Important Library Websites

Important Library Websites

A comprehensive list of key library and information science portals for students, librarians, and researchers

📚 Library Websites in India

S. No. Website / Organization Description Link
1 National Library of India (Kolkata) India’s largest library under the Ministry of Culture, housing millions of books and manuscripts. Visit
2 INFLIBNET Centre UGC’s Inter-University Centre for promoting automation, Shodhganga, and digital repository services. Visit
3 DELNET (Developing Library Network) Connects thousands of libraries in India and abroad for resource sharing and inter-library loan. Visit
4 National Digital Library of India (NDLI) A digital platform offering free access to millions of academic resources, books, and papers. Visit
5 Shodhganga (INFLIBNET) Repository of theses and dissertations from Indian universities. Visit
6 NIScPR (CSIR) Provides scientific journals, reports, and research publications in science and technology. Visit
7 IGNOU eGyankosh A repository of study materials and open-access learning content developed by IGNOU. Visit

🌍 International Library Websites

S. No. Website / Organization Description Link
1 Library of Congress (USA) The largest library in the world, offering vast digital archives, catalogs, and global research materials. Visit
2 British Library (UK) A leading global research library with a collection exceeding 170 million items. Visit
3 World Digital Library (UNESCO) Provides access to cultural treasures, rare manuscripts, and historical documents from around the world. Visit
4 IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) The global voice of the library and information profession. Visit
5 OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) Provides shared cataloging and metadata services to libraries globally via WorldCat. Visit
6 ALA (American Library Association) Promotes library services, education, and intellectual freedom worldwide. Visit
7 Europeana (EU) Digital library providing access to artworks, books, videos, and cultural artifacts across Europe. Visit
8 Open Library (Internet Archive) Offers millions of digitized books freely available for online reading or borrowing. Visit