

The University Library coordinates a library system, which links the libraries in all the campus and constituent college libraries. Reprographic facilities are also available on payment including inter-library loan facility. It provides reference, selective dissemination of information, documentation and bibliographical assistance to its readers. The Library caters to the needs of Post-Graduate students, research scholars, faculty members, and other employees of the university who are enrolled as members and special members.

The holding of the library includes nearly 58,000 bound volumes of journals, 3,858 Government documents, 272 files, 6428 manuscripts, 143 microfilms and 9 CD ROMS. It subscribes to about 400 periodicals and learned journals in various subjects. The Library holds nearly 500,000 books and over 6000 manuscripts including rare palm leave manuscripts. The Library building is situated on the highest altitude of the University campus covering a floor area of 62,000 sq.ft. Radhakrishnan, the then President of India on 3rd August, 1963. Established in 1918 along with the University, the Library shifted to the present building that was inaugurated by Dr.
