A Legacy of Knowledge Since 1942

Kerala University Library
A Gateway to Knowledge, Research, and Academic Excellence

Welcome to the official website of Kerala University Library. As a centre of academic heritage and scholarly support, the library remains committed to providing quality resources, preserving rare collections, and enabling access to knowledge for the university community and beyond.

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5000+New titles annually
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Library Network

The Kerala University Library is strengthened by a wide network of specialized and campus-based libraries that extend its academic services across different centres of the University.

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A rich academic legacy serving Kerala since 1942

Kerala University Library is the oldest and largest university library in Kerala, offering extensive print collections, special archives, digital services, and research support since 1942.

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Book Release - Padmashree Sugathakumari Sahityasoochi

Release of Sugathakumari SahityasoochiThe Documentation and Information Service Section has meticulously compiled and published its 29th bibliography, Padmashree Sugathakumari Sahityasoochi, significantly enriching the collection of literary resources. Divided into ten comprehensive parts, it covers Sugathakumari’s biography, literary works, honours and awards; indexes of articles from prominent newspapers, journals, and magazines; PhD theses on her works available in the Kerala University Library; famous quotes, letters, and selected poems; memorable photographs; and detailed indexes. The content draws primarily from newspapers, journals, and magazines held in the Kerala University Library, with a dedicated list of her books and critical works available there.

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84+ Years of Excellence
Who We Are

Shaping Futures Through Knowledge & Discovery

Serving generations of learners, teachers, and researchers with rich print collections, rare archives, special studies, and expanding digital resources.

Our Mission

To foster Research & Development and provide teaching and learning support to the academic community.

Our Vision

To transform the library into a potential knowledge resource centre with innovative technologies. As a centre of intense intellectual inquiry, the University Library shares with the University the aspiration to be the most dynamic learning environment in the world. In this desired future, the Library ensures that its collections remain forward-looking, diverse in breadth and form, open to browsing, and of world-renowned quality.

Knowledge for Generations

Shaping Futures Through Academic Innovation

Empowering students, teachers, and researchers through rich collections, special resources, and evolving digital access.

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