One of the basic functions of the National Library, India is to preserve the printed documents for future generations. For this purpose, the Library has separate Divisions for physical, chemical, reprographic and digital preservation of documents.
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Website of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) was formed in September 1984 by the merger of Gandhi Darshan at Rajghat and Gandhi Smriti, at 5, Tees January Marg as an autonomous body, and is functioning under the constructive advice and financial support from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
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Information on Modernisation Programme of National Library
The Computer division was established in 1988 to assist in the modernisation programmes of the library. It started with a Mini Computer- HP 3000. MINISIS, a RDBMS software was installed for bibliographic control activities.
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Information on Readers Guide of National Library
Calcutta Public Library had a unique position as the first public library in this part of the country. Such a tidy and efficiently run library was rare even in Europe during the first half of the nineteenth century. Thanks to the efforts of the proprietors of Calcutta Public Library, the National Library has many rare books and journals in its collection.
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Information Brochure of National Library
The National Library of India is an institution which is responsible for collecting, bibliographically recording, preserving and disseminating the nation's cultural heritage. It provides information on practically all branches of knowledge and functions as a centre of coordination, planning and stimulation of the country's library system.
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Information on Membership of National Library
There are three types of members: Reading Room Member, Lending Member and Daily Card Member. The library has separate reading rooms in all the four buildings. Apart from these, each Indian and foreign language division, Foreign Official Documents, Rare books, Maps and Prints, Science and Technology division, and Asutosh Collection are divisions that provide reading facilities. Special seats are provided to accredited scholars in the Main...
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Information on Children Open Educational Resources of National Library
This Discovery Service is created to help in finding free educational resouces from trusted sources. You can also search also individual web resources under each subject category.