University Library At GKVK Campus

Shri. Pape Gowda 
Dr. M. Papegowda
University Librarian
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The University Library functions as the primary information resource center and repository of printed and electronic resources for teaching, research and extension activities at the university. Apart from textbooks and recommended reading materials prescribed for each course offered at the university, the library houses a growing collection of research monographs, reports, multi-volume reference works, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and so on. The library facilitates access to electronic journals through its participation in consortia, such as CeRA. The library also subscribes to several e-journals directly from publishers as well as through reputed subscription agencies. At present, users can consult more than 1,50,000 books (available on shelves) and thousands of electronic books, journals. Online access is also provided to OCLC WorldCat, IDEAL- Indian Digital Ensemble of Agricultural Libraries, NDL- National Digital Library of India, Krishikosh, MJAS- Mysore Journal of Agricultural Sciences, John Wiley-Blackwell e-books, CRCnetBASE e-Book, Yojana and Kurukshetra journals.
The library operations are automated using KOHA ((18.11.01.000 Version) software. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) which is on public domain provide with EZProxy enables users to search documents in possession of the library. The library is using the Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID), a state-of-the- art auto identification technique which helps in self-servicing and enhanced security. A separate e-resources section is provided in the library to browse CDs and DVDs of books, theses, and dissertations. These steps will greatly enhance the library's efficiency in making the resources available to the academic community at large and also enable the institute to participate in various inter-library initiatives at national and internationallevels.
Our Library is providing extensive research support services such as citation analysis, usage of reference management tools, copyright and plagiarism support etc. We are using a Drillbit, a leading academic plagiarism tool to improve the quality of research publications. Library is constantly striving to identify and adopt the emerging academic and research support tools and helping the institute in achieving its vision and mission.
Library Timings
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12.00 mid night
Saturday 8.30am to 6.00pm
Sunday 9.00am to 1.00pm

Library remains closed on Government Holidays

  • Kannada Section:The Library has separate section for literature in Kannada language (vernacular language). Wherein the UASB published Government of Karnataka, Kannada SahityaParishath published books & other Publishers have been kept for both in borrowing /reference sections for the benefit of the readers.
  • Research cubical– A Unique Seating Facility:
    The University Main Library has 40 Research Cubicles each measuring 10x10 sq. ft. each equipped with a table chair fan with good lighting facility with lock & key. The PG students can avail this Research Cubicles Facility & execute their Thesis writing, analysis & reference work in the most congenial atmosphere without much disturbance from other students. This service is being extended to all the PG students on first com first serve basis.
  • Computer Laboratory:
    A Computer Lab with free internet facility has been established. This lab has 60 computers with modern work station and Wi-Fi facility for 60 students at a time. The Student can browse & access the internet for referring e-Journals & also mail checking.
  • Video Library :
    The Library has procured necessary automation equipments, furniture’s, and established the video library for the benefit of the students and faculties. The video library provides an opportunity for student/faculties to listen/attend lecture sessions of live streaming & also the recorded video will be uploaded to server which can viewed by students and staff
  • RFID Technology:
    The RFID Technology (Radio frequency identification technology) has been adopted for stock verification, asset management and self Check-in& Check-out facility at main library.
Details of books and other periodicals in the university libraries as on 31st March, 2019
Sl. No.ParticularsGKVK LibraryCoA, HassanCoA, MandyaCoS, ChintamaniTotal
1 Books (including Back Volumes) 157703 20278 20853 13211 212045
2 Pamphlets 11490 12 99 1265 12866
3 Thesis/Dissertations 11963 - 178 67 12208
4 Reports 19276 12 722 241 20251
5 Microfilms 68 - - - 68
6 Microfiche 167 - - - 167
7 Maps 78 20 - - 98
8 CD ROM’s/DVD’s/CDs 321 203 314 153 991
9 e-Books 207 25 18 20 270
10 e-Journals 27 29 - 5 61
  Total 201300 20579 22184 14962 259025
Details of new additions to UAS (B) Libraries during the year 2018-19
Sl. No.ParticularsGKVK CampusCoA, HassanCoA, MandyaCoS, ChintamaniTotal
1 Purchase (Books) 637 1472 557 574 3240
2 Gift Books 151 119 34 74 378
3 Pamphlets 54 - - 24 78
4 Thesis/Dissertations 349 - 25 - 374
5 Reports 169 14 18 - 201
6 Bound Volumes of Periodicals 306 - - - 306
7 e-Books/CDs - 29 18 21 68
8 e-Journals 5 - - - 5
9 CAB-CD-ROM database - - - - -
  Total 1671 1634 652 693 4650
UASB Librarieshas received Journals on subscription, gift and exchange basis during the Year 2018-19 as detailed below :
Sl. No.ParticularsGKVK LibraryCoA, HassanCoA, MandyaCoS, ChintamaniGrand Total
1 Subscription of Foreign Journals 16 - - - 16
2 Subscription of Indian Journals 33 - 20 14 67
3 Journals received on Gift 60 - 4 24 88
4 Journals received on Exchange 38 - - - 38
5 Print and Online Journals 2 - - 23 25
6 e-Journals 5 29 - - 34
  Total 154 29 24 61 252
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru


University Library


College of Sericulture, Chintamani


College of Sericulture, Chintamani, Library Building


College of Agriculture, Hassan


College of Agriculture, Hassan Library Building


College of Agriculture V.C. Farm, Mandya


Library, College of Agriculture V.C. Farm, Mandya


Constituent College Library Staff
Dr. N. Naganna
Assistant Librarian
Collage of Agriculture , Mandya

Dr. T.M. Ningaraj
Library In-Charge
Collage of Sericulture- Chintamani

Dr. A. Nataraj
Library In-Charge
Collage of Agriculture – Hassan

Dr. Yogesh
Library In-Charge
Collage of Agriculture – Chamarajanagar

    University Library has subscribed several Online Journals, Offline Databases, e-books, e-journals from 2007 onwards. In addition to this ICAR under NAIP Programme is providing access to 1706 full text journals related to the field of Agriculture and allied subjects.
  • Book Borrowing Facilities:- All house keeping activities including circulation and bar-coded. All the members of the University Library are issued with Electronic and Bar-coded membership card with Photograph. Books are issued to user through computer aided system and the user can see his/her status of membership and also his/her account on line.
  • Database of Current Periodicals:- In order to provide up to date and latest scientific information to the users, the Library is getting 294 Periodicals (print) including 49 foreign periodicals.
  • On-line Current awareness Service:- New books, Journals, Theses Reports, and Other information sources added to the University Library will be intimated to the UAS Scientists and Teachers through the e-mail and these can also be accessed through the UAS, Bangalore Website.
  • Library COURSE for PG Student:- To educate the users about how to access resources in library and utilize them using the new technology university library is conducting compulsory course “Library and Information Services Course CMC 501 1(0+1) for Master's Degree Program” in library and information science as per academy regulation since 2010.
  • Text Book Bank for SC/ST Students:- The Library has separate Text Book Bank for SC/ST students over pursuing studies at UAS, Bangalore. This bank issues the books to the needy students for a given semesters for reference & use. The Text Book Bank has collection of 10,000 books in the area of Agricultural Sciences & Technology and Allied subjects.
  • Inter Library loan:- Publications that are not available in the Library and are requested by users can be obtained on loan from other Institutes, likewise publication will also be lent out on a reciprocal basis to other Institutes.
  • Reprographic Service:- Xerox / Photocopying service is made available in the Library at a nominal cost.
  • Reference Service:-Library Professionals are pleased to help the users in locating and disseminating information from the available sources in the Library.
  • User Education:- As a part of the dissemination of information the Library professionals are pleased to explain in detail the varieties of information sources available in the library.
  • CCTV:- The Library has been equipped with CCTV for effective monitoring of each sections & movement of the users & security reasons.

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