Research plays a central role in the academic work of students and faculty at Colleges and Universities. The collection of the books in St Mary's college library meets the needs, the interest of the students and the faculty in a diversified way stimulating intellectual curiosity and facilitates learning within the academic community. It stocks over 9824 books (growing at 1500 titles annually) with computerized indexes and catalogs, subscribes16 journals and six newspapers, provides internet facility, digital resources and offers a large study space. The library stacks and reference section comprise encyclopedias, dictionaries, general volumes, specialized study materials and journals/periodicals/magazines