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The IGNOU library is the most resourceful information centre in the country in the field of Distance Education. The library has the largest collection of books, journals and other related materials in the field of Distance Education, throughout the country. It was established in 1986 in tune with the objectives of IGNOU.
Mission
The primary mission of the library is to support the educational and research programmes of the University by providing physical and intellectual access to information. In accordance with the objectives of the University, the library aims to develop a comprehensive collection of documents, useful for the readers.
IGNOU Library
The Indira Gandhi National Open University operates through a three-tier system having University Headquarters at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi; Regional Centres and Learner Support Centres scattered all over the country. Library and Documentation Division is a hierarchical system with the Central Library at the Headquarters followed by libraries located at Regional Centres (RCL) and Learner Support Centres (LSC). The Central Library caters to the needs of Academic, Administrative and Supportive staff and students at the headquarters.The RCLs look into the library requirements of Staff, Students, Academic Counselors and Academic coordinators at Regional Centres and the SCLs to meet the needs of the students exclusively. The number of RCLs and LSCs change from time to time depending upon the establishment of new RCs and LSCs considering the enrollment of students in the region. Every RC and LSC invariably has a small library attached to it. The Central Library is the main library which co-ordinates the effective functioning and development of RCLs and LSCs.The Central Library has been using the Koha, an integrated Library Management software package with all the modules for the library housekeeping operations. Using Koha Web OPAC, users can search the library online catalogue by Author, Title, Subject and Keywords.
As the role of the Library within any University can be realised only in the context of the institution's philosophy of education, the basic objectives of the Lⅅ are in tune with those of the IGNOU. They are as follows:
to develop appropriate collections in various disciplines for satisfying the needs of the diverse clientele of the libraries of the University, Regional and Study Centres,
to provide reading, lending, reference, information and documentation facilities to all categories of staff and students,
to develop a special collection of distance education books and journals at the libraries at the Headquarters as well as Regional Centres, and
to provide documentation and comprehensive reference/information services in areas related to distance education to other Open Universities of the world in general and in India in particular.
to facilitate electronic resources in the form of e-journals, e-books and e-databases for education and research as per international and national trends.
to enable remote access to electronic content for distance learners and create comparable information experience as in the case of campus based conventional learning systems.
University Librarian,
Academic Complex,
B-Block,
Library and Documentation Division,
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi.New Delhi – 110068,India
Email:
librarian@ignou.ac.in
Phone:
+91-11-29532797
Acquisition Section:
Acquisition Section of the Library deals with the purchase of books, reference books, textbooks serial publication and multi-volume books. The section also deals with day to day operations such as receiving indents for purchase of books, checking duplicates, placing orders, receiving and entering the books with serial number in the accession register as well as in the system of the Library and the budget control etc.
Technical Processing Section:
Technical services are the "behind the scene" activities that a library undertakes to effectively deliver library services to the public. These services include the processes and procedures which are necessary to order library materials, like classifying, cataloging, assigning subject headings, data entry, checking and physical processing, to get the materials ready to put on library shelves. These services also include the activities that are necessary to control the lending and returning of library materials. Other technical services include the activities related to preservation of library materials. Library follows Dewey Decimal Classification scheme for classification, AACR2 for cataloguing, Library of Congress Subject Headings for assigning subject headings and Cutter’s Author mark for book numbers etc.,
Periodicals Section:
Periodical Section handles Print as well as Electronic Journals databases. Processes Journal subscriptions, renewals, orders, payments/advances, Journals receipts, bound volumes every year. Maintains budget (s), accounts and statistics. Regulates the shelf arrangement of the current journals, displays recent arrivals daily.
Circulation Section:
This is the front end of library operations providing the lending services to the library users. All the functions of this section are computerised and the transactions in this section are based on the barcode technology. All the registered library users are provided with a Bar-coded ID Card and all the books in the library are bar-coded.
IT and Computer Section:
This is the hub which monitors all the computerised activities of the library i.e., the back-end of automation activities in the library. Library Server is connected on the Campus-wide Local Area Network apart from connecting all the sections of the library with structured cabling using switches and hubs located in different levels. The section is entrusted with responsibility of maintenance of all the systems, network, Internet and e-mail facilities, training the users, data validation, merging etc. All the staff members are trained to handle the Library software, Operating System, Proxy server, Scanner operations, Networking, Internet and CD based resources etc., apart from rectifying minor trouble shooting in the Hardware, Software, UPS connectivity, Database maintenance. This section also handles various activities like Bibliographic Search Services from Library holdings, OPAC Service, Online Resources Search Service, and Website Maintenance for Online Resources.
Administration Section:
This section handles Budget proposals and monitors the overall expenditure incurred in the Library including settlement of bills, Advances, Imprest amounts etc. Purchase of Equipment and other materials needed for library operation, Maintenance of stock, assets and consumable registers including stock verification. Posting of staff members in shift duties, holiday duties and maintenance of their leave records and attendance. Over all maintenance of Library building including insurance and pest control. Liaisons with administration, finance and engineering departments. Attends to both internal and external audits.
The Library Membership is open to the following categories only:
Category
Issue Rules
Caution Money
Over Due charges
Loss or Damage
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Teachers/Academics
15 books from General Collection only can be issued to the member for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request for another period of one month, if there is no demand for the book.
Nil
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Non Teaching Staff
04 books from General Collection only can be issued to the member for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request for another period of one month, if there is no demand for the book.
Nil
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Consultant/
Researcher (M.Phil. & Ph.D.)
05 books from General Collection only can be issued to them for the period of one month only. However the books from other collection may be issued at the discretion of the Librarian. The renewal can be done on request for another period of one month, if there is no demand for the book.
Refundable security deposit of Rs. 5000/- to be deposited by demand draft on library counter. The security deposit is refundable on the claim within two years of the date of expiry of membership of the library and beyond this money lapses to the University
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
Consultants:“No Dues” certificate should be asked from the library by ACD/Registrar (Admn.) as the case may be. The honorarium
/remuneration/fellowshp for the last month of the term should be released after obtaining clearance from the library.
Ph.D scholars: “Before the research work is recommended for examination of the students, “No Dues” shall be asked for by the Research Unit/School/Division/Centre concerned from the Library
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Retired IGNOU staff
02 books from General Collection only can be issued to them for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request only once for another period of one month only.
Refundable security deposit Rs. 3000/- to be deposited by demand draft on library counter.
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Institutions
02 books from General Collection only can be issued to them for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request only once for another period of one month only
The Institutions will pay Rs. 10,000/- as a Security deposit and Rs. 2000/- as Annual Renewal Charges.
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Opening Hours
The library remains open on all the working days except Saturdays, Sundays and University notified holidays.
The opening hours of the Library are from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM
All Library services are provided from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Lunch break is observed from 1.30 PM to 2.00 PM for all services except reading and circulation services.
Use of the Library and Library Materials
Members must show their Library Card on entering the Library, while borrowing books and journals and at any time if asked to do so by the Library Staff.
Briefcases, bags, umbrella, lunch boxes and other personal belongings must be deposited at the entrance.
Every member must sign the Register available at the entrance. Personal reading materials must be specifically indicated in the Register and shown to the security guard while entering and exiting from the Library.
Members are free to browse through the books. Books taken out of the shelves must be put on a table. Replacing the books on shelves is not encouraged as it may be misplaced. Misplaced book is a lost book.
A Non-member can use the library material on the premises with the permission
Readers should not mark, underline, dog-ear mark, write, tear pages or damages the Library documents.
Strict silence, decorum and discipline must be maintained in the Library
Member should behave in a reasonable and seemly fashion in the Library and must not damage library property or disturb other members.
Smoking, eating, sleeping and talking loudly are strictly prohibited in the Library.
Members should not reserve seats either for themselves or for others.
Newspapers and magazines must be read only in the Library on specific tables and should not be taken to any other reading areas.
No Library material can be taken out of the library without permission
All authorized users of the library shall have access to electronic resources subscribed by the library.
Users who want to access these resources from outside the campus shall be provided with remote access rights.
Statistics as on 31 Mar 2025
Collection of Central Library (As on 31 Mar 2025)
Books
English
1,13,641
Hindi
22,718
Urdu
402
Foreign Language
771
Gift
19045
Translation
62
Math Project
643
1,57,282
Total Print collection
1,79,992
Thesis
1176
Pamphlets
94
Reports
12
Manuals
195
IGNOU course Material
2443
Bound Journals
18789
CD ROMs
4160
Microfilms
199
Microfiches
17558
Photo Albums
236
Maps
23
Year wise growth of Central Library
year
Current Collection of Books(Include thesis, Bound journals etc.) year wise (in Thousand)
Additions of the books during the year (in Thousand)
1990-91
31.1
4.8
1991-92
36.2
5.1
1992-93
40.9
4.8
1993-94
46.3
5.4
1994-95
49.4
3.1
1995-96
52.2
2.5
1996-97
57.5
5.3
1997-98
62.7
5.1
1998-99
67.0
4.2
1999-00
71.0
4.0
2000-01
74.5
3.5
2001-02
77.9
3.4
2002-03
80.7
2.7
2003-04
84.3
3.6
2004-05
88.7
4.4
2005-06
92.9
3.2
2006-07
97.3
4.4
2007-08
101.6
4.3
2008-09
106.4
5.8
2009-10
112.1
5.7
2010-11
119.3
7.2
2012-13
135.7
8.0
2013-14
143.4
7.7
2014-15
148.6
5.2
2015-16
155.7
7.1
2016-17
163.2
7.5
2017-18
170.4
7.2
2018-19
174.8
4.4
2019-20
175.9
1.1
2020-21
176.2
0.2
2021-22
176.7
0.5
2022-23
178.2
2.5
2023-24
179.4
1.2
2024-25
179.9
0.5
Periodicals
Subject Journals (37)
Magazines (29)
Newspapers (26)
English-34
English-17
English-10
Hindi-03
Hindi-12
Hindi-15, Urdu-01
Collection in R&S Library
Total collection in Regional and Study Centre Libraries:- 2,51,943
Lending Services
The library at the headquarters caters to more than 3000 plus members comprising academic and administrative staff of the university, retired staff, consultants, Ph.D. students and other project staff of the University. Lending service is available to all the permanent staff of the University.
Reprography Services
The readers can get the Xerox of interested articles or chapters from the library documents. The service is available for IGNOU staff and other visitors on nominal charges of Re.1/per page.
Reading and Reference Services
The library has a very good collection of latest reference material comprising encyclopaedias, dictionaries, yearbooks, directories, statistical sources, geographical sources etc. Reference and information service is provided to the members as and when requested.
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) Service
The Central Library of IGNOU is fully computerized. The Complete catalogue of the library is available through Web-OPAC. The information can be browsed and downloaded from anywhere.
Click here for:
Central Library OPAC (https://libraryopac.ignou.ac.in/)
Click here for:
RCs/SCs Library OPAC (http://rcscopac.ignou.ac.in/)
Online Services
Library subscribes to various online databases including e-books, journals, indexes, bibliographies, Statistical Reports etc.
Institutional Membership Services
IGNOU Library has Membership of British Council Library (BCL) New Delhi, Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. The registered members can avail library facilities from these Institutions. In order to get the reference, reading and Lending Services (through ILL) from these libraries, registered members of the Central Library can collect the Membership card of the institution from Central Library which in turn to be shown at concerned Library for availing the services.
DELNET Services
Library is a member of Developing Library Network (DELNET) which provides services like browsing of Union Catalogues, Inter Library Loan and Document Delivery Services. Interested Readers can access the Catalogues of other Libraries through DELNET. Password of DELNET is available at Central and RCs Libraries.
Click here for
DELNET (https://delnet.in/index.html)
Resources available in the Library
Web Link to Relevant Resources Available in the Library
Resources
Link
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
To search all printed materials of IGNOU Library
https://libraryopac.ignou.ac.in/
Subscribed E-Resources (On Campus)
JSTOR, JGate, Taylor and Francis, Project Muse etc
https://www.onos.gov.in/publishers
Remote Access to E-Resources (RATE)
Access to e-resources on 24X7 hrs from anywhere.
For user ID and Password: Download the form, fill it, attach a Scanned copy of IGNOU I Card and send it to: librarian@ignou.ac.in
https://idp.ignou.ac.in/
download form for E-Resources: attachment-7 (For Master
Sugamya Pustakalaya
Access to more than 6.7 Lakh books for Blind and Print Disabled
https://library.daisyindia.org/welcomeLink.action
Open Access Educational Resources (OAER)
Includes Databases, Thesis and e-Books etc
Refer to OER Tab
Previous Year Question Papers
Question papers from 2010 to till date
https://webservices.ignou.ac.in/Pre-Question/
National Digital Library of India
A Single-Source Knowledge Repository
https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
Anti-Plagiarism software “Drillbit”
(Only for authorized users to check Plagiarism)
https://www.drillbitplagiarism.com/
Question Papers
(https://webservices.ignou.ac.in/Pre-Question/)
Drillbit-Extreme Plagiarism Detection Software' is an automatic text-recognition system made for detecting, preventing and handling plagiarism. All Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as part of ShodhShuddhi initiative have been provided access to this tool by the UGC's INFLIBNET Centre w.e.f 01 Oct 2023. Teachers have been provided access to Drillbit so that they can check their papers, units and student's thesis using the system. Library also organizes periodic training sessions for students and researchers about how to use the system. The library offers assistance to those experiencing problems while checking documents. All Ph.D. theses need Drillbit report by the Library before its submission to the Research Unit.
To Login “Drillbit” Click here.
(https://www.drillbitplagiarismcheck.com/auth/login)
To appreciate the pioneering contributions of Prof. G Ram Reddy, the first Vice Chancellor of the University, a memorial containing his various publications, speeches and awards has been set up in the Library on 2nd July 2008.
To know more
(Prof.G.R.R)
Databases/Search Engines/Libraries
DOAJ
Semantic Scholar
Open Access Library
OAJSE (Open Access Journal Search Engine)
Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)
Core
CiteSeerX
Jurn
Springer Open Access
HighWire PLOS
NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository
National Digital Library of India
Google Scholar
Virtual Library
Sociosite
Arxiv.org
Open Access Agriculture Databases
World Digital Libray
Thesis and Dissertations
Shodhganga (India)
Shodhgangotri (India)
NDLTD (Global)
Ethos Library (UK)
OATD (International)
DART (Europe)
E-Books
Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)
Project Gutenberg
Open Library
Rare Book Room
The Central Library of IGNOU is fully computerized. The Complete catalogue of the library is available through Web-OPAC. The information can be browsed and downloaded from anywhere.
Click here for:
Central Library OPAC (https://libraryopac.ignou.ac.in/)
Click here for:
RCs/SCs Library OPAC (http://rcscopac.ignou.ac.in/)
One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
For Campus User:
https://www.onos.gov.in/search
For Remote Access:
https://idp.ignou.ac.in/
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Dr. VK Jagajeevan
Dr. VK Jagajeevan
Designation:
Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-01-2006
Brief Profile:
Librarian
Dr. V K Jagajeevan is Librarian of the University from 22nd June 2022. He has been working as Librarian (Incharge) from 22nd July 2021 to 21st June 2022 and Deputy Librarian of the University from 24th January 2006. Prior to this he had also worked as Assistant Librarian (IIT Kharagpur); Library Assistant (Nuclear Science Centre, New Delhi); and Information Trainee (National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru).
Besides MLIS from BHU, UGC NET and JRF & Lectureship in Library and Information Science and Ph.D in Library and Information Science from Utkal University, he also holds M.Sc. Physics from BHU and M.Tech. Computer Science and Data Processing from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has more than 32 years of experience in the library profession till August 2025.
Work Experience
Librarian, IGNOU, from 22nd June 2022 onwards
Librarian (Incharge), IGNOU, 22nd July 2021-21st June 2022
Deputy Librarian (Sr. Scale-Level 14), IGNOU, 24th January 2012-21st June 2022
Deputy Librarian, IGNOU, 24th January 2006-23rd January 2012
Assistant Librarian, IIT Kharagpur, 15th April 1997-23rd January 2006
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy(Subject) year
Library and Inofrmation Science, 2006
Master of Philosophy(Subject) year
Nill
M. Tech.
Computer Science and Data Processing, 2000
Master of Arts (Subject) year
Library and Inofrmation Science, 1993
Master of Science (Subject) year
Physics, 1989
Bachelor of Arts (Subject) year
Library and Inofrmation Science, 1992
Bachelor of Science (Subject) year
Physics, 1986
FELLOWSHIP/ AWARDS:
Sl.No.
Name of the Fellowship/Awards
Granting/Awarding Institution
Year
1.
Second Best Article Award in the National Paper Contest (Above 35 years)
Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India
2008
2.
IASLIC Ranganathan Best Paper Award
IASLIC, Kolkata
2005
3.
P V Verghese Best Paper Award
Indian Library Association, Delhi
2002/3
4.
Young Information Scientist Award
Society for Information Science, New Delhi
2000
5.
National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship in Library & Information Science
UGC
June 1993
PUBLICATIONS
Books: 1(Authored) 1(Edited)=2
Chapters in Books:3
Research Papers: 27
Policy Documents: Nil
Units Written:4
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY/ STATUTORY BODY (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL):
Membership of Professional body/Statutory body
Name of statutory body/ institution
Period
Life Member
Society for Information Science (SIS), New Delhi
Life Member
Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), Kolkata
Life Member
Indian Library Association (ILA), Delhi
Life Member
Delhi Library Association (DLA), Delhi
OFFICIAL ADDRESS:
Room No. 107,
Block B,
Library & Documentation Division,
IGNOU,
New Delhi-110068,
New Delhi, India,
Contact No.: +91-11-29571907, +91-11-29532032
Email: librarian@ignou.ac.in, jeevan@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-01-2006
2
Dr. Seema Chandhok
Dr. Seema Chandhok
Designation:
Sr. Deputy Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
28-09-1988
Brief Profile:
EDUCATION:
Education
Year
PhD. in Library and Information Science
2005
M.A. Distance Education
1997
M.A. Publica Administration
1987
Master in Library Science
1985
B.Sc.
1983
WORK EXPERIENCE:
S.No.
Full Address of the Institution
Post Held
Period of Service
1.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
University Librarian(I/c)
22.6.2018 to 21.7.2021
2.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Deputy Librarian
17.2.2005 to 21.6.2018
3.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Assistant Librarian
28.9.1988 to 16.2.2005
4.
National Institutional of Immunology, New Delhi
Documentation Librarian
13.3.1987 to 27.9.1988
5.
Cytology Research Centre (ICMR), New Delhi
Assistant Librarian
21.1.1986 to 12.3.1987
Fellowship/Awards:
S.No.
Name of Fellowship/Awards
Garnting/Awarding Institution
Year
1.
Awarded Fellowship to Attend World Library and Information Congress: 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly, 2016
IFLA, U.S. National Committee
August 13-19, 2016
PUBLICATIONS:
Books: (authored)+(edited)=1 (Bibliograpgy)
Chapters in Books: 16
Research Papers: 6
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY/ STATUTORY BODY (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL):
Membership of Professional body/Statutory body
Name of statutory body/ institution
Period
Member
Indian Library Association
Life
Member
IGNOUTA, IGNOU
Since Inception-till date
Ex-Officio Member
Academic Council, IGNOU
2018-2021
Member, Academic
Programme Committee, IGNOU
2018-2021
Member Secretary (Ex-Officio)
Library Committee, IGNOU
2018-2021
Member
Committee againts Sexual Harassment (CASH)
2015-2016
OFFICIAL ADDRESS:
Library & Documentation Division,
Room No. 125,
Academic Block-B,
New Academic Complex,
Ambedkar Bhawan,
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
New Delhi-110068
Tel: 011-29571901
Email: schandhok@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Sr. Deputy Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
28-09-1988
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The IGNOU library is the most resourceful information centre in the country in the field of Distance Education. The library has the largest collection of books, journals and other related materials in the field of Distance Education, throughout the country. It was established in 1986 in tune with the objectives of IGNOU.
Mission
The primary mission of the library is to support the educational and research programmes of the University by providing physical and intellectual access to information. In accordance with the objectives of the University, the library aims to develop a comprehensive collection of documents, useful for the readers.
IGNOU Library
The Indira Gandhi National Open University operates through a three-tier system having University Headquarters at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi; Regional Centres and Learner Support Centres scattered all over the country. Library and Documentation Division is a hierarchical system with the Central Library at the Headquarters followed by libraries located at Regional Centres (RCL) and Learner Support Centres (LSC). The Central Library caters to the needs of Academic, Administrative and Supportive staff and students at the headquarters.The RCLs look into the library requirements of Staff, Students, Academic Counselors and Academic coordinators at Regional Centres and the SCLs to meet the needs of the students exclusively. The number of RCLs and LSCs change from time to time depending upon the establishment of new RCs and LSCs considering the enrollment of students in the region. Every RC and LSC invariably has a small library attached to it. The Central Library is the main library which co-ordinates the effective functioning and development of RCLs and LSCs.The Central Library has been using the Koha, an integrated Library Management software package with all the modules for the library housekeeping operations. Using Koha Web OPAC, users can search the library online catalogue by Author, Title, Subject and Keywords.
As the role of the Library within any University can be realised only in the context of the institution's philosophy of education, the basic objectives of the Lⅅ are in tune with those of the IGNOU. They are as follows:
to develop appropriate collections in various disciplines for satisfying the needs of the diverse clientele of the libraries of the University, Regional and Study Centres,
to provide reading, lending, reference, information and documentation facilities to all categories of staff and students,
to develop a special collection of distance education books and journals at the libraries at the Headquarters as well as Regional Centres, and
to provide documentation and comprehensive reference/information services in areas related to distance education to other Open Universities of the world in general and in India in particular.
to facilitate electronic resources in the form of e-journals, e-books and e-databases for education and research as per international and national trends.
to enable remote access to electronic content for distance learners and create comparable information experience as in the case of campus based conventional learning systems.
University Librarian,
Academic Complex,
B-Block,
Library and Documentation Division,
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
Maidan Garhi.New Delhi – 110068,India
Email:
librarian@ignou.ac.in
Phone:
+91-11-29532797
Acquisition Section:
Acquisition Section of the Library deals with the purchase of books, reference books, textbooks serial publication and multi-volume books. The section also deals with day to day operations such as receiving indents for purchase of books, checking duplicates, placing orders, receiving and entering the books with serial number in the accession register as well as in the system of the Library and the budget control etc.
Technical Processing Section:
Technical services are the "behind the scene" activities that a library undertakes to effectively deliver library services to the public. These services include the processes and procedures which are necessary to order library materials, like classifying, cataloging, assigning subject headings, data entry, checking and physical processing, to get the materials ready to put on library shelves. These services also include the activities that are necessary to control the lending and returning of library materials. Other technical services include the activities related to preservation of library materials. Library follows Dewey Decimal Classification scheme for classification, AACR2 for cataloguing, Library of Congress Subject Headings for assigning subject headings and Cutter’s Author mark for book numbers etc.,
Periodicals Section:
Periodical Section handles Print as well as Electronic Journals databases. Processes Journal subscriptions, renewals, orders, payments/advances, Journals receipts, bound volumes every year. Maintains budget (s), accounts and statistics. Regulates the shelf arrangement of the current journals, displays recent arrivals daily.
Circulation Section:
This is the front end of library operations providing the lending services to the library users. All the functions of this section are computerised and the transactions in this section are based on the barcode technology. All the registered library users are provided with a Bar-coded ID Card and all the books in the library are bar-coded.
IT and Computer Section:
This is the hub which monitors all the computerised activities of the library i.e., the back-end of automation activities in the library. Library Server is connected on the Campus-wide Local Area Network apart from connecting all the sections of the library with structured cabling using switches and hubs located in different levels. The section is entrusted with responsibility of maintenance of all the systems, network, Internet and e-mail facilities, training the users, data validation, merging etc. All the staff members are trained to handle the Library software, Operating System, Proxy server, Scanner operations, Networking, Internet and CD based resources etc., apart from rectifying minor trouble shooting in the Hardware, Software, UPS connectivity, Database maintenance. This section also handles various activities like Bibliographic Search Services from Library holdings, OPAC Service, Online Resources Search Service, and Website Maintenance for Online Resources.
Administration Section:
This section handles Budget proposals and monitors the overall expenditure incurred in the Library including settlement of bills, Advances, Imprest amounts etc. Purchase of Equipment and other materials needed for library operation, Maintenance of stock, assets and consumable registers including stock verification. Posting of staff members in shift duties, holiday duties and maintenance of their leave records and attendance. Over all maintenance of Library building including insurance and pest control. Liaisons with administration, finance and engineering departments. Attends to both internal and external audits.
The Library Membership is open to the following categories only:
Category
Issue Rules
Caution Money
Over Due charges
Loss or Damage
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Teachers/Academics
15 books from General Collection only can be issued to the member for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request for another period of one month, if there is no demand for the book.
Nil
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Non Teaching Staff
04 books from General Collection only can be issued to the member for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request for another period of one month, if there is no demand for the book.
Nil
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Consultant/
Researcher (M.Phil. & Ph.D.)
05 books from General Collection only can be issued to them for the period of one month only. However the books from other collection may be issued at the discretion of the Librarian. The renewal can be done on request for another period of one month, if there is no demand for the book.
Refundable security deposit of Rs. 5000/- to be deposited by demand draft on library counter. The security deposit is refundable on the claim within two years of the date of expiry of membership of the library and beyond this money lapses to the University
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
Consultants:“No Dues” certificate should be asked from the library by ACD/Registrar (Admn.) as the case may be. The honorarium
/remuneration/fellowshp for the last month of the term should be released after obtaining clearance from the library.
Ph.D scholars: “Before the research work is recommended for examination of the students, “No Dues” shall be asked for by the Research Unit/School/Division/Centre concerned from the Library
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Retired IGNOU staff
02 books from General Collection only can be issued to them for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request only once for another period of one month only.
Refundable security deposit Rs. 3000/- to be deposited by demand draft on library counter.
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Institutions
02 books from General Collection only can be issued to them for the period of one month only. The renewal can be done on request only once for another period of one month only
The Institutions will pay Rs. 10,000/- as a Security deposit and Rs. 2000/- as Annual Renewal Charges.
For overdue books, the fine of Re.1/- per day per book to be charged for the first 10 days. For subsequent days, Rs. 5/- per day per book to be charged.
Members should replace the books lost or damaged by them, failing which they need to pay the total cost of the books to the library as per existing rules.
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Opening Hours
The library remains open on all the working days except Saturdays, Sundays and University notified holidays.
The opening hours of the Library are from 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM
All Library services are provided from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM
Lunch break is observed from 1.30 PM to 2.00 PM for all services except reading and circulation services.
Use of the Library and Library Materials
Members must show their Library Card on entering the Library, while borrowing books and journals and at any time if asked to do so by the Library Staff.
Briefcases, bags, umbrella, lunch boxes and other personal belongings must be deposited at the entrance.
Every member must sign the Register available at the entrance. Personal reading materials must be specifically indicated in the Register and shown to the security guard while entering and exiting from the Library.
Members are free to browse through the books. Books taken out of the shelves must be put on a table. Replacing the books on shelves is not encouraged as it may be misplaced. Misplaced book is a lost book.
A Non-member can use the library material on the premises with the permission
Readers should not mark, underline, dog-ear mark, write, tear pages or damages the Library documents.
Strict silence, decorum and discipline must be maintained in the Library
Member should behave in a reasonable and seemly fashion in the Library and must not damage library property or disturb other members.
Smoking, eating, sleeping and talking loudly are strictly prohibited in the Library.
Members should not reserve seats either for themselves or for others.
Newspapers and magazines must be read only in the Library on specific tables and should not be taken to any other reading areas.
No Library material can be taken out of the library without permission
All authorized users of the library shall have access to electronic resources subscribed by the library.
Users who want to access these resources from outside the campus shall be provided with remote access rights.
Statistics as on 31 Mar 2025
Collection of Central Library (As on 31 Mar 2025)
Books
English
1,13,641
Hindi
22,718
Urdu
402
Foreign Language
771
Gift
19045
Translation
62
Math Project
643
1,57,282
Total Print collection
1,79,992
Thesis
1176
Pamphlets
94
Reports
12
Manuals
195
IGNOU course Material
2443
Bound Journals
18789
CD ROMs
4160
Microfilms
199
Microfiches
17558
Photo Albums
236
Maps
23
Year wise growth of Central Library
year
Current Collection of Books(Include thesis, Bound journals etc.) year wise (in Thousand)
Additions of the books during the year (in Thousand)
1990-91
31.1
4.8
1991-92
36.2
5.1
1992-93
40.9
4.8
1993-94
46.3
5.4
1994-95
49.4
3.1
1995-96
52.2
2.5
1996-97
57.5
5.3
1997-98
62.7
5.1
1998-99
67.0
4.2
1999-00
71.0
4.0
2000-01
74.5
3.5
2001-02
77.9
3.4
2002-03
80.7
2.7
2003-04
84.3
3.6
2004-05
88.7
4.4
2005-06
92.9
3.2
2006-07
97.3
4.4
2007-08
101.6
4.3
2008-09
106.4
5.8
2009-10
112.1
5.7
2010-11
119.3
7.2
2012-13
135.7
8.0
2013-14
143.4
7.7
2014-15
148.6
5.2
2015-16
155.7
7.1
2016-17
163.2
7.5
2017-18
170.4
7.2
2018-19
174.8
4.4
2019-20
175.9
1.1
2020-21
176.2
0.2
2021-22
176.7
0.5
2022-23
178.2
2.5
2023-24
179.4
1.2
2024-25
179.9
0.5
Periodicals
Subject Journals (37)
Magazines (29)
Newspapers (26)
English-34
English-17
English-10
Hindi-03
Hindi-12
Hindi-15, Urdu-01
Collection in R&S Library
Total collection in Regional and Study Centre Libraries:- 2,51,943
Lending Services
The library at the headquarters caters to more than 3000 plus members comprising academic and administrative staff of the university, retired staff, consultants, Ph.D. students and other project staff of the University. Lending service is available to all the permanent staff of the University.
Reprography Services
The readers can get the Xerox of interested articles or chapters from the library documents. The service is available for IGNOU staff and other visitors on nominal charges of Re.1/per page.
Reading and Reference Services
The library has a very good collection of latest reference material comprising encyclopaedias, dictionaries, yearbooks, directories, statistical sources, geographical sources etc. Reference and information service is provided to the members as and when requested.
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) Service
The Central Library of IGNOU is fully computerized. The Complete catalogue of the library is available through Web-OPAC. The information can be browsed and downloaded from anywhere.
Click here for:
Central Library OPAC (https://libraryopac.ignou.ac.in/)
Click here for:
RCs/SCs Library OPAC (http://rcscopac.ignou.ac.in/)
Online Services
Library subscribes to various online databases including e-books, journals, indexes, bibliographies, Statistical Reports etc.
Institutional Membership Services
IGNOU Library has Membership of British Council Library (BCL) New Delhi, Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. The registered members can avail library facilities from these Institutions. In order to get the reference, reading and Lending Services (through ILL) from these libraries, registered members of the Central Library can collect the Membership card of the institution from Central Library which in turn to be shown at concerned Library for availing the services.
DELNET Services
Library is a member of Developing Library Network (DELNET) which provides services like browsing of Union Catalogues, Inter Library Loan and Document Delivery Services. Interested Readers can access the Catalogues of other Libraries through DELNET. Password of DELNET is available at Central and RCs Libraries.
Click here for
DELNET (https://delnet.in/index.html)
Resources available in the Library
Web Link to Relevant Resources Available in the Library
Resources
Link
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
To search all printed materials of IGNOU Library
https://libraryopac.ignou.ac.in/
Subscribed E-Resources (On Campus)
JSTOR, JGate, Taylor and Francis, Project Muse etc
https://www.onos.gov.in/publishers
Remote Access to E-Resources (RATE)
Access to e-resources on 24X7 hrs from anywhere.
For user ID and Password: Download the form, fill it, attach a Scanned copy of IGNOU I Card and send it to: librarian@ignou.ac.in
https://idp.ignou.ac.in/
download form for E-Resources: attachment-7 (For Master
Sugamya Pustakalaya
Access to more than 6.7 Lakh books for Blind and Print Disabled
https://library.daisyindia.org/welcomeLink.action
Open Access Educational Resources (OAER)
Includes Databases, Thesis and e-Books etc
Refer to OER Tab
Previous Year Question Papers
Question papers from 2010 to till date
https://webservices.ignou.ac.in/Pre-Question/
National Digital Library of India
A Single-Source Knowledge Repository
https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
Anti-Plagiarism software “Drillbit”
(Only for authorized users to check Plagiarism)
https://www.drillbitplagiarism.com/
Question Papers
(https://webservices.ignou.ac.in/Pre-Question/)
Drillbit-Extreme Plagiarism Detection Software' is an automatic text-recognition system made for detecting, preventing and handling plagiarism. All Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as part of ShodhShuddhi initiative have been provided access to this tool by the UGC's INFLIBNET Centre w.e.f 01 Oct 2023. Teachers have been provided access to Drillbit so that they can check their papers, units and student's thesis using the system. Library also organizes periodic training sessions for students and researchers about how to use the system. The library offers assistance to those experiencing problems while checking documents. All Ph.D. theses need Drillbit report by the Library before its submission to the Research Unit.
To Login “Drillbit” Click here.
(https://www.drillbitplagiarismcheck.com/auth/login)
To appreciate the pioneering contributions of Prof. G Ram Reddy, the first Vice Chancellor of the University, a memorial containing his various publications, speeches and awards has been set up in the Library on 2nd July 2008.
To know more
(Prof.G.R.R)
Databases/Search Engines/Libraries
DOAJ
Semantic Scholar
Open Access Library
OAJSE (Open Access Journal Search Engine)
Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)
Core
CiteSeerX
Jurn
Springer Open Access
HighWire PLOS
NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository
National Digital Library of India
Google Scholar
Virtual Library
Sociosite
Arxiv.org
Open Access Agriculture Databases
World Digital Libray
Thesis and Dissertations
Shodhganga (India)
Shodhgangotri (India)
NDLTD (Global)
Ethos Library (UK)
OATD (International)
DART (Europe)
E-Books
Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)
Project Gutenberg
Open Library
Rare Book Room
The Central Library of IGNOU is fully computerized. The Complete catalogue of the library is available through Web-OPAC. The information can be browsed and downloaded from anywhere.
Click here for:
Central Library OPAC (https://libraryopac.ignou.ac.in/)
Click here for:
RCs/SCs Library OPAC (http://rcscopac.ignou.ac.in/)
One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
For Campus User:
https://www.onos.gov.in/search
For Remote Access:
https://idp.ignou.ac.in/
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Staff Details
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Dr. VK Jagajeevan
Dr. VK Jagajeevan
Designation:
Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-01-2006
Brief Profile:
Librarian
Dr. V K Jagajeevan is Librarian of the University from 22nd June 2022. He has been working as Librarian (Incharge) from 22nd July 2021 to 21st June 2022 and Deputy Librarian of the University from 24th January 2006. Prior to this he had also worked as Assistant Librarian (IIT Kharagpur); Library Assistant (Nuclear Science Centre, New Delhi); and Information Trainee (National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru).
Besides MLIS from BHU, UGC NET and JRF & Lectureship in Library and Information Science and Ph.D in Library and Information Science from Utkal University, he also holds M.Sc. Physics from BHU and M.Tech. Computer Science and Data Processing from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has more than 32 years of experience in the library profession till August 2025.
Work Experience
Librarian, IGNOU, from 22nd June 2022 onwards
Librarian (Incharge), IGNOU, 22nd July 2021-21st June 2022
Deputy Librarian (Sr. Scale-Level 14), IGNOU, 24th January 2012-21st June 2022
Deputy Librarian, IGNOU, 24th January 2006-23rd January 2012
Assistant Librarian, IIT Kharagpur, 15th April 1997-23rd January 2006
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy(Subject) year
Library and Inofrmation Science, 2006
Master of Philosophy(Subject) year
Nill
M. Tech.
Computer Science and Data Processing, 2000
Master of Arts (Subject) year
Library and Inofrmation Science, 1993
Master of Science (Subject) year
Physics, 1989
Bachelor of Arts (Subject) year
Library and Inofrmation Science, 1992
Bachelor of Science (Subject) year
Physics, 1986
FELLOWSHIP/ AWARDS:
Sl.No.
Name of the Fellowship/Awards
Granting/Awarding Institution
Year
1.
Second Best Article Award in the National Paper Contest (Above 35 years)
Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India
2008
2.
IASLIC Ranganathan Best Paper Award
IASLIC, Kolkata
2005
3.
P V Verghese Best Paper Award
Indian Library Association, Delhi
2002/3
4.
Young Information Scientist Award
Society for Information Science, New Delhi
2000
5.
National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship in Library & Information Science
UGC
June 1993
PUBLICATIONS
Books: 1(Authored) 1(Edited)=2
Chapters in Books:3
Research Papers: 27
Policy Documents: Nil
Units Written:4
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY/ STATUTORY BODY (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL):
Membership of Professional body/Statutory body
Name of statutory body/ institution
Period
Life Member
Society for Information Science (SIS), New Delhi
Life Member
Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), Kolkata
Life Member
Indian Library Association (ILA), Delhi
Life Member
Delhi Library Association (DLA), Delhi
OFFICIAL ADDRESS:
Room No. 107,
Block B,
Library & Documentation Division,
IGNOU,
New Delhi-110068,
New Delhi, India,
Contact No.: +91-11-29571907, +91-11-29532032
Email: librarian@ignou.ac.in, jeevan@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
24-01-2006
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Dr. Seema Chandhok
Dr. Seema Chandhok
Designation:
Sr. Deputy Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
28-09-1988
Brief Profile:
EDUCATION:
Education
Year
PhD. in Library and Information Science
2005
M.A. Distance Education
1997
M.A. Publica Administration
1987
Master in Library Science
1985
B.Sc.
1983
WORK EXPERIENCE:
S.No.
Full Address of the Institution
Post Held
Period of Service
1.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
University Librarian(I/c)
22.6.2018 to 21.7.2021
2.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Deputy Librarian
17.2.2005 to 21.6.2018
3.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Assistant Librarian
28.9.1988 to 16.2.2005
4.
National Institutional of Immunology, New Delhi
Documentation Librarian
13.3.1987 to 27.9.1988
5.
Cytology Research Centre (ICMR), New Delhi
Assistant Librarian
21.1.1986 to 12.3.1987
Fellowship/Awards:
S.No.
Name of Fellowship/Awards
Garnting/Awarding Institution
Year
1.
Awarded Fellowship to Attend World Library and Information Congress: 82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly, 2016
IFLA, U.S. National Committee
August 13-19, 2016
PUBLICATIONS:
Books: (authored)+(edited)=1 (Bibliograpgy)
Chapters in Books: 16
Research Papers: 6
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY/ STATUTORY BODY (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL):
Membership of Professional body/Statutory body
Name of statutory body/ institution
Period
Member
Indian Library Association
Life
Member
IGNOUTA, IGNOU
Since Inception-till date
Ex-Officio Member
Academic Council, IGNOU
2018-2021
Member, Academic
Programme Committee, IGNOU
2018-2021
Member Secretary (Ex-Officio)
Library Committee, IGNOU
2018-2021
Member
Committee againts Sexual Harassment (CASH)
2015-2016
OFFICIAL ADDRESS:
Library & Documentation Division,
Room No. 125,
Academic Block-B,
New Academic Complex,
Ambedkar Bhawan,
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
New Delhi-110068
Tel: 011-29571901
Email: schandhok@ignou.ac.in
Attachments:
Designation:
Sr. Deputy Librarian
Specialization:
Library and Information Science
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
28-09-1988