Acharya

Digital Library

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) at the heart of the campus is the Central Library, offering a dynamic environment for intellectual exploration. Spanning three floors with a generous 4,289 sqm area, it accommodates up to 500 users simultaneously while 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. The LRC is staffed by qualified professionals who are dedicated to supporting academic and research information needs, making it a hub for learning, research, and knowledge creation.

Library Operating Hours

  • Weekdays: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sundays and 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

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.