Library Instruction & FAQs

Dayalbagh Educational Institute

(Deemed University)

Welcome to Central Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What can I access in this library?

Central Library has a collection of books, journals and magazines of various subjects viz., Hindi, Sanskrit, English Language and Literature, Music, Drawing and Painting, Home Science, Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, Religion and Theology, Economics, Management, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Sciences, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology etc. Besides, it has rich Reference Collection viz., Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Americana, Specific Subject Encyclopaedias, Year Books, Atlases and other reference material. Please see the Online Resources page for various information resources in different subjects areas.

How can I search or browse books in Central Library?

The books in Central Library can be searched for with the help of library catalogue. Catalogue for books acquired prior to 1995 are available in the form of cards in cabinets. Books acquired after 1995 can be browsed with the help of OPAC available on the library web page.

How do I locate books in library?

Help Guide to locate books in library

How can I avail book reservation facility?

Books reservation slips are available at the Issue Counter. Users can fill in this slip and reserve a book of their choice that is in issue. The book will be made available to them when it is returned to library.

What is the difference between a magazine and a journal?

Magazines Vs. Journals

What are E-Journals? How can I access them? Which E-Journals are accessible?

E-Journals are the electronic format or online version of the journals. Central Library has access to the several databases from different International publishers. To see the e-journals list click here.

Full text of databases can be accessed through the user terminals present in the library. Required information can be downloaded and saved to CDs and USB Storage Devices (Pen Drives) and Floppy Disks.

How can I avail photocopy service?

Users can request for photocopies of library reading materials viz., matter from reference books etc. Kindly do not mutilate pages of library material, use paper flags for marking page range for availing the service.

Do's and Don'ts of E-Journals and User Terminals

Access to E-Journals are arranged through UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium by INFLIBNET, who negotiates costs and license agreements with various vendors and publishers across the globe. These license agreements stipulate how and by whom a given resource may be used. If license terms are violated by anyone, licensors may temporarily suspend access for the entire community of the Institute. You can help prevent such issues by avoiding improper use and adhering to good practices given below.

What is permitted?

Making a limited number of print or electronic copies for your personal use.
Using materials for personal instructional or research needs.
Sharing with DEI faculty, staff and students.
Posting links to specific content.
Copying material using CDs, DVDs, emails, Flash drives (Pen drives), etc.

What is not permitted?

Systematic or substantial printing, copying or downloading like entire journal issues.
Selling and redistributing content, or allowing or providing access to someone outside the DEI community.
Sharing with people other than registered DEI community.
Posting actual content or articles to websites, etc.
Modifying or altering the contents of licensed resources in any way.
Viewing, copying or distributing obtrusive or illegal material like video files, images etc. Such act is punishable.

Whom is a citation?

A citation will tell you about the title of an article or book chapter, the author of the article or book chapter, the volume and issue number and/or date of issue (in case of periodical or journal articles), the publisher information and year of publication (in case of books; monographs; conference, seminar, symposia proceedings etc.), and the page range or page numbers.

Every citation is written in a particular style known as Citation Style. There are several citation styles such as the Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), to name a few.

The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University guides through the citation styles and many other resources for researchers and writers.

The library at University of Waterloo provides excellent library and subject guides as a part of their Help and Instruction. You can access them for further knowledge about effective library research, accessing authentic content over the Internet, avoiding plagiarism etc.

What is plagiarism and how can I avoid it?

In simple words, plagiarism is using and presenting someone else's ideas, work, writing, research etc. for their own purpose. It is an offense. Internet is a good source for plagiarizing. Please avoid it by following certain good practices because some body must have put in lot of effort to present their ideas. Acknowledge them properly through citation, if you need to refer any such works in your publications or literary work. Plethora of resources are available on Internet that educate about plagiarism and how to avoid it. Protect your intellectual property publications, designs, and products through copyright, trademarks and patents.

Whom can I contact in case of difficulty or for help and guidance?

Users can approach any of the library staff for general help and guidance or concerned staff members for specific queries as listed on Contact Library page.

Phone: +91-0562-2801545 Fax: +91-0562-2801226