KUFOS
University Library
KUFOSLIS
KUFOS LIBRARY & INFORMATION SYSTEM
KUFOS Central Library
KUFOS Library and Information System (KUFOS-LIS) is envisaged for Collection, Organization and Dissemination of Information especially on Fisheries and Allied Sciences.
MANDATE
- To provide library and information services to all the members of KUFOS is the statutory objective of the KUFOS Library System.
- To impart information services to all users of the Library.
- To conduct User Orientation Programs for Scientists and Students on various Services and activities of the Library.
- To organize in Service Training for Library and Information Professionals and Users.
- To organize various extension programmes related to Library & Reading services.
MISSION
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Central Library embodies the Mission and Vision Statements of KUFOS as a physical and virtual center where students, faculty, staff and the greater community engage and collaborate in learning, teaching, and research. The Library serves the learning community through a circle of services that help faculty, staff, and students transform into information fluent professionals and ethical global leaders.
We Care About:
- Our Learning and Teaching
- Our Students as Developing Successful Leaders
- Our Diversity
OUR VISION EMPOWERS
- Creating an information and technology rich learning environment where the academic, spiritual, intellectual, and psychological needs of our community are supported and networked with other University programs.
- Engaging our students and faculty at their point of need and journeying with them through the research, evaluation, production, and publication processes to create new and original knowledge and learning.
- Empowering our community’s scholarship and inspiring the pursuit of new ideas, models, and processes within the academic community.
KUFOS Central Library
The Library is located at the western campus of the University at Madavana Junction adjacent to Cochin Alappuzha Highway. The two-storied building has a total plinth area of 10,000 square feet. The library has acquired all basic Hardware & Software systems essential for modern Library and Information services, with the financial assistance of ICAR and other agencies. The library also provides Wi-Fi facility through which library clientele can connect their laptops and other smart devices to access e-resources.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
All Students and Staff will be enrolled as regular members. Researchers, Teachers, Students & Planners and all information seekers outside KUFOS are also served on temporary basis on request.
Major Services
- Book Loan Service
- Reference Service
- Literature search
- Reprographic Service
- Document Delivery Service
- Database and Internet based Services
Faculty Libraries
| Name | Designation | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. E.M. Afsal | Library (i/c) | afsal@kufos.ac.in |
| Ramya Raveendran | Reference Officer | remyaraveendran9@gmail.com |
| Anu Azeez | Professional Assistant Gr II | pulickal90@gmail.com |
| Chitra V R | Professional Assistant Gr II | chitravr46@gmail.com |
| Divya P D | Office Assistant | |
| Sheron K X | Professional Assistant (Temporary staff) | sheronxavier121999@gmail.com |
| Abhijith Soman | Professional Assistant (Temporary staff) | abhijithsoman829@gmail.com |
| Albin Thankachan | Professional Assistant (Temporary staff) | albinthankachan939@gmail.com |
Faculty of Fisheries Management [FFM] Library
FFM Library Situated in North-Eastern Campus
Working Hours
| Monday To Saturday | 09:00am to 05:00pm | Phone no : 04842275081 |
