The A To Z Of e-Sarvajanika Granthalaya or Government Digital Library In Karnataka

Digital library in Karnataka has become a reality. Keeping in mind the changing reading pattern among the readers, the state library department now gave digital touch to its collections. As part of this initiative, the department launched an App, e-Sarvajanika Granthalaya, and digitized over 1 lakh books.

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Government Library In Karnataka – History

First library of Karnataka was started in Mysuru in 1915 by then Mysore ruler Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. This library was started at the Chamarajendra Technical Institute premises on Sayyaji Rao road next to Mysuru Ayurveda College and Research Institute.

This library celebrated its centenary year in 2015. The state public libraries act was notified in the year 1965. 

e-Sarvajanika Granthalaya Digital Library In Karnataka – How to Register  

This is a free digital library. The users shall first register their name and details here. A One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the registered mobile number and using the OTP, the user can change the password.

e-Sarvajanika Granthalaya Digital Library In Karnataka – Quick Facts

• 272 public libraries were transformed into digital libraries
• Web and App based versions available
• Where to read the books: www.karnatakadigitalpubliclibrary.org
• Download App, e-Sarvajanika Granthalaya: Android Users

 e-Sarvajanika Granthalaya Digital Library In Karnataka  – Sections

The digital library has five sections

1. E-books: 38,024 books
2. Videos: 5,829 videos
3. Journals: 59,990
4. Kids zone: 2,557 activities
5. Simulation lab : Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

e-Sarvajanika Granthalaya Digital Library In Karnataka  – Category  

Books, journals and videos of 8 languages from the below listed categories are available:

The library has 13 categories. They includes

1. Simulation labs
2. Science and Technology
3. Academic activities
4. Question papers of various examinations
5. Personality and Skill development
6. News papers and magazines
7. Leisure reading
8. Illustrated content
9. Digital and financial literacy
10. Competitive examinations
11. Commerce and management
12. Classic and literature
13. Arts and humanities

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