“Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves, or we know where we find information upon it”

Samuel Johnson

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.

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.

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.

Library Sections

  • Books/Documents Section
    1. Sri Sathya Sai Baba
    2. Srimad Bhagvata
    3. Sacred Book of East
    4. Encyclopedia Britannica
    5. Science and Spirituality
    6. Ramana Maharishi
    7. Swami Abhedanda
    8. Chinmaya Mission
    9. Yogananda
    10. Osho
    11. Yoga and Meditation
    12. Biographies
    13. Sri Aurobindo Aashram
    14. Kashmir Saivism
    15. Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan
    16. Vivekananda/Advaita Aashram
    17. Divine Life Society
    18. Baha’I Faith and Tao
    19. Zoroastrianism and Judaism
    20. Dalai Lama
    21. Islam and Sufism
    22. Theosophical
    23. Sikhism
    24. Education and Human Values
    25. Astrology
    26. 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

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

  1.  Heaven is Within by Suzie Parvati Reeves
  2. God and Man by G.Venkataraman
  3. Global Education Society and Development by I.K.Khan
  4. The Orphan Doves by Anna Lee
  5. The Hindu Book of the Dead by Trinath Mishra
  6. The Speaking Tree: Inspiration for the Soul By Times Group
  7. The Prophet of Peace by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
  8. Buddhism Vs Hinduism by Dharam Vir Mangla
  9. Path of Science and Spirituality: theory of Self Realization by Dharam Vir Mangla
  10. The Quran by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

 

 

Library Membership for Lifetime

  • Rs. 150/- (For One card)
  • Rs. 250/- (For Two cards)
  • Rs. 50/-(Children’s membership)
    (One time payment)

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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