“Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves, or we know where we find information upon it”
Samuel Johnson
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The library occupies a unique place in the academic and research activities of the institute. It is perhaps the most important central facility provided by the institute. The library has a collection of more than 10000 publications, which is growing on a regular basis, and subscribes to more than 60 spiritual & self motivational periodicals from India & abroad. The library acquires journals and publication by purchase and on exchange programmes from the regional, national, international, and foreign spiritual institutes and organizations.
Objectives
- To meet the research requirements of the faculty members.
- To meet the information/ research needs of the general clientele/users.
- To provide reference/referral services to the general readers.
- To collect and process information for the faculty members & readers.
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Automation The library is operating in a fully automated and air-conditioned environment. Three machines support the computerization activities. The library is using multi-user library automation software Delplus, capable of working in integrated multi-user and network environment.
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Salient Features
- Fully automated library
- Excellent collection on Science & spirituality, Human Values, Sacred literature from all religions, Comparative Religion, Life-Skills, Pedagogy and Human Values, Self-Help books, General Management, Sai Literature, Biographies, Children’s Literature, etc.
- Publications in CDs, DVDs, Cassettes
- Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
- Extensive use of the Internet
- The Library is a member of DELNET for upgrading the information resources.
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Library Sections
- Books/Documents Section
- Sri Sathya Sai Baba
- Srimad Bhagvata
- Sacred Book of East
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Science and Spirituality
- Ramana Maharishi
- Swami Abhedanda
- Chinmaya Mission
- Yogananda
- Osho
- Yoga and Meditation
- Biographies
- Sri Aurobindo Aashram
- Kashmir Saivism
- Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan
- Vivekananda/Advaita Aashram
- Divine Life Society
- Baha’I Faith and Tao
- Zoroastrianism and Judaism
- Dalai Lama
- Islam and Sufism
- Theosophical
- Sikhism
- Education and Human Values
- Astrology
- Miscellaneous
- Social Science
- Science
- Management
- History and Geography
- Literature
- Periodical Section
- Children Section
- Bound Volume of Periodical Section
- Audio-Visual Section
- New Arrivals Section
- Reference Section
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Services
- Membership & Registration
- Reference Service & Assistance
- Current Content Services
- Inter Library Loan
- Photocopying Services
- News clippings Services
- On-line Public Access Catalogue
- CD-ROM Search Service
- On-Line new arrivals services
- User Education
New Arrivals
- Heaven is Within
by Suzie Parvati Reeves
- God and Man by G.Venkataraman
- Global Education
Society and Development by I.K.Khan
- The Orphan Doves
by Anna Lee
- The Hindu Book of
the Dead by Trinath Mishra
- The Speaking Tree:
Inspiration for the Soul By Times Group
- The Prophet of
Peace by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
- Buddhism Vs
Hinduism by Dharam Vir Mangla
- Path of Science
and Spirituality: theory of Self Realization by Dharam Vir Mangla
- The Quran by Maulana
Wahiduddin Khan
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Library Membership for Lifetime
- Rs. 150/- (For One card)
- Rs. 250/- (For Two cards)
- Rs. 50/-(Children’s membership)
(One time payment)
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Timings:
- Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
- Sunday (Feb. to Oct.) 12.00 noon to 6.00 pm
- Sunday (Nov. to Jan.) 11.00 Am to 5.00 pm
Holidays: Second Sundays and gazetted holidays
Contacts: 24364569, 24367587. Extn. 21 & 30
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