Library Services

 Library Services – Learning Resource Centre (LRC), 

DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) of DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar serves as a dynamic and engaging space that nurtures reading habits, supports academic excellence, and encourages intellectual curiosity among students from Standard I to XII. With a well-organized system and a student-friendly environment, the LRC plays a vital role in enriching the overall learning experience of the school.

Circulation and Library Usage

Students of DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar visit the library during their assigned weekly period, ensuring regular interaction with books and resources. The LRC handles an impressive daily transaction of around 500 documents, reflecting active participation and a strong reading culture within the school. A Ready Reference Record Register is maintained to track additional student visits beyond scheduled periods. The library follows flexible issue systems, including overnight, short-term, and regular borrowing. In case a book is unavailable, students can avail of the reservation facility. A Suggestion Register is also maintained to encourage students to recommend books and actively contribute to the development of the library collection.

Library Activities

To strengthen the bond between books and students at DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar, the LRC organizes a variety of engaging literary events throughout the year. Celebrations such as International Book Day and literary festivals like “Book Fair” provide a vibrant platform for creativity and expression. Activities include literary quizzes, book reviews, storytelling sessions, short story writing, dramatization of stories, author talks, and character parades. Students also participate in extempore speaking, book discussions, poster-making, bookmark designing, and illustrating stories. Unique initiatives like the “Human Library” and literary movie sessions further enhance the reading culture. Participation in British Council ISA Projects has broadened students’ perspectives, encouraging them to become global readers and thoughtful learners.

Other Services of the LRC

The LRC at DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar offers a range of additional services, including library orientation programmes to familiarize students with resources and systems, and a class library system to promote reading within classrooms. The library blog serves as a platform to share updates, reviews, and student contributions. An article indexing facility is available to support research needs, and technical equipment such as sound recorders is provided for academic and creative purposes.

Safety and Security

Ensuring a safe and secure environment is a priority at DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar. The LRC is equipped with CCTV cameras and comprehensive safety measures, including fire extinguishers, emergency exit gates, clamped racks, bolted almirahs, and a disaster management kit. Regular mock drills and a well-defined emergency exit plan ensure preparedness for any unforeseen situations.

Social Responsibility Initiatives

Demonstrating its commitment beyond academics, DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar extends the services of its LRC through various social initiatives. Through “Project Muskan”, librarians and students visit government schools to instill a love for reading. The Evening Literacy Programme supports students from economically weaker sections by building reading collections through book donation drives and fairs. Additionally, withdrawn books are donated to under-resourced schools, helping strengthen their library collections.

The Learning Resource Centre of DAV Public School, Jasola Vihar continues to inspire a love for reading, promote lifelong learning, and empower students to become informed, creative, and responsible global citizens.