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Gautam Buddha Central Library – Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknowo

About the Library

Established in January 1998, the Gautam Buddha Central Library serves as the intellectual hub of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. Named in honor of Lord Gautam Buddha, a symbol of wisdom and peace, the library is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, research innovation, and inclusive knowledge dissemination across disciplines. The library aligns itself with the university’s mission to empower socially disadvantaged communities through education and to promote research, creativity, and critical thinking among students and scholars.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The Gautam Buddha Central Library is housed in a state-of-the-art, four-storied building, spread over 7,917 square meters. It is centrally air-conditioned and provides an aesthetically designed and serene environment that supports focused learning and research.

Key Features:

🪑 Seating Capacity: Accommodates over 400 users at a time.
🏢 Dedicated Floors:
- Ground Floor: Circulation, Membership, and Journals Section
- First Floor: General Book Section, Reference and Reading Hall
- Second Floor: Research & Theses Section, Faculty Publication Archive
- Third Floor: Digital Resources, Plagiarism Check, Braille Section
♿ Accessibility: Equipped with elevators, ramps, and a Braille Section for visually impaired users.

Collection and Resources

The library offers a rich and diversified collection that supports teaching, research, and academic growth across disciplines including Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Environmental Studies.

Automation

The Gautam Buddha Central Library embraces modern technology to enhance user experience and operational efficiency:

📶 Library Automation: Powered by Koha – an open-source, integrated library management system.
🏷️ RFID-Based Management System: Ensures quick and accurate circulation, inventory, and user access.
🧾 Self-Service Kiosks: Enables users to issue, return, and renew books independently.
🚪 Hybrid Security Gates: Installed for theft detection and smart tracking of materials.
📡 Remote Access: Off-campus access to digital library resources for registered users via IP-authentication and remote login.

Special Sections

👓 Braille Section: Includes Braille books, digital recorders, and assistive technology for visually impaired users.
📖 Research & Reference Floor: Quiet zones with advanced reference materials and research desks.
📌 Faculty Publications: Archive of published books and journal articles by BBAU faculty members.
🌟 Toppers’ Corner: Showcase of top-performing students’ academic work and recommended reading lists.
📚 Hindi Prakosth: Dedicated section for Hindi literature and government documents.

Digital Library Portal

Users can access a vast array of digital resources through the official digital library portal: The portal provides seamless access to

Previous year question papers
Institutional repository of theses
Digital newspaper archives
Real-time catalog status and account dashboard

Membership & Access

The library services are open to:

BBAU Students (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research Scholars)
Faculty & Staff
Alumni & Visiting Scholars (on request and approval)

All members are provided with RFID-enabled smart library cards for smooth and secure access to facilities.

⏰ Library Timings

Days	General Hours	Reading Room
Monday – Friday	8:00 AM – 8:00 PM	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM – 6:00 PM	8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday & Holidays	Closed	Open during exams

🙌 Vision & Commitment

The Gautam Buddha Central Library envisions becoming a cutting-edge knowledge center, bridging traditional resources and digital technology, while supporting academic excellence, inclusivity, and research for national development. It stands as a pillar of learning and intellectual growth, contributing to the holistic education of every BBAU student.

Address: Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226025

Phone: 9453007456

Email: centrallibrary.bbau@gmail.com

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