Vision & Mission

The Library Department at IDEAL Degree College for Women envisions becoming a leading hub of knowledge and information services, empowering individuals through access to diverse resources that promote intellectual growth, lifelong learning and informed citizenship in a dynamic global environment. Its mission is to connect users with knowledge that sparks curiosity, encourages innovation and supports both personal and academic development. The department is committed to nurturing an inclusive, resource-rich environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity and a sustained culture of reading, while preserving and providing access to a wide range of physical and digital collections that reflect cultural heritage and drive academic advancement.

Why Choose Us?

• Spacious and digitally integrated library with a peaceful reading atmosphere
• Wide range of academic, reference, and general reading material
• Access to e-resources, online journals, and digital databases
• Trained library professionals to assist users with research and information retrieval
• Literacy programs and orientation sessions to promote reading habits

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to:

• Providing equitable access to quality resources and services for all students
• Supporting academic success through timely and relevant information services
• Encouraging the ethical use of information and digital literacy
• Creating an inclusive, welcoming, and intellectually stimulating environment

Core Objectives

• To support and enhance the educational and research missions of the institution
• To cultivate strong reading habits and independent learning among students
• To facilitate access to both print and digital knowledge resources
• To promote digital literacy and responsible information use
• To keep pace with technological advancements in library sciences

Beyond the Classroom

The Library offers learning experiences beyond textbooks through:

• Book Reviews and Literary Discussions
• Library Orientation Programs for Freshers
• Reading Challenges and Competitions
• Workshops on Research Tools, Referencing and Plagiarism
• Celebration of National Library Week & World Book Day

Academic Excellence

We support academic excellence by:

• Offering updated collections aligned with curriculum and research needs
• Providing access to academic databases, journals and scholarly articles
• Helping students with reference services, research guidance and citation tools
• Creating spaces for collab orative learning, self-study and research

Career Development

The Library Department plays a vital role in career growth by:

• Providing students with access to competitive exam guides, employment news and career magazines
• Organizing sessions on research methodology, academic writing and online learning tools
• Supporting faculty and student research with reliable resources and referencing assistance
• Offering training in information management for students interested in library sciences, archiving, knowledge management or digital curation