Welcome to CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Library

You have access to 5 specialized libraries:

Campus	Library Name	Specialization
Bangalore Central Campus	Knowledge Centre	Post Graduate (PG), Law, and Research Library
	Under Graduate (UG) Library	B.Ed. and Science Library
Bangalore Kengeri Campus	Knowledge Centre	MBA and Engineering Library
Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus	Knowledge Centre	Business Studies and Social Science Library
Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus	Knowledge Centre	Business Studies and Social Science Library

Library Facilities & Services

• Circulation of books
• Reference of Books/Periodicals/Encyclopedia
• Open Access to online Journals/Articles
• Desktops, Internet, and Wi-Fi
• SMS and Email for all Library transactions
• Reprography
• Locker Facility
• Symposium Halls (Discussion Rooms)
• Magazines/Newspapers
• Journal Archive
• Laptop Charging Points
• Orientation Programmes

Library Catalogue

Our catalogue can be accessed online at http://library.christuniversity.in

Library Catalogue Features:

• Search for an item (by Author, Title, Subject, ISBN, and Keyword)
• Locate the item
• Get bibliographic details of the item
• Review available/checked-out items
• Determine return dates

The Library has Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) terminals at various locations inside the library.

Library Circulation Account Features:

• Summary - Overview of borrowed books
• Fines - Paid and outstanding fines
• Details - Registration number and contact details
• Search history - History of your OPAC searches
• Reading history - Books borrowed during your tenure
• Purchase Suggestions - Recommend books for purchase
• Messages - Library notifications
• Lists - Create a personal reading list

Information on New Arrivals

A list of books added in the last 15 days can be viewed in the catalogue.

New Arrivals

Books & Their Arrangement

The library has a collection including:

• Textbooks
• Reference books
• Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
• Working Papers
• PhD/MPhil Thesis
• Master's Dissertations
• Bound volumes of Journals
• Braille Books

Books are arranged according to the 22nd edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification.

Borrowing Facility

• Books marked REF (Reference) cannot be borrowed.
• Books with a white spine label marked as BK are available for circulation.

Borrowing Limits & Duration

User Category	No. of Books	Duration
UG Students	2	14 days
Law Students	2	7 days
PG Students	4	14 days
Research Scholars	10	21 days
Faculty	20	90 days
Law Faculty	20	30 days
Staff	5	30 days

Late Fee: ₹5.00 per day

Library Activities

• Bookmark - Annual Book Exhibition (July)
• Event-Oriented Book Displays - Conducted during national and international events
• Information Display - Notices, new arrivals, and event updates

Ask the Librarian

For research or service queries, contact the librarian in person or via email: library@christuniversity.in

Purchase Suggestions

Faculty and students can request book purchases by emailing the librarian. Students should route requests through their department head.

Expectations from Library Users

• Carry your ID card for transactions
• Maintain silence in the library
• Follow University dress code
• No cell phones inside the library
• Do not write or highlight books
• Use dustbins for cleanliness

Library Timings

Days	Timings
Monday - Friday	8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Vacation (Mon-Fri)	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

NOTE

The library is closed on public holidays.

Contact Us

• Email: library@christuniversity.in
• Phone Numbers:
  • Knowledge Centre: 080 4012 9660 / 9661
  • UG Library: 080 4012 9114
  • Kengeri Campus: 080 4012 9882
  • BGR Campus: 080 4655 1443
  • YPR Campus: 080 6989 6506