The main functions of this Library are publication, preservation, cataloguing, assistance to Research Scholars, etc., Along with the above functions the library conduct language classes to impart the ancient manuscriptology techniques to the teachers, post graduate students, historians and siddha doctors.

It also conducts workshops on Conservation of books and manuscripts to impart the knowledge of conservation to the Librarians of various colleges, universities and special libraries in Tamilnadu.

The Library also conducts seminars to exchange views of various experts.

The Programme on Digitalisation is being implemented.