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Assam Agricultural University Library

The Rev. B M Pugh Library, serving as the knowledge centre for agriculture and allied areas, was established in 1969 and is located at the university's headquarters in Jorhat. It serves the students, teachers/scientists, research scholars, and other staff of the colleges, viz., the College of Agriculture and the College of Community Science, as well as the staff and students of the newly established College of Sericulture in particular, and the entire community of the university in general.

It has branch libraries at Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali; Sarat Chandra Singha College of Agriculture, Dhubri; and the College of Horticulture and Farming System Research, Nalbari.

Access Online OPAC (Koha)

Central Library AAU Headquarters, Jorhat

Library Timings

Working Days

Weekdays & Saturday Monday - Saturday

8.00 AM - 8.00 PM

Weekend Sunday

9.00 AM - 1.00 PM

2,44,029

Total Library Resources

2,21,235

Print Books Across Campuses

13,096

E-Journals @ ONOS

3,924

Procured e-Books

Collection & Infrastructure

Resources of AAU Libraries

Overview of library infrastructure, books, digital subscriptions, and user base across AAU campuses.

Updated: March, 2026

Items	AAU, Jorhat (Main Campus)	BNCA, AAU, B. Chariali	SCSCA, AAU, Dhubri	CoH and FSR, AAU Nalbari
Library building	2100 sq meter	576 sq meter	625.69 sq meter	74.42 sq meter
Print Books	200871	14010	5341	1013
Print Journals	14	----	01	06
E-books	3924	3924	3924	3924
E-Journals@ONOS	13096	13096	13096	13096
Computers/ Laptop	24	10	02	02
Printers	06	02	03	01
Scanners	03	----	0	01
Total Users	2095	450	272	140

Other Print Collections of AAU Libraries

Theses, dissertations, reports, back volumes, magazines, and newspapers across campuses.

Items	AAU, Jorhat	BNCA B. Chariali	SCSCA Dhubri	College of Horticulture and FSR, AAU Nalbari
Thesis & Dissertations	4200	93	--	9
Reports	7950	50	--	12
Back Volumes	16911	210	--	--
Popular Magazines	02	01	--	02
Newspapers	11	02	02	02

Library Resources of AAU Libraries (Category-wise Breakdown)

The current strength of the books, periodicals etc. are listed below (as on March, 2026).

Particulars	CA, CCSc & CS (RBMPL)	BNCA	SCSCA	CH	Total
Text Books	147850	11220	5341	840	165251
Reference Books	36110	2720	578	176	39584
Journals (Printed)	14	-	1	6	21
Periodicals (Megazine)	4	4	-	7	15
e-book	3924	-	-	-	3924
e-journals	13096 (including CeRA journals)	-	-	Accessible through remote subscription by AAU library	13096
Back Volume of Periodicals	16911	210	60	-	17181
Any others (Donated Books, Reports, Bulletins, etc.)	0	629	27	-	656
Theses Masters	3057	92	-	7	3156
PhD	1143	-	-	2	1145
Total	2,22,109	14,875	6,007	1,038	2,44,029

Digital Repository

E-Resources in Detail

National subscriptions, consortia, institutional repositories, and international & Indian eBook packages.

Total 3924 number of eBooks have been procured covering Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, Community Science and Fishery Science.

Govt. of India Initiative 13,096 e-Journals

ONOS

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat is a participating institution under the Government of India's One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative. All the e-journals available at the ONOS platform are accessible through the AAU main campus as well as from the constituent colleges of AAU.

Online Access Link: https://www.onos.gov.in/

DBT Consortium 926 Journals

DeLCON

DBT-Electronic Journal Consortium: About 926 full text journals are covered under DeLCON.

Offline Database 1972 – 2013

CAB Abstract

CAB Abstract is available offline at Library on CD ROM from the year 1972 to 2013.

Krishikosh

ICAR Institutional Repository

An Institutional Repository of Indian National Agricultural Research System. This is a digital repository of accumulated knowledge in agriculture and allied sciences, having collection of old and valuable books, old journals, thesis, research articles, popular articles, monographs, catalogues, conference proceedings, success stories, case studies, annual reports, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, bulletins and other grey literatures spread all over the country in different ICAR Research Institutions and State Agricultural Universities.

International E-Book Packages, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis

1498

Agriculture Science (764)
Home Science (215)
Veterinary Science (216)
Fishery Science (50)
All subject pack (253)

Online Access Link: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/

ASAP Indian E-Book Packages

978

E-Books on Horticulture (101)
E-Books on Agriculture (223)
E-Books on Aquaculture and Fisheries (10)
E-Books on Veterinary (122)
E-Books on Agri/Vet/Com Sc (214)
All Subject pack (308)

Online Access Link: www.asapglobe.com

WT Ebooks

Fishery Science (44)
Veterinary Science (52)

Online Access Link: https://ebooks.wtbooks.com/

Wiley Online Library

606

Online Access Link: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Cabi E-Books on Veterinary

223

Online Access Link: www.cabdirect.org

Elsevier E-Books on Agriculture

203

Online Access Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com

Astral E-Books Package

152

Online Access Link: http://astralebooks.com/university.aspx

Cambridge Core Ebook Package

Online Access Link: cambridge.org/core/what-we-publish/books

NIPAers

Online Access Link: https://www.nipaers.com/

Bibliotex E-Book

Online Access Link: www.bibliotex.com

EBSCO

E-Book Collection Available via AAU Library Network

Patron Support

Library Services

Lending service

Reference/Information service

Current Awareness Service

Documentation service

Internet/E-mail facility

E-journal/ eBook and CD-ROM database searching facility

Resource-sharing facility

User education programme

Reprography facility

Catalog Downloads

List of Print Books & eBooks

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Text Book Bank Section

This section provides minimum five to six books to every enrolled students for the semester and number of borrowed books depend upon availability of books in this section.

E-Resources Access Facility

The internet browsing facility is available in the library premises on the basis of a user account created in the AAU Captive Portal which is strictly provided by the System Administration i.e. AKMIT cell of the AAU. There is also the provision of access to the internet by the visitors on request of a guest account created by AKMIT accordingly.

Automation and Digitization

Rev B. M. Pugh Library has implemented automation of library at KOHA LMS under ICAR library strengthening project. The library functions are operational at Koha LMS for the library users. The bibliographic database of the library’s collection is well functioning through the OPAC module on Koha.

URL of Library OPAC of Rev. B.M. Pugh Library, AAU, Jorhat: http://asuj.bestbookbuddies.com

CCTV Security and Surveillance System

Rev. B.M. Pugh Library is fully covered under CCTV security and surveillance System which helps in security of library resources as well as library management.

User Education Programme

The RBMPL, apart from providing dedicated user service, is also acquainted with extending quality user education programmes.

Library Orientation

Library orientation is one of the most common user education programme that is provided to the users of AAU, in particular the under graduate patrons, maintaining a proper discipline wise streaming in the early part of their formal vocations.

Compulsory Course (CC 501)

Education on Library and Information Service in the form of a compulsory credit course (CC 501) is also conducted to impart appropriate knowledge in the field of information retrieval and dissemination, technical writing stressing more on literature review and citation analysis as well as the proper techniques in browsing the different resources present in the library.

Leadership Roll of Honour

Chief Librarians

After the establishment of the University library in 1969 the Chief Librarian Post held by various renowned Professors of Assam Agricultural University & Librarians since 1975. The details are given below.

Mr. Uday Krishna Konwar i/c

(Jan, 2024 - Till date)

Dr. Chandan Hazarika i/c (Oct, 2018 - 2023)

Dr. Pranab Talukdar i/c (April, 2013 - Sept, 2018)

Dr. Dipti Kr. Borah i/c (Jan, 2013 - March, 2013)

Dr. M. A. Pradhani (Jan, 2012 - Dec, 2012)

Dr. Tikendra C. Brahma i/c (Jan, 2008 - Dec, 2011)

Dr. Aniruddha Deka i/c (June, 2005 - Dec, 2007)

Mr. Apurba Kumar Baruah i/c (Jan, 2002 - May, 2005)

Dr. Munindra Nath Borgohain i/c (July, 1996 - Dec, 2001)

Dr. Sunil Ch. Dey i/c (Aril, 1996 - June, 1996)

Mr. Mahendra Nath Borah i/c (Dec, 1993 - March, 1996)

Md. Muzibul Islam (Aug, 1990 - Nov, 1993)

Dr. Lakheswar Dutta i/c (Oct, 1989 - July, 1990)

Mr.Ramesh Phukan (Sept, 1975 - Sept, 1989)

ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY RULES

(For Rev.B.M.Pugh Library and its Constituent College Libraries)

MEMBERSHIP

1. Only AAU students, research scholars, teaching and non-teaching staff as registered members¹ are allowed to use the Central Library and the constituent college libraries.
2. Members should produce their University ID card at the entrance of the library.
3. Temporary membership² can be availed by project assistant, contractual staff, young professionals and such other AAU staff and non-AAU students, research scholars and any other interested persons against a registration fee (non-refundable) as mentioned below:
i. Rs. 100/- monthly for students
ii. Rs. 500/- quarterly for others.

VISITORS

1. Consultation facility is available to students/research scholars of other universities/institutions for a short period.
2. The student/research scholar must bring ID card and recommendation letter from supervisor/guide or letter from the concerned department/institution.

CIRCULATION

1. Registered members of the library can issue books for 1 month as mentioned below:
    i. Under graduate: 05 books
    ii. Post graduate: 07 books
    iii. Research Scholars/teachers: 10 books
    iv. Non-teaching staff: 02 books
2. Books in demand may be renewed.
3. Readers are responsible for the well being of the physical condition of the books issued by them.
4. Library reserves the right to recall any issued books even before the due date.
5. Theses, dissertations, reference, rare and grey literature marked for consultation shall not be issued.

OVERDUE CHARGES AND FINES

1. An overdue charge of Re. 1.00/- per book per day will be imposed after the expiry of due date of issued books.
2. For lost or damaged books, the defaulter has to remit a fine of "the price of the latest edition of the book plus 25% surcharge plus the overdue charges for expiry of due date of the issued book."
3. Membership shall be suspended for repeated delay in returning the books.

USE OF COMPUTERS/ LAPTOPS etc.

1. Computers/laptops in the library must be used strictly for academic purpose.
2. Readers should not remove/unplug computer cables/connections/mouse, network cables and other peripherals/accessories in the library.
3. Readers must take care of their pen-drives, hard-drives, mobiles, laptops and wallet etc.
4. Changing the settings and display of the computers of the library is strictly restricted.
5. Online chatting/social networking/playing games should be prohibited.
6. Prior intimation in written form is to be submitted to the Librarian for appearing any online examination/classes in the library premises.

GENERAL RULES

1. Readers should observe strict silence inside the library.
2. Mobile phones should be kept in silent mode.
3. Eatable/drinks should not be carried inside the library premises. Disposable bottles are strictly prohibited.
4. Personal belongings must be left at the property counter.
5. The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings of the users.
6. Readers should not carry books from one floor to another and should leave the book s on the reading table after consulting.
7. Newspapers and magazines must be read only in the library on specific area and should not be taken to any other reading area.
8. Readers are not allowed to carry personal books or printed materials inside the library without formal intimation and record at the gate.
9. Readers are not allowed to do photocopy of the theses and dissertations.
10. Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing library materials, littering with waste papers, wrappers, disposable items etc. will invite strict disciplinary action against the defaulters.
11. Users should maintain proper decorum while using the reading tables. They should debar themselves from resting or keeping their feet on the tables, chairs or shelves.
12. Readers should not disturb others by talking or gossiping in groups.
13. The Chief Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any reader if found misbehaving either with the library staff or any other reader in the library. Also unhealthy practices will not be tolerated by the library.

These rules are subject to updating/revision from time to time without assigning any reason.

NOTE

Registered members¹: Library enrolment forms available in the www.aau.ac.in in the dropdown menu of download option under "Library Forms". The student categories UG/PG/PhD have to enroll themselves as registered members by depositing a refundable security amount of Rs. 1000/- along with the library membership forms which can be claimed after course completion.

Temporary membership²: The temporary membership forms along with the rules and regulations are available in the www.aau.ac.in in the dropdown menu of download option under "Library Forms".