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HDFC Library - Ashoka University is home to various facilities aimed at assisting its academic community in achieving the best possible results through thoughtfully curated services...

The library is a place that values education in all forms. Our library supports hybrid learning by equally emphasising on both print and digital material, thanks to its cutting-edge infrastructure. It is a private location for research, study, and partnership. The library now has more than 99,400 print volumes, many of which are unique collections that are waiting to be discovered. A variety of e-books, e-journals, e-archives, and other helpful digital resources are available remotely through the library and are accessible from anywhere on any device.

The library has agreements with external organisations, publishers, and content aggregators in order to provide students, researchers, and faculty members with the specialised research information they need. It has introduced modern titles in a few Indian languages for leisure reading in consideration of the diversity of our students. The library minimises the use of paper in everyday operations because it complies with copyright regulations and holds a larger commitment to environmental preservation. Please take notice that the library has been relocated in a new manner by providing larger facilities in order to accommodate more users, resources, events, and private places for rigorous study.

Highlights

100000 +
Print Collections
377500
E-Books
19460
E-Journals
magazine
40+
Magazines
520
Seats in 30000 sqfts

New Arrivals

Popular Resources

Library Guidelines

Library Registration
One-time registration. Visit the library with your ID card.
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Borrowing Books
Check how many documents you can borrow. Renew books if not reserved.
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Issue & Return Alerts
Get email alerts from the circulation desk. Contact us if not received.
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Course Books
Faculty-recommended books are in the 'On Reserve' section behind the circulation counter.
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Late Return Fines
Rs.10 per day fine for late book returns. Report loss or damage promptly.
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Reference Books
Reference books are for on-premises use only. Most located on AC 04/2nd floor.
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Library Etiquette
Bags, eatables, beverages (except water) are not allowed inside the library.

Infrastructure

Seating Capacity

520+ seats (including 50 in Shanghvi Library), housed in a 30,000 sq. ft. area with ergonomic and quiet spaces for deep study and group learning.

Seating Area
Digital Services

Self-check-in/out kiosks, OPAC terminals, digital archives, and access to databases and media stations for enhanced research workflows.

Digital Services
Book & Archive Collections

Home to rare classics, reference books, faculty-authored works, and a holding capacity of over 1.2 lakh documents across varied disciplines.

Collections
Facilities & Services

Equipped with research carrels, conference rooms, book exhibitions, and curated training programs for faculty and students alike.

Facilities
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"Spellbound by the impressive and inspiring collection of books in the 10-year-old Ashoka University. I am sure this will grow into one of the landmark libraries of the nation. Best wishes to the executive and dedicated staff." – Prof. Tarun Souradeep (Director, Raman Research Institute)
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"The world has been greatly impressed by your collection and may even be able to give some of his books." – Dr. Linn Cary Mehta (New York University)
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"This is a great Library. Hope to continue our collaboration!" – Nancy Hearst,Librarian, Harvard University Press
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"It is truly impressive, and I am spellbound to express myself, seeing so many rare collections in one place. Incredible experience." – Dr. Tanusri Saha Dasgupta, (Director, S. N. Bose Centre, Kolkata)
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"This library is truly aesthetically pleasing and intellectually challenging." – Additional Director General of Police
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"ost in the sea of books, the small size, the feel, and its fullness filling the leaves. Lots of love to the team, with absolute humility." – Dr. Arun Prakash Roy, (Director, Indian School of Hospitiality)
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"Thank you for showing us your very impressive collection... the beating heart of Ashoka is always accessible to students." – Prof. Patrick Olivelle, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin)
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"What a wonderful library and a terrific contemporary China collection! Thanks to the generous donation from my late colleague Prof. Macfraquer." – Elizabeth Henry, Harvard University Press

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