Maharshi Dayanand University Library

MDU Library

The University Library System comprises a central library named as Vivekananda Library and five satellite libraries – IMSAR Library, UIET Library, Maths Library, Law Library and IHTM Library. Strategically located, the Vivekananda library with excellent state-of-the-art computer facilities and modern furniture is housed in a magnificent 3 storeyed building with 84000 sq. ft. carpet area and a seating capacity of 963 users, a separate air-conditioned reading hall with 80 seats for the researchers with another 14000 sq. ft. carpet area and 315 reading seats in its five off-shoots. An airconditioned reading hall with 250 seats remains open 24X7. The library system with the elegant Vivekananda library in the vanguard provides support for the academic and research pursuits and acts as a repository of knowledge.

The Library has a rich collection of knowledge resources – 3,58,300 volumes of print books, 22624 e-Books, 15,947 theses and dissertations, and 53,513 bound volumes of journals. Besides, 462 Indian and 103 foreign journals are subscribed in print form. Online access is provided to SCOPUS, Emerald Management Plus, Manupatra, four CMIE databases and MLA International Bibliography and 24553 eJournals through J-Gate Plus. 

All the functions of the library – acquisition system, cataloging and classification, check-out check-in and serials control have been automated. Information KIOSKs are in the place of accessing the online catalog and other databases of the library. The airconditioned Internet lab of the library having 80 Internet-connected computer terminals with 1Gbps bandwidth connectivity provides access to e-journals and other e-resources. Application of RFID technology for self check-out check-in with security gates has been implemented and the CCTV system for library security is in operation. 


Open Access System is in vogue in the library system, presents an environment for the library users to have unhindered access to the learning resources, and inspires them to make use of library services. Library organizes awareness and orientation programmes from time-to-time to sensitize and educate the library users to understand knowledge organization of the library, know their privileges and acquire skills to use Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), trace information from information sources and use e-resources. Author workshops are organized for researchers to enlighten them about research writing and publish their research outputs. The University invests around Rs.400/- lac annually on the enrichment of knowledgebase, besides having substantial recurring and non-recurring budget for other library activities including upgradation of existing facilities.