Since its establishment in 1989, the OKDISCD library is marked by comprehensive collection of books pertaining to social science catering to the needs of not only the Researchers of North East India but also to Researchers, Ph.D Scholars and Interns of other states of India. With only a few collections in its early functional days, today the OKDISCD Library is one of the most preferred libraries along with many other esteemed libraries. Presently, the collection of the library includes purchased books, donated books, reference books, occasional working papers, working Papers, World Bank reports, news paper clippings, journal back volumes etc. The OKDISCD library has a total collection of 31,000 documents. The OKDISCD Library is a profound custodian of comprehensive and exhaustive assemblage of documents not only in social science disciplines in general, but also specially in Northeast India related issues. In sync with the recent trend of digitization and multiple accesses to one article by many users, the library provides access to e-books, e-journals, and e-databases such as JSTOR, EPW, and IndiaStat.com, ONOS etc. Besides these, the Library has also the access to print collection of nearly 50 journals which include many reputed national and International Journals. The Library also subscribes 07 regional and national newspapers. The library reaches to its Reader in the form of providing help in the use of the database of the institute and giving printing and photocopy facilities.
Library Facilities
Library Membership
The scholars can have access to the library by becoming a member. Membership fee is nominal and subsidised for student scholars and researchers. The fee structure for library membership is as follows:
| Categories of Reader | Fee/Month | Fee/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Student/Research Scholar and Others (Without Fellowship) | Rs. 50.00 | Rs. 250.00 |
| Student/Research Scholar and Others (With Fellowship) | Rs. 100.00 | Rs. 500.00 |
| College/University Teacher/Salaried Research Scholar | Rs. 200.00 | Rs. 1000.00 |
Library timing
Library hours is 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, with a lunch break from 1 pm to 2 pm. Library materials are not lent. However, library provides photocopy/print facility.
