Mr. Divyanshu Jain, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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Overall experience is good. No unnecessary noise, physical space is also sufficient. And of course library being operational 24 hours is a big plus. The reference team, systems on the ground floor, and the library staff have been very helpful and instrumental in my research as a phd student. As I said earlier, the reference team, workstations, and the study spaces were the most beneficial. Again, the reference team was proactive in providing required materials. Also the book issue process is quite easy. The meeting room access must be made much more easier and convenient. Right now the rules/requirements around it seem too prohibitive. It's a great resource.

Ms. Shanmuga Priya, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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Library is one of the most beautiful spaces within IIMA demonstrating its legacy. With discussion rooms for team work and study carrels for focused work, it provides the most conducive environment for research and learning. With 24*7 access library helped me to pursue my research in a silent and focused environment, enhancing my research/learning outcomes. Research assistance was extremely helpful in accessing journal articles and books. Having these resources at the right moment without any delay from the reference section of the library helped progress research with ease. For instance, whenever I needed help in finding access to certain medical or neuroscience journals, library staff helped access these research articles. They were really very prompt in sharing such articles. One suggestion is that doctoral candidates could be allowed to book discussion rooms independently (instead of a team of 4 members) whenever they have meetings with thesis guides or collaborative meetings with off-campus co-authors.

Ms. Bhumi Trivedi, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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The Vikram Sarabhai Library was my safe space during my PhD. Its calm hall, wooden shelves, and sunlight created an atmosphere that was both soothing and inspiring, where most of my crucial work took shape. The reference team's quick assistance and the staff's warmth made every challenge easier, often going the extra mile to find books, papers, and even chapters weeks later. Their consistency and care enriched my learning experience and kept me moving forward. Surrounded by red bricks and bougainvillea, the library grounded me in why I began. Even on overwhelming days, just 30 minutes there lifted me up and renewed my purpose.

Mr. Pramendra Singh Tank, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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The experience has been really good. The physical space is designed to seamlessly help you focus on your work, and the 24-hour timing is just unbelievable and very helpful for planning your day. It?s a very comfortable environment to work in. The library has been a crucial contributor to both my academic progress and personal well-being. The staff is consistently polite, considerate, and supportive. I?m truly grateful for all the help and guidance I?ve received

Ms. Shubhangi Chowdhry, AA, IIM Ahmedabad

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Navigating the Vikram Sarabhai Library was a seamless and pleasant experience. The space was well-organized, quiet, and comfortable, providing an ideal environment for focused study & research. Seating was always available, and the extended operating hours made it very convenient to plan long research sessions at any time of the day! The Vikram Sarabhai Library (VSL) at IIM Ahmedabad has been an integral part of my academic journey during my PhD & postdoc research. The thoughtfully designed physical space - with its well-zoned quiet areas, ample seating, and calming ambiance - offered the perfect environment for deep focus and reflection. With access to multiple journals and resources and staff on the back end at the references section always helped in my research work. I am always grateful for the constant and timely help that I've received. Timely and constant research assistance and a quiet and comfortable study space were most beneficial for me! They were 24*7 available to help out in my research work and whenever I had no access to full papers. The library staff has been most helpful, along with security services, who were always there to keep my stuff safe. Explore all databases, attend library workshops, and don't hesitate to ask the staff for help - they are a great resource themselves and really helpful and friendly! Enjoy your time to the fullest in the VSL library; you're going to miss each and every corner once you leave!

Ms. Rya Ray, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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The library has been my safe space, my pilgrimage, my window into the world of flow at work. I have cried in the library; I have recovered in the library. I have come to the library with a broken heart and broken spirit, and I have left a slightly more self-efficacious person, at almost all times. The space is also neurodiversity friendly, as there are sufficient areas of quiet working, it allows people to sit with their feet up, or curled up, and carrels which create a bubble for each learner. The fact that the library runs 24 * 7 has been what I consider a dream come true. Among the most transformative nights for my research have been those where I have spent the night there, often by the computer area on the first floor and left at the break of dawn, staring at the magnificent LKP sky. It's been an honour to have known and grown in VSL. Forever a fan. It was my favourite place on campus. My eternal love will be with VSL in each of its bricks and books. This space is a big reason I have been able to finish writing my thesis in the timeline I have been able to. The research assistance was top-notch. Incredible dedication and promptness in returning requests. I have learnt through VSL what all a library can do. The reference team has taught me how to do bibliometric search and analysis for my topics of interest. They also helped me connect with relevant participants and resources for my topics of interest. The team also encouraged me on some of my less motivated days. The team was helpful in trying to connect with participants for my research. The reference team has also helped me greatly in some systematic literature reviews. Crafting more neurodiverse spaces, which allow tactile engagement, allow varied seating, more noise free zones is my one suggestion for the library. The guidance on how to conduct systematic literature reviews and bibliometric analysis. My advice for the future student regarding the library would be: Soak it in while it lasts. It is a temple of research.

Ms. Aparna Kansal, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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The campus library has been an essential part of my PhD journey. I have spent countless days in the halls of the library. Studying and working at the library made my journey more memorable. Navigating the library is always a smooth experience?the layout is well-organized, making it easy to find resources, and there are designated quiet zones that provide a peaceful study environment. I especially appreciate the availability of study spaces. The library?s operating hours are flexible enough to accommodate my study schedule, which has been incredibly helpful. I have frequently used the research assistance service and it is always prompt. The library staff have been consistently supportive and approachable. On multiple occasions, they have helped me locate hard-to-find materials and guided me through and their expertise in database searches has saved me hours of frustration. I think IIM A?s library is the best resource provided by the institute. My advice to new students is simple: explore the library early, make use of the staff?s expertise, and take advantage of both the physical and digital resources available.

Mr. Ashwini Kumar, RA, IIM Ahmedabad

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For my projects, the journey would have been impossible or difficult without the resources available in this library. I want to thank and especially bring to the attention of everyone that if you are a newcomer coming here and starting your new journey as a PhD student or from any other field, reach out to the library staff and especially the team known as the "reference team". Here, they are very skilled and helpful in teaching you. This library is one of the most beautiful places in Ahmedabad.

Mr. L. Yashaswy Akella, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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The best part about the library is its databases. As researchers, we need access to all available databases, and the staff has been extremely helpful in providing these. The part of the library I personally like the most is the reading hall, as sitting there provides me with a space to think. I also appreciate the discussion rooms for serious meetings with my thesis committee on research papers. I have also acknowledged the library in my thesis, and I thank the library and its staff for all the help.

Mr. Tarun K. Vashisth, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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When I talk about a library, I might focus on three or four things: First, the infrastructure; second, the software; and third, the people. This library has text-to-speech software and OCR software, which are two of the most important tools for a person with a vision impairment. Our library has SARA and Kibo, which were two main instrumentals for me. Regarding the people, as soon as I made a request, they would stand up and do whatever was within their capacity to help. Starting from When I first came here, I had already seen a lot of improvements in the library.

Ms. Ananya Syal, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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I have fond memories of the time at the Vikram Sarabhai Library. The library has helped me have an immense learning experience that has helped me grow as a scholar. Thank you for always being supportive and responsive to the needs of a Ph.D. student like me and all the students who approach any staff at the library. We have the best library, and not just because of the various resources that the library offers, but because of the people behind it, the people managing it, and the people who contribute in significant ways each step of the way to make our library what it is. I also remember Dr. H. Anil Kumar, as he was the force that made the library what it is today.

Mr. Sitar Joshi, FABM, IIM Ahmedabad

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RemoteXS makes the virtual internship so much better! There are so many resources for anyone who is working in a management function or research area. The staff is courteous and responds promptly to the desired research assistance. Summer internship without VSL is just impossible.

Mr. Gurpreet Singh, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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VSL has become a second home and my workstation in IIM-A. As a PhD student, most of my quality time is invested in the library. The facility and the red brick styled library make me draw to this space every morning like a routine. The quick response of the staff for the research papers, data support, and the available collection of books, has consistently contributed to my quest for knowledge.

Lt Cdr Durgesh Adil, AFP, IIM Ahmedabad

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VSL is arguably the best library in our country. The resources offered by the library are phenomenal. The staff at the library always carry cheerful smiles and are available for any kind of help. The seating arrangments and Discussion room facilities are truly great. The library webpage makes it so convenient for us all to search for books and know where to find them.

Mr. Rakesh N. Mashruwala, ePGP, IIM Ahmedabad

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One of the Best Libraries in the WORLD with a plethora of option to sit and study individually and along with group. Its been always pleasure to relax and study like one does at home specifically on fourth floor. Ambiance and environment is spell bound, with more than 2L books, 50K plus bound volumes, approx 30K online journals, digital connectivity, etc.,

Mr. Vishwajeet Chaudhary, PGP, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library is living up to the legacy of Vikram Sarabhai, it is a universe of books with a logical arrangement of them in artistic building infrastructure. The environment in the library is peaceful and resourceful which helps the students, professors in their research and academic projects along with a large number of books for leisure reading also. The staff is actively supportive and thoroughly professional.

Ms. Tanvi Mankodi, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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The library staff is incredibly helpful and efficient, especially with providing support and guidance when dealing with research databases, reference articles/chapters, and even software. Apart from having a very good collection, the support provided in procuring new books and database for doctoral research is really appreciated. The library infrastructure is apt for research students with several quiet and comfortable nooks to read/study or just ruminate..

Mr. Tushar Gohel, ePGP, IIM Ahmedabad

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VSL - a complete place for information. Specially the students like ePGP, VSL helps a lot for thier academic and professional requirements.

Mr. Kishan Suthar , AA, IIM Ahmedabad

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VSL has the best facilities with modern book management techniques. If you are a reader then it would become your paradise.

Mr. Richa Tiwari, AA, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library is a world-class knowledge resource wherein everything from books to journals to databases to reports are available at the ease of physical as well as digital version. Being a research scholar, reading experience at VSL has been the best so far for me. Also, staff support is its best part.

Mr. Anup Sreekumar, ePGP, IIM Ahmedabad

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Everything about the library is simply great. There are lot of resources whether it is in database, print, journals or online content that it is very hard to not find something I am looking for. Really appreciate the courteous nature of its staff for supporting us in every need. Thanks a lot.

Mr. Hareesh S., PGP, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library has played a crucial role in aiding my learning at the institute. The setup of the library encourages collaborative learning with peers, which is very important in a B-school. Particularly, I am thankful to the support of the library staff, even during odd-hours. My requests to procure a specific book and subscribe to a database were promptly addressed. Guidance with the usage of the 3D printer is also commendable. Since all of their services are digitized, it was very convenient for many of my batch-mates who lived on the other end of the campus. Especially, facilities like Holding a book, online renewal and drop-off facility at the new campus were very useful. During my stint as the student IT representative, I had the chance to work with the IT and website team of VSL, improving the usability and accessibility of the web-based library services. Support during installation of the new printer at SAB was the best. It would not be an exaggeration if I were to state that I spent more time at the library than in my dorm room.

Mr. Kaushic Khanna, PGPX, IIM Ahmedabad

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The kind of infrastructure, resources, databases that are provided in VSL encourages us to come and read at the Library. The whole library staff is very cordial.

Mr. Ganesh CB, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library is my go-to place for reading, research, and discussions. Wonderful ambiance, world-class resources (both digital and physical collection) and helpful staff are the key highlights that set apart this library from any other library in the country.

Ms. Sukriti Sekhri, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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Thank you to all VSL staff members for making the IIMA library feel like home. In the summer months when the campus was empty, you could find me sitting in the cool environs of the library every day, working on my research project, and feeling super productive due to this place's wonderful atmosphere. In the one year that I have been here, I must have put in umpteen research queries and requests for assistance, and the librarians have been extremely prompt in their guidance. It is wonderful that I can order new books that I find relevant and useful. It feels like I am able to add a little part of what appeals to me to the library's vast collection, that will someday be picked up and adored by another bibliophile! Every Monday, I eagerly wait for the 'new arrivals' email, and add several books to my wishlist or place them on hold. The 'hold' feature is so thoughtful--thank you to all the VSL staff members who went in search of books I had requested. The RemoteXS feature helps me stay on track with my assignments even when I am away from campus. Everything put together, this library makes me feel like someone is taking care of my learning and personal growth--both academic and otherwise. And for this I am extremely grateful :)

Mr. Mohammad Huzaifa Sabir, PGP, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library is one of the unique and great knowledge centers for the knowledge seeker. VSL provides the infrastructure, facility, and staff professionalism which help IIMA fraternity to receive quick service and prompt response.

Ms. Biswajita Parida, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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VSL is one of the best libraries that I have visited so far. I have thoroughly enjoyed the silence zones in the library. Majority of my time on campus has been spent in the library. The simple reason being one is able to work with utmost efficiency at this place. This is also one of the most professionally run libraries that I have used. The staff is extremely cordial and prompt including the security guard. They implement suggestions in lightning fast speed. I have seen VSL evolve in unimaginable ways over these years. I also love to attend many of the events that are organized by VSL. Apart from the endless stacks of books, very useful set of database, e-books, archives etc., the library is a place offering various seating areas. VSL is much more than a library for me.

Mr. Anirudha Hulsurkar, PGP, IIM Ahmedabad

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IIMA library has been one of the best libraries I have ever visited. For me, it was equivalent to another dwelling in addition to my room. I have spent more hours at the library than my room for various purposes academic and non-academic. The variety of books available to issue and flexibility to renew them without having to visit library makes it even better. The service that I utilized fully was the Kindle provided. The availability of Kindle Unlimited service helped me read numerous books and provide a welcome change in my daily routine.

Prof. Akshaya Vijayalakshmi, IIM Ahmedabad

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I am talking from the Library at IIMA which is one of the central resources of this Institute. It's not just a central but one of the best maintained resources over here. I avail several services from library. One thing is for help in my research, most of the times I find most of the journal articles I need in the library. And when I could find someone I send out a mail, it's just a matter of hours before I get the article that I need so it's very prompt and very quick service that can be offered here. Then there is also one feature which I really like that no other library that have been part of does, one is they send out mail on Monday. Every Monday talking about the new books they have procured and this list is anywhere between 30 to 50 books so we get an idea about what are the books that are coming in and once you so I make sure I go through the PDF which has information of the book cover and some information of the book and then we can reserve it and come picking up later. So you get an idea about the books that are in the market which are current and also you get exposed to wide variety of topics at the same time. I really liked that service and I have not seen that anywhere else. Then apart from that this library is very open to its community members not just the people who are part of the institute but also the family members who are part of the faculty, members and students. So I have my family members who walks- in without any worries and then they can access the resources over here so the library is very open and is also very supportive to everybody who walks- in through its doors or sends them an email. So when you come to IIMA do make sure you visit the library.

Mr. Naresh Kumar, FABM, IIM Ahmedabad

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The kind of facilities Library provides really encourage students to come and read. I appreciate the initiatives like provision of putting a request to purchase any book, theme based display of books, the intimation of new arrivals and provision of finding books on basis of frequency of issuing. The whole library staff is very cordial. I really appreciate the Institute for extending such a facility.

Mr. Harsh Vardhan Bisht, FABM, IIM Ahmedabad

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The best aspect of IIMA community is that everyone here enjoys reading using the many facilities that the VSL has for every generation. The staff is highly dedicated to operate VSL for 24x7. The absolute best thing is the online catalog and the option to hold a book thereafter. The latest books added to the shelf are also notified regularly keeping in mind the interest of the reader. The IIMA community is lucky to have VSL.

Mr. Aashish Argade, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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The Vikram Sarabhai Library has a special place in the campus and in the life of students here. There are three important aspects or parameters for a library. Vikram Sarabhai Library is one of the most conducive places for doing research. Second is the regular library service. As far as my knowledge goes, the library has more than 2 Lakh titles and several copies of each of the titles so you never fall short of accessing or finding a certain book. The third most important and crucial aspect that links up the whole thing is the staff. The staff at Vikram Sarabhai Library is not just knowledgeable; they are very helpful and very cooperative. In terms of professionalism, I would definitely rate them at least 9.8 on 10 if not 10 on 10.

Mr. Saneesh Edacherian, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library has something for everyone that is the best part of the library. The staff create a conducive environment for you to do research or gain knowledge. How innovative Vikram Sarabhai Library is, thinking ahead of time, the Library has bring in Kindle Lending because in the future it will be more about digital access, e-library so now itself the Vikram Sarabhai Library is moving towards digital lending.

Ms. Kavya Sajwan, AA, IIM Ahmedabad

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Where else can we get the smell of infinite wisdom?? "The Library" Just to be enjoyed for free. Vikram Sarabhai Library through its existence has always welcomed people with open arms who have always believed in the immense knowledge that it has in store for everyone. VSL is much more than borrowing books. You can: borrow CDs and DVDs, Indulge into paperless reading with Kindles which is the new initiative by VSL, access eJournals, search literature, refine your research with useful knowledge base, use computers for networking and research, or simply find a quiet place for yourself for a while. The Library staff and most of all librarians are the strong pillars who keep the spirit of VSL going. Librarians are the best research tool. If needed, the librarians at VSL can guide you by referring good books, journals or any other resource that would be of your interest Librarians are able to do good research, which supports professors, writers, students, staff or any individual seeking research help every single day

Ms. Priya Narayanan, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library combines the best of what a researcher could expect from a library - amazing resources, knowledgeable and supporting staff, great ambience, and, to top it all, a good fiction collection!

Ms. Sumeetha Natesan, RA, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library is a rich resource to every member of the library, having huge collections of books, journals, thesis, online resources, databases, newspapers, magazines etc. You name it and you get it at the library

Ms. Vanita Singh, PhD, IIM Ahmedabad

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"...Vast pool of resources and the ease of accessing them plus the highly supportive staff makes it the best library..."

Prof. Vishal Gupta, IIM Ahmedabad

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Talking about the library, I think we have a wonderful library staff who are highly professional, they are highly courteous. It's a very good library being taken care by competent staff. One of the outstanding features of the library is we have a very efficient website through which you can search for books, place hold on books, suggest new books, renew books and all of that can be done just by a click of the mouse, so it's a very useful tool. Another thing that is again very helpful is we keep getting very frequent updates, mailers from the library staff informing about new additions in the library, on the website, what new books have been purchased, what new databases have been subscribed by the library. Hence, there is a mutual exchange of communication that happens from the library to the users. In terms of usefulness, in terms of ease, there is a very useful, very good service that we have at the institute.

Overall, I do not feel shy to say that we have one of the best libraries.

Prof. Abhiman Das, IIM Ahmedabad

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I think the best part of this library is you get what you want and that you get quickly than you expected sometimes. Suppose if you are looking for a new book just send one line email and you get it quickly or may be in a three - four days' time and it's not just an information storehouse it's just the way the library shares the information across every stakeholders of the institute. Like for example, if a data is added they arrange a detailed seminar about the data, how to access the data at the same time they share if a new book is arrived and not only they keep on sharing the list of books but the contents of the book. Now it gives a feeling all the time to look around the message that we are receiving from the library and you really feel like at least in a day once you visit the library and this has happened not just because it is a reputed institute library. This is all possible because of a set of people who oversee it, they are extremely good, they are competent, they are always smiling, they are always there to help you out. You go and ask I want this they are ready to help you.

Prof. Sachin Jayaswal, IIM Ahmedabad

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Vikram Sarabhai Library primarily is a very critical resource for the students as well as the faculty alike. I as a faculty mainly use the library mostly for my research activities especially for the journal articles that I need to access. Most of the journal articles that I need for my research activities are generally available from the library. For very few cases where the journal articles are not subscribed by the library, I find the staff members very eager to procure them very promptly through the services like inter library loan facility. Apart from that, I often use the library facilities for reference books for the courses that I teach. In very few instances where the books that I am looking for are not available, the library is very prompt in procuring them for me. In particular, I would like to commend the very dedicated team of staff members who are supporting this library. For any paper that I need for my research, they are very prompt in procuring them from other sources if they are not available.