National Digital library of India

The National Digital library of India is a project under Ministry of Human Resource Development, India. The objective is to collect and collate metadata and provide full text index from several national and international digital libraries, as well as other relevant sources. 

NDLI has been developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur. It is single window platform that collects resources  from premier learning institutions in India and abroad and other relevant sources. It is open to all at free of cost.Filtered and federated searching is employed to facilitate focused searching so that learners can find out the right resource with least effort and in minimum time.

Scope and Content

The platform offers educational materials catering to users at all levels, from primary school to postgraduate studies. These resources include books, articles, theses, manuscripts, audio lectures, and video lectures. The subject areas covered are broad and include computer science, information technology, general works, philosophy, psychology, religion, and social sciences. The e-content is available through a unified access point, offering resources from various platforms:

  • NPTEL: Over 10,000 video lectures
  • NCERT: Books in Hindi and English for primary to 12th grade
  • INFLIBNET: More than 38,000 theses by Indian researchers
  • Digital Library of India (DLI): Over 500,000 global classical books
  • LibriVox: Over 200,000 audio books, and more

How to Access and Use Information

1. Obtain Login Credentials:

  • Register as an individual on the NDL website: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/ or through the NDL Android App available on the Google Play Store.

2. Search for Resources:

  • Use the search function to look for materials by subject keyword, author, language, etc.

3. Download Full Texts:

  • You can download full-text resources 24/7 from anywhere at your convenience. The service is accessible round-the-clock, providing continuous access to valuable learning materials.

Library Internship : Nirmala College Central Library

Central Library – Library Internship Opportunities

The Nirmala College Central Library invites applications from fresh graduates and postgraduates in Library and Information Science for temporary Library Intern positions. Candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a keen interest in learning and applying emerging tools and technologies, will be given preference.

Types of Internship Opportunities 


A. Internship for Academic Curriculum Requirements

  • Number of Positions: 3
  • Eligibility: MLIS students
  • Duration: One to Three months
  • Application Process: Interested candidates must submit their application through the Head of the Department (HoD) of the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) of their respective university/institution, addressed to the Principal.
  • Stipend: Not applicable (Unpaid internship)
  • Working Days: Monday to Saturday
  • Certification: A certificate will be issued only to those who complete the requested period

B. One-Year Full-Time Internship (with Stipend)

  • Number of Positions: 2
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have completed BLISc/MLISc or an equivalent degree either in the current year or the previous year. Those awaiting their final BLISc/MLISc results may also apply, provided they receive the mark sheet before the date of the interview.
  • Duration: Up to one year, purely on a temporary basis. Continuation beyond six months will depend on satisfactory performance.
  • Application Process: Interested candidates must submit their resume to the email id library@nirmalacollege.ac.in and nirmalacollege@gmail.com
  • Stipend: Monthly stipend provided (details to be shared during the selection process)
  • Certification: A certificate will be issued only to those who complete a minimum of six months as Library Interns.

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