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Granthalaya Sarvaswamu 1915–

This periodical was started by the Andhra Desa Library Association in the year 1915. It was used as part of its activities for the spread and growth of the library movement in Andhra. Prior to the availability of this periodical, people working for the cause of libraries had to depend on other periodicals for publishing their articles, news, views, and other materials. As this was not satisfactory, they started their own periodical, Granthalaya Sarvaswamu, a quarterly, in 1915.

📅 Evolution & Timeline

After a couple of years, this periodical was converted into a bi-monthly, and after its sixth volume, it became a monthly magazine. However, it was out of print from September 1939 to October 1941. During this period, it was published under the title Andhra Granthalayam as a bilingual (English and Telugu) quarterly magazine. The name Granthalaya Sarvaswamu was revived in January 1948 and has continued under the same title since then.

⭐ A Prestigious Publication

This is a monthly publication of the Andhra Pradesh Library Association devoted to the cause of libraries and adult education, and it is also the oldest vernacular library periodical published in the country.

In its early years, it published many articles on Telugu literature, drama, poetry, historical aspects of literature, and historical accounts of places, in addition to topics on libraries and adult education.

This periodical played a significant role in the first half of the century by helping spread the freedom movement in the state. It is a prestigious library journal that helped create a favorable environment in Andhra Desa for the establishment of libraries, thereby contributing to the spread of knowledge and enlightenment among the people. In addition to articles on books and libraries, it covers important news related to the library world.

The journal also benefits employees of Zilla Granthalaya Samsthas by providing information on their service conditions and publishing important proceedings of the Director of Public Libraries, Andhra Pradesh. At present, the publication has reached volume 80.