FAQ

  • (a) How to be a member ?

    The library offers individual membership, which is open to all. Also, Keralites residing anywhere in the world can register online to become members of the library for availing various services offered by the library like digital library, online reservation of library facilities like air conditioned conference hall, incubation facilities, conducting online classes, seminars etc. etc. A refundable deposit is collected at the time of admission.

  • (b) What are the norms for Membership to children ?

    Children from the age of 5 years are eligible for membership on the strength of the written undertaking by the guardians under due identity and subject to satisfaction of other conditions for membership.

    Documents required with Application form

    1) On photograph has to be uploaded along with the application form.
    2) Proof id identity: Either Aadhar Card, Driving License, Electoral Card or Passport.

  • (c) What is the Renewal Procedure for borrowed books ?

    Borrowed books can be renewed once over telephone or by online or in person on or before the due date stamped unless there is no reservation for the book requested. Subsequent renewal can be done only on production of the borrowed book..

  • (d) What should be done if the borrowed Book / Journal is lost ?

    The loss may be reported to the Librarian in writing. The member may either replace the same copy of the book or remit the cost as decided by the Librarian from time to time along with the overdue charges if any.

  • (e) What is the procedure for cancellation of Membership ?

    Prefer a request to the State Librarian for cancellation of the membership and surrender all Borrowers’ Tickets (Book Tickets and Periodical Tickets) and Identity Card. The full deposit amount will be refunded if there is no dues.

  • (f) How to locate a book ?

    Books are arranged in Title-wise and according Dewey Decimal Classification System.