(a) How to be a member ?

The library offers individual membership, which is open to all natives of Kerala State. There are four categories of membership – ‘A’ class, ‘B’ class, ‘C’ class & ‘D’ class. A refundable deposit is collected at the time of admission in cash. There is neither subscription nor admission fee in the State Central Library Thiruvananthapuram.

(b) What are the norms for Membership to children ?

The students of standard IX and above are eligible for membership on the strength of the written undertaking by the guardians under due identity and subject to satisfaction of other conditions for membership.

Documents required with Application form

1) Two stamp size photographs (One to be affixed on the application form).
2) Proof for Residential address – (Electoral identity Card / Driving Licence / Passport)

(c) What is the Renewal Procedure for borrowed books ?

Borrowed books can be renewed once over telephone, thro’ post or in person on or before the due date stamped unless there is no reservation for the book requested. Subsequent renewal can be done only on production of the borrowed book.

(d) What should be done if the borrowed Book / Journal is lost ?

The loss may be reported to the State Librarian in writing. The member may either replace the same copy of the book or remit the cost as decided by the State Librarian from time to time along with the overdue charges if any. Regarding loose issues of journals, the lost item should be replaced either by submitting it’s current issue along with the overdue charges if any or by remitting the cost as directed by State Librarian.

(e) What is the procedure for cancellation of Membership ?

Prefer a request to the State Librarian for cancellation of the membership and surrender all Borrowers’ Tickets (Book Tickets and Periodical Tickets) and Identity Card. The full deposit amount will be refunded if there is no dues.

(f) How to locate a book ?

Books are aranged in a classified order according to colon classification. Users/Readers can search tha availability of books through OPAC installed in various section of the library with the asistance of the staff concerned.