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A person browsing through a section of books in the Central Library, 1967

Campus Buildings , Campus Facilities , Academic Facilities

According to the Annual Report of IIT Madras, 1967-68, the total stock of books and pamphlets in the Central Library rose from 61,439 from the start of the academic year to 69,799 on 30 June 1968. It included 58,860 books and 10,939 pamphlets. 

As seen in the photograph, the library was adorned with carpets and neatly arranged shelves. It is possible that the desk in the photograph was placed for the purpose of reading books in a more comfortable position.

Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0251/IMG_0234
Album ID:
Date:
1967
Place:
Central Library, Delhi Avenue

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