British Council Library, New Delhi
(estd 1956)

Whether you are interested in the arts or culture, English as a language, or literature and fiction, the social sciences or history, our collection of books covers a wide spectrum of the written word.

For the professional, British Council Library also offers books on Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Management, Medicine and Science and Technology.

Apart from the finest collection of books, the library has educational videos, home videos, periodicals and newspapers from the UK.

We offer a combination of online and offline products designed to provide you with a holistic and comprehensive information service for your recreational, professional, or reference needs.

A world of information and knowledge… at the British Council Library.

 
 
Collection & Resources
Books
24000
Children's Books
3200
E-Zone Books
900
Educational Videos
450
Home Videos
1500
IT Books
2800
 
Browse through a listing of our newspapers, journals and magazines.

Looking for a particular book? Search through our All India Online Catalogue...
 
Online information resources for your special requirements...
According to your specific needs, you can access selected web-based online information resources from the Library, whether it’s the latest available resources in management, or a wide range of journals on various subjects, information about the UK, our collection of dictionaries, learning resources or the irreplaceable Encyclopaedia Britannica…
 
 
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We have membership schemes for individuals, young learners, families and Organisations.

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Chennai Hyderabad Kolkata
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English Zone at the New Delhi Library
 
British Council Library, New Delhi
Manager : Vijay Shankar
   

British Council Library
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi - 110001
New Delhi , India

Phone   : +91(0) 11 2-3711401
Fax : +91(0) 11 2-3710717
Email : delhi.library@in.britishcouncil.org
Map : View Map
 
Library Timings

Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 6.00 pm


To avoid inconvenience and disappointment, please check our list of holidays, when British Council Library will be closed.
 
Our special collections…
The pride of the Library is our special collections covering a host of subjects. Read more about IT@BCL, our information technology learning resource centre, or our special section on India – from fiction by Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh, to other subjects by the Indian diaspora; about our Business Information Centre, or our resources on personality development, reference material, and not in the least, for our institutional members, a special collection of educational videos...
 
 
Meeting your information needs…
Know more about our library and information services.
 
 
 
 
More than just a library… we share knowledge
 
 
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
We are registered in England as a charity.