A well-stocked library, exclusively for candidates preparing for competitive examinations, is being set up in the Regional Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) at Sikkander Chavadi here.
The study material of various courses offered by the university, which are considered helpful for competitive examinations such as for the Civil Services, will be available in the reference library.
M. Shanmugham, IGNOU Regional Director, Madurai Regional Centre, told The Hindu on Tuesday that the library would have books on various subjects which were prepared by the university and in great demand. “Since our study material are given only to students pursuing IGNOU courses, we thought of creating a library with a good collection of books so that others who are preparing for Civil Services or any other competitive examination shall also benefit,” he said.
The free library would be ready by July when the new academic year session begins. “We have collected the study material and sent them for binding. IGNOU's resource material on subjects such as public administration and history is popular. They are not available in the open market,” Dr. Shanmugham said.
Candidates who want to visit the reference library must show proof of registration or identity card for having applied for a competitive examination. The admissions for July session (2012-13 academic year) would begin in the next few days and go on till June 30. “We are taking several steps to increase the student enrolment for our courses. At the same time, our focus is also on employability and hence skill-based programmes are our priority,” he added.
Student support services were being enhanced in the Madurai region so as to create a good link between students and the university.
