Entry is restricted only to those who wear the id card. Dress code for gents are little bit serious - shirts and pants only, no round neck T-shirts or shorts. For girls, i dont think they really care much; have seen some with round necks inside.One of my favorite places in CEG. Go here to study, read newspapers and magazine, and even sometimes to get a nap.The library has many closed reference areas which can be found in all the floors, best to concentrate and study without any external disturbances.The ground floor has a career guidance cell which is a closed reference area with all the required materials like aptitude books, GATE, CAT and information regarding different examinations and process.The computer books and related articles are at the ground floor. The first floor is mainly for the other departments, and the second floor is where all the journals are. Previous year question paper can be found at the closed reference section in ground floor.3rd floor is called the digital knowledge center, which is set up to access digital contents of journals and various other online libraries.

Adequately equipped library. I loved the magazine section where one can find IEEE magazines which are full of cutting edge technology features. I used to spend a lot of time in this library while I did my post graduation at Anna University. I wish I could access this library as an alumni, if I get a chance to visit Chennai in future.

Available those book materials for all branches . Library should be clean, perfect and also available one guidance staff for finding books.

The Anna Centenary Library (ACL) is an established state library of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Kotturpuram, Chennai. It is built at a cost of ₹172 crores (₹1,720 million). It is named after a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N. Annadurai. It was opened by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi. The average number of persons who visited the library between January and October 2011 is around 26,500, compared to the monthly average of 20,000 in 2010.[1]Built on 8 acres of land, the 9-floor library houses a total area of 333,140 sq. ft and has a capacity to accommodate 1.2 million books. ACL has planned to adopt an integrated library management system that includes automated issue and return of books, user smartcards, access controls, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and self-check counters. The library is designed to accommodate a total of 1,250 persons.[2] An auditorium of 50,000 sq. ft. with a seating capacity of 1,280, and an amphitheatre on the terrace that can accommodate more than 800 persons and two conference halls with capacities of 151 and 30 persons respectively, are some of the facilities available. A dedicated childrens section, spread over 15,000 sq. ft. has a fun-filled theme-based reading area with multimedia kits and storybooks. The library also boasts a high-tech section for the visually impaired, with talking books and Braille displays. Parking space exists for about 420 cars and 1,030 two-wheelers.[3] A separate power substation with a capacity of 32 kV has been built on the premises. CCTV cameras have been installed in 493 locations in the building. A food court in the building is capable of serving 180 persons at any given point in time. The library was designed by C. N. Raghavendran.The entrance to the building showcases a 5 ft bronze statue of C.N. Annadurai. The library employs 200 staff, including 96 permanent and 40 contract employees, and has a collection of 550,000 books. It is visited by about 2701 persons every day.The library has a special section for Braille, childrens books and manuscripts etc. The building is designed in such a way that the reading area receives good daylight. The western end is flanked by the service areas to prevent solar radiation. The seven-storey atrium allows in abundant natural light.[4]In July 2010, the library building received the LEED NC Gold rating from IGBC becoming the first library building in Asia to reach this. This project has achieved 43 LEED points, highest amongst any government buildings in Tamil Nadu thus far.[5][6]ControversyA few months after Ms. J.Jayalalitha from the AIADMK took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in the 2011 Elections, she announced her decision to convert the Library building in Kotturpuram, Chennai to accommodate a Super speciality Pediatric hospital. She declared that the library would be shifted to the proposed Integrated Knowledge Park on the DPI (Directorate of Public Instruction) campus in Nungambakkam, Chennai. The decision sparked great outrage from educationists, writers and students. Facebook pages and blogs were opened and worked on saving the library. While no association or individual was opposed to the idea of a fully equipped super speciality hospital coming up for children, writers and others who frequent the library urged the government to revoke its decision of shifting a fully functional library that has gone on to become a storehouse of knowledge and a key landmark in the city. A senior professor at the University of Madras said: The library is excellent, offering very good facilities. In fact, there was a proposal to shift the oriental manuscripts in our University to the n

Strictly only for its own college students.No entry without id card.Peaceful place to study.Good collection of books.But certain sections are poorly arranged and books are not in the specified locations.

Really love the library

Good place for studies

The best place for peacefull studies with different kinds of books. One of the biggest library I have ever seen in my life!! Very good atmosphere for every one who want to study books.

Excellent 👍 😀 infrastructure

Library is like WOW.Only 1 drawback is they are not maintaining washroom.If they maintain washroom then its 11/10

Its really very large library.

Small but neat & clean place for college students to study in peaceful environment. Only ID holders may be allowded.

The second best university library in Asia

More comfortable to study.More volume of journals and books.

Best place to improvise on you..

ANNA UNIVERSITY PEOPLE ONLY.

Great place with all necessary books.

Big libraryfor anna univ student use only

Worst maintenance,No enough seating for own book readers.Wash room will speak everything.

Good all kind of books are available

Summa fun

Unique library with modern facilities

Need improvement on book collection...

Awesome library.

Good collection of books

Best library

Good atmosphere

Good library

Good