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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library UAS Raichur

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library, UAS Raichur

University library

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Centarl Library (University Library) started its functions independently in the year 2009.

  • University Library name has been renamed as
    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library UAS Raichur on dated 10.10.2024.

Dr. Machendranath

Librarian

VISION

We strive to be one of the best modern academic research libraries enabling the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur to become a globally recognized Agricultural University.

MISSION

The vision will be achieved by :

  • Developing a well balanced and relevant information collection
  • Providing access to information in all formats nationally and internationally
  • Taking responsibility for information literacy
  • Enabling research and e-research
  • Contributing to learning and teaching excellence
  • Exploiting new technologies and continuously developing facilities for the advancement of learning, research and extension activities.
  • Contributing to community development
  • VALUE

  • Positive energy for success
  • Professional and ethical behaviour
  • Diversity as an asset
  • Librarian

    Dr. Machendranath S. LIBRARIAN drmsvidyasagar@gmail.com

    About Librarian

    The University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur is one of the leading farm science universities in Karnataka, fulfilling the needs and supporting the farming community in the Kalyan Karnataka region through teaching, research, and extension activities of academic excellence. The University Library started its independent functions in 2009. The Information Management Centre acts as a repository of printed and electronic resources for the academic community of the university, playing a crucial role in supporting the teaching, research, and extension activities of the university. The library houses an extensive collection of research monographs, reports, multi-volume reference works, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and more on agricultural and allied sciences. It also facilitates access to more than 4,000 electronic journals through consortia like CeRA (Consortium for E-resources in Agriculture) ICAR-New Delhi. At present, users can access over 65,797 books, 9,630 bound volumes of national and international journals, 3,201 theses and dissertations, 488 annual reports on agricultural and allied sciences, and 314 annual reports of agricultural universities and institutions.

    The library employs KOHA (Library Management System) integrated with RFID technology to ensure the security and efficient management of library resources and services. Additionally, the library provides OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) and Knimbus remote access software for seamless access to various e-resources and services subscribed to by the library.

    Dr. B R Ambedkar Centarl Library at a Glance

    Dr. B R Ambedkar Centarl Library of UAS, Raichur has a good collection of documents in Agricultural Science and Agricultural Engineering and Allied Subjects.

    Library Timings
    Days Timings
    Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

    The library remains closed on all public holidays.

    Quote of the Day

    "Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence."

    DR. B.R. Ambedkar

    "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."

    Mason Cooley

    "The contents of a library can take you further than your own imagination could begin to imagine. To open a book is to open your mind."

    Amberle Cianne