CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARY
MINISTRY OF CULTURE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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Central Reference Library, Kolkata operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, will expand its user base through the Bibliographic Services on Demand. This service aims to provide users with curated lists of reliable sources compiled by professional bibliographers. Introduction of this service effectively synergizes with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 which emphasizes upon the establishment of a robust ecosystem to bolster existing research capacities and is in line with noteworthy Government initiatives such as the 'One Nation One Data' and 'One Nation One Subion' national schemes. BOD service aims to engage libraries as service providers by offering accurate and high-quality reference materials.
Due to the comprehensive database and rigorous methods being used to generate bibliographies, this will serve as an all in one service catering to a vast group of individual researchers and institutions.
BENEFICIARIES
Beneficiaries will be of two categories, namely institutional and individual.
1. Institutional:
a. Ministries/Departments
b. Universities/Colleges
c. Research Institutions
d. Training Academies/Institutes
e. Think Tanks
f. Libraries
g. Museums
h. Corporate Houses
i. PSUs
2. Individual:
a. Researchers- independent/freelance
b. Scholars
c. Authors
d. Journalists
e. Students
f. Scientists
g. Academicians
h. Government Officials
BENEFITS
BOD would benefit both institutions as well as individuals:
1. Institutional benefits:
a. Libraries as service providers: This scheme empowers libraries to transform into service providers and resource centres, offering bibliographical services to meet evolving research needs, reinforcing their vital role in the digital research landscape.
b. Complement Digital Collections: While digitization has expanded access to vast digital collections, the abundance of information can be overwhelming. This service can guide users through these digital collections, highlighting key resources, and saving users from information overload.
c. Expertise and Quality Assurance: Bibliographic services curated by CRL, and other libraries will benefit from their expertise in navigating diverse digital resources and evaluating the credibility of online materials will ensure the quality of research. resources.
d. Building User Engagement: By offering personalized research support, libraries can cater to specific needs of researchers and provide targeted assistance. This engagement enhances user satisfaction, loyalty, and encourages continued utilization of the library's services.
2. Individual benefits:
a. Personalized Research Support: Bespoke bibliographic services provide personalized research support to users. By tailoring bibliographies to specific needs and preferences, the CRL demonstrates its commitment to meeting individual researchers' requirements in the digital era.
b. Bridge the Gap in Digital Literacy: Bibliographic services bridge the gap in digital literacy for researchers and remote institutions, helping them navigate digital databases and access relevant information, promoting research capabilities in the digital era.
c. Demonstrating Value and Relevance: Introducing bespoke bibliographic services demonstrates the CRL's adaptability in the digital age, providing specialized research support and reinforcing its value as a key resource for researchers and scholars.
d. Pan India perspective: The bibliographies will be generated from four libraries that encompass the diverse regional aspects of India. These libraries are located in New Delhi, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, providing a thorough representation of India's vast literary, linguistic diversity.
e. All in one service provider: Due to the comprehensive database and rigorous methods being used to generate bibliographies, the BoD service will serve as an all in one service provider, greatly facilitating ease in doing research.
For getting this service, kindly fill up the form and send to CRL’s Email : inbcrl2023[at]gmail[dot]com
And BOD FORM Click Here
Note :
1. Applications for BOD services will be accepted only from the 1st to 5th of
every month.
2. This service will be chargeable.
3. Availing this service is conditional upon individual and institutional beneficiaries acknowledging the CRL and its contribution to their final research output.
4. The bibliographic services provided by the Central Reference Library are subject to availability and adherence to the library's terms and conditions. The library reserves the right to reject any application that does not comply with its policies or if the requested service is beyond the library's scope.
For further queries or services, kindly contact:
Senior Library & Information Officer
Central Reference Library
Belvedere Kolkata – 700 027
Ph : 033 2448 1529
Or
Head of Office
Central Reference Library
Belvedere Kolkata – 700 027
Ph. 9331496845
