GP Birla Library has a collection of more than 10,500 books from around the world, covering various subjects such as art, culture, architecture, archeology and religion
Post Date – 11:30 PM, Wednesday – 1/4/23
The library ensures the right atmosphere to study and prepare in an undisturbed quiet atmosphere. Photo: Surya Sridhar
Hyderabad: Libraries in the city are suddenly in short supply after the state government announced a mass hiring for various positions. Job seekers are even spending huge sums pouring into private study rooms as part of their preparations.
However, students and job seekers who want a peaceful, noise-free environment at an affordable cost can head to GP Birla Library. Named after industrialist Ganga Prasad Birla, the library was established by his wife Nirmala Birla to provide educational and informational resources and services to individuals and groups.
It houses more than 10,500 titles from around the world, covering subjects as diverse as art, culture, architecture, archeology and religion. Also, there are many useful books and materials needed to prepare for the TSPSC exam, civil service and other competitive exams.
Library Administration Officer Geetha Rao said the library ensures the right atmosphere to study and prepare in a quiet atmosphere free from distractions. “Those who are serious about preparing to pass government exams can take full advantage of these facilities,” she said.
Opened in 2013 to scientists and scholars only, the library is now open to the public. Membership at an annual fee of Rs 6,000 gets access to this world-class collection of reading materials.
As the number of visiting readers increased, the library opened new study rooms in 2018 to accommodate more students. Study rooms have an existing capacity of 50 (AC) and 100 (non-AC). In addition, there are four classrooms in the library, which can be converted into study rooms during peak hours.
“Previously, students doing medicine and CA used to go to the library but now with several circulars issued by TSPSC, students who are going to join the panels and the post of deputy inspector from various districts are becoming members,” said librarian P Nagesh pointed out.
“The library is equipped with the best infrastructure and I have been using it for more than two years,” said Sai Teja, aspiring civil servant, while B Mounica, who was preparing for her TSPSC Group exam, added, “I have been to other Libraries, but none can match what this place has to offer.”
