Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta Facilities Details: Hostel, Campus, Infrastructure, Library, Canteen

Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta Facilities

Centre for Studies in Social Sciences Calcutta facilities provide extensive academic and research support. Centre for Studies in Social Sciences facilities include library with a rich collection of social science books, journals, JSTOR and Project Muse access, CD-ROM databases, interlibrary loans and photocopying.

Centre for Studies in Social Sciences facilities include specialised archives like the Urban History Documentation Archive and the Jadunath Sarkar Resource Centre, providing historical and vernacular materials to support research and exhibitions. CSSSC facilities also include auditorium and seminar rooms for conferences and academic events, and a canteen providing lunch, snacks, and beverages. The facilities at Centre for Studies in Social Sciences support rigorous research and scholarly collaboration.

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Library
The College has a Library at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta, which holds an extensive collection of social science books, journals, and periodicals, including resources from the Eastern Regional Centre of ICSSR, as well as CD-ROM databases such as EconLit, World Bank, and UN data. In-house members may borrow books, while external users have reading access and may make photocopies for a nominal fee; government reports cannot be copied. The Centre also provides online access to JSTOR and Project Muse for RTP and PhD students. Specialised archives include the Urban History Documentation Archive – Hitesranjan Sanyal Memorial Collection and the Jadunath Sarkar Resource Centre for Historical Research, offering historical and vernacular materials for research, publications, and exhibitions. Access to archives requires institutional proof and a prior appointment, and reproduction of materials is subject to copyright regulations. Membership is free, and interlibrary loans are available through CALIBNET.
Cafeteria
The College has a canteen serving lunch, snacks, and tea or coffee, which is generally open during office hours.
Auditorium
The College has an auditorium for seminars and conferences, which is also available to external users for academic purposes.
Classrooms
The college provides modern, well-equipped classrooms for students, featuring comfortable seating, advanced technology, and a conducive learning environment, ensuring an optimal atmosphere for effective study and collaboration.
Workshops
The College Organises a two-day workshop on Digitization for archives, digital preservation, and metadata standards for the faculty and staff.