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Central Library

Preserving Samskrit Heritage • Supporting Research • Enabling Digital Learning

WEB OPAC

About the Library

The Central Library of Karnataka Samskrit University is an important academic and research resource centre supporting teaching, learning and research in Samskrit language, literature, Indian Knowledge Systems, Shastras and allied disciplines.

The history of the Library is closely associated with the historic Sri Chamarajendra Samskrit College, established in the nineteenth century under the patronage of His Highness Sri Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore.

The Library collects, organizes, preserves and provides access to books, rare books, manuscripts, journals, theses, dissertations and digital resources. It also provides access to electronic resources through KOHA Integrated Library Management System and Web OPAC facilities.

7200

Rare Books

2000+

Purchased Books

2100+

Donated Books

130

Ph.D Theses

3000+

Digital Library

1600+

Open Access Books

Vision

To become a leading centre of knowledge and research that preserves Samskrit intellectual heritage and provides equitable access to traditional and modern scholarly resources through innovative library and digital information services.

Mission

To preserve, promote and provide access to the rich intellectual heritage of Samskrit and Indian Knowledge Systems through effective collection development, conservation, digitization, modern library technologies and user-oriented information services.

Library Services

📚 Circulation Service
🔍 Reference Service
💻 OPAC Search
📰 Newspapers
📖 Research Support
🖨 Reprographic Service
🌐 E-Resources
📶 Wi-Fi Access
📑 Plagiarism Support
🎓 Thesis Support
📜 Manuscript Consultation
📚 Information Literacy

Library Collection

Rare Books

7200

Historic collection inherited from the College Library.

Purchased Books

2000+

Books supporting teaching and research.

Donated Books

2100+

Received from scholars and institutions.

Ph.D Theses

130

Research dissertations of the University.

Digital Library

3000+

Digitized books and scholarly resources.

Open Access Books

1600+

Accessible through Internet Archive and e-Sampath Bharathi.

Borrowing Privileges

User Category Maximum Books Loan Period
Teachers 5 15 Days
Ph.D Scholars 4 15 Days
Non-Teaching Staff 2 15 Days
Students 3 15 Days

Library Rules & Regulations

Books are issued for 15 days and may be renewed subject to library rules.

Fine of ₹1 per day per book for overdue items.

Lost or damaged books must be replaced or compensated as per University rules.

Library Hours

10:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Closed on Sundays, Second Saturday, Fourth Saturday, General Holidays and National Holidays.

Quick Access

WEB OPAC
Digital Library
Institutional Repository
Theses & Dissertations
Question Papers
E-Resources
Internet Archive Books
e-Sampath Bharathi
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