Mentioned below is a comprehensive list of the good libraries in
New Delhi, which constitute an ideal place for all those who love reading.
6. Delhi Public Library
The Delhi Public Library started as a joint project by the Indian Government and UNESCO in 1951. It houses more than eighteen lakh books, journals, periodicals and other such reading materials from all over the country. The library is well equipped with all modern facilities such as internet and it is very easy to obtain a free membership here.
The library opens up at 8 am and closes as at 8pm. It remains closed on Sundays and is situated at an accessible distance from the Chandni Chowk Metro station.
Address: S.P. Mukherjee Marg, Opposite Old Delhi Railway Station,
New Delhi-06.
5. National Archives of India
The National Archives of India hosts a well maintained and fully air conditioned library that features over 1,70,000 publications. You are more find plenty of research oriented study materials catering the needs of the research scholars, government agencies, trainees, etc. Books and other text are provided by the library only for consultation, to be studied in the Reading Room.
However, requests for photocopies are certainly entertained. The library remains open on weekdays between 9:30am to 6pm and remains closed on weekends. It lies close to the Central secretariat metro station.
Address: Janpath, Rajpath Road Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi-01.
4. Central Library, IIT
The IIT Delhi library comprises of a central library plus 18 other departmental libraries. These libraries are carefully designed to collectively support the various extension and research programs and aid teaching facility of the institute. Besides the stupendous collection of engineering books, the library also thoroughly serves various other divisions.
The Central Library is well integrated with a Libsys software package for a convenient multi-user library management supporting the in-house library operations. The library remains functional from 9 am to 9 pm and remains closed on weekends and holidays. It is quite close to the Hauz Khas metro station.
Address: IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-16.
3. Delhi University Library System
DULS is rapidly accomplishing the task of reaching out to a wider academic community. They have a subscription of about 63 supreme quality electronic databases that are made available via the campus network to the students and the faculties. Plus it is also promoting the Open Access e-resources.
DULS is also regularly conducting the innovative information literacy programme (ILP) for the benefits of students, teachers and researchers. The library remains accessible between 8am to 8pm and remains closed on Sunday. Vishwa Vidyalaya is the nearest feasible metro station.
Address: Central Library, University of Delhi, New Delhi-07.
2. British Council Library
The British Council Library promotes creativity and diversity of the British society and culture. The FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) provides them with a grant-in-aid, plus they function with many other government agencies and departments. They have issued about 8 million books worldwide and dealt with approximately 2 million enquiries with respect to their libraries.
They believe in promoting the English language by building long term relations with many people across the globe. The library functions between 10 am to 6 pm and remains closed on Sunday. It can be accessed from the nearest Barakhamba metro station.
Address: 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-01.
1. American Centre Library
The American Centre Library is an ideal place to gain in-depth information about the United-States and its policies with respect to the American Embassy mission for promoting mutual understanding and cultural information exchange between India and US.
The library serves as a means of providing updated and most accurate information related to contemporary American society and policies, US economy, international affairs and other global issues. The library opens at 11 am and closes at 6pm. It remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays. It can be easily accessed from the Barakhamba metro station.
Address: 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-01.