Libraries
There are several libraries in Delhi, which are either in control of government bodies or private institutions and organizations. Major libraries in Delhi region are:-
- IARI Library(Pusa) is one of the largest and the finest agrobiological libraries in South East Asia housing a total of 6 lakh publications including 1 lakh books/monographs, 3,50,000 journal volumes, 45,000 bulletins, 15,000 post graduate theses, 10,000 pamphlets, 30,000 news clippings, 30,000 reports, and other reference materials. The Library has, on its role, 2000 members, viz., students, scientists and technical staff. It also serves about 8,000 visitors every year. The Library functions as the depository of FAO, IDRC and AVRDC publications and also as the National Depository for CGIAR institutes publications.
- Zakir Hussain Central Library, Jamia Millia Islamia University
- American Centre Library
- British Council Library
- Delhi Public Library
- Delhi University Library
- Indian Council of Historical Research
- Indian Council of Social Science Research
- Maharaja Fatehsinhrao Gaekwad Library and Documentation Centre
- Max Mueller Bhavan
- National Archives of India
- National Science Library
- Ramakrishna Mission Library
- Russian Centre
- Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
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