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Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmedabad

The library provides a variety of spaces for self study, serious reading, group study and collaboration. The collaboration space includes discussion rooms and discussion pods that are equipped with smart displays (networked), writing boards, etc.


1. Reading Lounge

  •  Colourful soft seating arranged near book shelves.
  •  Location: Third floor


2. Group Study Space

  •  Five collaborative spaces with group-friendly seating are equipped with smart displays (networked), writing board etc.
  •  Location: Fourth floor
  •  Capacity: 4-6 people


3. Silent space

  •  Floor: Second and Third floor.
  •  One is located in the entrance hall near the e-resource lab.
  •  The other one is located to the left of silent reading zone. This area has also print journals / magazines displayed in all the corners.
  •  The general reading area is equipped with six seated tables having facility for plug points for laptops.
  •  Personal books, papers, laptops are allowed.


4. Group Discussion Area

  •  VSL provides a group discussion area for IIMA students and researchers.
  •  The group discussion area is located near the general reading area / magazine display area.
  •  Students and researchers can interact/collaborate with each other and discuss on their projects, assignments, case study, etc.
  •  This place is equipped with three computing systems and Wi-Fi.


5. E-Resource Lab

  •  Equipped with 20 computing systems for accessing online databases.
  •  Dedicated terminals for Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon and Compustat.
  •  Readers can use these systems to access academic literature, audio/video, etc.


6. Light Reading Zone

  •  The Library has provided a separate space for light reading area.
  •  The light reading zone has also been divided in to two parts.
  •  One is located outside the Librarian's Office.
  •  Another one near the silent reading area.
  •  Sofas have been placed in these areas for comfortable seating.
  •  Here you can find daily newspapers, magazines, and newsletters.
  •  Users can use their own material like; books, papers, laptops, etc.


8. Children's Section

  •  Library has separate collection and space for display of children books.
  •  Includes poetry, story, science and fiction. Besides the above, it also has reference books like encyclopedias, dictionary, etc.
  •  Location: Ground floor (East wing).


Library Norms:

  •  Headphones should be used for accessing audio/video content in the library (Headphones can be borrowed from the circulation counter).
  •  Please do not use mobile phones in the library.
  •  No food, drink, or smoking is allowed in the library premises except drinking water.