Introduction
The DPSI Primary and Secondary Libraries are an integral part of the teaching and learning process, fostering a love for reading, supporting research, and promoting information literacy. With a collection of over 10,000+ books, including fiction, non-fiction, reference materials, magazines, and digital resources, the libraries cater to the diverse learning needs of students and teachers.
The libraries offer engaging programmes such as Author Studies, Novel Studies, Buddy Reading, DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), the Reading Tree Programme, Book Fairs, and literacy events to inspire lifelong readers. Students also participate in library lessons that develop research skills, information literacy, ethical use of information, and critical thinking.
To support learning beyond the physical library, DPSI also provides a Virtual Library(add links of virtual libraries here), ensuring students and teachers have access to quality digital resources anytime, anywhere.
LIBRARY POLICIES
LIBRARY OPENING HOURS
| TIME | DAY |
|---|---|
| 8.00AM – 3.30PM | Monday to Thursday |
| 8.00AM – 2.30PM | Friday |
Students are able to access the library and borrow books in the scheduled library time and may also use the library during various times of the day to facilitate research, projects, and other forms of instruction.
BORROWING LIMITS
| CLASS | LIMIT |
|---|---|
| Nursery to Grade 2 | One book/week |
| Grades 3 to 5 | Two books/week |
| MYP | Three books/week |
Loan period
One week. Students who want to exchange the issued books sooner may do so.
Damaged and Lost Books
If a library book is lost or damaged, students and teachers must report it immediately and replace it with a new copy of the same or a newer edition. If a replacement is not provided, the borrower must pay the full current cost of the book, including shipping charges and applicable foreign currency conversion. Charges may also apply for writing, highlighting, or other damage to library books. Borrowing privileges will be suspended until all dues are cleared.
Donations
The Library gratefully accepts all donations of recent books in good condition. Books that meet the selection criteria will be added to the collection. All others will in turn, be donated to another worthy cause. These books will hold a special place of pride within the school library. After fixed intervals, these books will be further donated to institutions serving the cause of underprivileged kids.
On their birthday, students are encouraged to donate a book, preferably in their mother tongue, to the library.
E-Resources
Best for Grades 11 & 12: The Pulse – The Art of Being Human DPSI’s first Psychology Magazine Created by the Students
Pyschology Magazine
Books Should Be Free makes the world's public domain audio books available for browsing in a visual and entertaining way.
Loyal Books
This online library of illustrated books is a volunteer-driven project. It has grown slowly since 1996 from the work of a single man and a handful of books, to a vibrant.
childrensbooksonline
Best for Grades 6-12, Find interesting talks from inspiring people throughout the world on Ted.com. These are people with something to say that will open your mind and encourage new perspectives.
www.ted.com
Best for Grades 6-12, Khan Academy has a range of topics and quizzes to learn about. There are videos about almost every topic.
www.khanacademy.org
This YouTube channel has videos from space, with astronauts that answer questions and demonstrate everyday life on the station.
www.youtube.com
There are tons of Chemistry resources from the Royal Society of Chemistry here. Every kind of connection, even art, is available here as a resource. If Chem interests you, this is the best place to be.
www.rsc.org
Find a brief history of world relations with the US Dept of State notes on specific countries. Recommended by the Model UN as a resource.
www.state.gov
Explore the data of the world with interactive charts and visualizations. Gapminder was started by statistician Hans Rosling, and it includes real data shown in different ways.
www.gapminder.org
Best for Grades 6-12, Creative Commons is the BEST place to search for images without fear. This site brings images from everywhere that are not copyrighted, ones that you can use and cite with some freedom
search.creativecommons.org
We Give Books is a new digital initiative that enables anyone with access to the Internet to put books in the hands of children who don't have them, simply by reading online.
www.wegivebooks.org
A fabumouse world of games and activities is waiting for you! Find the best Geronimo Stilton books now, enjoy the fa-mouse-ly funny online games...
geronimostilton.com
The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation was founded upon the principles of Peace, Truth, Righteousness, Nonviolence, and Love,..
www.hv4k.org
Free Kids Books is a growing library of unique children's books and literary resources available for download in a user friendly pdf format.
freekidsbooks.org
A variety of children books available to enhance their reading habit and booting up their imagination. It also helps them for creative writing.
www.storylineonline.net
Starfall.com is a program service of Starfall Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The website opened in September of 2002 as a free public service and social enterprise supported by the Polis-Schutz family.
www.starfall.com
The TumbleBookLibrary Partnership Program allows public libraries to work with their local school communities to negotiate the most economical subscription options available.
www.tumblebooks.com
Oxford Owl is an award-winning website to help support your children's learning, both at home and at school. Find tablet-friendly eBooks, inspiring school improvement and teaching support – and look out for new content being added all the time!
www.oxfordowl.co.uk
Eklavya is a non-profit, non-government organisation that develops and field tests innovative educational programmes and trains resource people to implement these programmes. It functions through a network of education resource centres located in Madhya Pradesh.
www.eklavya.in