Nine libraries across four campuses, offering over 1,08,758 volumes, 15,000+ e-books, and 19,000+ e-journals. A hub of discovery, learning, and creativity with 24/7 reading room access.
The ACU Libraries are designed to meet the needs of different programmes, campuses, and user communities. State-of-the-art facilities at each location offer unique spaces, collections, and services, all supported by a dedicated team of library staff committed to providing physical and virtual access to knowledge.
ACU library is an indispensable hub of discovery, learning, and creativity at Adichunchanagiri University.
Responsive and anticipatory services to all stakeholders
Collections and resources supporting curriculum, teaching, and research
Open access to information and ideas with users' right to privacy
Keeping pace with emerging technologies in services and programmes
Advancing information literacy skills with instruction and resources
Safe, inviting, attractive environment conducive to study and learning
ACU operates nine libraries comprising two central libraries and seven constituent libraries across four campuses.
ACU Virtual Library is an online digital platform that provides remote access to a vast and well-organised collection of electronic resources, including e-books, e-journals, and databases. It supports a wide range of disciplines such as medical and allied health sciences, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.
The library's collections and services are fully automated using Koha library management software, while DSpace CRIS repository software is used to digitise and manage institutional resources.
Additionally, the library offers consultancy, research support, and discovery services to assist academics and researchers in staying up to date with advanced scientific tools.
Health Research Premium Collections
MedicalClinical learning platform
ClinicalWolters Kluwer eBooks
E-BooksRoyal Society of Chemistry
ChemistryLibrary network access
NetworkFree scholarly resources
OpenACU libraries house a rich and diverse collection of print and digital resources across all disciplines, supporting the learning and research needs of the entire university community.
To support the curriculum and its development with the most relevant and up-to-date information resources.
To provide both intellectual and physical access to learning materials in a variety of formats.
To support academic excellence, faculty research, and contribute to student success by improving reference and library instruction services.
To build a network among all constituent libraries by adopting specialised software, tools, and technologies.
To provide access to learning materials on the use of open learning platforms.
To establish an institutional repository for the preservation and dissemination of knowledge.
To conduct information literacy programmes for library users as an activity of the ACU libraries.
ACU Libraries celebrate annual events to promote reading culture, honour library professionals, and engage the university community.
An identity card or library card is compulsory for accessing the library.
The loss of a library card should be reported to the librarian. A duplicate card may be issued upon submission of a formal application and payment of a fine. Library cards are valid for the entire duration of the course.
Belongings such as bags, aprons, and other receptacles are not allowed inside the library and must be left at the property counter. Personal belongings should not be left unattended. The library cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
Personal books are not allowed inside the library.
All users leaving the library must present all books, folders, papers, etc., in their possession at the entrance counter. Users may also be required to open any receptacle carried out of the library for inspection.
Students and staff members can avail themselves of loan facilities for up to 5 books for 15 days and 2 journal issues for a period of 2 days.
Loss or damage to library materials on loan should be reported immediately. The user must pay the cost of replacing a lost or seriously damaged book or journal, in addition to a fine.
All books, journals, and other library materials are to be used with care. No user shall deface library books by underlining or scribbling notes in the margins.
The library is meant for individual study. Conversation and group discussion inside the library is prohibited. Strict silence and discipline must be maintained.
Chairs, tables, and other library equipment must not be marked, defaced, or disarranged. Library decorum must be maintained.
Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode inside the library.
Computers are for educational purposes only. Accessing unauthorised sites, playing games, etc., is strictly prohibited. Users should not change the settings of library computers.
The rules and regulations are subject to periodic reviews and revisions. Failure to comply may result in the loss of library privileges and may lead to institutional disciplinary action.