Working Hours

Library : 08 AM to 08 PM

Circulation : 10 AM to 04 PM

Weekends : 08 AM to 07 PM

Holidays : 08 AM to 07 PM


Ciruculation

Circulation counter handles the front desk operations of the library. The major activities are
  • Issue and return of books
  • Attending the user query for effective interpretation of library rules and regulations
  • Sending SMS reminders to overdue documents
  • Maintenance of circulation module of library management software (Koha) maintenance and updating of all data related to library users
  • Maintaining records related to lost of book(s) and overdue charges
  • Assisting the users for accessing OPAC and library catalogueAttending the users query for effective interpretation of library rules and regulations
  • Conducting academic tours to the institute library for visitors and students from other institutes
  • Collection of the overdue charges and paying the same to the finance sectionNo due issuing
  • Generating reports and statistics for the circulation

Issue Return Procedures



While Issuing Book:

  • A quick glance is cast while issuing the book for any damage
  • Details into issue database are entered
  • The books are handed over to the users.

While receiving the books:

  • A quick glance is cast while receiving the book for any damage
  • Due dates are checked for necessary action
  • The books are sent to stack for shelving .

Membership



All the students, faculty members and employees of the institute are entitled for the membership of the library

Borrowing Rules



  • The privilege of borrowing books from the library is restricted to members only.
  • Library Identidy cards must be produced for borrowing books. These cards are non transferable.
  • The reader should check the books thoroughly for missing pages, chapters etc., while getting them issued.
  • No book in damaged condition will be accepted from the users on return.
  • Damaged books will have to be replaced by the borrower.
  • Loss of Identity card should be reported immediately to the Librarian.
  • Loss of book must be reported immediately. Late fee, if any, will be charged till the loss of book is reported.
  • Books are re-issued / renewed only if there are no claims or after submitting the fine..
  • Reference books, Theses, CDs and loose issues / bound volumes of periodicals will not be issued.
  • If a reader found a damaged book at the time of issue he / she should refuse to accept the volume and should request to change the volume..

Documents that can be borrowed



  • Books from the general shelf can be borrowed
  • Demand Books can be borrowed only for one day

Documents that cannot be borrowed



  • Journals, Bound Volumes, Loose issues of journals and the latest available issue of the magazines are to be referred within library premises and are not available for issuing out.
  • CD ROMS, DVDs and audio video cassettes cannot be borrowed
  • Theses and Dissertations are not issuable

Overdue charges



  • Books that are returned after the due date are considered overdue. Uniform fine policy was approved by the library committee
  • A fine amount of Rs. 2.00 per day per book is collected from the students as overdue charges

Loss or Mutilation of Documents



  • Library materials are handled with care
  • If a borrowed book is lost or mutilated beyond usable condition, then the user informs the library in the prescribed form
  • A Lost book should be replaced by same or latest edition of new book with overdue charges
  • Overdue charges are not levied from the date of report until the same is replaced (is resolved within a month)
  • Incase, it cannot be replaced the following norms will apply

Theft / Misuse of Library Resources



  • The theft or abuse of library resources like books, journals, theses, and dissertations will be viewed seriously
  • Each case will be examined and the matter will be reported to the concerned authorities

No dues certificate



  • No Dues Certificate’ concerning library membership will be issued by the library only after the library dues are fully cleared upon completion of programme.
  • An employee can get “No dues Certificate” for resignation / relieving only after fully clearing his/her library account.

Library Access by visitors from other University: Day membership and charges



  • Interested students/ researchers from other University (Special Case) are allowed to utilize the library resources if they produce valid identity cards with appropriate permission letter.

Loss of Library Identity card



  • Loss of ID card should be reported to the library through their respective class teachers
  • Fill up the Duplicate Identity Requisition form
  • Rs. 30 has to be paid in the finance section to obtain a duplicate card
  • Duplicate identity card issued