Library and Documentation centre
Library and Documentation Centre was established in line with WII's mission as multidisciplinary information and learning resource centre on biodiversity conservation and management. The L&DC holds over 25,958 books, 20,600 newspaper clippings, 7,350 maps/toposheets and more than 6,225 bound volumes of old and rare. The centre provides online access to all relevant journals and archives.
The Library & Documentation Centre has the following objectives.
- To acquire, organize and disseminate all relevant world wide literature on biodiversity conservation and related fields.
- To serve the user readership through normal and special library & information services, like circulation, reference, photocopy, documentation, etc.
- To establish and maintain links with other national information systems in India and other countries to ensure free flow of information at national and international levels.
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To serve as a training center for information personnel and users.
To provide the above services to:
(a) WII
(b) Protected areas all over the country,
(c) Institutions engaged in nature conservation research in the country & abroad,
(d) Universities & Colleges,
(e) Individual scholars working in related areas, NGOs, etc.To bring out periodic publications on the following:
(a) Current content of periodicals,
(b) Research in progress,
(c) List of unpublished research literature, covering dissertations, thesis etc.,
(d) Compilation of bibliographies, and
(e) Compilation of abstracts. - Download the Library Rules
(Format: PDF | Size: 1 MB | Language: English)
Library Advisory Committee
| Officer/Staff Photo | Name/Designation | Contact No. | E-mail Id | Profile |
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Dr. Ruchi Badola Dean |
(T) 0135-2646263 | ruchi [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | View |
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Maria Christu Raja D., IFS Registrar |
(T) 0135-2646202 | registrar [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | View |
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Dr. Sutirtha
Dutta Scientist -E & Nodal Officer, Library |
(T) 0135-2646282 | sutirtha [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | View |
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Varun S. Kher Associate Nodal Officer, Library |
- | varunkher23 [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | View |
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Dr. Bivash Pandav Scientist G |
(T) 0135-2646286 | bivash [dot] pandav [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | View |
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Dr. Bilal Habib Scientist - F |
(T) 0135-2646283 | bh [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | View |
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Dr. Samrat Mondal Scientist E |
(T) 0135-2646249 | samrat [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in | View |
Library Staff
| Officer/Staff Photo | Name/Designation | Contact No. | E-mail Id |
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Manohar Pathak Librarian |
(T) 0135-2646151 | manohar [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in |
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M.M. Uniyal
STO(2) |
(T) 0135-2646153 | mmu[at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in |
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Vikreshwari Dangwal
STO(2) |
(T) 0135-2646157 | vdangwal [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in |
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Shashi Uniyal STO |
(T) 0135-2646153 | shashi [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in |
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B.S. Chauhan Sr Technician |
(T) 0135-2646154 | bsc [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in |
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J.S. Kathayat Techical Assistant |
(T) 0135-2646143 | jsk [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in |
Herbarium
The scientific value of herbaria as a botanical repository of Earth's current and past diversity is globally acknowledged.
National Wildlife Repository
The National Wildlife Database Centre of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has been developing a National Wildlife Information System (NWIS) on the Protected Areas of the country.
Academic Facilities
Auditorium
An auditorium within the campus is a state-of-the-art facility having a seating capacity of above 300. It is fully air conditioned with excellent audio and lighting system, a spacious dais with over head LCD projection system. Microphones are provided in front of each chair which facilitates interactive sessions during various events.
This facility provides the institute with vital support towards enhancing academic and research activities in the form of various national and international conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops.
Auditorium : + 91 - 0135 - 2640114 Extn. 108
Classroom
Laboratory
The laboratory extends technical inputs in teaching, training and analytical fields to research projects and ongoing training programmes of the Institute. The laboratory is equipped with various basic and modern equipment (Digital pH and Conductivity Meters, Spectrophotometer, Digital Balance, Digital Furnace, Hot Air Oven, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS),
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Microwave Digester, Automatic Nitrogen Analyser, Automatic Fiber Analyser, Microscopes, Ultra pure Water Purification System etc.) required for the analysis of various physio-chemical parameters of plant, soil and water samples.
Teaching classes followed by practical for various ongoing courses of the Institute, for the students from FRI University, HNB Garhwal University & University of Mumbai and Forest Officials from Bhutan & Pakistan were conducted at the laboratory on 'Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques'. This includes herbivore pellet and carnivore scat analysis, collection & preservation of biological materials, collection of meteorological data, age and sex determination of animals, osteology of mammals and analysis of plant, soil and water samples for various parameters.
Protocols for amplification of DNA from scat samples of lions Panthera leo persica) and tigers (Panthera tigris) were standardized and 13 micro-satellite loci were amplified. This component Conservation Genetics laboratory of the study aims at understanding the genetic diversity amongst Gir lions and understanding the meta-population structure and population genetics amongst the tigers of central India.
Intensive scat collection from Kanha Tiger Reserve has also been undertaken for attempting population estimation through polymorphic micro-satellite loci and comparing it with mark-recapture estimates of camera trap data. DNA data from captured tigers (for telemetry study) is being used for kinship determination and estimating errors associated with scat amplified DNA analysis.
Contact :
Dr. Vishnupriya Kolipakam
Associate, Nodal Officer
Email : vishnupriya [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in
The Institute has one guest house within the campus, situated near the Old Hostel. It has in total 10 elegantly furnished rooms, including two VIP suites.
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To ensure overall development of every resident, the institute provides all the required facilities for sports and recreation.
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