- Books on Approval – May 2026by IIA LibraryIn an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 16 books on approval from the vendors. All IIA Library users are requested to visit and check these books. Post your suggestions here or mail them to library@iiap.res.in The list of books is given below:
- IIA Librarian Honored with SATKAL National Librarian Award 2025by IIA LibraryThe Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Library takes immense pride in announcing that Librarian Dr. Arumugam Pitchai has been deeply honoured and humbled to receive the SATKAL National Librarian Award for the year 2025. This prestigious recognition acknowledges outstanding contributions to the field of library and information science and reflects a continued commitment to advancing librarianship in…
- Books on Approval – March 2026by IIA LibraryIn an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 16 books on approval from the vendors All IIA Library users are requested to visit and check these books. Post your suggestions here or mail them to library@iiap.res.in The list of books is given below:
- Open Day 2026- Exploring the Astronomical Heritage: IIA Library & Archives Exhibitionby IIA LibraryOn 21 February 2026, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) celebrated National Science Day through its annual Open Day at the Koramangala campus in Bengaluru. The event, held from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, received an overwhelming response from the public, with more than 8,000 visitors attending throughout the day. Students, teachers, families, and science…
- Books on Approval – December 2025by IIA LibraryIn an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 9 books on approval from the vendors. All IIA Library users are requested to visit and check these books. Post your suggestions here or mail them to library@iiap.res.in The lists of the books are given below: 1. Engineering mathematics with MATLAB/ Ki Song, Chul and…
- Books on Approval – October 2025by IIA LibraryIn an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 20 books on approval from the vendors. All IIA Library users are requested to visit and check these books. Post your suggestions here or mail them to library@iiap.res.in The lists of the books are given below: 1. Photographing Galaxies from Light Polluted Skies: a how…
- Distinguished Visit by Dr. Sabrina Bechet from the Royal Observatory of Belgium to Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Libraryby IIA libraryOn 18 October 2025, Dr. Sabrina Bechet, Scientist at the Royal Observatory of Belgium and Member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), visited the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library. During her visit, she examined several significant archival document titles, including the ‘Annales de l’Observatoire de Paris’ and ‘Annales de l’Observatoire Royal de Bruxelles’. She also reviewed…
- IIA Librarian Conferred with National Best Librarian Award 2025 by MALAby Arumugam PitchaiThe Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Library takes immense pride in announcing that Dr. Arumugam Pitchai, Librarian, IIA, has been honoured with the National Best Librarian Award 2025 by the Madras Library Association (MALA). The award was presented during the 133rd birth anniversary celebrations of Padmashree Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, held at the Anna Centenary…
- Books on Approval – August 2025by IIA LibraryIn an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 12 books on approval from the vendors. All IIA Library users are requested to visit and check these books. Post your suggestions here or mail them to library@iiap.res.in The lists of the books are given below: 1. Mechanics for physicists: an introduction, including special…
- Under his Guiding Stars: Founder’s Day 2025 Honouring Prof. M. K. Vainu Bappuby IIA LibraryThe morning of 11th August 2025 dawned bright over the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, carrying with it a sense of reverence and pride. Although Founder’s Day is traditionally observed on 10th August, this year’s celebration was moved to Monday to allow the IIA community to gather fully. The occasion marked the birth anniversary of Prof….









