Central Library

The “Central Library” of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University was established in 1985 with Dr. K.K. Singh as the in-charge of library and Shri S. K. Singh as the cataloguer. During that time only four regular departments were established viz., Physics & Electronics, History, Culture & Archaeology, Mathematics & Statistics and Economics & Rural Development. Around 4000 books related to these courses were purchased. In 1994, 12(b) recognition by University Grants Commission, four more departments offering specialized courses came into existence. These courses included Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences and Management which were research oriented. Thus, with the increase in the number of departments to eight, test books, reference books, periodicals, journals and other relevant compilations increased significantly in the library.

In 2001, the central library came up with an independent building and Dr. R.K. Singh was appointed as a regular librarian. The introduction of Institute of Engineering and Technology and other self- finance courses gave further boost to the enhancement of library both in terms of infrastructure and reading materials. With the establishment of “Computer Lab” the Central Library of this university got a special recognition to be the first in the state of Uttar Pradesh where e-journals could be accessed online. At present, the library hosts about 1, 60,000 different titles on myriad subjects. Well equipped with wi-fi facility, the library is undergoing tremendous reformation at various levels. Digitization and automation is the key towards making the library at par with any renowned library of the country. This upgraded and modernized “Central Library” will serve as a boon for the seekers of knowledge and information.