Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, established in honourthat of India’s first president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a renowned agricultural university specialises in agricultural science and research. Located in the ancient town of Pusa, RPCAU serves as a crucial institution for agricultural education, extension work, and rural development to develop the agrarian economy of Bihar and India.
Location:
Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar – 848125
University Library
- Established in 1978 at Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi; shifted to its current building in Pusa in 1981.
- Since inception, the library has consistently upgraded its resources and technologies to keep pace with modern academic and research needs.
- Houses a rich collection of over 70,000 documents, including:
- Textbooks
- Research journals (current and back volumes)
- CD-ROM databases
- Annual reviews and reference materials
- Supports teaching, research, and extension programs of the university by offering academic and scientific resources.
Digital & Technology-Enhanced Services
- Internet-enabled library for easy access to a wide range of e-resources.
- Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC):
- Access to CD-ROM based bibliographic databases for research and references.
Key Library Services Offered
- Circulation and Book Lending Services
- Book Bank and Textbook Lending
- Reprographic & Print-out Services
- Reference and Information Service
- User Education & Orientation Programs
- Students’ Managed Reading Room: Open after library hours for extended study time.
Library Guidelines & Policies
- Library Rules and Guidelines are available for users:
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