LIST OF PROGRAMS ORGANIZED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR – 2025 -2026
- In Commemoration of ‘World Chocolate Day’ on 7th July 2025, the Central Library organized a ‘Photography’ contest titled ‘Cocoa Chronicles’.
Theme: Cocoa Chronicles - “Where your Love for Books meets your Love for Chocolate”.
Total number of participants = 83 (Both FN & AN). - In Commemoration of ‘Malala Day’ on 12th July 2025, the Central Library organized a Poster-Making competition titled ‘Girl’s Education: A Path to Equality’. Total number of participants = 87 (Both FN & AN).
- In commemoration of National Librarian’s Day on 12th August 2025, the Central Library organized a Lecture on the Topic “How to write a Book Review” by Mrs. Syeda Amatul Fattah S, Assistant Professor, Department of English, JBAS College for Women.
- Hidden Chapters - Book Review Competition, a total of 15 students (both FN & AN) who participated in this event. Along with this the library volunteers, did on-the-spot Book Reviews.
- The Official launch of the book PIDIVATHAM, authored by Mrs. Sulthal Hasina Barakath M, III B.A Political Science, JBAS College for Women.
A Total of 108 Participants from both FN & AN attended this lecture session. The event took place in the Library Convention hall from 11:30 am to 2 pm. - The JBAS NDLI Book Lover’s Club from the Central Library conducted a Book Reflection, an Online Reading habit promotion activity from 9th October 2025 to 15th October 2025. To enhance reading habits, students were asked to send an Audio Podcast based on the book ‘Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life’ by ‘Héctor García and Francesc Miralles’. Total number of participants = 11 (Both FN & AN).
- The Central Library organized a Capacity Building Program on 9th October 2025 for the Library Secretaries, Representatives, and Volunteers held from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P. M. for the Afternoon session and 1:00 P. M. to 2:00 P. M. for the Forenoon session in the Library convention hall. This session focused on enhancing digital and creative skills through hands-on training in Canva, Google Forms, and Various AI Educational tools for learning. Total number of participants = 29 (Both FN & AN).
- In Commemoration of “Youth Awakening Day” - Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Birth Anniversary on 15th October 2025, the Central Library organized a “Digital Poster Making Competition” as an online competition for AN & FN students.
Theme: “Innovations in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future” or “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's Vision for a Developed India”
Total number of participants = 35 (Both FN & AN). - The Central Library organized a One-day Seminar for UG students titled “Time to Top – Training Session for Competitive Exam Aspirants” on 29th January 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the FN & AN session at the Library Convention Hall. A total of 119 students participated in the programme. E-certificates will be provided to all participants.
In addition, a Book Display featuring UG-level competitive examination books was arranged at the entrance of the Library Convention Hall, enabling students to familiarize themselves with relevant reference materials. - The Central Library conducted LIBFEST ’26 on 27th February, 2026. The event featured Dr. S. Jeyashree, Librarian, Queen Mary’s College, Chennai as the Resource Person. She delivered an insightful lecture on the topic “AI Helpers: Your Academic Buddy” and emphasized the effective use of Artificial Intelligence in supporting academic learning and research activities. A total of 92 participants from both the Forenoon and Afternoon sessions attended the event. The programme was held in the Library Convention hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and concluded successfully.
- The Central Library conducted a Community Event on 6th March 2026 in commemoration of Women’s Day 2026. The event was held under the theme “Shine Squad: Celebrating Women Who Clean with Pride.”
The programme was organized by the Central Library staff, Library Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, Representatives, and Volunteers, who collectively contributed to its success. As part of this initiative, all the members also contributed financially to honour the women cleaning staff of the institution.
This community initiative was specially designed to honour around twenty-five women cleaning staff for their dedication and invaluable service. The event reflected the spirit of the motto, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.”
NEW SERVICES INTRODUCED IN CENTRAL LIBRARY
- Capacity Building Program for Library Staff Members & Library Secretaries, Representatives and Volunteers
- JBAS NDLI Book Lover’s Club – WhatsApp group service initiated to post information about the books, book reviews and Audio books podcasts shared to promote the reading habits.
- Book Reflection – Audio Podcast Competition initiated to promote the reading habits.
- Community Event on Women’s Day 2026 – Shine Squad: Celebrating Women Who Clean With Pride - Community Program for honouring the Women cleaning staff in our institution with Self-care kits, Appreciation gifts and Refreshments.
LIST OF PROGRAMS ORGANIZED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR – 2024 -2025
- In Commemoration of BOOK LOVER'S DAY on 9 th AUGUST 2024, Central library inauguratedJBAS NDLI BOOK LOVER'S CLUB and around 360 members have joined the club actively. It's anonline community through WhatsApp. We also conducted a small activity session by askingthe Library users to write their favorite book and leave their sign and thumb impression in aChart.
- In commemoration of NATIONAL LIBRARIAN'S DAY on 12 th August 2024, Central Libraryconducted Inter-Departmental Competitions "THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS" in the themeof 'Fairy tale' for the I Year UG Students 'Classic Fantasy' for the II &III Year Students. In theBook Review, Poster Making, Journal Making and Poem writing Competitions around 230Participants actively participated from both Forenoon and Afternoon Sessions. Total Prizewinners - 39.
- The JBAS NDLI Book Lover's Club from the Central Library conducted Book Reflection an onlinereading habit promotion activity from 23 rd September 2024 to 30 th September 2024 on thebook I AM MALALA by Malala Yousafzai & from 25 th January 2025 to 05 th February 2025 on thebook The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. UG Students were asked to send an Audio Podcastbased on the books as the book reflection and to share about their thoughts and opinionabout these books. Total Participants – 35.
- The Central Library of the College conducted a Certificate Course - Free Computer LiteracyProgramme on MS Office, Internet & Exposure to Web Resources from 1 st August 2024 to 23 rdSeptember 2024 for the benefit of the students of both FN and AN Colleges after their collegehours. Course Duration – 15 days. Total Participants – 73 (Both FN & AN).
- The Central Library organized a Lecture on the Topic "Read to Lead" on 3 rd January, 2025. Theresource person was Dr. B. Srilakshmi, Librarian from Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai. A totalof 74 participants attended the lecture session. The event also included the Display ofNational Librarian's day Competitions Entries, Certificate & Prize distribution of Participantsand Prize winners, MS Office Course Completion Certificates and Badges distribution of LibraryRepresentatives and Volunteers.
- The Central Library conducted a 3-day training program from 2 nd January 2025 to 4 th January2025 for UG students on the topic 'Time to Top - Awareness and Training Session forCompetitive Exam Aspirants.' A total of 44 participants attended, from both FN and ANsession.
- The Central Library organized a Book Fair in collaboration with the English department on 30 thJanuary 2025 during "J Theatre Melange 2025". Four publishers set up their book stalls. YoursChoice - Book Seller and Library Suppliers, Sams Publishers, Merven Educational Solutions andCSB Books - Library Suppliers and Distributors. The book stalls were opened from 9:30 am to4:00 pm. Students eagerly purchased books from various genres.
LIST OF PROGRAMMES ORGANIZED 2023-2024
1. National Librarian's Day - 11th August 2023
- Book Review Competition
- Poster Making Competition
2. E-Quiz - Dr. KPJ Abdul Kalam - 16th October 2023
3. Reading habit Promotion - Outreach activity for students (KP Parksettlement area study centre, Pulianthope) - 18th November 2023
4. Reading habit Promotion - Story Telling - Outreach activity for students (KP park settlement area study centre, Pulianthope) - 9th January 2024
5. Capacity Building Program for Library Staff Members - 20th January 2024
6. Capacity Building Program for Library Secretaries, Representatives and Volunteers - 24th January 2024
7. Seminar on Information Literacy an Academic Integrity - 30th January 2024
8. National Girl Child Day - 3D ART - EXTRAVAGANZA - 30th January 2024
9. Workshop on Cite it Right - 22nd February 2024
10. Career Guidance on Union Public Service Commission - 24th February 2024
11. Libfest'24 - 26th February 2024
12. Library Advisory Committee Meeting - 02nd April 2024
NEW SERVICES INTRODUCED IN CENTRAL LIBRARY
- Question Bank Corner and Online Question Bank Service for Students
- Research and Publication Ethics Course for P.hd., and Research Scholars
- Book Purchase Suggestion Form - New Format Introduced
- Capacity Building Program for Library Staff Members
- Capacity Building Program for Library Secretaries, Representatives and Volunteers
- Feedback (Google Form) for Central Library - UG Students, MS office Students & Research Scholars
- Reading habit Promotion - Outreach activity for students (KP park settlement area study centre, Pulianthope)
LIST OF PROGRAMMES ORGANIZED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023
- 1. Motivational Lecture Series(Webinars Conducted)
- 2. National Librarian's Day
- A. Human Library - One book - One Reader; One Human Book - Many Readers at a Time.
- B. LMS - Learning Management Systems.
- 3. Conducted Library Advisory Committee in 2022.
- 4. Teachers' Day Celebrations
- A. Book Cover Designing.
- B. Movie Poster Designing
- C. Slogan Writing.
- 5. E-Quiz on Ignited Minds - Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
- 6. Library Week Celebrations
- A. Book Exhibition - An Eye opener.
- B. Time To Top-TTT (Vision of the Chairman) - A talent search scheme for the Students to take up the Competitive Examinations.
- C. Promotional Wall - Maker Space.
- D. Fiction Corner (Chairman's Corner).
- E. Blue Hour - The art skills of the students.
- F. Reverie Club - to inculcate reading habits.
- G. Words Worth - To publish an Anthology of the students work.
- 7. Awareness Lecture on "Role of Libraries on Nation's Development"
- 8. LIBFEST'23
- A. Folklore on a stand still - Poetry Slam
- B. Battle of Wits (FN) - Quiz Competition
- C. Battle of Wits (AN) - Quiz Competition
- D. Unravel the Narrative - Book Review
- 9. One Day WORKSHOP on "Nuances in Research Publication"- Research and Publication Ethics.
- 10. An Awareness Lecture on UYARAM THODU - "Art of Clearing UPSC Exams organized by Veranda IAS and The Hindu.
- 11. Conducted Academic Audit in 2023.
- 12. MOUs Signed: TWO
- 1. C. Abdul Hakeem College for Men, Melvisharam, Vellore.
- 2. Islamiah Women's Arts and Science College, Vaniyambadi, Tirupattur.
- 13. Gateway 4 Library Resources
- Whatsapp group service initiated to post information about the Library and other academic resources to the faculty.
LIBFEST 22 CELEBRATION FROM 9TH-30TH APRIL 2022
LiBFEST 22 was celebrated from 9thApril to 30thApril 2022. The Library club and NDLI club colloborately organized the Motivational Lecture Series on various topics arranged on every Saturday for the benefit of the students. The following were the four online events and the respective Resource persons invited for the talk.
| Date | Motivational Lectures | Name and Designation of the Resource person |
| 09/04/22 | TIPS TO PREPARE FOR THE COMPETITIVE EXAMS | Mrs.Jayanthi Sivakami Student Counsellor & Placement officer |
| 16/04/22 | MOTIVATIONAL TALK ON READING HABITS | Dr.Parveen Sultana Assistant Professor Department of Tamil |
| 23/04/22 | EARN WHILE YOU LEARN- START UPS | Dr.A. Naseemunnisa Assistant Professor Department of Commerce & Director Business Incubation Centre |
| 30/04/22 | INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) | Dr.(Mrs.)H.Shakira Fathima AssistantProfessor, DepartmentofComputer Science |
RELEASE OF LIBRARY HAND BOOK FIRST EDITION- 2021 AND LOGO LAUNCHED
The first edition of the Library Hand book published in 2021 highlights the exhaustive information about the Library and celebrated the 50 years of its existence and service by launching the LOGO of the Library with vibrant words- IMAGINE, DISCOVER and CONNECT through virtual meet on 25/03/2022
CENTRAL LIBRARY LOG
Programmes organized for the Academic Year 2021-2022
1.E-books on subjects, fiction, study materials for competitive exams, online competitions conducted by other colleges etc. are posted to students whatsapp group.
2.Ameliorate Word Power- A new service has been started to make the students open the dictionary during pandemic from 6th July onwards.
3.An official JBAS LIBRARY INSTAGRAM page was opened on 26th July, 2021 @CHRONICLES_FROM_JBAS-a page of the students, by the students for the students!
National Library Day organized by the Library Club and NDLI Club
The National Library Day was celebrated on 12th August 2021 to commemorate the birth of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, the father of Indian Library Science. The Library club in collaboration with NDLI club organized Inter departmental competitions for the Students from Forenoon and Afternoon sessions.
Nearly 200 students were participated in these online events. An invite was prepared for registration through whatsapp group and the link was posted to register their names. A rule book was prepared and sent to the registered participants and received their consent by 11th August, 2021.
A valedictory function was conducted on 4th September, 2021 in the Library Convention Hall.
1.JBAS Books Archive Spot BEQUEATHED BOOKS a New Section inauguration was held in the open space beside the Library on 4th September, 2021. Let's all donate a book and make a friend. Rules and Regulations-General instructions, rules for borrowing, donating, request column etc are framed.
NEW SERVICES LAUNCHED IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY
The Central Library organized three new services for the benefit of the staff and students.
A.JOURNEY TO LEARN LANGUAGES-SPOKEN LANGUAGE
A First new service: Journey To Learn Languages-Spoken Language for the students has been launched on 4/10/2021. Six words in a week Six Languages - the daily expressions displayed in the white board for both Forenoon and Afternoon College students.
B.WIFI GARDEN
The Second new service WIFI GARDEN has been launched on 05/10/2021.The library has been facilitated with WIFI and this facility has been extended to the staff and students during internet issues to attend the online classes. Electrical Point provision is also made available. An open air reading also known as GREEN LIBRARY presently WI-FI GARDEN. Wi-Fi user id and password are given to the users on request
C.TALKING COMPUTER-(AUDIO BOOKS)
The Third new service Talking Computer (Audio books) has been launched on 08/10/2021 to the staff and students. One PC is exclusively made available in the internet section. Head phones would be provided to listen to the audio books. Link will also be shared to the whatsapp group of the staff and students on request.
The whole idea is to make the Library an inviting place for the students to make use of all the facilities available in the Library and also to become habitual users of the Library.
LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATIONS FROM 14th 21th NOVEMBER, 2021 ORGANIZED BY THE LIBRARY CLUB AND NDLI CLUB
REMINISCENCE 21
Travel down the Memory Lane Reminiscing Childhood
The Library week celebration was conducted from 14th - 21th November, 2021 as REMINISCENCE 21 to commemorate the birth of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India who was a lover of roses and books. The Library club and NDLI club colloborately organized inter departmental competitions for both Forenoon and Afternoon College students. The following were the four online events and the respective resource persons adjudged the events:
| Sl.No | Event Organized | Name and Designation of the Resource person adjudged the event |
| 1 | LE TALE AVEC FANTAISIE - Story Writing | Mrs. Pahlavi Mustafa Assistant Professor, PG& Research, Department of English(FN) |
| 2 | FUNKY FASHIONISTAS - Cosplay | Mrs.Ayesha Arif Zinna, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology(FN) |
| 3 | PIXELED MEMOIR - Reel Making | Dr.(Mrs.)H.Shakira Fathima Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science (AN) |
| 4 | VOICE OF NOSTALGIA Open Mic | Dr. P.Lalitha, Assistant Professor, Department of English(FN) |
| 5 | Key Note Address | Dr.(Mrs.) Amthul Azeez Vice-Principal Associate Professor & HOD Post Graduate & Research Department of Zoology. |
Nearly 150 students were participated in these online events. An invite was prepared for registration through whatsapp group and the link was posted to register their names. A rule book was prepared and sent to the registered participants and received their consent by 10th of November 2021.
A valedictory function was conducted on 6th December 2021 in the Library Convention Hall. The programme started by invoking the blessings of the Almighty by Ms. Ume Kulsum, Library Secretary, Department of Computer Science. Thahira Naseeruddin, Head and Librarian welcomed the gathering. She thanked the Management, Principal Vice-Principal of both FN & AN College and the A.O (C) for their encouragement. She motivated the students to take part in all the competitions to improve their skills.
The report on the REMINISCENCE 21 was proposed by Ms.Shabnam, Library Secretary, Department of Psychology. Prizes were distributed to the judges for the respective event and winners by the Principal Dr. Shanaz Ahamed, Dr. Amthul Azeez, Vice-Principal, Forenoon College, Dr. Firdouse Jahan, Vice-Principal, Afternoon College and Mrs.Matheena Fasi, Administrative Officer. The Organizing Secretaries were honoured with a certificate for their whole hearted support rendered towards this journey. Vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Ume Kulsum, Library Secretary, Department of Computer Science.
PROGRAMMES ORGANIZED DURING 2020-2021-COVID-19: ONLINE EVENTS
E-Quiz on the topic Information Sources and Research Methodology was conducted for mixed group of participant's viz. like students, research scholars, academicians from Tamil Nadu and other states and Universities including our students. Nearly 1600 E-certificates were generated.
Webinar on the topic Applying for Government and Non-Government Research Projects was organized in collaboration with MRCC for the staff of the College from 11am to 1pm on 9th June 2020. Dr. Amilan, Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, Pondicherry Central University, Karaikal Campus was the Resource Person.
"LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATIONS-LIBFEST 21: ONLINE EVENTS.
LIBFEST 21 Library week celebrations LIBFEST was celebrated from 6th March to 20th March 2021.
Webinar on the topic Importance of Spoken English for Slow Learners was organized on 6th March 2021.
Webinar on the topic Importance of Spoken English for Slow Learners was organized on 13th March 2021.
Webinar on the topic Soft Skills and Personality Development was organized on 20th March 2021.
Webinar on Evolution of Libraries was organized on 1st May 2021 from 11 am to12 noon to commemorate the the World Heritage Day-April 18.
Programme organized for the Academic Year 2018-2019.
Hands on Training on MS-OFFICE & INTERNET and EXPOSURE TO WEB RESOURCES have been conducted for the students of both Fore Noon Session (1.00 to 02.00 p.m.) and After Noon Session (12.00 noon to 01.00 p.m).
An Orientation Programme was organized on National Digital Library Resources for both Fore Noon College students from (11.30 am to 01.00 p.m) and After Noon College students (4pm to 5.30p.m) on 12/02/2020. Dr.A.Hariharan, Former President, Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science(SALIS) was the Resource Person.
LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATIONS-LIBFEST 20
Library week celebrations LIBFEST is being celebrated from 9thmarch to 12th March 2020. Quiz programme for the students for both the sessions, Quiz programme, competition for the Non-Teaching staff and Scribbling Chart competition for the Teaching staff were conducted.
PROJECT UNDER TAKEN DURING 2019-2020
The books for House of Collection Special Book Bank brought from M/S.Nirlon Group,Mumbai by our Chairman, S.I.E.Trust.
Nearly 483 books in the newly established book bank consists of Rare, Reference, Art, Architecture, Paintings, Arabic, Persian, French, German, Italian, Latin, Hebrew, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese have been entered in this software.
Programme organized for the Academic Year 2018-2019.
Hands on Training on MS-OFFICE & INTERNET and EXPOSURE TO WEB RESOURCES have been conducted for the students of both Fore Noon Session (1.00 to 02.00 p.m.) and After Noon Session (12.00 noon to 01.00 p.m).
PROJECT UNDER TAKEN DURING 2017-2018
A special book bank also known as House of Collection- a special section was established in the Library with rare collections not available in any Library of Chennai City. A closed access system has been followed for these books.
Nearly,11,905 books are brought from New Delhi by our Chairman Mr. Moosa Raza, IAS (Retd) and Chairman, S.I.E.Trust, a scholar and a oratious reader and authored many books.
This project has been started by appointing four data entry operators on wages basis. It took four months to complete the work.
Name of the ILMS software BOOK COLLECTORZ
Programmes organized for the Academic Year 2016-2017
A presentation on RFID Technology towards modernization was organized on 27th October 2016 in the Library Reading Room.
One day National Seminar on the Innovative and Best Practices in Academic Libraries in the Digital Era on 26th August 2017 with professional collaboration with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) in the Golden Jubilee Seminar Hall.
Programme organized for the Academic Year 2015-2016
One day National Seminar on the topic topic Research Publication and Evaluation: Writing Research Papers, Citation Analysis and Anti Plagiarism conducted on 7th November 2015 in collaboration with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) in the College Auditorium.
