Developing the largest collection on urbanisation in the Global South
The Library at the IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University is central to our mission to build a world-class research, knowledge, and teaching hub focused on India’s urbanisation that also draws upon processes from across the world. The collections are rooted in Indian and South Asian contexts, while representing the best of global knowledge.
The Library is developing the largest reference collection on urbanisation in the Global South. The Library has been open to the public since 2014 and serves as a repository of interdisciplinary knowledge covering more than 35 disciplinary areas from across the world.
The Library will soon grow into a collection of 200,000+ volumes, incorporating books, digital repositories, multimedia archives, cartographic collections, and teaching resources. It will act as a key hub for urbanisation scholarship and applied research.
Visit the IIHS University Library Website
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Access key socio-economic datasets, including CapEx, IndiaStat, and the EPW Research Foundation Time Series
Explore rare and unique books, manuscripts, photographs, journals, and other archival materials
Access a public repository of Indian doctoral theses across disciplines
Browse expert-curated guides on urbanisation, ecology, and climate change, among others
Explore a wide range of publicly available journals and e-resources
Read from a collection of over 12,000 e-books and 30 journals from leading academic publishers
Learn key terms and concepts that explain the language and practice of urban studies
Access over 35 periodicals covering a wide range of subjects
The Library offers a wide range of services to make knowledge accessible and support your academic journey. From borrowing and delivery to building rich collections, our services are designed to meet diverse learning and research needs across University locations.
Citations, research metrics, ORCID profiles, ISBN/DOI
Reading lists, workshops, Ask a Librarian
Books, journals, databases, guides, curated collections
Library access, Inter-library services
This Institutional Repository gathers, preserves, and shares the academic and intellectual contributions of the IIHS community. Hosted by the Library, it ensures long-term access to research outputs and reflects our commitment to open knowledge.
Serving as a vital platform for advancing scholarly communication and preserving institutional knowledge, it reflects the commitment to open access and long-term knowledge stewardship.
The IIHS University Library hosts an array of public events that bring together books, ideas, and people. These include book launches, readings, walks, and exhibitions that showcase the diversity of urban life. The Library has curated over 40 thematic and city-centric exhibitions featuring books, maps, films, and archival material in collaboration with writers, academics, and practitioners.
The Library also hosts Read Alouds and other activities for neighbourhood schools. Through these events, the Library acts as a cultural hub that connects scholarship with wider communities.
