Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Dera
Natung Library, DBC, Itanagar has embraced artificial intelligence (AI)
technologies to revolutionize its operations and enhance user experiences. The
integration of AI-driven systems has enabled the library to streamline
processes, improve resource management, and deliver personalized services to
its patrons.
Key AI tools that will be implemented in our college libraries include:
Virtual Assistants/Chatbots/Virtual Reference Librarian:
Virtual assistants and chatbots have been implemented to provide instant assistance and support to library users. These AI-powered interfaces can answer inquiries, provide recommendations, and guide users through library resources, enhancing accessibility and user satisfaction.
Research/Project Support Service:
To access our Research Guidance Services, simply visit the library website and navigate to the library services section under Research Support 
(Link https://www.librarydbc.com/p/library-services.html). In this section, you will get AI-Based literature review tools, AI paraphrasing tool, free online plagiarism checker and free online reference citation tools.
Circulation & Book Lending
a) Two Library cards are issued to each student for 03-year validity, for Honors students 03 Library Cards & for faculty 04 Library Cards. (One Card One Book)
b) A library book issued can be retained for a period 15 days for students & 30 Days (i.e; One Month) for faculty. If the user wants to retain the books beyond 15/30 days, he/she has to renew the books. A fine of Rs. 10/- will be charged for overdue per day.
- Click Here to View Library Rules & Regulations
- Revise Book Lending Period Oct. 2023
Inter-Library Loan Facility
Don Bosco College Central Library offers the ILL facility to users on the basis of requests and demands can be made in person, over phone or via email with access to documents which are not available in our library.
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
Discussion Rooms
Discussion rooms are available only for students/faculty and staff for academic purposes only.
User Orientation Programme
User Orientation Programmed provides newly admitted students to give and awareness programme about library rules, services and collection. Training sessions are also organized whenever a new product or service is introduced. The hands-on training in using the e- resources, e-journals, and databases are given for familiarizing the E-resources.
Photocopy Service
Users are responsible for complying with copyright act while photocopying library documents.Don Bosco College Central Library facilitate computerized Catalogue Search Services through OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue). Users can search and browse their particular documents through Subjects, Author, Title, and Publishers, ISBN, etc. The search facility is also available online (Web OPAC). https://dbcil-opac.l2c2.co.in/
Virtual Reference Service
Online reference service will offer during office hours.
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.
DBC Virtual Reference (Telegram Service)
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Book Bank Facility
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)
Library Extension Service
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)
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