AC Joshi Library
AC Joshi Library
AC Joshi Library
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About the Library
About the Library
The Panjab University Library, named officially as "A. C. Joshi Library", after the name of an illustrious Vice-Chancellor of this University, was established in the U.S. Club, Shimla in the year 1947 after the Partition of the country. The Panjab University started shifting its offices to Chandigarh, the new Capital of Punjab, in 1955-56.
The foundation stone of the new Library building was laid in 1958 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then Vice-President of India. The Library in its new premises was formally inaugurated in 1963 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India.
The Panjab University Library, named officially as "A. C. Joshi Library", after the name of an illustrious Vice-Chancellor of this University, was established in the U.S. Club, Shimla in the year 1947 after the Partition of the country. The Panjab University started shifting its offices to Chandigarh, the new Capital of Punjab, in 1955-56.
The foundation stone of the new Library building was laid in 1958 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then Vice-President of India. The Library in its new premises was formally inaugurated in 1963 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India.
About the Library
The Panjab University Library, named officially as "A. C. Joshi Library", after the name of an illustrious Vice-Chancellor of this University, was established in the U.S. Club, Shimla in the year 1947 after the Partition of the country. The Panjab University started shifting its offices to Chandigarh, the new Capital of Punjab, in 1955-56.
The foundation stone of the new Library building was laid in 1958 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then Vice-President of India. The Library in its new premises was formally inaugurated in 1963 by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India.
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Sign up for AC Joshi Membership
The AC Joshi library card acts as both membership & identity card for every Panjab University Student
It’s mandatory for every student to register for AC Joshi membership at the beginning of every academic year
The AC Joshi library card acts as both membership & identity card for every Panjab University Student
It’s mandatory for every student to register for AC Joshi membership at the beginning of every academic year
The AC Joshi library card acts as both membership & identity card for every Panjab University Student
It’s mandatory for every student to register for AC Joshi membership at the beginning of every academic year
This link will take you to official AC Joshi Library sign up form
This link will take you to official AC Joshi Library sign up form
This link will take you to official AC Joshi Library sign up form
Inside the Library
Inside the Library
More than 8 lakhs collection of books, & journals.
More than 8 lakhs collection of books, & journals.
More than 8 lakhs collection of books, & journals.
Over 13,000 Memberships from Students, Scholars, Academics etc.
Over 13,000 Memberships from Students, Scholars, Academics etc.
Over 13,000 Memberships from Students, Scholars, Academics etc.
Modern study space for approx. 650 readers at a time
Modern study space for approx. 650 readers at a time
Modern study space for approx. 650 readers at a time
Computerized collection available remotely through web-opac
Computerized collection available remotely through web-opac
Computerized collection available remotely through web-opac
Ambient Study Spaces
Ambient Study Spaces
The five storyed impressive Library building in red stone and concrete is based on modern principles of architecture. Its modular and functional style fulfills the purpose of a planned Library. While all the reading areas face the North, the Staff Area is on the South side, with the Stack Area being in between. Its two main Reading Halls facing the Shivalik Hills afford a panoramic view of the natural surroundings.
The Library building centrally air-conditioned and equipped with computer and communication network houses more than eight lac volumes and has a seating accommodation of 500 readers. Besides the two main reading halls there are reading rooms in the Periodicals and 650 Readers (approx.)
Ambient Study Spaces
The five storyed impressive Library building in red stone and concrete is based on modern principles of architecture. Its modular and functional style fulfills the purpose of a planned Library. While all the reading areas face the North, the Staff Area is on the South side, with the Stack Area being in between. Its two main Reading Halls facing the Shivalik Hills afford a panoramic view of the natural surroundings.
The Library building centrally air-conditioned and equipped with computer and communication network houses more than eight lac volumes and has a seating accommodation of 500 readers. Besides the two main reading halls there are reading rooms in the Periodicals and 650 Readers (approx.)
Extensive Archive of Resources
Extensive Archive of Resources
Text Book Sections, Newspaper Section and an Outer Reading Hall for studying personal books. There is a provision of 90 lockers for teachers and research scholars engaged in serious research work.
The Library has a collection of over 8 lac publications which include books, bound volumes of journals, theses/dissertations, rare books, reports, government documents, back files of newspapers, and a prized collection of 1492 manuscripts.
The Library is subscribing to 312 current periodicals, a number of which have on-line access along with the print versions. The Library also has access to about 15000 + core and peer reviewed on-line journals and 14 bibliographical databases from publishers & aggregators in different disciplines through e-shodhsindhu consortium of INFLIBNET
Text Book Sections, Newspaper Section and an Outer Reading Hall for studying personal books. There is a provision of 90 lockers for teachers and research scholars engaged in serious research work.
The Library has a collection of over 8 lac publications which include books, bound volumes of journals, theses/dissertations, rare books, reports, government documents, back files of newspapers, and a prized collection of 1492 manuscripts.
The Library is subscribing to 312 current periodicals, a number of which have on-line access along with the print versions. The Library also has access to about 15000 + core and peer reviewed on-line journals and 14 bibliographical databases from publishers & aggregators in different disciplines through e-shodhsindhu consortium of INFLIBNET
Extensive Archive of Resources
Text Book Sections, Newspaper Section and an Outer Reading Hall for studying personal books. There is a provision of 90 lockers for teachers and research scholars engaged in serious research work.
The Library has a collection of over 8 lac publications which include books, bound volumes of journals, theses/dissertations, rare books, reports, government documents, back files of newspapers, and a prized collection of 1492 manuscripts.
The Library is subscribing to 312 current periodicals, a number of which have on-line access along with the print versions. The Library also has access to about 15000 + core and peer reviewed on-line journals and 14 bibliographical databases from publishers & aggregators in different disciplines through e-shodhsindhu consortium of INFLIBNET
Contact AC Joshi Library
Working Hours
9.00 am - 9.00 pm (All week days). One Reading Hall open 24 hours (except national holidays).
librarian@pu.ac.in
Telephone
0172-2534551
The Library is fully computerized, and its collection can also be searched through web OPAC. The reference collection of the Library is continuously updated. On-line Public Access Catalogue facilities are available at the Reference Hall, Transfer Cell and near Circulation Section of the Library.
These e-resources can be accessed through Campus network and Remote Access facility. Many on-line journals and miscellaneous reference sources in the public domain are accessible through the Library Website
the Library has been subscribing to 20 online databases including Science Direct, Scopus, IEEE, ACM Digital Library, Institute of Physics, EBSCO, Proquest Dissertation & Thesis Abstracts, Indiastat, Districts of India, etc. with links on the website. A.C. Joshi Library has started 'Remote access facility' to access all the e-resources including online catalogue. This can be accessed by using e-library link from the library website. The library has also procured books in electronic format from reputed publishers.
The Library is fully computerized, and its collection can also be searched through web OPAC. The reference collection of the Library is continuously updated. On-line Public Access Catalogue facilities are available at the Reference Hall, Transfer Cell and near Circulation Section of the Library.
These e-resources can be accessed through Campus network and Remote Access facility. Many on-line journals and miscellaneous reference sources in the public domain are accessible through the Library Website
the Library has been subscribing to 20 online databases including Science Direct, Scopus, IEEE, ACM Digital Library, Institute of Physics, EBSCO, Proquest Dissertation & Thesis Abstracts, Indiastat, Districts of India, etc. with links on the website. A.C. Joshi Library has started 'Remote access facility' to access all the e-resources including online catalogue. This can be accessed by using e-library link from the library website. The library has also procured books in electronic format from reputed publishers.
Contact AC Joshi Library
Working Hours
9.00 am - 9.00 pm (All week days). One Reading Hall open 24 hours (except national holidays).
Click above to go to official AC Joshi website
librarian@pu.ac.in
Telephone
0172-2534551
The Library is fully computerized, and its collection can also be searched through web OPAC. The reference collection of the Library is continuously updated. On-line Public Access Catalogue facilities are available at the Reference Hall, Transfer Cell and near Circulation Section of the Library.
These e-resources can be accessed through Campus network and Remote Access facility. Many on-line journals and miscellaneous reference sources in the public domain are accessible through the Library Website
the Library has been subscribing to 20 online databases including Science Direct, Scopus, IEEE, ACM Digital Library, Institute of Physics, EBSCO, Proquest Dissertation & Thesis Abstracts, Indiastat, Districts of India, etc. with links on the website. A.C. Joshi Library has started 'Remote access facility' to access all the e-resources including online catalogue. This can be accessed by using e-library link from the library website. The library has also procured books in electronic format from reputed publishers.
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