Working Hours : 9:30 am to 05:00 pm

Collections :

Books : The Library has good number of books on Mulberry and Silkworm Genetic Resources and other plant genetic resources besides including books on other subjects such as genetics, plant breeding, biotechnology, molecular biology, taxonomy, seed science, crop sciences, medicinal plants, horticulture, plant pathology, computer sciences, chemistry, Hindi literature etc.

Total number of books available 31/03/2014 : 1350

Journals: Library subscribes national and International journals in print format related to CSGRC mandate. A good collection of back volumes of journals is the strength of the library.

International

1. Botanical Review

2. Euphytica

3. Journal of Insect Conservation

4. Entomology Package includes Ecological Entomology, Insect Conservation and Diversity

5. Sericologia

National

1. Indian journal of Forestry 

2. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products

3. Geobios

4. Indian Journal of Sericulture

Guidelines for the readers

a) The library remains open from 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on working days (Mon to Sat). It will remain closed on holidays

b) Publications taken out on loan are subject to check by the Librarian.
c) No one shall, either for the purpose of correcting an error or otherwise, make any marking, whatsoever, in the publications in pencil or ink. Underlining words and sentences there in, dog-ear pages or otherwise damage is strictly prohibited.

d) Loss of publication due to damage : In case any publication is damaged or disfigured, or pages or pictures are removed by the readers then the reader shall be required to replace it by a new copy or to pay the present cost of the material including service charges decided by the Competent Authority.The borrowers are required to examine the books and periodicals at the time of receiving them. The last borrower will be held responsible for any damage.
e) Cost recovery of lost book : The cost of the lost books in foreign currency will be charged at the current conversion rate of the currency. Lost books should be replaced by a new book with overdue charges, if any, including service charges decided by the Competent Authority.