British Library, Chandigarh
(estd 2000)

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 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 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 Library.

 
 
Collection & Resources
Audio Cassettes
300
Books ( General )
20000
CD-ROMs
600
Children''s books
2500
DVDs
3000
IT Books
1500
 
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…
 
 
Would you like to become a member?
We have membership schemes for individuals, young learners, families and Organisations.

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Visit any of our nine libraries  
 
Ahmedabad Bangalore Chandigarh
Chennai Hyderabad Kolkata
Mumbai New Delhi Pune
 
 
 
 
 
British Library, Chandigarh
Manager : Bipin Kumar
   

British Library
SCO 183 – 187, Sector 9 C
Madhya Marg
Chandigarh - 160 009
Chandigarh , India

Phone   : 91 172 2745195/ 2745196
Fax : 91 172 2745199
Email : bl.chandigarh@in.britishcouncil.org
Map : View Map
 
Library Timings

Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm


To avoid inconvenience and disappointment, please check our list of holidays, when the British 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.