PUJYASRI MATHIOLI R.SARASWATHY was a philanthropist/well known author who always wanted a better tomorrow for everyone. She was born on October 9, 1940 in Pudhucherry and strove hard for the social welfare. Her vision to empower everyone with knowledge, found its expression in the form of a library, Mathioli’s Arichuvadi Public Library at Pudhucherry, inaugurated in August 2017.

As a reflection of her remarkable love and affection towards children she first started the Nandalala Children's Club in 1981 out of love for children. Then in 1988 she started ‘Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust’. She further expanded her services and established foundations such as the Nandalala Medical Foundation and the Yogasaras Educational Academy. She worked tirelessly for social, medical and educational development.

She is the Founder and Chairman of the Nandalala Seva Samiti Trust. Mathioli is a prolific writer and poet. Poems by the poet Mathioli are powerful enough to always take place in the heart of the reader. Mathioli has written many books and won many awards. The poems written by her are full of unshakable vocabulary and deep meaning.

The establishment of Mathioli’s Arichuvadi at Pudhucherry added a laurel to the crown of the multifaceted Mathioli Amma's educational service. The 3000sq.ft. library is an eco-friendly building. The major objective of this library is to open the intellectual eyes of all of us, as Arichuvadi is the beginning of learning our language as well.

It has an exclusive section of 150 sq.ft. designated for children. Our library has an exhaustive collection of 10600+ books covering a wide spectrum of interests. The Kids’ Nook is designed to make their reading time more comfortable. Books here would cover broad topics like education, competitive exams, medicine, art, drama, sports and value systems. Also, Tamil and English novels & fictions of reputed authors. The library has around 600 active members.

The service of the library is not limited to books but also conducts various programs for the benefit of the general public and members.

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Eco-Friendly building with full natural lighting
• Shelves are easy to reach for all age group.
• Peaceful place to sit and study.
• Digital library.
• Lift facility for the elderly and differently abled members.
• RO system for purified drinking water.
• Wi-fi facility.
• Neat & Clean – separate rest rooms for both men and women.
• Beautiful Greeneries with colorful flowers in the back yard.
• Air-conditioned study room for use at cost.
• Separate reading area for children.
• Uninterrupted power supply.
• Open air terrace for reading for library members during evenings.

COLLECTION & CATALOGUING

The Mathioli’s Arichuvadi Public library aims at providing access to its resources such as books, journals, digital library and online databases primarily for the use of students and general public. The library stock is increasing at a rate of approximately 2500 books a year. The library also subscribes to over 50 current periodicals, journals and daily newspapers.

BOOK RESERVATIONS IN THE LIBRARY

Readers may reserve books, journals for up to a week by writing a message to the librarian. The reservation date may be changed once if the reserve materials are used, otherwise the reservation will be cancelled.

DIGITAL LIBRARY

• The library offers presently 2 Computers that are on the library network for users to access library web catalogue, online journals and other databases. The library web catalogue can also be accessed from all other PCs in the library.
• The computer facilities are provided for reading purpose only. Users should not use the facilities for email, web-browsing, etc.

MEMBERSHIP & BOOK LENDING

• For the membership registration the students have to pay Rs. 50/- and others have to pay Rs. 200/- as lifetime subscription fee which is refundable during membership cancellation by the members.
• Members are eligible to borrow books free of cost
• During membership registration a photocopy of Aadhar, Proof for student identity and two recently taken photographs should be attached with the membership application form
• The membership cards will be issued to all the members. If the card is lost or damaged it will be replaced on request.
• Members may check-out books or journals during working hours and should sign out the items at the library counter.
• A member may have a maximum of two books and three journals checked-out in their name at any time.
• The books are issued out for a maximum of two weeks and then they may be renewed if no reservations on the same.
• The library materials in certain advertised categories may not be checked out without special permission:
  1. Encyclopedias, Dictionaries & Atlases
  2. Books in special collection
  3. Books labeled "Reference Only"
  
• Books and journals borrowed from the library may not be taken outstation unless special permission is given.
• All members are encouraged to peruse the titles in display and make recommendations. Recommendation forms are available at the library counter.
• Selected new books will be on display and are reserved for a period of two weeks before being available for general circulation.
• Any member may recommend new journal subscription.
• Members must take care of library materials and must not deface them by underlining, writing or drawing in them, by removing any part of them, or in any other way.
• Newly arrived journals and magazines cannot be borrowed for two weeks but the members are allowed to read them in the library.