FAQ

Library services are available to all faculty members, research scholars, non-teaching staff, and ex-faculty of CMD. Registered members are only allowed to use all the library services. External users may be permitted with special approval.

The library is open from 9:30 AM to 5.30 PM, Monday to Friday. It remains closed on public holidays and weekends.

Registered members are eligible to borrow books from the library as
▪ Faculty -6 books for 1 month
▪ Non-teaching staff- 2 books for 15 days
▪ Ex faculty and members of other institutions- 2 books for 1 month

You can search for books through the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) at
👉 https://opac.cmd.kerala.gov.in

A fine will be charged for overdue books as per the library policy (e.g., ₹1 per day). Continued delay may result in suspension of borrowing privileges.

Yes. Log in to your OPAC account and select the book you want to renew, provided it has not been reserved by another user.

Access is provided through institutional subscriptions.

DELNET (Developing Library Network) is a resource-sharing network that gives access to a union catalogue of books, journals, and theses across institutions. Ask the librarian for login credentials.

Yes, our Institutional Repository (DSpace) hosts research reports, and other publications. You can browse it at http://192.168.2.218:4000/home.

Use the Book Suggestion Form available at the circulation desk or submit your request through the library portal.

Please contact the library help desk or email us at library@cmd.kerala.gov.in for any assistance.