IVS Marium Abdulla Library

The Marium Abdulla Library was established when the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture was founded in 1989. It is named after the mother of Late Arshad Abdulla and Shahid Abdulla, founder members and well wishers of the School. The Library houses approximately 10300 books, including 1100 dissertations based on research work carried out by the IVS students each year and over 10,000 slides

on the subjects being taught at the School. The Library also has a subscription of over 30 international and local journals/magazines. The OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is available for students, faculty and other users of the library. Computers are available with Internet Wi-Fi connectivity and e-mail facility for students and faculty of the School. Library also has access of JSTOR an online database consisting of about 2,500 research journals along with Digital Library provided by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

16/02/2026
✨ Blind Date with a Book – Successfully Completed! ✨Our Blind Date with a Book event held today at 11:00 AM was a wonder...
16/02/2026

✨ Blind Date with a Book – Successfully Completed! ✨

Our Blind Date with a Book event held today at 11:00 AM was a wonderful success! 📚💌

Participants enthusiastically selected their mystery books, embracing the joy of surprise reading. All wrapped books were picked quickly — thank you for the amazing response!

We truly appreciate everyone who joined and made this activity engaging and memorable.

Stay tuned for more exciting library events! 📖✨

22/01/2026

Thirty-Second IVS Convocation 2025 ✨🎓
Relive the proud moments and unforgettable memories from the Thirty-Second IVS Convocation, held on December 13, 2025.
This promo video captures the spirit of achievement, creativity, and excellence that defines the IVS community.

▶️ Watch, celebrate, and share the joy of success!

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21/01/2026

EBSCO Training Session Completed! January 20, 2026, Tuesday

An informative EBSCO session was conducted to help faculty explore academic databases, journals, and research tools more effectively.

Thanks to everyone who attended and made the session interactive and productive!

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19/01/2026
Successfully conducted the Library Orientation session today for our new students. The session covered library resources...
19/01/2026

Successfully conducted the Library Orientation session today for our new students. The session covered library resources, services, rules, and how to make the best use of available academic support.

share glimpses from our Annual Book Fair 2025, held on 21–22 October at the IVS.A big thank you to everyone who particip...
24/10/2025

share glimpses from our Annual Book Fair 2025, held on 21–22 October at the IVS.
A big thank you to everyone who participated, visited, and made this event vibrant and memorable!

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Book Fair — a celebration of reading, knowledge, and community!🗓 Date: 21–22 O...
16/10/2025

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Book Fair — a celebration of reading, knowledge, and community!

🗓 Date: 21–22 October 2025

26/05/2025
We're looking for an intern to help out at the Marium Abdulla Library at IVS. Interested candidates can mail their CVs t...
08/05/2025

We're looking for an intern to help out at the Marium Abdulla Library at IVS.

Interested candidates can mail their CVs to [email protected].

Address

Karachi

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:45
Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00
Thursday 08:30 - 18:45
Friday 08:30 - 18:45
Saturday 09:00 - 13:45

Website

http://catalog.ivs.edu.pk/

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