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Welcome to the Library and Information Centre of Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy. Our fully computerized library holds more than 35,000 books in Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Social Science and Salesian Studies, together with national and international periodicals. Search the catalogue above to find books, journals and more.
New Arrivals
Our latest acquisitions will be listed here.
About Us
Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy is a house of immediate post-novitiate training for the Salesian Provinces of India. Founded in 1950, The Retreat was a Studentate of Theology from 1950–52. Since 1953, it has functioned as a Novitiate and from 1958, also as a Studentate of Philosophy. In June 1978, the Novitiate was shifted to Kotagiri and then to Vellakinar, Coimbatore. Since then, it has been a Studentate of Philosophy. The institute had been offering a two-year Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy. From June 2013 onwards, as suggested by Università Pontificia Salesiana, Rome, the institute is offering a two-year Diploma Course in Philosophy.
The Library
The institute has a well-equipped and fully computerized library consisting of over 35,000 books in the fields of Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Social Science, Salesian Studies, etc. It also receives several national and international periodicals and journals. The library follows the Dewey Decimal Classification System. It is always at the disposal of the staff and students.
Rules and Regulations
- Membership – Library membership is open to all students and faculty members of Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy. Membership may also be extended to external users upon the recommendation or reference of an authorised person, subject to an annual membership fee of ₹700.
- Reference Section – The reference section houses books primarily on Philosophy, Religion, and Generalities, along with encyclopaedias, multi-volume works, newspapers, magazines, and periodicals. These materials are intended for consultation within the library and are not available for borrowing.
- Borrowing Privileges – Only students and professors of Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy are entitled to borrow library materials, subject to the library's borrowing regulations.
- Loan Period and Renewal – Each eligible library user may borrow a maximum of two books at a time for a period of 14 days. Books may be renewed for one additional period of 14 days, provided they have not been reserved by another user. No further renewal is permitted beyond the maximum loan period of 28 days.
- Personal Belongings and Study Materials – Library users may bring writing materials, notebooks, and loose sheets of paper for consultation and reference purposes. They are responsible for their personal belongings and must ensure that all their materials are taken with them when leaving the library.
- Handling and Shelving of Books – After consultation, books should be left on the designated tables or desks. Users must not return books to the shelves themselves, as this helps maintain the proper arrangement and organisation of library materials. Library staff will reshelve the books appropriately.
- Silence and Discipline – All library users are expected to maintain silence and a peaceful atmosphere conducive to study, learning, and research. Users should respect the needs of fellow readers and refrain from conversations, discussions, or any activity that may disturb others.
- Care of Library Property – Library users must handle all library materials and property with the utmost care. Marking, underlining, folding, or tearing pages of books, as well as damaging periodicals, furniture, or other library property, is strictly prohibited. Any damage or misuse of library resources will be taken seriously and may result in appropriate disciplinary action or a requirement to compensate for the damage, in accordance with library policy.
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Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy
Library and Information Centre
Library timings: Monday to Saturday, 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM