LIBRARY SERVICES
CMFRI Library provides a wide array of services for those who are interested in fisheries and marine sciences. A dedicated 360-degree virtual walkthrough virtual tour of the Library from the link https://www.cmfri.org.in/
(a) Borrowing and circulation services for Books and Journals
Document lending (Issue/Return/Renewal/
(b) SDI Services
The Library and Documentation Centre at CMFRI offers a Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) service to keep researchers updated on current developments in marine and fisheries sciences. As part of this service, the library regularly shares updates on upcoming conferences, workshops, and events relevant to their research areas.
(c) Reference and bibliographic services
Reference Service is available in the library for sources of information and to locate the required documents. The Library staff maybe approached for any help in information retrieval.
(d) Inter-library loan service
Books/Journals which are not available in CMFRI Library may be obtained from other libraries on request through Inter Library Loan (ILL).
(e) Reprographic services
A fully equipped reprographic facility with a copier caters to the copying requirements of users. Library continues to extend photocopy service to visitors also.
(f) Newspaper Clipping Service
Library maintains clippings from leading Newspapers on news related to the Institute and subject related field.
News related to fisheries, marine ecology, oceans, and 'CMFRI in Media are archived in 'Eprints@CMFRI' and can be accessed from ‘http://www.cmfri.org.in/
(g) Research Support Service
Anti-Plagiarism service using Ithenticate (Turnitin) software (Limited to the manuscripts authored by CMFRI staff).
To assist researchers in statistical analysis and visualization of complex, multivariate ecological and environmental data, PRIMER (Plymouth Routines In Multivariate Ecological Research) and Canoco 5 are also made available at the Library. Services of premium subscribed AI assisted tools like Canva and ChatGPT are also arranged to assist the user community in their research communication process.
(h) Internet Service (Online Services)
-Eprints@CMFRI – Institutional Repository
(i) Intranet facilities
DSpace@CMFRI (Rare Volumes viz: Valdivia and Siboga Expedition Reports, John Murray Expedition etc.)
Online Journal Service to Head Quarters, all Regional / Research Centres of CMFRI
E-Journals via One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) and Wiley Online Database
ASFA database can be accessed from CMFRI campus through Intranet ‘https://search.proquest.com/?
Wiley E-books in Fisheries and allied subjects are accessible through ‘https://www.cmfri.org.in/
(j) Exchange of Institute Publications
The library maintains exchange relationship with various National and International Research Institutes, universities and other organizations. Library keeps free mailing list to Institute publications.
(k) Content partnership
ICAR-CMFRI is a content partner of the Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) Database of FAO, National Digital Library of India (NDLI) and J-Gate Consortium so that our publications are listed and indexed in the respective repositories.
(l) Printing and publishing of Institute Publications
ICAR-CMFRI is the publisher of a wide range of publications including Cadalmin Newsletter, Marine Fisheries Information Service, CMFRI Annual Report, Policy Documents, Books, Bulletins, Taxonomy Posters and Special Publications etc. Library and Documentation Centre co-ordinates the prepress and printing works of all the CMFRI Publications including the peer reviewed quarterly journal ‘Indian Journal of Fisheries’
(m) Sale of Institute Publications
Priced publications such as CMFRI Books, Special Publications and Bulletins etc. are sold through the Library. Indian Journal of Fisheries (Peer Reviewed Journal), CMFRI taxonomic posters etc. are also available at the Library and Documentation Centre for sale.
(n) Creative Design and Documentation Suite (CDDS), a centralized facility for institutional publishing, communication, and visual media. All the institutional printables are designed and prepress works carried out in this unit attached to the Library. Users can avail scanning, printing (color and black), photocopying and lamination facilities against payment.
