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"I am the Library. I am neither walls nor shelves, nor even books that stand in rows. I am the wisdom of the universe captured and arranged for you. I am an open door ENTER." ~ Unknown
Welcome to SAIACS Library Information Portal
As the powerhouse of academic research at the institution, the SAIACS library holds over 65,000 books and many electronic resources. SAIACS library began in 1982 with a small collection of books—about 200 titles belonging to the founding principal, Dr Graham Houghton—that were held in a wooden almirah. We still keep this almirah in the library to remind us of our humble beginning and to thank God for his faithfulness for what the library has today.
At present, the library boasts over 65,000 print books and adds about 1,500 books every year. It has a strong base in Christian studies, along with ample resources in biblical studies, theology, pastoral theology and counseling, and religions. The library subscribes to 200 national and international scholarly journals in print and holds 7,000 back issues. SAIACS library subscribes to full-text electronic databases that are accessible from anywhere. In addition, the library offers non-print materials, including 150 microfilms, 400 microfiches, and over 100 CD-ROM online databases.
The SAIACS library is privileged to have acquired a part of Dr Robert Frykenberg’s library, which includes titles with a special focus on South Asia.
SAIACS library has always been a pioneer in adopting the latest technologies and a model for offering practices for all theological colleges in India. The library is computerized using KOHA, an open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) used worldwide by public schools and special libraries. The library catalogue also is available online (OPAC-Online Public Access Catalogue), and can be accessed from anywhere.