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The '''Central Library''' of IIT Delhi is one of the largest academic libraries in India, serving the research and academic needs of the institute's students, faculty, and staff.

* '''Website:''' [https://library.iitd.ac.in library.iitd.ac.in]
* '''Online Catalogue (WebOPAC):''' [http://libcat.iitd.ac.in libcat.iitd.ac.in]
* '''Location:''' Central part of the campus, near the Lecture Hall Complex

== Overview ==

The Central Library houses an extensive collection of books, journals, theses, and digital resources across all disciplines offered at IIT Delhi. It provides access to thousands of e-journals, e-books, and databases through institutional subscriptions.

The library is spread across multiple floors and includes dedicated sections for textbooks, reference materials, theses, periodicals, Hindi literature, and a book bank facility.

== Facilities ==

=== Reading Halls ===
The library has multiple reading halls with seating capacity for hundreds of students. These are available for quiet study and are open extended hours during examination periods.

=== Book Bank ===
The Book Bank provides textbooks on loan for the entire semester to students, particularly those receiving financial aid or scholarships.

=== Textbook & Theses Section ===
Located on the ground floor, this section houses course textbooks, past theses and dissertations from IIT Delhi students.

=== Hindi Collection ===
A dedicated section for Hindi language books and literature.

=== Digital Library ===
Computer terminals are available for accessing e-resources, online databases, and the WebOPAC system.

== E-Resources ==

The Central Library provides access to a wide range of electronic resources:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Resource Type !! Examples
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| '''E-Journal Databases''' || IEEE Xplore, Springer, Elsevier ScienceDirect, Wiley, ACM Digital Library, JSTOR
|-
| '''E-Book Platforms''' || Cambridge Core, Springer eBooks, Pearson, McGraw-Hill
|-
| '''Citation Databases''' || Web of Science, Scopus
|-
| '''Standards''' || BIS, ASTM, ISO (via subscriptions)
|-
| '''Others''' || PressReader (newspapers/magazines), QuillBot Premium, CMIE databases
|}

=== Off-Campus Access ===
IIT Delhi provides off-campus access to subscribed e-resources through an institutional proxy/VPN system. Students and faculty can access journals and databases from outside the campus network.

* [https://library.iitd.ac.in/Indian%20Institute%20of%20Technology%20Delhi%20Off-Campus%20Access Off-Campus Access Guide]

== Services ==

* '''Inter-Library Loan (ILL):''' Borrow resources from other libraries when not available at IIT Delhi
* '''Document Delivery Service:''' Request articles from journals not subscribed by the library
* '''News Clipping Service:''' Curated news clippings relevant to the institute
* '''IRINS (Indian Research Information Network System):''' Faculty profiling and research output tracking — [https://library.iitd.ac.in/IRINS%40IIT%20Delhi IRINS@IIT Delhi]
* '''Plagiarism Check:''' Turnitin access for thesis and paper submissions
* '''Article Processing Charges (APC) Support:''' Support for open access publishing

== Timings ==

{| class="wikitable"
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! Section !! Timings
|-
| '''Reading Halls''' || Generally open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight); extended hours during exams
|-
| '''Circulation Counter''' || 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (weekdays)
|-
| '''Reference Section''' || 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (weekdays)
|}

''Timings may vary during holidays and examination periods. Check the [https://library.iitd.ac.in library website] for current timings.''

== Guidelines for Fair Use of E-Resources ==

Electronic resources subscribed by the Central Library are strictly for academic use:

* Downloading or printing single copies of articles for personal academic use is '''permitted'''
* Systematic or bulk downloading of entire journal issues or volumes is '''prohibited'''
* Use of robots, spiders, or automated tools for downloading is '''prohibited'''
* Redistribution or commercial use of licensed content is '''prohibited'''

Violations may result in the publisher blocking access for the entire IIT Delhi community.

== How to Obtain No Dues ==

* '''Students:''' Submit the No Dues form at the circulation counter after returning all borrowed items
* '''Ph.D. Students:''' Additional requirement to submit thesis as per [https://library.iitd.ac.in library guidelines]
* '''Late Fees:''' Can be paid at the library counter

== See Also ==
* [[Buildings]]
* [[Rules and Regulations]]

== External Links ==
* [https://library.iitd.ac.in Central Library Official Website]
* [http://libcat.iitd.ac.in WebOPAC - Online Catalogue]
* [https://library.iitd.ac.in/image-gallery Library Image Gallery]

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'''Welcome to the IITD Wiki''' — the community-driven knowledge base for '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi'''.

== About IIT Delhi ==

The '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi''' (IIT Delhi or IIT-D) is a public [[w:Institute of technology|institute of technology]] located in [[w:Delhi|Delhi]], India. Established in 1961, it is one of the 23 [[w:Indian Institutes of Technology|IITs]] and an '''Institution of Eminence'''.

The campus spans 320 acres (1.3 km²) in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, bordered by the Sri Aurobindo Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru University Complex, the National Council of Educational Research and Training, Qutub Minar, and the Hauz Khas monuments.

IIT Delhi is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its departments, centres, and schools.

* '''Director:''' Prof. Rangan Banerjee (since February 2022)
* '''Students:''' ~12,500+
* '''Faculty:''' ~700
* '''Website:''' [https://home.iitd.ac.in home.iitd.ac.in]

== Explore the Wiki ==

=== Academics ===
* [[Courses]] — Complete list of courses offered
* [[Departments]] — All academic departments
* [[Centres]] — Research and academic centres
* [[Schools]] — Interdisciplinary schools
* [[Academic Calendar]] — Semester schedule and important dates
* [[Grading System]] — How grading works at IITD

=== Campus Life ===
* [[Clubs and Societies]] — Cultural, technical, and hobby clubs
* [[Student Bodies]] — BSW, BSP, BSA, BRCA, BHM
* [[Hostels]] — Residential halls and facilities
* [[Buildings]] — Academic buildings, labs, and landmarks
* [[Mess and Food]] — Hostel mess and campus eateries
* [[Sports Facilities]] — Grounds, courts, and fitness centres

=== Student Resources ===
* [[Placements]] — Career services and placement statistics
* [[Internships]] — Summer and semester internship info
* [[Scholarships]] — Financial aid and merit awards
* [[Library]] — Central Library resources and access
* [[Health Services]] — Hospital and wellness services
* [[Transportation]] — Getting to and around campus

=== Administration ===
* [[Faculty Directory]] — Find faculty by department
* [[Important Contacts]] — Key office numbers and emails
* [[Rules and Regulations]] — Institute policies
* [[Fee Structure]] — Tuition and hostel fees

== Contributing ==

This wiki is a collaborative effort. If you have information about IIT Delhi — whether it's about a course, a club, a building, or campus life — please contribute! Every page helps build a better resource for the IITD community.

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'''Welcome to the IITD Wiki''' — the community-driven knowledge base for '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi'''.

== About IIT Delhi ==

The '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi''' (IIT Delhi or IIT-D) is a public [[w:Institute of technology|institute of technology]] located in [[w:Delhi|Delhi]], India. Established in 1961, it is one of the 23 [[w:Indian Institutes of Technology|IITs]] and an '''Institution of Eminence'''.

The campus spans 320 acres (1.3 km²) in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, bordered by the Sri Aurobindo Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru University Complex, the National Council of Educational Research and Training, Qutub Minar, and the Hauz Khas monuments.

IIT Delhi is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its departments, centres, and schools.

* '''Director:''' Prof. Rangan Banerjee (since February 2022)
* '''Students:''' ~12,500+
* '''Faculty:''' ~700
* '''Website:''' [https://home.iitd.ac.in home.iitd.ac.in]

== Explore the Wiki ==

=== Academics ===
* [[Courses]] — Complete list of courses offered
* [[Departments]] — All academic departments
* [[Centres]] — Research and academic centres
* [[Schools]] — Interdisciplinary schools
* [[Academic Calendar]] — Semester schedule and important dates
* [[Grading System]] — How grading works at IITD

=== Campus Life ===
* [[Clubs and Societies]] — Cultural, technical, and hobby clubs
* [[Student Bodies]] — BSW, BSP, BSA, BRCA, BHM
* [[Hostels]] — Residential halls and facilities
* [[Buildings]] — Academic buildings, labs, and landmarks
* [[Mess and Food]] — Hostel mess and campus eateries
* [[Sports Facilities]] — Grounds, courts, and fitness centres

=== Student Resources ===
* [[Placements]] — Career services and placement statistics
* [[Internships]] — Summer and semester internship info
* [[Scholarships]] — Financial aid and merit awards
* [[Library]] — Central Library resources and access
* [[Health Services]] — Hospital and wellness services
* [[Transportation]] — Getting to and around campus

=== Administration ===
* [[Faculty Directory]] — Find faculty by department
* [[Important Contacts]] — Key office numbers and emails
* [[Rules and Regulations]] — Institute policies
* [[Fee Structure]] — Tuition and hostel fees

== Contributing ==

This wiki is a collaborative effort. If you have information about IIT Delhi — whether it's about a course, a club, a building, or campus life — please contribute! Every page helps build a better resource for the IITD community.

[[Category:Main]]

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'''Welcome to the IITD Wiki''' — the community-driven knowledge base for '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi'''.

== About IIT Delhi ==

The '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi''' (IIT Delhi or IIT-D) is a public [[w:Institute of technology|institute of technology]] located in [[w:Delhi|Delhi]], India. Established in 1961, it is one of the 23 [[w:Indian Institutes of Technology|IITs]] and an '''Institution of Eminence'''.

The campus spans 320 acres (1.3 km²) in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, bordered by the Sri Aurobindo Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru University Complex, the National Council of Educational Research and Training, Qutub Minar, and the Hauz Khas monuments.

IIT Delhi is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its departments, centres, and schools.

* '''Director:''' Prof. Rangan Banerjee (since February 2022)
* '''Students:''' ~12,500+
* '''Faculty:''' ~700
* '''Website:''' [https://home.iitd.ac.in home.iitd.ac.in]

== Explore the Wiki ==

=== Academics ===
* [[Courses]] — Complete list of courses offered
* [[Departments]] — All academic departments
* [[Centres]] — Research and academic centres
* [[Schools]] — Interdisciplinary schools
* [[Academic Calendar]] — Semester schedule and important dates
* [[Grading System]] — How grading works at IITD

=== Campus Life ===
* [[Clubs and Societies]] — Cultural, technical, and hobby clubs
* [[Student Bodies]] — BSW, BSP, BSA, BRCA, BHM
* [[Hostels]] — Residential halls and facilities
* [[Buildings]] — Academic buildings, labs, and landmarks
* [[Mess and Food]] — Hostel mess and campus eateries
* [[Sports Facilities]] — Grounds, courts, and fitness centres

=== Student Resources ===
* [[Placements]] — Career services and placement statistics
* [[Internships]] — Summer and semester internship info
* [[Scholarships]] — Financial aid and merit awards
* [[Library]] — Central Library resources and access
* [[Health Services]] — Hospital and wellness services
* [[Transportation]] — Getting to and around campus

=== Administration ===
* [[Faculty Directory]] — Find faculty by department
* [[Important Contacts]] — Key office numbers and emails
* [[Rules and Regulations]] — Institute policies
* [[Fee Structure]] — Tuition and hostel fees

== Contributing ==

This wiki is a collaborative effort. If you have information about IIT Delhi — whether it's about a course, a club, a building, or campus life — please contribute! Every page helps build a better resource for the IITD community.

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'''Welcome to the IITD Wiki''' — the community-driven knowledge base for '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi'''.

== About IIT Delhi ==

The '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi''' (IIT Delhi or IIT-D) is a public [[w:Institute of technology|institute of technology]] located in [[w:Delhi|Delhi]], India. Established in 1961, it is one of the 23 [[w:Indian Institutes of Technology|IITs]] and an '''Institution of Eminence'''.

The campus spans 320 acres (1.3 km²) in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, bordered by the Sri Aurobindo Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru University Complex, the National Council of Educational Research and Training, Qutub Minar, and the Hauz Khas monuments.

IIT Delhi is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its departments, centres, and schools.

* '''Director:''' Prof. Rangan Banerjee (since February 2022)
* '''Students:''' ~12,500+
* '''Faculty:''' ~700
* '''Website:''' [https://home.iitd.ac.in home.iitd.ac.in]

== Explore the Wiki ==

=== Academics ===
* [[Courses]] — Complete list of courses offered
* [[Departments]] — All academic departments
* [[Centres]] — Research and academic centres
* [[Schools]] — Interdisciplinary schools
* [[Academic Calendar]] — Semester schedule and important dates
* [[Grading System]] — How grading works at IITD

=== Campus Life ===
* [[Clubs and Societies]] — Cultural, technical, and hobby clubs
* [[Student Bodies]] — BSW, BSP, BSA, BRCA, BHM
* [[Hostels]] — Residential halls and facilities
* [[Buildings]] — Academic buildings, labs, and landmarks
* [[Mess and Food]] — Hostel mess and campus eateries
* [[Sports Facilities]] — Grounds, courts, and fitness centres

=== Student Resources ===
* [[Placements]] — Career services and placement statistics
* [[Internships]] — Summer and semester internship info
* [[Scholarships]] — Financial aid and merit awards
* [[Library]] — Central Library resources and access
* [[Health Services]] — Hospital and wellness services
* [[Transportation]] — Getting to and around campus

=== Administration ===
* [[Faculty Directory]] — Find faculty by department
* [[Important Contacts]] — Key office numbers and emails
* [[Rules and Regulations]] — Institute policies
* [[Fee Structure]] — Tuition and hostel fees

== Contributing ==

This wiki is a collaborative effort. If you have information about IIT Delhi — whether it's about a course, a club, a building, or campus life — please contribute! Every page helps build a better resource for the IITD community.

[[Category:Main]]

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'''Welcome to the IITD Wiki''' — the community-driven knowledge base for '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi'''.

== About IIT Delhi ==

[[File:IIT Delhi campus wide view.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A wide view of the IIT Delhi campus]]

The '''Indian Institute of Technology Delhi''' (IIT Delhi or IIT-D) is a public [[w:Institute of technology|institute of technology]] located in [[w:Delhi|Delhi]], India. Established in 1961, it is one of the 23 [[w:Indian Institutes of Technology|IITs]] and an '''Institution of Eminence'''.

The campus spans 320 acres (1.3 km²) in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, bordered by the Sri Aurobindo Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru University Complex, the National Council of Educational Research and Training, Qutub Minar, and the Hauz Khas monuments.

IIT Delhi is consistently ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its departments, centres, and schools.

* '''Director:''' Prof. Rangan Banerjee (since February 2022)
* '''Students:''' ~12,500+
* '''Faculty:''' ~700
* '''Website:''' [https://home.iitd.ac.in home.iitd.ac.in]

== Explore the Wiki ==

=== Academics ===
* [[Courses]] — Complete list of courses offered
* [[Departments]] — All academic departments
* [[Centres]] — Research and academic centres
* [[Schools]] — Interdisciplinary schools
* [[Academic Calendar]] — Semester schedule and important dates
* [[Grading System]] — How grading works at IITD

=== Campus Life ===
* [[Clubs and Societies]] — Cultural, technical, and hobby clubs
* [[Student Bodies]] — BSW, BSP, BSA, BRCA, BHM
* [[Hostels]] — Residential halls and facilities
* [[Buildings]] — Academic buildings, labs, and landmarks
* [[Mess and Food]] — Hostel mess and campus eateries
* [[Sports Facilities]] — Grounds, courts, and fitness centres

=== Student Resources ===
* [[Placements]] — Career services and placement statistics
* [[Internships]] — Summer and semester internship info
* [[Scholarships]] — Financial aid and merit awards
* [[Library]] — Central Library resources and access
* [[Health Services]] — Hospital and wellness services
* [[Transportation]] — Getting to and around campus

=== Administration ===
* [[Faculty Directory]] — Find faculty by department
* [[Important Contacts]] — Key office numbers and emails
* [[Rules and Regulations]] — Institute policies
* [[Fee Structure]] — Tuition and hostel fees

== Contributing ==

This wiki is a collaborative effort. If you have information about IIT Delhi — whether it's about a course, a club, a building, or campus life — please contribute! Every page helps build a better resource for the IITD community.

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