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 – 3.30PMMonday to Thursday
8.00AM – 2.30PMFriday

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 2One book/week
Grades 3 to 5Two books/week
MYPThree 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

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The Pulse The Art of being Human Pyschology Magazine.

Pyschology Magazine
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Best for Grades 5-12, Britannica School Encyclopedia has a range of articles and reading levels to begin your inquiry.

school.ebonline.com
ted logo

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
Khan Academy logo

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
Public Broadcasting Service logo

Best for Grades 6-12, PBS Video has interesting and topical information for several different subjects. See relevant news articles, science videos, and media about the hottest topics, all with a reliably perspective.

www.pbs.org
Smithsonian Channel logo

Another great source of videos, this channel includes short videos from multiple disciplines. It is best for Grades 6-12.

www.smithsonianchannel.com
jurn logo

Best for Grades 10-12, URN is a database of open access journal articles for all subjects. It has the look of a search engine, but it accesses materials that are more scholarly for research papers.

www.jurn.org
World Wide Science logo

World Wide Science is a database of other databases, offering a search engine for free open access journals from across the globe.

worldwidescience.org
Scientific American Space Lab

This YouTube channel has videos from space, with astronauts that answer questions and demonstrate everyday life on the station.

www.youtube.com
learnchemistry logo

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
Google Science Fair logo

Explore awesome projects from around the world, as well as Google's most interesting science info, at this site.

www.googlesciencefair.com
United States Department of State logo

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
Gapminder logo

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
Creative Commons logo

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 logo

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
My online reading logo

My online reading enhance the children's reading habit. They are linked many more sites which gives the children a plenty of choice of books in their interest.

www.myonlinereading.com
fabumouse logo

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
Random House kids logo

Random House Children’s Books is the world’s largest English-language children’s trade book publisher.

www.randomhousekids.com
Seussville logo

Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist. He was most widely known for his children's books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. This site gives a chance to children to do some activity and play games on addition to their online reading.

www.seussville.com
horridhenry logo

There's a fantastic selection of Horrid Henry stories available on audio, all brought to life by the wonderful Miranda Richardson.

www.horridhenry.co.uk
Speakaboos logo

Speakaboos brings classic children's entertainment into a digital world. At Speakaboos, children develop literacy skills while learning about technology in a safe and fun environment.

www.speakaboos.com
Books Should Be Free logo

Books Should Be Free makes the world's public domain audio books available for browsing in a visual and entertaining way.

www.loyalbooks.com
Human Values 4 Kids Foundation logo

The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation was founded upon the principles of Peace, Truth, Righteousness, Nonviolence, and Love,..

www.hv4k.org
Free Kids Books logo

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
Storyline Online logo

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
International Childrens Digital Library logo

This online book library has a huge range of books to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas

en.childrenslibrary.org
SillyBooks logo

SillyBooks.net uses animated books to keep the attention of young readers. All the books have moving pictures and are read aloud by professional actors,..

www.sillybooks.net
Big Universe logo

Big Universe empowers teachers and engages students in grades PK-12 by leveraging technology to improve literacy and performance in all subject areas.

www.biguniverse.com
Starfall logo

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
Childrens Books Online logo

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,..

www.childrensbooksonline.org
AudioBookCloud logo

AudioBookCloud is an online audio book library collection. A subscription to AudioBookCloud gives unlimited streaming access to the entire collection.

www.audiobookcloud.com
TumbleBookLibrary logo

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 logo

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 logo

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