Libraries for UPSC Preparation in Chandigarh
Self-preparation and continuous revision forms an important and integral part of the UPSC journey along with Coaching and mock tests. And there is no better place for that than libraries. Chandigarh city has some of the finest libraries with numerous options to choose from. Some of the good libraries in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS exam preparation and self-study are:
A.C. Joshi Library, Chandigarh
A. C. Joshi Library located at the heart of Panjab University is the best library for you if you are a Punjab University student. This library is centrally air-conditioned and has a seating accommodation of over 500 readers. It is the only library at Chandigarh which operates 24*7. A.C. Joshi Library has more than 6.4 Lakh publications including books, bound volumes of journals, theses/dissertations, rare books, reports, government documents, back files of newspapers and much more. Some of the unique books in the library are:
- Mutiny Records.
- Writings on different tribes of the North-Eastern States & Andaman Nicobar by different English authors.
- Reports on the results of scientific voyages (H.M.S. Challenger).
- Educational Records published by the Govt. of India since colonial days.
- Reports and Surveys of the flora and fauna of British India.
- Atlases Maps. (both historical and Geographical)
- Imperial Gazetteer of India.
- Geography of India and the world by Mazid hussain
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G C Leong
- Writings of the Viceroys and Governors-General.
- Biographies.
- English Factory Records.
- Indian polity and Governance by M Laxmikant
- Religious literature pertaining to the temple, Gurudwara and Mosque.
- English literature on Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw.
- History of Ancient India by RS Sharma
- History of Medieval India By Satish Chandra
- India Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra
- Books on Sanskrit and Hindi literature, history.
- Books are written by medieval writers and travellers.
- Laboratory results from different laboratories of India on scientific subjects and many more.
- All these things makes the AC Joshi Library an ideal place for Self-study for IAS Preparation
Address: Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh.
Contact Number: 0172 2534551
Website: http://library.puchd.ac.in/
The Browser Library And Bookstore
The Browser library has integrated the concept of a library and a bookstore. It was established in 1997. The Browser has over 20000+ collection comprising fiction to non-fiction. The store also specialises in procuring books on demand. The library a unique ambience which provides book lovers with a completely different experience.
Address: SCO-14/15, Madhya Marg, Sector 8C, Chandigarh
Contact Number: 0172-2547340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/browser8/
Library Timings: Monday-Saturday (10:00am-7:30pm) , Sunday Closed
British Council Library, Elante Mall
British Council has a vast collection of all types of books like fiction, short stories, drama, poetry, graphic novels and junior books. This Chandigarh Library also has digital magazines, e-journals, e-movies, e-literature and CDs/DVDs. British Library has different membership plans.But even non-members can step in, browse and read books. This makes British Library one of the most popular libraries in Chandigarh.
Address: C515, 5th Floor, Elante Office Block, Chandigarh.
Contact Number: 0120 456 9000
Library Timings: Monday – Saturday ( 11:00am-7:00pm ) , Sunday closed
Website: https://www.britishcouncil.in/ab…
The State Library, Sector 34 Chandigarh
The state library is one of the biggest libraries in Chandigarh. It has 3 floors and is spread over an area of more than 2400 sq. yard. It has a large reading room and a sprawling newspaper, magazine section.
Address: Sector 34, (Opposite Gurudwara), Chandigarh.
Contact Number: 0172-2676002
Website: http://chdstatelibrary34.org/
Library Timings: Monday-Friday (10:00am-5:00pm) , Saturday and Sunday closed
Central State Library, Sector 17, Chandigarh
T.S Central State Library is one of the oldest libraries in Chandigarh. This library has academic as well as non-academic books. For the convenience of people living in far-off areas, T.S Central State Library has a mobile library service as well.
Address: Sector 17, Near DC Office, Chandigarh, 160017.
Contact Number: 0172 270 2565
Library Timings: Monday – Sunday (8:00am-8: 00 pm)
Website: http://cslchd.gov.in/
Beant Singh Memorial Library, Chandigarh
Books present in the library are of different types ranging from diverse religions to historical to epics, to biographies, to knowledgeable books. Such as the books related to religions including Jainism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Confucianism, Indian folklore, history of different countries, Indian epics, and biographies of Indian personalities, world wars and on religious and cultural movements. Beant Singh Memorial Library has a lot of parking and a garden full of greenery.
It also has a very good seating arrangement for over four hundred members.
Address: Sector 42B, Chandigarh.
Contact Number: 0172 2621409
Library Timings: Monday-Friday (8:00am-8:00pm) , Saturday-Sunday (10:00am-6:00pm).
We hope that this list will help you in choosing a suitable library during the last few months of your preparation for UPSC and other state civil services exams.
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