Introduction
Manu Law College Library is the soul of the institution, playing a central role in academic and legal research. Spread across 1500 sq. ft., the facility features ample storage and a serene reading area. Professionally managed, it houses an impressive collection of law-specific materials including textbooks, reference works, legal reports, and journals.
library remains operational from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on all working days. It supports a digitally equipped environment, offering access to platforms like Manupatra and Lexis Advance for retrieving court judgments, legal commentaries, and national as well as international legal resources.
Facilities & Digital Resources
library integrates a high-speed broadband connection, a computerized cataloging system, and remote legal databases. Its infrastructure aims at networking with legal information centers and law libraries across India.
Equipped with audio-visual tools, Wi-Fi, and teleconferencing support, the space fosters a modern and dynamic research ecosystem.
Objectives
- Serve the academic community to enhance legal scholarship.
- Deliver fast and efficient access to legal information.
- Incorporate modern tools for teaching, learning, and research.
- Digitize and disseminate legal knowledge effectively.
Library Staff
- Ms. Rudaresh Kumar – Assistant Professor & Library-in-Charge
- Akriti Modanwal – Librarian (MLIS, M.Com., B.Com.)
- Mahesh Kumar Patel – Assistant
- Manish Kumar Chaudhary – Cashier
Rules & Regulations
- No bags or folders allowed inside.
- Mobiles must be on silent mode.
- Personal books allowed but at user’s own risk.
- Files/folders are prohibited inside.
- Only authorized students may enter and use resources.
- Do not reshelve books – leave them on the reading tables.
- Maintain silence in the reading zone due to high resonance.
Book Issue & Access
B.A.LL.B. / LL.B.: 2 books for 7 days
Faculty: 10 books for 20 days (excluding teacher’s copy)
Books may be re-issued if not reserved. A fine will be charged for late returns. Journals and loose issues are for reference and supervised photocopying only.
Rare & Special Collections
- Labour Law Journal (1980–2024)
- Criminal Law Journal (2002–2024)
- All India Reporters (AIR) – 1934 to Present
- Supreme Court Cases – From 2019
- AIR Manuals, Law Lines, Ready Reckoners, and more.
Digital Subscriptions
- Lexis Nexis – Online
- Manupatra Advance – Online
- Supreme Today – Online
- AIR Database – Offline
Timings & Membership
Monday to Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Book Returns: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (working days)
Holidays: Closed only on major national festivals and select religious holidays.
Outsiders may use the reading room upon submission of Aadhar card and membership form. Students must provide a passport-size photograph and fill out the ID form during enrollment.