1 week ago

Indore's Ahilya Library To Extend Hours For Exam Aspirants

The Ahilya Library in Indore plans to stay open for more hours.

It will open earlier and close later than it does now.

This is meant to help students preparing for competitive exams.

Commissioner Bhaskar Lakshkar asked officials to make the change.

He also spoke with students about what they need.

The library will make a digital list of its books and journals.

Students may be able to check this list from home.

Rare books and old journals will receive special care and protection.

Key facts

Library: Government Shri Ahilya Central Library
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Planned change: Earlier opening and later closing hours
Digital catalogue: Books and journals will be catalogued for readers to check from home, potentially through the public domain or ORA software.
Collection review: Books acquired or purchased over the past 10 years will be mapped.
Preservation: A separate area will house and protect rare books, valuable old books, gazettes and journals.
Additional facility: Officials will prepare a standard operating procedure for the Pritamlal Dua Auditorium and improve basic reader facilities.

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