back to early 19th century. Microform Collection The library has the collection of microfilms and microfiches. This collection of the library includes a variety of reports, for example, census of India publications of the earlier period beginning from 1872, a large number of gazetteers of India down to district level published during the British period. The memoirs and annual reports of Archaeological Survey of India, legislative proceedings/debates for the period 1854 to 1957 for the Central Legislative Body, proceedings of many other legislative bodies in the country, a large number of periodicals, many newspapers (e.g., Tribune from 1881 to 1995), newspapers from a number of South Asian countries etc. The library has microfilm readers to facilitate the use of these documents. Special Collections The University Library has developed a number of special collections namely Hindi Collection, Jain Collection, Rajasthan Collection, and Fine Arts Collection. The library has a small collection of CD-ROM databases. Other departmental libraries and collection The collection of some science books and journals is located in the concerned departments. Besides, some reading material is available in departmental libraries. The departmental libraries in the university are in the departments: Academic Staff College, Faculty of Fine Arts, Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology Environment and Population Studies, History, Law, Library and Information Science, Philosophy and Podar Institute of Management. Library services A variety of library services, in addition to user consultation and lending facilities, are offered, via general guidance and orientation, reference service, reprography service, Interlibrary loan service, database search service, online search options, information display and notification, Internet and e-mail facility, CD-ROM database search service, e-journal accessibility, etc. References Rajasthan University - Official website 1949 establishments in India Academic libraries in India Libraries established in 1949 University of Rajasthan Library buildings completed in 1958 20th-century architecture in India