LIBRARIES:
“The real purpose of books is to train the mind into doing its own thinking.”
At Delhi Public School, Dwarka, the library is envisioned as a vibrant learning hub that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Students experience the joy of reading and, to nurture a love for it, a variety of engaging activities are
conducted throughout the year.
With a wide array of resources and thoughtfully curated programmes, the Primary and Senior Wing libraries aim to empower students to become informed, reflective, and responsible learners.
A. INFRASTRUCTURE & FURNITURE
* Senior Library: Size – 278sqm with seating capacity of 90 students approximately. There is a separate reading area for teachers and students of Classes X and XII.
* Junior Library: Size – 75sqm with seating capacity of 50 students and a dedicated reading space for teachers. Both the libraries have designated spaces for group activities, projects, and self-study. There are separate zones forreference books and periodical displays, in addition to the Librarian’s desk.
ICT FACILITIES
* Sr. Wing: Three desktop computers with internet and a printer
* Jr. Wing: One desktop computer with internet and a printer
B. Library Resources
i. The Sr. Library houses approximately 21,880 books; the Jr. Library contains 14,614 books.
ii. A wide range of magazines, periodicals, and newspapers are available to stimulate imagination and vision. The Sr. Library has subscription of 15 magazines while the Jr. Library has 9 magazines, catering to the needs of every age group.
iii. The Senior Library subscribes to six newspapers (four English and two Hindi), while the Junior Library receives three (two English and one Hindi).
iv. Maps, Atlas, Globes and Charts are available in the library and are regularly used by the teachers as instructional aids.
v. Portraits/posters of renowned personalities and authors are displayed in both the libraries to inspire the learners.
C. OPERATIONS
i. Both libraries operate on an open-access system for ease of use.
ii. An automated library management system is implemented (including the Accession Register).
iii. Circulation and reference services are offered through computers to both students and teachers, improving accessibility and smooth operations.
D. ACTIVITIES
- Book fairs
- Author meet-and-greets
- Workshops
- Storytelling sessions
- Pre-scheduled literary activities as per the school calendar for each academic session
- Special reading initiatives to instill reading habits:
- Each One Read One
- DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)
- Summary Writing
- Book Reviews
- Autobiographies
- Designing book covers
- Poster making
- Book mark making