{"id":878,"date":"2023-06-07T15:08:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T15:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?page_id=878"},"modified":"2024-07-24T11:40:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T11:40:39","slug":"library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?page_id=878","title":{"rendered":"Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-group\"><ul style=\"font-size:18px;\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 has-dates has-author wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3600\">Books on Approval \u2013 May 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-05-19T11:47:56+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 19, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In 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\u00a0here\u00a0or mail them to\u00a0library@iiap.res.in The list of books is given below:<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3579\" aria-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;IIA Librarian Honored with SATKAL National Librarian Award 2025&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Award-photo-1024x682.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Award-photo-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Award-photo-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Award-photo-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Award-photo-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Award-photo.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3579\"><strong>IIA Librarian Honored with SATKAL National Librarian Award 2025<\/strong><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-26T06:25:26+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 26, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The\u00a0Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Library\u00a0takes 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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3576\" aria-label=\"Books on Approval \u2013 March 2026\"><img width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260325-WA0004-793x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260325-WA0004-793x1024.jpg 793w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260325-WA0004-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260325-WA0004-768x992.jpg 768w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260325-WA0004-1189x1536.jpg 1189w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260325-WA0004-1586x2048.jpg 1586w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260325-WA0004-scaled.jpg 1982w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3576\">Books on Approval \u2013 March 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-25T11:35:45+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In 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&nbsp;here&nbsp;or mail them to&nbsp;library@iiap.res.in The list of books is given below:<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3482\" aria-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;Open Day 2026- Exploring the Astronomical Heritage: IIA Library &amp; Archives Exhibition&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_0112-1-1024x681.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_0112-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_0112-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_0112-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC_0112-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3482\"><strong>Open Day 2026- Exploring the Astronomical Heritage: IIA Library &amp; Archives Exhibition<\/strong><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-23T12:04:00+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 23, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On 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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3450\" aria-label=\"Books on Approval \u2013 December 2025\"><img width=\"991\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251211-WA0005.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251211-WA0005.png 991w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251211-WA0005-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG-20251211-WA0005-768x439.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3450\">Books on Approval \u2013 December 2025<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-11T05:24:39+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 11, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In 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&nbsp;here&nbsp;or mail them to&nbsp;library@iiap.res.in The lists of the books are given below: 1. Engineering mathematics with MATLAB\/ Ki Song, Chul and&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3426\" aria-label=\"Books on Approval \u2013 October 2025\"><img width=\"873\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/New-arrivals-Sep-2025-873x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/New-arrivals-Sep-2025-873x1024.jpg 873w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/New-arrivals-Sep-2025-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/New-arrivals-Sep-2025-768x900.jpg 768w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/New-arrivals-Sep-2025-1310x1536.jpg 1310w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/New-arrivals-Sep-2025-1747x2048.jpg 1747w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/New-arrivals-Sep-2025.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3426\">Books on Approval \u2013 October 2025<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-10-24T10:38:56+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 24, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In 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&nbsp;here&nbsp;or mail them to&nbsp;library@iiap.res.in The lists of the books are given below: 1. Photographing Galaxies from Light Polluted Skies: a how&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3435\" aria-label=\"&lt;strong&gt;Distinguished Visit by Dr. Sabrina Bechet from the Royal Observatory of Belgium to Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library&lt;\/strong&gt;\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iiap-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iiap-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iiap-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iiap.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3435\"><strong>Distinguished Visit by Dr. Sabrina Bechet from the Royal Observatory of Belgium to Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library<\/strong><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA library<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-10-18T16:43:00+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 18, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On 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 &#8216;Annales de l\u2019Observatoire de Paris&#8217; and &#8216;Annales de l\u2019Observatoire Royal de Bruxelles&#8217;. She also reviewed&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3417\" aria-label=\"IIA Librarian Conferred with National Best Librarian Award 2025 by MALA\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/While-Receiving-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/While-Receiving-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/While-Receiving-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/While-Receiving-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/While-Receiving-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/While-Receiving-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3417\">IIA Librarian Conferred with National Best Librarian Award 2025 by MALA<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Arumugam Pitchai<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-08-26T09:14:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 26, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The 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&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3405\" aria-label=\"Books on Approval \u2013 August 2025\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000202716.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000202716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000202716-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000202716-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3405\">Books on Approval \u2013 August 2025<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-08-19T07:00:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 19, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In 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&nbsp;here&nbsp;or mail them to library@iiap.res.in The lists of the books are given below: 1. Mechanics for physicists: an introduction, including special&#8230;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3392\" aria-label=\"Under his Guiding Stars: Founder\u2019s Day 2025 Honouring Prof. M. K. Vainu Bappu\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Founders-day-2025-bangalore-campus1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Founders-day-2025-bangalore-campus1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Founders-day-2025-bangalore-campus1-1-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Founders-day-2025-bangalore-campus1-1-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/?p=3392\">Under his Guiding Stars: Founder\u2019s Day 2025 Honouring Prof. M. K. Vainu Bappu<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by IIA Library<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-08-16T10:21:46+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 16, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The morning of 11th August 2025 dawned bright over the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, carrying with it a sense of reverence and pride. Although Founder\u2019s Day is traditionally observed on 10th August, this year\u2019s celebration was moved to Monday to allow the IIA community to gather fully. The occasion marked the birth anniversary of Prof&#8230;.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-columns\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"enable","_kad_post_title":"hide","_kad_post_layout":"normal","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"boxed","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"show","_kad_post_feature":"show","_kad_post_feature_position":"behind","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/878"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=878"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/878\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2561,"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/878\/revisions\/2561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/library.iiap.res.in\/collaborate\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}