The National Library is the apex body of the library system of India. Serving as a public library, it is a permanent repository of all documents published in India.

The Library has a collection of rare documents.

The Library has elaborate arrangements for physical conservation of books for posterity.

The website contains bibliographic information of a portion of the Library's holding with limited fields for ready access by users.

Arrangements have been made for registered users to view digitized books.

User can register from this website free of cost.