The TNAU Library System comprises of a University Library and 10 constitutional college libraries that collectively support the teaching, research and extension programmes of the University. The University Library houses a total collection of over Two lakh documents comprising of books, theses, journals, and compact discs in the fields of Agricultural science. All in-house operations in the library are fully computerized using the Koha software it provides web-based access to the online catalogue of Library. The benefit of consortia-based subscription to electronic resources is confined to its core members and also extended to all Constitutional Colleges, Research stations &KVKs through Remote access.

Library Layout

The Library is spread over four floors with the total covered area of 20,000 sq. ft. (approx.) and is partially air-conditioned. The library has seating capacity of 350 readers. Ground floor has Library Book transaction counter, Digital & CD Library, current Periodicals and theses are shelved in Ground floor. The Library maintains a separate collection of Reference books, Competitive exam books and allied science books in the First floor. The second floor of the library stacks comprises of Journal Back volumes, Agriculture Books and Book Bank books and Separate room for Tamil language books. In the third floor of the library houses an e- resource centre for providing access of electronic resources.

Rules & Regulations

• Students/Staff should scan their ID card in the scanner while entering into the library.
• The library users should possess their ID card while they are inside the library.
• Personal belongings like files, folders, bags, jerkins, umbrella, issued books etc are not allowed inside the library. They should be deposited in the personal belongings security counter.
• The books, current journals, back volumes taken out the racks shall not be replaced. They should be left only on the tables.
• Formal dress code is allowed inside the library.
• Complete silence is to be maintained inside the library.
• Members only can access the books.
• Books should be returned within 14 days from the date of issue.
• Students are responsible for the damages caused to the books.