The Central Library facilitates access to books and journal articles not available in its own collection through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) service.
Services Offered
- Books and journal articles are arranged from other libraries in Delhi.
- Photocopies of research articles are procured from other IITs under a formal resource-sharing agreement among all IITs.
- The Library also supports demand-based procurement of research publications, including books and article photocopies, from IITs and other institutions across India on a reciprocal basis.
DELNET Document Procurement
Document procurement services are available through DELNET (Developing Library Network).
Cost Recovery Basis:
These services are provided on a cost-recovery basis. Users are required to bear applicable expenses such as:
These services are provided on a cost-recovery basis. Users are required to bear applicable expenses such as:
- Postal charges
- Photocopying charges
- Any other delivery-related costs
To avail DELNET services or request books through DELNET:
- Contact the Circulation Counter, Central Library, or
- Send an email to the Incharge, Reader Services Division at: shankar.chavan@library.iitd.ac.in
Book Location Service
To assist users in locating books that are misplaced or not found on the shelves, the Central Library provides a Book Location Service.
- Users may fill out a Book Location Form, available at the Circulation Counter, for books they are unable to locate.
- Upon receipt of the request, library staff conduct a systematic search for the reported items.
- Users are informed of the status and availability of the books in due course.
Contact for Assistance
For any assistance related to:
- Inter-Library Loan services
- DELNET document delivery
- Book location requests
Please contact:
| Circulation Counter, Central Library | |
| Incharge, Reader Services Division | |
| shankar.chavan@library.iitd.ac.in |