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Introduction:
Delhi Public Library was formed by the joint efforts of UNESCO and Government of India in 1951 followed by the full-fledged acquisition of the building in 1953. Mr. Edward Sydney, a renowned librarian was appointed as the Director in 1950. Mr. Frank Gardner, also a famous librarian succeeded him. DPL was set up with the primary objective of sharing and devouring of knowledge. DPL has been a pioneer in providing the visually challenged with a huge collection of Braille books. Truly the library has surpassed the other Library by its valuable patronage for the visually challenged, the people from the lower strata of the society, the children and even the prisoners. DPL also has DELNET and computer facilities. The Delhi Public Library with a human and social cause thus has heralded a new era in library science and systems and marches ahead treading a laudable path.
Rules and regulations of DPL: The membership is open to residents of Delhi only. One needs to purchase an application form for Rs. 2 and become a member. The member does not have to pay any subscription fees.
Facilities offered by DPL: The following facilities are offered by DPL:
Mobile Library Service- This service enables to disseminate information by mobile vans and caters to rural zones and outskirts of Delhi.
Resettlement Colony Library service- This service is provided to the economically weaker strata of the society by providing them newspapers and other reading materials.
Community Library Service: DPL has 6 community library services catering to specific regions in Delhi.
Braille Library Service: This is the most important service provided by DPL. This is a commendable work of DPL and certainly DPL deserves accolades for the precious service it is rendering to the visually challenged.
Services to the prisoners- Delhi Public Library extends its arm of support to the inmates of Tihar Jail by offering them the facilities of reading and reforming them by providing the ray of knowledge.
Photocopy facilities: The library charges Re. 1 for photocopying 1 page.
Borrowing facilities: Delhi Public Library allows the member to borrow a book for a period of 14 days and they can renew it thrice .
Address of DPL
H Block, Sarojini Nagar,
New Delhi-110023
Phone:011-24101261
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