Circulation & Book Lending
Internet Facility/ E-Library
Don Bosco College Central Library has an e-library facility to encourage blended learning of the faculty & students by subscribing online e-journals.
i) Our college is a
member of the N-LIST (National Library and Information Services Infrastructure
for Scholarly Content) programme of UGC INFLIBNET since 14/07/2020. N-LIST is providing access to a huge number
of E-Resources such as e-books, e-journals, documents, etc. can be downloaded
and saved. (https://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/)
ii) National Digital Library of India (NDLI) Our college is
a member of the National Digital Library of India. NDLI is a virtual world full
of books and e-resources in digitized formats. NDLI is easy to use and any
resources can be accessed here with a single search option. NDLI is the
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) sponsored and is hosted by IIT
Kharagpur at ndl.iitkgp.ac.in.
iii) IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial Our college is a member of
the IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial. The Spoken Tutorial project is funded by the
National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology
(ICT), launched by the erstwhile Ministry of Human Resources and Development,
Government of India. (https://spoken-tutorial.org/)
News Paper Clipping Services
OPAC/Web OPAC
Best Reader Award
Don Bosco Central Library started giving the best reader award for users to motivate users to make use of the library and its services. Students will select on the basis of academic performance and after using the library.
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The Book Bank Facility will provide an avenue for academic excellence by offering essential textbooks and study materials to deserving students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in the previous semester. (i.e., BOSCO CENTENARY AWARD for Semester Toppers and BETI PADHAO AWARD for Girl Toppers, etc.) Eligible students can borrow two additional books and materials for the academic year based on predefined guidelines. (Click Here to View Guidelines)
The purpose of the library extension service at Dera Natung Library, Don Bosco College, is to extend access to educational resources and promote lifelong learning beyond the college campus. Its objectives include enhancing community outreach, promoting literacy, supporting research endeavors, fostering community engagement, bridging digital disparities, and encouraging continuous personal and professional development through accessible library services. Overall, the library extension service aims to make knowledge and information more inclusive, accessible, and impactful for diverse communities beyond the college setting.(Library Extension Service 2024)
AI-Based Literature Review Tools
Simply create an account on the Scite website in order to use the service. After creating an account, you are able to look for research articles. After Scite has shown you a list of articles that meet your search parameters, you can click on an article to see its Smart Citations.
With Scite, you can find evidence for or against any hypothesis, evaluate the calibre and dependability of the literature, and stay away from citing dubious sources.
Finding evidence-based solutions from scientific research can be done quickly and easily with the help of consensus AI, a potent tool.
Additionally, you can hone your search and expand your options by utilising a number of features. Locating trustworthy information from scientific research can be made easier and faster with the aid of consensus AI.
Researchers' workflows can be partially automated by Elicit, a research assistant, by using language models such as GPT-3. Nowadays, literature reviews are the primary workflow in Elicit. In response to your inquiry, Elicit presents pertinent research along with concise tabular summaries of the most important findings.
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Alternatively, Litmaps leverages the citation network to find literature that is easily missed by other search techniques. This ensures that you never miss a pertinent paper again, especially when paired with our dynamic algorithms and automated alert system.
Popular Generative AI Toolsets
1. ChatGPT 3.5
OpenAI's ChatGPT is a generative AI tool that focuses on producing language that is human-like for conversational AI. It can do more than just answer questions. It can also write different kinds of content, simulate in-depth conversations, and even code. Applications for the technology can be found in the areas of education, virtual help, content development, and customer support. ChatGPT is a dynamic and developing conversational AI model that is made especially special by its capacity to retain context during extended talks and by its frequent updates that attempt to improve understanding and minimize biases.
2. Claude 3
The anthropocentric Claude 3 is an adaptable artificial intelligence system designed to perform a variety of activities, such as analysis, discussion, and the creation of text and visual content. It is renowned for its capacity to lead intricate conversations, produce technical and creative content, and decipher visual data. This AI model stands out for having sophisticated visual and multilingual abilities, which enable it to be used to a wide range of international applications. Claude 3 emphasizes ethical AI use and lessens prejudices. It is designed to be user-friendly and to give exact control over its output. It is updated frequently to be at the forefront of AI technology. Because of its wide range of applications, it is a useful tool in both technical and creative disciplines.
3. Copilot
Microsoft's AI integration represents a step forward in fusing AI-driven capabilities with conventional online search and productivity chores. By facilitating more creative content creation and conversational, context-aware responses, this integration improves the work experience. Copilot's AI is unique in that it combines the dynamic functions of AI with the Office 365 package, making it easier for users to work and more enjoyable overall.
Copilot Link
4. Gemini
Using substantial language models, Google's Gemini represents a major advancement in the field of generative AI. It is intended to provide precise and comprehensive information. It may also integrate with Google's extensive search database to offer real-time, current information. Gemini's usefulness is further demonstrated by its probable incorporation with other Google services, such as assistant and search technology. Its unique quality is that it leverages Google's search technology know-how, which might make it an effective tool for knowledge sharing and information retrieval.
Gemini LinkAI Paraphrasing Tool
QuillBot is a paraphrasing website with a lot of helpful features to assist people and companies in writing or creating text content. In addition to a paraphraser, grammar checker, plagiarism detector, summarizer, citation generator, and translator, it provides free online writing services.
With its fundamental paraphrasing skills, you can rewrite the text in seven different modes: Standard, Fluency, Formal, and more. Easy, imaginative, elongated, and condensed. A premium membership is required for the final five modes. QuillBot allows you to create flawless and improved content from anywhere with its extensions for Microsoft Word and Chrome.
Audiopen is a dictation application that uses artificial intelligence to turn voice notes into polished prose. The speech-to-text feature can be used to compose papers or generate ideas. Students with learning disabilities such as dysgraphia, dyslexia, and others that impact their writing skills may find it helpful.
