Library has been acquiring literatures published on Mahatma Gandhi’s life and thought since its inception. A separate huge section Gandhi Bhavan has literature by and on Gandhiji. It is governed by the Library Committee, comprising of Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Principal, Co-ordinator, Subject Experts, and Library Professionals from other organizations besides Librarian. Since its inception it has also served citizens of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, making it academic as well public library. The Central Library satisfies needs of students and academic staff of Vidyapith. In 12th Plan, construction of two more levels at Randheja is underway. Two more Libraries at Sadra and Randheja, Gandhinagar have separate buildings. It has collection of more than 6 lakhs books, volume sets, rare books and reference. It is located in main campus of Gujarat Vidyapith. Gujarat Vidyapith Library is a central library with glorious history during independence struggle. The membership of the library is open to the public at a nominal fee. The library remains open 364 days a year, remaining closed only on the first day of the Vikram Samvat. Started since the foundation of the Vidyapith in 1920, the Central Library has grown over the years to become one of the richest repositories of books, journals and manuscripts in Gujarat.
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