The Knowledge Hub at ACCMAN
The Knowledge Hub at ACCMAN
The ACCMAN Library, also known as the Knowledge Resources Centre, is a cornerstone of academic excellence in management education. Designed to support teaching, learning and research, the library provides a rich blend of print and digital resources within a modern, student-friendly environment.
Our Vision
Committed to fostering a culture of inquiry, innovation and lifelong learning — empowering learners and educators to excel in teaching, research and professional development.
Modern Infrastructure
Spacious, well-ventilated reading hall, quiet study spaces, internet-enabled systems, and integrated print & digital access facilities on the first floor.
Extensive Collection
Books, national & international journals, e-journals, online databases, research reports, multimedia resources and access to DELNET. All searchable via OPAC.
Library at a Glance
Rules for the Library
Eligibility
The ACCMAN library is open for the use of all the students, all faculty (full-time and visiting), all administrative staff, research scholars and casual visitors. New ACCMAN members must apply to the library in writing on a duly attested form, signed by the Director.
Membership Procedure
Each new library membership form has to be circulated and submitted to the Librarian along with one's competent photograph and a photocopy of one's identity card for storage in one's personal record. Issue of the authorised library card.
Circulation Rules
| Reference Category | Type | Max | Loan Period (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty | Books | 12 | 30 |
| Visiting Faculty | Books | 5 | 30 |
| Administrative / Non-teaching Staff | Books | 5 | 30 |
| Students | Books | 5 | 30 |
General Rules
- Renewal is allowed only with the satisfaction of one or two extensions if no reservations exist.
- For renewing, the borrower's first present the book to the librarian for re-checking, in front of pending demands. Renewals will be made online.
- Reference books are issued only on the loan/lending policy and not be allowed to be taken out.
- The library is not allowed to issue books to be issued without indents.
- Users will not be allowed to issue books to friends or relatives. Books once issued become entries at the user's risk.
- Newspapers must be retained till the next day's edition arrives at the library.
- All borrowing privileges (and limited reservations) of new members may be in force for one academic year only.
- Identify cards must be presented every time before issuing the library services.
- Users must not destroy, mutilate, modify or damage any library material. Offenders will be liable to repay or refund the lost or damaged books and to replace these any can be reasonable.
- In case of loss of book, the borrower must replace one with the latest edition or a price equivalent to the cost.
- Eating in the Library is not allowed at any cost. So is acceptance of others.
Circulation Hours
The Circulation (Issue/Return) Service is available from 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days of the Library.
Online Resources
DELNET — Developing Library Network
DELNET aids in promoting resource sharing among libraries through an inter-library loan services to ensure access to a wide range of online journals, databases, periodicals, theses & dissertations, e-books and non-library books.
View DELNETe-PG Pathshala
An initiative of the MHRD under its National Mission on Resources through ICT (NMR-ICT) executed by INDC. Provides high-quality, curriculum-based, interactive e-content in 70 postgraduate subjects across 4 social sciences, arts, animal & mathematical sciences, linguistics and languages.
View e-PG PathshalaSWAYAM
A Government of India programme designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy — access, equity and quality. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have so far remained unable to access the digital revolution and bring the best teaching/learning resources to all.
View SWAYAMNational Digital Library of India (NDLI)
A project sponsored by the Ministry of Education-Government of India. A multilevel education platform provides learning resources from time to learning and educational sciences in all — bringing online resources from India and the world together for one peak result.
View NDLIeGyankosh
A national digital repository to store, sort, preserve, distribute and share digital learning resources developed by Open and Distance Learning institutions in India. Items are protected by copyright unless explicitly reserved by IGNOU, or its respective owners.
View eGyankoshLibrary Timings
The library remains open all seven days, except holidays as specified in the academic calendar of ACCMAN throughout the year.
| Days | Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM |
| Saturday & Sunday | 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM |