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Does anyone know a public library or a open library (I think university libraries are not open) which would stock books on varied topics (most likely to pick western philosophy or political thinkers like hegel, machiavelli) |
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British Library on F.C. Road is a renowned library. They have books on variety of subjects. This library is one of the most trusted resource for Puneits. Thanks :) I am assuming its open to all yeah? Do they issue books for take home or you gotta sit there?
(30 Nov '09, 10:02)
Dipen
British Library has various annual membership options for individuals and families. You can rent out books for a month, and also renew them via phone/online. They also have a big DVD and childrens books collection. I have been a member 20 years back, and again for 2 years on my return from the US and will strongly vouch for it. For Rs 2600, I get the ability to rent 8 books/DVDs at a time.
(30 Nov '09, 13:28)
Amit Paranjape ♦♦
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This is not known to many, but the Ambedkar Museum on Senapati Bapat Road also has a library with very reasonable membership charges.(Rs 300 per year?)Most of their books are in Marathi but there are some 200-300 high quality books as well. Gokhale Institute of politics & Economics has a high quality library and their membership fee is reasonable as well(700 per year+deposit of Rs750 per book for maximum 2 books). One can borrow books only during weekdays though. See link for online catalogue. For History buffs, Bharat Itihas Sansodhak Mandal near Bharat Natya Mandir has a very rich collection and the membership fee is Rs 25 per month. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institutealso has a limited collection on history. NFAI's library on Law College Road is open on weekdays and has mostly Cinema related books and Magazines(including old copies). I hear they have recently started a visiting fee of Rs 25. As PuneTech Readers know well, Venture Center at NCL has a very good budding Library. Then there are some online libraries one can look up that have been recently started. They mostly stock bestsellers for good RoI. Hope we get a reincarnation of Mr carnegie in India soon.
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www.LibraryOnNet.com,online library with free home delivery and pick up of books all across the pune.Open to all.....call at 7507000112 |
