Central Library
The Source of Wisdom and Values at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya A repository of knowledge, Dev SanskritiVishwavidyalaya upholds the ancient wisdom of the Vedas and the transformative vision of Pujya Gurudev Pt. ShriRam Sharma Acharya.
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About Us
The library is located on the second floor of “Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Bhawan” near Pragyeshwar Mahadev in the picturesque surroundings of the university. The University library has a collection of about 45,800 books and 3000 bound volumes of journals and Magazines. It subscribes to about 18 National and 5 International journals and 29 magazines in various disciplines of science, spirituality and humanities. The library renders services such as lending books and journals, reading halls, reprographic facilities, and bibliographic references and information. The library also consists of various books on Philosophy, Human excellence, life-management, Personality development, Autobiographies and vivid other interesting subjects.

Mission
The motto statement of the University is hence aptly framed as ‘A University for the Global, Cultural Spiritual Renaissance’.
- Confluence of traditional education with science and spirituality
- Creation of devoted, righteous and learned students
- Infusion of scientific spirituality into life style
- Creation of citizens well-endowed with nationalistic ideals
- Guiding future leaders by developing human values and oneness towards all.
- Conducting conventional research in non-conventional disciplines.
- To support all above point 1-6 for teaching, learning and research with state-of- the-art information that complements, education, reflective thinking and development of thoughts
Vision
Unite contemporary education with spiritual training to cultivate well-rounded, competent and personally uplifted graduates, who possess a scientifically grounded understanding and experience of spiritual transformation and a powerful drive to use their gifts to promote the greater good of society
Goals
- To promote ethical and informed use of information resources for academic and spiritual
- To enhance the extensive use of knowledge repositories, including books, journals, and digital content.
- To integrate modern technologies with traditional learning methods, ensuring a seamless blend of knowledge acquisition and enlightenment.
- To strengthen the library's role as a community resource for research, innovation, and personal development.
Objectives
- To ensure that every user finds the information they seek efficiently and effectively.
- To connect each book, journal, or resource with its ideal reader.
- To save readers' time by offering intuitive and user-friendly access to physical and digital collections.
- To create a peaceful and conducive environment for independent learning, collaborative research, and intellectual exploration.
Library’s Rules and Discipline
The library is a temple of knowledge, books are its idols, and reading is its adoration. Kindly help maintain its dignity.
- Carry your ID card when entering the library.
- Readers are requested to maintain silence in the library. Avoid any conversation or consultation. Keep your mobile phones switched off or on silent mode inside the library.
- Only books and notebooks are allowed inside; other belongings must be kept at the bag stand.
- Marking books with pens or pencils, folding pages, or damaging them in any way is strictly prohibited. Violation may result in the cancellation of the library card.
- Books, journals, magazines, and newspapers from the reference section are not to be issued.
- Do not fold pages of books for photocopying; instead, write the page numbers on a slip and provide it with the book.
- Leave the books on the table after reading.
- Students are requested to sit in their designated areas.
- Turn off fans and tube lights when not required.
Rules for Issuing/Returning Books
- Only books from the textbook section will be issued. Reference books and magazines are for in-library use only.
- After issuing books via the RFID KIOSK, show the receipt and books to the security guard or library staff before leaving the library.
- The following no of books are issued to the members from Library —
Sr. No | Students/Members | No. of Books | Duration (Days) |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Certificate Course | 2 | 30 |
2 | Undergraduate | 4 | 30 |
3 | Postgraduate | 5 | 30 |
4 | Researchers | 6 | 30 |
5 | Teaching Staff | 6 | 150 |
6 | Non-Teaching/Karyakarta | 2 | 30 |
- After the above-mentioned period, a fine of ₹1 per day per book will be charged. Bring the receipt from the accounts office.
- Books kept at the counter will not be issued. Bring the required books from the shelf for issuing.
- Books issued on the same day cannot be returned.
- Inspect the book carefully before issuing it. If the book is found damaged, its cost will have to be paid.
- Issue books using your own library card. If books are issued on someone else’s card, the card will be confiscated and returned only after a fine of Rs 50 is paid.
- Verify the issue slip carefully.
- In case of a damaged or lost library card, pay ₹100 at the cash counter to obtain a new one.
- If a book is lost, a fine of ₹50 along with an additional 20% of the book's current value must be paid. Alternatively, students can pay a fine of ₹50 and replace the book with its latest edition.
- All library rooms are under CCTV surveillance. The premises are under continuous surveillance.