Acharya Library

At the heart of the campus is the Central Library or Learning Resource Centre(LRC) offering a dynamic environment for intellectual exploration. Spanning three floors with a generous 4,289 sqm area, it accommodates up to 500 users simultaneously, serving over 15,000 students, research scholars, and 1,000 faculty members. The LRC boasts multiple study spaces, research support, state-of-the-art ICT facilities, Wi-Fi, and a Virtual Learning Resource Lab. It efficiently manages library operations and resource sharing through KOHA software and is part of the ALIBNET network. Safety features include fire alarms, CCTV surveillance, and RFID technology.

Library Operating Hours

• Weekdays: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Sundays & Holidays: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Library Collection

• Over 100,000 documents
• Subscriptions to about 200 print journals
• Access to more than 10,500 online full-text journals
• Access to several abstracting databases
• Access to 1,000 e-books
• Maintains back-volumes of periodicals

User Training and Information Literacy Programs

• Training programs on e-resource usage
• Sensitization to CD/DVD databases
• Online access to the internet and web resources
• Topics include ICT skills, research communication, and information management
• Covers research planning, ICT tools, data analysis, and more

Services

• OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
• Information Literacy - User
• Instruction/Orientation Programs
• Question Point Service - Ask the Librarian 24x7
• Research and Publishing Support
• Publicationpublications Productivity, and Impact Tools
• Publications Originality/Anti-Plagiarism Check Tools
• Consultancy and Research Advisory
• Previous Years Exams Question Papers access 24x7

E-Library

• Access e-resources from anywhere, anytime - Enables flexible and accessible learning worldwide.
• We offer our students the opportunity to learn anywhere and anytime. Access our e-resources from across the world. Being an Acharyan has its perks. Click here to enter our e-library.