Dr. B. Dhanalakshmi is an accomplished library and information science professional with over 28 years of distinguished experience in academic librarianship. Holding qualifications including B.Sc., M.L.I.Sc., PGDLAN, M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D., she has consistently contributed to the advancement of library services through academic excellence, technological innovation, and user-centric knowledge management.
Prior to joining Kaveri University, she served as Deputy Librarian at KL Deemed to be University and held librarian positions at several reputed engineering institutions. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in transforming conventional libraries into vibrant knowledge and learning resource centres that support teaching, research, innovation, and lifelong learning.
A strong advocate of digital transformation in libraries, Dr. Dhanalakshmi possesses extensive expertise in integrated library management systems such as LIBSYS, Koha, and DSpace. Her innovative contributions include patents related to IoT-enabled library management systems and AI-based resource recommendation technologies, reflecting her commitment to harnessing emerging technologies to enhance information access and user experience.
An active researcher and academic leader, she has published extensively in national and international journals, presented papers at numerous conferences, and served as an editor, reviewer, and resource person for professional development programmes. She is a life member of prestigious professional bodies, including the Indian Library Association (ILA), Society for Library Professionals (SLA), and Andhra Pradesh Library Association (APLA), and continues to contribute actively to the growth of the library and information science profession.
Dr. Dhanalakshmi believes that a modern library is not merely a repository of books but a dynamic knowledge ecosystem that fosters curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Fluent in English and Telugu, and with additional certification in the Japanese language, she brings a global outlook and a collaborative spirit to academic librarianship. Her unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and service continues to enrich the academic community and strengthen the culture of learning and research at Kaveri University.
The primary objective is to develop the KMC Library into a highly effective Knowledge Management Centre that contributes significantly to the quality of higher education in Agricultural Sciences and Engineering and Technology. To enhance the learning environment, the library has established an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) search area and subscribed to the J-Gate service for global access to e-journals. It also features a dedicated laptop zone equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity
The library has also created learning environment by establishing Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Searching Area and a Laptop Zone with Wi-Fi facility.
Membership is open to the following categories:
Membership Category | No. of Books | Loan Period |
University Officers | 8 | 30 days |
Professors | 5 | 30 days |
Associate Professors | 4 | 30 days |
Assistant Professors | 4 | 30 days |
Research & Extension Staff | 3 | 30 days |
Ph.D. Students | 3 | 15 days |
Postgraduate Students | 3 | 15 days |
Undergraduate Students | 2 | 15 days |
Library is providing Internet based services and tools – Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), e-resources, browsing area, Wi-Fi
Library enrolled users can view their account in OPAC
Library has e-journals, e-books reference works & series full text databases,search/citation databases,statistical databases and tools etc.
Kaveri University was established as per the Telangana Private Universities (Establishment & Regulation) Act, 2018 under section 3.
