About Library

This is an oldest Institution of its kind in Asia which was established in 1882 and in December 1915, this institution was shifted at its present building. Since than this institution is resuming it’s educational and professional activities very successfully in different capacities and upgraded as University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore in 2002. The library of this great historical institution may be considered a combination of old and modern civilizations.

The main library of Former College of Veterinary Sciences (CVS) was given the status of University Library, UVAS, Lahore in 2002. The UVAS Library is situated at the first floor of the Academic block. University Library has been fully engaged in providing effective library services for the promotion of higher education, research and extension activities in two shifts from 08:30 am to 10:00 pm. Its role in uplifting the higher education system, research and extension services has been acknowledged by majority of students, researchers and other related community.

At present, there are 14 service sections under two major wings i.e. administrative wing and operational wing. Four Professionally qualified Librarians are working for the management and organization of these 14 sections/service units comprising of two reading halls, two latest computer labs containing 50 computers equipped with latest accessories. An additional block has been added recently with the old library block, which has improved the grace and working capacity of the UVAS Library. The entire library has been made centrally air-conditioned and furnished during last four years.

At present, UVAS Library has been offering different type of services such as reference, reading, OPAC and CD-Rom searching, internet and digital library access, printing, CD writing, scanning, photocopying, orientation and training services to its users comprising of 11 categories. The library remains open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. without any break.