The British Council Library network provides you with access to contemporary British ideas and expertise. Our members tell us that their membership has been critical to their personal and professional development. Organisational members tell us that membership to the British Council Library has provided benefit to individuals in the organisations as well as the organisation as a whole.

We provide access to the latest ideas in your area of study, in your professional life, or in your career development. If you simply want to read books, our Library has something for you.


The Best of Books and e-resources

Our network of 9 libraries provides you with access to a vast array of resources. You can use our library for learning, research, professional or recreational needs. At our Library you can borrow books, access an increasing electronic resource collection, get information about studying in the UK, apply for a scholarship programme, or network with other professionals in your area of interest.

We endeavour to offer a combination of online and off-line information resources designed to provide you with a holistic and comprehensive service.

Online Information Resources

You can also access selected web-based online information resources from the Library. Our staff will help you use these. Some of these resources you can even access from your home or office. We will be introducing additional online resources as we identify and evaluate new resources which meet our members’ needs. Below we offer you a glimpse of the kinds of products we have for you.

The fully automated library is designed to make your experience in the library smooth and efficient. The online catalogue will help you find the book you are looking for, the automated check-in and check-out facility for the issue and return of books will mean no queues or waiting time. You can reserve or renew your books by phone, fax or email.

Your Queries

The information service point at the library will help you with your information requests on British qualifications / examinations in India. Our staff can answer your questions on studying in the UK, help you access directories offering profiles of organisations in the UK in different sectors or offer advice on obtaining British books locally.

Internet Access

At the Online Access Zone / Cyber Centre in the Library in your city, you can access our e-resources and CDs or surf the net for a limited period at any given point of time.

Photocopying

Photocopying facilities in the Library are available at cost subject to copyright restrictions.

As a member you can :