Acquisition of Theses- ICSSR-NASSDOC

It was pleasure to announce that, ICSSR-NASSDOC has revised the amount for acquisition of theses to Rs. 3000/- for both hard copy with soft version and Rs. 2000/- for hard copy only.

National  Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), ICSSR has a library for the social scientists. Ph.D. Theses in social sciences (approved by the Indian universities) form a part of its core collection. Research scholars from different region visit NASSDOC to consult this collection. As a national institution, NASSDOC aims to build a truly representative collection of Ph.D. theses in each of the areas that make up the social sciences. Ph.D. dissertations on India by Indian / foreign students approved by the foreign universities are also acquired.

Procedure for Acquisition

NASSDOC closely scrutinises the announcements made by the universities regarding award of Ph.D. degree. The periodical 'University News' is also scanned regularly for this purpose.

Thereafter, a letter is sent to the scholars requesting them to send the details of his research work, i.e. synopsis containing scope, methodology , objectives and major findings. The details are examined by a screening committee. Final decision on acquisition of these is taken on the basis of the recommendations of this committee.

Terms and Conditions

Scholars are required to fill in a proforma (Click to download the form). This is sent along with the synopsis.

A formal order for purchase of a copy of thesis is sent to the scholar after receiving the recommendation of the screening committee.

An amount of Rs.3000/- is paid to a scholar for the thesis sent to NASSDOC. It is necessary  to send the text of the thesis in electronic form alongwith a hard copy (Print) version of the work.  A scholar who submits only the print version of the thesis is paid Rs. 2000/- only.

The scholars who have received publication grant from ICSSR are required to submit a complimentary copy of their Ph.D. theses.

As on today NASSDOC has collection of 5650 Ph D these in the field of social science.

New Arrivals

A list of ICSSR supported research project reports, Ph.D. Theses, Reference Works, New Books, etc. acquired during the period of October - December 2011.

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New Arrivals

A list of ICSSR supported research project reports, Ph.D. Theses, Reference Works, New Books, etc. acquired during the period of July- September 2011.

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REQUIRES APPRENTICE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
(NASSDOC)
(Ministry of Human Resource Development)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067
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REQUIRES
APPRENTICES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

 

Applications are invited from fresh degree / diploma holders in Library and Information Science for one year training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. Stipend will be given as per the approved rates. Seven positions are available. The candidate must have knowledge of MS-Office software with data entry skill. Please apply within 15 days from the date of appearing of this Advt. on plain paper to : The Administrative Officer, ICSSR, JNU Institutional Area, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067.

New Arrivals

A list of ICSSR supported research project reports, Ph.D. Theses, Reference Works, New Books, etc. acquired during the period of April- June 2011.

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CONFERENCE ALERT (No.4 Oct. – Dec. 2011)

NASSDOC has been bringing out Conference Alert: A Quarterly Calender of forthcoming conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, etc. in social sciences and other cognate disciplines.  In this publication, entries in chronological order provide information about date, title, venue and address of the contact point / sponsoring body of the forthcoming conference, seminar etc.  In few cases the information provided is incomplete.  Such information is provided with intention that even incomplete information is useful in some cases.  Appended are subject and location (Geographical) indexes.

The main objective of this publication is to disseminate advance intimation about the forthcoming conferences and seminars to interested scholars so that they may consider participating in such events.  Enquiries about other additional information regarding these conferences and seminars should be addressed to person / organization mentioned as contact point in this publication.

While adequate care has been taken in reproducing information from various sources, NASSDOC assumes no legal responsibility for its correctness.  Suggestions are welcome.

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Transformational Leadership Programme for Library & Information Service Professionals

It was a great pleasure to convey that the ICSSR, NASSDOC has successfully organised an interactive training workshop for LIS profesionals entitled " Transformational Leadership Programme for Library & Information Service Professionals" during 7-11 Feb, 2011 at ICSSR main campus.

The National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), which is an important component of ICSSR, is organised for the first time; such a unique programme which is designed to be a highly valued programme for motivating senior level officials working in Libraries and Information Centres.  It was designed especially to enhance the image and managerial skills of Librarians and Information service professionals changing to be an effective and successful new environment while playing a key role in developing a knowledge based society in India.

Please have a look at the photographs of this workshop.