Library
The University of North West Himalayas (UNWH) Library is committed to fueling academic excellence through a vast collection of print and digital assets. Our Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) serves as a high-tech gateway to global scholarship, offering seamless access to premium databases, e-journals, and e-books. By leveraging prestigious institutional memberships with DELNET and the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), we provide our researchers and students with an unparalleled depth of resources to power their success.
Library Collection Details
- Total Books: 5,039
- Reference Books: 2,651
- Unique Titles: 1,415
- E-Books: 15,000
- Journals / Magazines (Print): 80
- E-Journals (DELNET): 3,000
- Audio / Video / CDs: 50
- Back Volumes of Journals: 100
- Newspapers: 10
Library Services
The Central Library plays a vital role in supporting academic and research activities by providing comprehensive library and information services. The major services offered include:
- Book Circulation Service
- OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
- Open Access System
- Current Awareness Service (CAS)
- Digital Library Facility
- Bibliography Compilation (on demand)
- Reprographic Service
- Journal and Magazine Section
- Online Access to E-Resources
- Newspaper Reading Service
- Article Alert Service
- Wi-Fi Facility
- Internet Facility
- Reading Room with 350 seating capacity
- Remote Access Facility for E-Resources
- Automated Library System using KOHA Open-Source Software
- Digital Library Software
- Institutional Membership of DELNET (Developing Library Network), New Delhi
- Inter-Library Loan Facility
- Document Delivery Service (DDS)
Library Timings
- Library Working Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M
- Book Circulation Timing: 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M
- Lunch Break: 1:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M
