SPA Library
OPACThe Libraries of the School of Planning Architecture, New Delhi are well-stocked in both the Planning and Architecture campuses. Together these libraries are arguably one of the richest storehouses of books and documents in the fields of planning and architecture in the entire Asian region. The library is equipped with computer and electronic facilities to support teaching, learning and research activities of the School. The Library has subscription to 81 print and e-journals and databases such as JSTOR with access to more than 2065 archived e-journals and India stat. Other e-resources are also available online. Off-campus remote access facility has been provided to access electronic resources from anywhere at any time. Library Online Public Access Catalogues (OPAC) facility is available for browsing and searching the databases of books, thesis/dissertation reports, and new additions by the users. The Web-OPAC is available on intranet and can be searched from anywhere within the School campus.
The Library is a member of the Developing Library Network (DELNET). This has given the facility of access to union catalogue of 6839 member libraries and other online resources.The library brings out a monthly list of new additions, contents of current periodicals and relevant information from the newspaper dailies and is being made available electronically to the members. The library is headed by Mr. Narendra Singh Dhami, Library and Information Officer.
- Rules
General Library Rules
- Users must enter name, membership number and time of entry and exit in the register at the counter.
- No personal belongings such as books, files, registers, handbags, briefcases, are allowed inside the library. These may be kept at a designated place at the entrance. The library staff is not responsible for the safety of your property.
- The library is a place for study hence the silence and quietude of the library must be respected at all times. Loud conversations are not allowed. Cell phones must be kept in ‘silent’ mode.
- Like all other spaces of the School, both libraries are strictly ‘no-smoking zones’
- Activities such as eating, drinking and sleeping are not allowed in the libraries.
- Defacing books and other library property by marking, scribbling, tearing of pages etc is forbidden and can result in cancellation of membership and a fine. Users must ascertain the condition of books before they are borrowed.
- Loss of library card(s) and/ or borrowed book(s) must be brought to the notice of the librarian immediately.
- Users shall leave the library material on the tables after consultation to be shelved ONLY by the library staff.
- Users must leave books and other material consulted on the reading table after they are through with their research to allow the library staff to re-shelve them correctly.
- Membership cards are not transferable and must be produced whenever required to do so by the library.
- Membership
Membership and Library Admission
All students, faculty and non-teaching staff are eligible for membership to the library. Admission to the library is restricted to members only. However, others desirous of using the library may do with permission from the librarian. Membership types and number of books that can be borrowed by each is as under:
Member Category No. of Books Issued Loan Period Teaching Faculty 12 30 days Guest Faculty 02 15 days Research Scholars 08 15 days Research Associates 04 15 days Post-Graduate Students 07 15 days Under-Graduate Students 04 15 days Non-Teaching Staff 04 15 days Alumni of the School
(having membership)
02 15 days Application for membership is to be made on the prescribed form obtained from the Library. Applications of students, faculty, guest faculty, research scholars shall be recommended by the respective Heads of the Department and of other categories shall be recommended by the Administrative Head.
No Dues Certificate
Heads of Departments of Studies shall issue a ‘No-Dues certificate’ to their students and research scholars only after they have obtained a clearance certificate from the library.
- Advisory Committee
Library Advisory Committee
Prof. Dr. Sanjukta Bhaduri Chairperson Prof. Dr. Bandana Jha Member Dr. Jatinder Kaur Member Dr. Salman Khursheed Member Registrar Member Library & Information Officer (Lib) Secretary - Download Forms
- Application form for Student Identity Card Click Here
- Application form Identity Card for Pensioner's Click Here
- Application form for Identity Card of Contract Faculty Click Here
- Application form for Identity Card of Faculty, Officer and Employee Click Here
- Application form for Identity Card of Employee (For Project Employees/Any Other Contract Employees) Click Here
- LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP FORM Click Here
- Library Collection
Library Collection
SPA Library develops collection with the objective to enrich the knowledge of the SPAD academic community through books, journals, print and electronic journals and online databases.
Books
The Library has a collection of over 83091 books/documents books in the area of Planning and Architecture, Management, Social Sciences and related subjects.
Print and Electronic Journals
The School Library has a subscription to 98 print and electronic journals and JSTOR online database.
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Library Hours
Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 8.30 A.M. to 7.30 P.M.
Saturday - 9.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M.
Transactions
Monday to Friday - 9.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M.
Saturdays – No transactions
Holidays: Library remains closed on Institute’s Holidays.