Central Library
Allama I.I. Kazi Central Library
Historical Background
The present Allama I. I. Kazi Central Library became functional in 1975. This building is centrally located at a height commanding a grand view of the River Indus. It is in close proximity of the teaching faculties and student hostels. The present collection of the library and its 48 Seminar libraries and six campuses consists of 448562 books i.e., approximately 80,000 books in the Oriental Section and an almost similar number of books in other sections. The library has precious and rare collection of approximately 711 manuscripts (Mostly 600 to 800 years old) and 25000 (Twenty-five thousand) rare books (19th century publications, both in occidental & oriental languages.
SECTIONS OF THE LIBRARY
1. |
Acquisition Section |
2. |
Allama Kazi Reference Section |
3. |
General Reference Section |
4. |
Book Bank Section |
5. |
Book Bank Reference Section |
6. |
Circulation Section |
7. |
Circulation Reference Section |
8. |
Manuscript/Rare Book Section |
9. |
Digital Library Internet Section |
10. |
Newspaper Section |
11. |
Book Binding Section |
12. |
Oriental Section |
13. |
Technical Processing Section |
14. |
Thesis Section (PhD/M.Phil) |
15. |
United Nations Publication Section |
Students of the University of Sindh are eligible for the membership of the Library, Also, students enrolled in various departments of the university are noted to borrow the books from the three sections of Allama I.I. Kazi Central Library.
Library Hours
Morning and Evening
Summer & Winter: 8.00am to 10:00pm without any break
Librarian
Tel No. 9213239
Email:
librarian@usindh edu.pk