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About the Central Library

The Central Library has been functioning since 1988 and is housed in a separate three-storied library building named 'Saraswat Bhavan'. It spans approximately 5100 sq. meters, with a reading area of about 1500 sq. meters. The library holds a strong collection in science, social sciences, and humanities, particularly in subjects such as botany, chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental science, history, food science & nutrition, management, mathematics, microbiology, political science, religion, philosophy, Vedic studies, and zoology.

5. Total area: 5100 sq. mtr. | Total seating capacity: 125
6. Working hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
7. Number of walk-ins: 120 to 145 per day
8. Number of documents issued/returned: 65 to 95 per day
9. Ratio of library documents to students enrolled: 65:1
10. Number of books added during the last four years: 2827
11. Number of logins to OPAC: 75

Opening Hours

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days (same as the university).
Circulation: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Automation

The Central Library has been computerized since June 2003 with its own server and Library LAN, supported by UGC-INFLIBNET's financial and technical assistance. Housekeeping operations are computerized using SOUL 3.0 software.

• OPAC
• INDCAT: MDSU Library's Database: https://indcat.inflibnet.ac.in

Library Rules

The functioning, membership, and services follow the 'Library Rules' 1997.

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SECTIONS IN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY