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HDFC Library - Ashoka University
Fully automated document circulation & information delivery
520+ seats spread across 30000 sq ft of carpeted area
91,350+ print books including a rare collection on Shelley & Keats
3,75,500 lac e-books, 19,455+ e-journals & select e-reference sources.
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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 91,350 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.
Library Guidelines
- Library registration is a one-time process. Visit the library with your ID card.
- To know the number of documents one can borrow, please click here.
- Books can be renewed/re-issued for two more terms, provided others do not reserve them. During renewals, books are to be shown/presented in the library.
- Users will get an email from circulationdesk@ashoka.edu.in for every issue or return of the book from the library.
- Please let us know, in case the email is not received on your registered email id.
- Faculty recommended course books are kept on a separate shelf, in the “On Reserve” section behind the circulation counter.
- Fines for late returns are charged at Rs.10 per day per book.
- In case of loss or damage to the book, the students first need to report to the library and arrange for its replacement and pay the overdue charges (If applicable).
- Reference / Not-for-Loan books are not to be issued but to be consulted at the library premises. Most of the references and donated books are kept in the AC 04/2nd-floor library.
- Bags/Eatables/Beverages (except Water) are not allowed inside the library.
Library Guidelines
- Library registration is a one-time process. Visit the library with your ID card.
- To know the number of documents one can borrow, please click here.
- Books can be renewed/re-issued for two more terms, provided others do not reserve them. During renewals, books are to be shown/presented in the library.
- Users will get an email from circulationdesk@ashoka.edu.in for every issue or return of the book from the library.
- Please let us know, in case the email is not received on your registered email id.
- Faculty recommended course books are kept on a separate shelf, in the “On Reserve” section behind the circulation counter.
- Fines for late returns are charged at Rs.10 per day per book.
- In case of loss or damage to the book, the students first need to report to the library and arrange for its replacement and pay the overdue charges (If applicable).
- Reference / Not-for-Loan books are not to be issued but to be consulted at the library premises. Most of the references and donated books are kept in the AC 04/2nd-floor library.
- Bags/Eatables/Beverages (except Water) are not allowed inside the library.
Infrastructure
- A well-appointed space (30,000 sq.ft.) spread across two floors in the AC 04 building.
- 520+ seats (including 50 seats in Shanghvi library) and a holding capacity of 1.2 lac documents.
- Self-check-in / check-out kiosks for smoother transactions.
- Sections for reference books, rare/classic collections, personal collections & more.
- Books authored by Ashoka faculty members.
- Provision for digital curation, research support & multimedia reference.
- Research carrel & conference/ discussion rooms.
- User-oriented activities, book exhibitions, database training etc.
At the library, we aim towards making your experience seamless, easy and fun.