Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy library (erstwhile Indian Forest College Library) was set up in 1938 with stock of 845 books and 15 subscribed periodicals. With the passage of time, the library grew at a fast pace in order to cater to the ever increasing information needs of the training academy. It systematically and gradually grew as a collection of specialized reading materials such as books, periodicals, reference works, and serials in the areas of forestry, environment and wildlife.

The main objective of library is to provide reading materials and current information to IFS probationers, faculty, In-service IFS officers, staff and participants of the various courses, workshops, seminars organized by the Academy.