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Overview

The New Law College Library is a dynamic hub of knowledge designed to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students, faculty, and scholars. It houses a rich and diverse collection of 46,000+ books valued at ₹1.7 crore, 3,300 bound volumes, 101 volumes of Corpus Juris Secundum, 136 volumes of United States Supreme Court Reports, and the Halsbury’s Laws of England. The library also provides access to 10 major legal databases, including AIR Online, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis Advance, Westlaw Asia, Live Law, and others, making it one of the most resource-rich law libraries in the region.

Advancing into the digital era, the library has fully automated its operations using KOHA, a cloud-based Integrated Library Management System. It also houses Lexcellence Digital, equipped with 50 computer systems and a dedicated server to support e-Learning, Teaching, and Research (e-LTR). Through the e-ShodhSindhu consortium, users gain access to 10,000+ e-journals, online databases, e-books, and research materials.

To ensure seamless and inclusive access, the library provides remote access via idisKover, a mobile application, and QR-code–enabled services. It offers Reference Services, Current Awareness Services, Digital Library and Internet facilities, Photocopy & Printing, WebOPAC, Question Bank access, Book Bank for competitive examinations, Career Guidance programmes, and User Sensitization programmes. The entire library is enabled with high-speed Wi-Fi, creating a modern and conducive learning environment. The library is also an institutional member of leading e-resource providers and consortia such as AIR Online, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis Advance, Westlaw Asia, LiveLaw, and DELNET.

Guided by the vision to become a vibrant and forward-looking knowledge centre, the New Law College Library is dedicated to delivering high-quality, user-oriented information services and to strengthening academic, research, and professional competencies through its extensive print and digital resources.

Library Collection

Extensive Print Collection

The library houses an exceptional collection of legal literature, including:

  • 46,000+ books valued at over ₹1.7 crore
  • 3,300 bound volumes of journals and periodicals
  • 101 volumes of Corpus Juris Secundum
  • 136 volumes of United States Supreme Court Reports
  • Halsbury’s Laws of England and other authoritative legal references

The extensive collection enables students and researchers to explore diverse areas of law while supporting academic excellence and in-depth legal scholarship.

Digital Library

Comprehensive Digital Legal Resources

To meet the evolving demands of legal education, the library provides seamless access to leading national and international legal databases, including:

AIR Online
Manupatra
SCC Online
LexisNexis Advance
Westlaw Asia
LiveLaw
HeinOnline
JStor
Kluwer Arbitration

These resources provide students with access to case laws, statutes, journals, legal commentaries, international legal materials, and contemporary research essential for academic and professional success.

Digital Innovation

Smart Library for the Digital Age

Embracing digital transformation, the library has fully automated its operations through KOHA, a cloud-based Integrated Library Management System that ensures efficient cataloguing, circulation, and user services.

The library also features Lexcellence Digital, a dedicated e-Learning, Teaching, and Research (e-LTR) centre equipped with 50+ computer systems and a high-performance server, enabling students to access digital resources, conduct legal research, and participate in technology-enabled learning.

Digital Resources

Through the e-ShodhSindhu Consortium, users gain access to:

10,000+ e-journals
E-books
Online legal databases
Research publications
Scholarly resources across multiple disciplines
Technology-Enabled Learning Experience
Technology Services

To ensure convenient and uninterrupted access to knowledge, the library offers a range of technology-driven services, including:

Remote access to digital resources
idisKover mobile application
QR code-enabled library services
High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the library
WebOPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
Student Support

Student-Centric Library Services

The library offers a comprehensive suite of academic support services designed to enrich learning and professional development, including:

Reference and Research Assistance
Current Awareness Services
Digital Library & Internet Facilities
Photocopying and Printing Services
Question Bank Access
Book Bank for Competitive Examinations
Career Guidance Programmes
User Orientation and Information Literacy Programmes

These services help students strengthen their legal research skills, stay up to date with developments in the legal profession, and prepare confidently for higher studies and competitive examinations.

Library Network

Memberships & Academic Collaborations

The library is an institutional member of several renowned legal information providers and library networks, including:

AIR Online
Manupatra
SCC Online
LexisNexis Advance
Westlaw Asia
LiveLaw
DELNET

Empowering Legal Learning through Knowledge

Driven by the vision of becoming a vibrant, future-ready knowledge centre, the New Law College Library is committed to delivering high-quality, user-focused information services.

By seamlessly integrating extensive print collections with advanced digital resources and modern technology, the library nurtures academic excellence, promotes innovative legal research, and equips future legal professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in an ever-evolving global legal landscape.

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