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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 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.
Highlights
99400 +
Print Collections
377500
E-Books
19460
E-Journals
40+
Magazines
520
Seats in 30000 sqfts
Library Guidelines
Circulation Parameters
User | No. of Documents Allowed | Borrowing Limit |
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Faculty | 10 Books | 6 Months |
PhD Scholars | 8 Books | 3 months |
TA/TF | 5 Books | 30 Days |
MLS/ASP/MA Students | 5 Books | 30 Days |
YIF/UG (Student) | 3 Books | 14 Days/2 Time Renewal |
CMGGA | 2 Books | 2 Months |
Staff | 3 Books | 14 Days |
Issue & Return Alerts
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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
- 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.



"Excellent library & Ocean of knowledge."- Braat Thakur

"Wonderful infrastructure and books. Very supportive staff! Thanks for an informative visit."- Banhi Jha, NIFT, New Delhi

"A beautiful and wonderful library you don’t want to leave."- Parthi Sharma

"This library is truly aesthetically pleasing and intellectually challenging."- Addl Director, General of Police

"Very well laid out and student-friendly! Keep it up!"- Pramod Joshi, NOIDA

"Thank you for showing us your very impressive collection. Students at Ashoka are very fortunate to have such a great library. A library is the heart of a university, and the fact that your library is open 24/7 means that the beating heart of Ashoka is always accessible to students. Best wishes, Patrick."- Patrick Ohioclle, University of Texas at Austin

"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
At the library, we aim towards making your experience seamless, easy and fun.