Library
A hub of knowledge providing access to books, journals and digital resources
About Library
“Right Information to the Right User at the Right Time.”
To provide quality information resources and services that support education, research, innovation, and lifelong learning. The library strives to create an inclusive and technology-enabled environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and the effective use of information.
The library is dedicated to:
* Promoting reading and lifelong learning.
* Providing access to reliable print and digital resources.
* Supporting teaching, learning, and research activities.
* Developing information literacy and research skills among users.
* Creating a modern, accessible, and user-centered learning environment.
"A library is the heart of an educational institution, providing access to knowledge, information, and resources that inspire learning, creativity, and personal growth." The Library is committed to supporting the academic, research, and intellectual needs of students, faculty, and staff. It offers a rich collection of books, journals, reference materials, e-resources, and digital services to facilitate teaching, learning, and lifelong education. The library provides a welcoming and user-friendly environment where readers can explore ideas, enhance their knowledge, and develop critical thinking skills.
- Textbooks and Reference Books
- Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Atlases
- Multivolume Sets, Rachnavali & Granthavali
- Magazines, Journals and Newspapers
- Previous Years’ Question Papers
- Syllabi and Course-related Materials
- Open to all bonafide students, faculty and staff
- Library cards are non-transferable
- Card must be produced when required
- Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM – 08:30 PM
- Closed: Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
- Open on Saturdays during exams
- High demand books can be reserved
- New arrivals displayed on special rack
- Latest resources information available
- Show your Identity Card at the checkpoint
- Keep bags at the Property Counter
- Do not leave valuables at the counter
- Maintain silence inside the library
- Borrow up to 3 books for 15 days
- Return books on time
- Handle books with care
Librarian
A library is not merely a collection of books it is a powerful center of knowledge, culture, and personal development. It is a place where curiosity finds direction, ideas gain expansion, and dreams are given new wings. The true purpose of education is not only to achieve success in examinations but also to understand life, become aware of society, and develop a lifelong habit of learning. Books are our best friends. They introduce us to the past, help us understand the present, and inspire us for the future. By providing reliable and up-to-date information, the library plays a significant role in the academic, intellectual, and moral development of students, teachers, and researchers. Even in today's digital age, the importance of libraries has not diminished; rather, it has increased. Along with traditional sources of knowledge, libraries make the world of information accessible to every reader through e-books, e-journals, online databases, and other digital resources.
Library Services
At the outset, it may be stated that the College Library provides high-quality services and is extensively used by students, faculty, and staff for various academic and research purposes. The library continuously strives to enhance user experience by integrating technology with traditional library practices to ensure efficient access to information resources.
Guidance and support in locating information through academic databases and digital resources.
Fully computerized issue and return of books through barcode-based circulation.
Regular updates about new books, journals, and academic resources.
Access to previous years’ question papers, syllabi, and course-related materials.
Access to e-books, e-journals, online databases, and institutional subscriptions.
Dedicated assistance regarding library resources, services, and membership queries.
Facility to obtain books and research materials through DELNET networking systems.
Access to newspapers, magazines, journals, and other periodicals.
Support for locating encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and research tools.
Photocopying, printing, and scanning facilities for academic requirements.
Option to reserve books that are currently issued and in high demand.
Personalized information alerts based on academic interests.
Training sessions to familiarize students with library resources and OPAC.
Online search facility to check availability, location, and resource details.
The Library remains committed to providing user-centric, technology-enabled, and academically relevant services to support teaching, learning, and research within the College community.
Collections
The College Library has a rich and diverse collection of academic resources to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students and faculty. The collection includes both print and digital materials across various disciplines offered by the College.
Students may access the latest syllabus for all undergraduate programmes through the official University of Delhi website:
View SyllabusThe Library continuously updates its collection to ensure availability of relevant academic materials and resources, thereby supporting students in achieving academic excellence.
E-Resources
The College Library provides access to a wide range of electronic resources and digital platforms to support the academic and research requirements of faculty members and students. These e-services enable users to access scholarly content such as e-books, e-journals, databases, and digital learning materials anytime and from anywhere (as per access provisions).
These electronic services significantly enhance access to knowledge resources, enabling users to explore scholarly information beyond the physical library and supporting advanced learning and research activities.