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Tagore Library – University of Lucknow

Overview

Tagore Library, the central library of the University of Lucknow, is a beacon of academic excellence and intellectual heritage in India. Named after the great poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the library stands as a vital pillar supporting the university's educational and research activities.

Established in 1920, Tagore Library originated from the prestigious Canning College Library, which itself was a hub of learning even before the University of Lucknow came into being. Over the decades, the library has grown into one of the oldest and largest university libraries in India, serving students, researchers, and academicians across disciplines.

Historical Significance

The foundation of the present Tagore Library building was laid in 1937, and it was officially inaugurated in 1941.
After India gained independence, the library was renamed in honor of Rabindranath Tagore, who had personally visited Lucknow University and delivered a lecture in Bennett Hall in 1922.
The name symbolizes the university’s commitment to fostering artistic, literary, and scholarly pursuits.

Collection and Resources

Tagore Library houses an impressive and diverse collection of academic materials:

Books: Over 5.25 lakh (525,000+) books covering a wide spectrum of disciplines—Humanities, Sciences, Commerce, Law, Education, and Social Sciences.
Journals: A repository of more than 50,000 journals, including current periodicals, historical archives, and subject-specific magazines.
Dissertations and Theses: Nearly 10,000 Ph.D. and D.Litt. dissertations submitted by scholars of the university.
Rare Manuscripts and Artifacts: The library boasts a precious collection of ancient manuscripts, miniature paintings, sculptures, old maps, and numismatic collections (rare coins).
Digital Resources: Access to 10,000+ full-text electronic journals and multiple databases via UGC-INFONET and INFLIBNET.
Shodhganga Integration: More than 8,700 digitized theses are made available to researchers through the Shodhganga platform.

Facilities and Infrastructure

1. Cyber Library

One of the largest in India, the Cyber Library at Tagore Library provides:

538 internet-enabled workstations
Access to a wide range of e-resources, including academic journals, research papers, e-books, and reference materials
Facilities for online competitive exam preparation
Plagiarism detection tools such as URKUND (Ouriginal)
Special sections dedicated to civil services and other national-level competitive exams

2. Reading and Reference Halls

Spacious and air-conditioned reading halls with comfortable seating arrangements.
Separate sections for textbooks, reference books, periodicals, and general reading.

3. Remote Access Services

Faculty and students can access digital resources remotely using personalized login credentials.
Remote registration is facilitated through the university’s official portal.

Library Services

Tagore Library offers a wide range of academic and user support services:

Book Borrowing: Lending facilities for students, research scholars, and faculty members.
Reference and Research Assistance: Trained librarians offer help in locating resources, citation guidance, and research tools.
Photocopying and Reprography: Available at nominal charges for academic use.
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue): A digital search tool to locate books and resources within the library.
Inter-Library Loan (ILL): The library is part of various academic networks, enabling the exchange of resources with other libraries.

Vision and Mission

Vision: To be a premier academic library that empowers the university community through accessible, inclusive, and innovative information services. Mission:

To support teaching, learning, and research by providing timely and seamless access to high-quality information resources.
To preserve and promote India’s literary and intellectual heritage through digitization and open access initiatives.
To develop an information-literate community by fostering digital literacy and research skills.

Contact Information

Address: Tagore Library, University of Lucknow, Babuganj, Hasanganj, Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh, India

Phone: 094150 88973

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