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The National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) is established in 1970[1] as a division of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). It serves as an information and support unit for researchers in the field of social sciences.[2] It provides library and documentation services to scholars affiliated with academic institutions, autonomous research organisations, government departments, policy and planning units, and industry.[3]

NASSDOC has an automated library system, a web-based Online Public Access Catalogue (WebOPAC), and subscriptions to a wide range of online databases and electronic resources. NASSDOC also supports libraries of ICSSR Regional Centres and ICSSR-supported Research Institutes.[citation needed]

Library, documentation, and research support services

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The National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) offers a range of services to the researchers and academic institutions engaged in social science research. It also offers plagiarism check services, statistical analysis. It also conducts skill development training and has an extensive collection of unpublished doctoral dissertations.

Its collection includes over 1, 27,000 research documents. This includes reference books, scholarly journals, PhD theses, research reports, and a significant collection of digital resources like e-journals and e-books and books on Indian Knowledge Systems.[citation needed]

Its key functions include:

  • Library Consultancy and Research Support - Offering guidance in accessing research materials and information.
  • Subscriptions to E-Resources - Ensuring the availability of full-text scholarly articles, e-books, and conference proceedings.
  • On-Demand Bibliographies - Curating bibliographies tailored to specific research topics.
  • Workshops and Training Programs - Focusing on academic writing, data analysis, and the effective use of online resources.[4]
  • Plagiarism Detection - Conducting plagiarism checks to maintain academic integrity within ICSSR-affiliated research institutions.

Controversy

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In August 2004, thousands of books and theses were allegedly burnt when the centre moved to a new building for lack of space.[5] In November 2011, the centre's library space made way for a peace centre, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP).[6]

References

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  1. ^ Agrawal, S. P. (1987-07-01). "National Social Science Documentation Centre (India)". International Library Review. 19 (3): 301–309. doi:10.1016/0020-7837(87)90040-9. ISSN 0020-7837.
  2. ^ "National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) | Indian Council of Social Science Research - ICSSR". icssr.org. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  3. ^ "Free Online NTA UGC NET Guide Book December 2020 - National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC)". www.netugc.com. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  4. ^ https://iimsucat.iimb.ac.in/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=688789&query_desc=Provider%3AICSSR%2C
  5. ^ "ICSSR destroys priceless books". The Times of India. 2004-08-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
  6. ^ "Library to make way for peace centre, staffers miffed". The Times of India. 2011-11-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
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