Library Services



Dosti House – Your American Space offers the following services –

Reference Services:

Dosti House reference staff are available to assist you in finding the information you need. They can direct you to print and electronic information on American governmental and non-governmental institutions, policies, economy, global issues, society, culture, literature, history, and contemporary life.

Reference Request Form

  • Dosti House – Your American Space provides information on the life and culture in the United States.

Internet Access:

One hour free access to library members and access to non-members on payment of Rs. 25/ half-hour and Rs.40/hour.

Library Orientation:

A personalized orientation to library resources on request.

Photocopying and Printing:

  • Photocopy per page Re. 1/-
  • Colored photocopy per page Rs. 25/
  • Printing per page Rs. 3/-

Note: Dosti House reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying request if in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of U.S. Copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Film Screenings

Dosti House – Your American Space invites you and your friends to a free film screening at 2:00 p.m. on alternate Saturdays.

Note: Mobile phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, memory storage devices, wireless-enabled wearable technology devices, pendrives, and other electronic equipment are not allowed.

Ask a Librarian

Our professional Reference Librarians are available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to help you with your questions about the United States or to assist you with your research. Dosti House reference librarians can be reached:

  • In-person by visiting Dosti House
  • By email at dostihouse@state.gov
  • By phone at 022-2672-4231
  • Online by filling in the Reference Request Form