Libraries represent different things to different people—from a place where students can study, to a service allowing anyone to borrow books, access the Internet, or conduct research. Quite simply, libraries offer a means by which students, scholars, teachers, professionals, laypeople, and others can gain access to information and knowledge, particularly through organized collections of books and other published materials for reading and borrowing. Spending time in a library is one of the best ways to increase one's knowledge. Libraries motivate individuals because they are designed for learning. Learning makes individuals literate, informed, knowledgeable, and analytical in their judgments and decisions. Library experiences act as external motivating sources that drive individuals to inculcate positive values, attitudes, and behaviors that promote harmonious relationships.
Asian Law College boasts a rich collection with around 1,297 titles, approximately 10,092 books, and around 2,371 e-books, totaling approximately 12,500 resources in the library. The Institute has subscriptions to 23 journals (hard copy) and 7 magazines (hard copy). We have subscribed to online databases including SCC Online and AIR Online for Supreme Court as well as High Court cases. The library features a fully air-conditioned and Wi-Fi-enabled world-class learning environment, with a well-developed book stack, reference section, and digital library section, making studying a unique and lifetime experience.
The Library and Reading Lounge at Asian Law College was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, 46th Chief Justice of India. The library is automated through ERP software and is well-stocked with Indian and international resources covering all areas of law to meet the needs of students, faculty, and research scholars from various disciplines. The library is continuously augmented with the latest books and journals to help students keep abreast of current and contemporary issues. Therefore, the library manages knowledge in both print and digital formats, ensures seamless discovery and access to these scholarly resources, and provides faculty, students, and staff with professional support to find, evaluate, manage, and use such resourcess.
1904
Reference Books
2371
E-Books
1317
Book Titles
10194
Book Volumes
Working Hours
8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Circulation Hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Reading Hours
8:30 am to 6:00 pm
If you have any query, please write us at our library desk and we will help you with resources, subscriptions, and access support.
library@alc.edu.in
The function of a library is one of the most important activities. The quality of the collection and its services, indeed, determines the reputation of the library as a quality service center. We have developed an excellent collection of books, journals and non-book material related to all kinds of Law and legal studies. It is continuously updated with latest books and other resources so as to assist library users in keeping up with the current and contemporary issues.
The library collection comprises books, journals, supreme court and high courts judgements and other reading material.
The purpose of the library in modern societies is to give information support to the institutions of education and learning, policy and decision making bodies, industry and to members of the community in the widest sense for raising awareness and education on issues of common interest to the society
Library services satisfy information needs of users through dissemination of information resources. We offer the following services to our users.
