Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

The new Central Library website has been officially launched during the Curtain Raiser of ETD-2026 at IIT Delhi.

Link: https://library.iitd.ac.in/

Designed to enhance accessibility, user experience, and digital engagement, the new website reflects the library’s continued commitment toward innovation, academic support, and modern knowledge services.

The launch marks another important step in strengthening library services for the academic and research community.


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The Central Library, IIT Delhi proudly felicitated the recipients of the **Best Library User Awards 2025** and the **GLAM/Wikimedia Awards** during the Curtain Raiser of ETD-2026 and Annual Library Day celebrations.

Congratulations to the Best Library User Award recipients:
• Meeramydeen I — Ph.D. Research Scholar Category
• Ksh*tish Bahuguna — Master’s Degree Category
• Tamajit Das — Bachelor’s Degree Category

Congratulations also to the GLAM/Wikimedia awardees:
• Ms. Adya Upmanyu — Top Contributor (92 Contributions)
• Mr. Manjeet Kumar — Top Contributor (76 Contributions)
• Dr. Vanita Khanchandani — Top Contributor (38 Contributions)

Top Three Winners:
• Prof. Srinivasan Venkataraman
• Mr. Amarjeet Kumar
• Mr. Debraj Maji

Special appreciation to:
• Ms. Aysha Parveen & Mr. Faiz Anjum — Wikimedians in Residence

We congratulate all awardees for their outstanding contributions toward knowledge sharing, library engagement, and the Wikimedia/GLAM ecosystem.


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𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝘂𝗽: 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗧𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Ideathon Warm-up Session at IIT Delhi witnessed enthusiastic participation, creative discussions, and the exchange of innovative ideas ahead of ETD-2026.

Congratulations to the Ideathon Warm-up winners: Mr. Abhilash, Mr. Rajesh, Mr. Aravind, Mr. Srijan, and Mr. Ranjeet for their outstanding ideas and contributions.

We sincerely thank everyone for sharing their ideas, perspectives, and enthusiasm, and we look forward to an even more exciting Ideathon during ETD-2026 in October 2026.


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𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗘𝗧𝗗𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜

Engaging discussions, thoughtful insights, and meaningful exchange of ideas during the panel session at the Curtain Raiser of ETD-2026, IIT Delhi.

The discussion highlighted emerging opportunities and challenges in the evolving landscape of AI, research, digital scholarship, and academic knowledge systems.

It was inspiring to witness experts and professionals come together to share perspectives on shaping the future of libraries and ETDs.


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The Central Library, IIT Delhi successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser of ETD-2026, Annual Library Day, and the 3rd CLAN Alumni Meet.

The event brought together distinguished academicians, library professionals, researchers, alumni, and students for insightful discussions on “ETDs in the Age of AI,” along with meaningful networking and collaboration.

A memorable day celebrating knowledge, innovation, professional engagement, and the vibrant spirit of the library community.

We sincerely thank our distinguished guests, speakers, panelists, alumni, participants, and members of the library community and look forward to welcoming you all to ETD-2026, scheduled to be held in October 2026.


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🚀 To kickstart global conversations around ETDs, IIT Delhi is hosting the 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝗨𝗽 as part of the Curtain Raiser event.

This interactive session will bring together library professionals, researchers, innovators, and students to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and explore technology-driven solutions for smarter library systems in the age of AI.

📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Seminar Hall, IIT Delhi

Let’s brainstorm the future of libraries together! 🚀

📚 On the occasion of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆, a book exhibition has been organized during May 11-12, 2026 (10:00 am to 05:30 pm) in the Central Library.

🔗The list and poster are hereby provided for reference: https://lnkd.in/gUmtT-4b

For any feedback, please contact Dr. Neeraj Chaurasia, Deputy Librarian/Dr. Manu TR, Assistant Librarian(SS), Collection Development Division, Central Library, on 2659 6622 /6096 or write to:[email protected].


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“𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹.” - 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗲

✨ On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, a book exhibition is being organised from May 8-10, 2026 (10:00 am to 05:00 pm) in the Central Library.

🔗 The list and poster are hereby provided for reference: https://library.iitd.ac.in/services/thematic-display/

👉 For any feedback, please contact Dr. Neeraj Chaurasia, Deputy Librarian/Dr. Manu TR, Assistant Librarian(SS), Collection Development Division, Central Library, on 2659 6622 /6096 or write to:[email protected]


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