LIBRARY

Library Hours

Mon – Friday: 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m

Sundays and Public Holidays – Closed.

Email: library.philosophicum@consolata.net

About the Blessed Allamano Library

The Saint Joseph Allamano Library is located at the academic complex. The library was built in 1999 with a hall added in 2003. The primary purpose of our Institute is to prepare candidates for the priesthood and religious life, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. The library serves the Consolata Missionaries, students, staff, alumni, and the surrounding community.

Vision: To provide comprehensive access to resources that enrich theological studies, philosophical inquiry, and interfaith dialogue.

Mission: To serve the educational and research needs of students and faculty by offering comprehensive resources in Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, and Religious Studies.

Library Objectives

To provide comprehensive resources to a wide range of books, journals, and digital resources in Philosophy, Theology, Religious Studies, and other relevant academic disciplines to support student and faculty research.
To support educational excellence in an environment that promotes academic success by offering resources that align with the educational goals of students and faculty.
To develop and maintain a robust collection of research materials that support scholarly inquiry and innovative research in various fields of study.
To promote information literacy to students and faculty with the skills needed to effectively locate, evaluate, and use information resources for their academic and research activities.
To create spaces and opportunities for collaborative learning and intellectual engagement among students and faculty.
To provide user-friendly access to both physical and electronic resources to meet the diverse needs of all library patrons.
To regularly review and update the library’s collections to ensure they remain relevant to the evolving academic and research interests of the institution.

Library Goals

Provide a variety of library materials.
Provide a conducive learning environment.
Foster research and innovation.
Promote information literacy.
Leverage technology for learning.
Provide user support for lifelong learning.
Preserve and promote knowledge.

Overview

Welcome to the Saint Joseph Allamano Library. We provide excellent services and acquire relevant and up-to-date information resources in both print and electronic formats. Our library supports research and academic success in an environment that promotes study, collaboration, and the use of information and communication technology.

Location:

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Sections and Services

Reference Section
Circulation Section
E-Library (19 computers with internet access)
Newspaper Facility
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Services
CAS (Current Awareness Service) for newly acquired materials

Library Collections

The library maintains various collections to support research and academic inquiry. These include:

Open Shelves/Reading Area
Short Loan Collection (2 hours maximum borrowing)
Reference Collection (library use only)
Recreational Collection (Novels, Plays, Poetry)

Library Rules and Regulations

The rules and regulations ensure that library resources, services, and facilities are utilized effectively. The key rules include:

Silence must be maintained at all times.
Eating, drinking, sleeping, and smoking are prohibited.
All library materials should be returned on time to avoid fines.

Online Resources

E-Resources

Access e-books, e-journals, databases, and other digital collections available through KLISC.

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Multimedia Resources

Access audio-visual materials, including assistive technologies for users with special needs.