FAQs

* What are the basic rules of the library?

1. Return the borrowed books and other materials on time.

2. Return what you borrowed in good condition.

3. Keep track of your library card.

4. Do not lend your library card to anyone it is not transferable only you are allowed to use it.

* What are the hours of the Library?

The library timings are;

Mon.- Sat. 09.00 am to 5.00 pm

Sundays and Bank holidays are closed.

* What are the issue/return timings in the Library?

Books can be issued any time from 9.30 to 4.45 pm.

* Who can become a member? / How do I get a library card?

Faculty, Students and researchers from J. Watumull Sadhubella Girls College, educational Institutions

and organizations are allowed to refer the Library against fees & introduction letters from their respective institutions.

An individual affiliated to corporate bodies like industries, can use the Library as Corporate Members.

Student/Researchers can also avail of only reading room facility.

* How many books I can borrow and for how long?

Usually for students the book is issued for 7 days 2 books. For teaching staff books are issued for 1 month (10 Books). For Non teaching staff books are issued for 15 days (2 books) For External Members 15 days (1 Book) For Read only Members no issue

they can only use reading room facility. Guest Members can issue books for current reading only.

* What if I don't finish my book before it is due back at the Library?

You can reissue the book again if there is no demand from students.

* What if I can't find my book to return it?

Inform the loss or misplacement immediately at the circulation counter.

Then you will either you have to replace the book or pay cost of the book plus 20% replacement charges plus overdue fine.

* Do I have to have my library card with me each time I come to the Library?

Yes it is mandatory to carry you Library card with you whenever you visit the library.

* What types of documents are kept in the Reference Collection?

References collection mainly contains, encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries, directories, atlases, audio, video and some

rare collection.

* Can we get the reference books issued?

Reference books and journals are not issued to faculty or students but they can Xerox them.

* Can we refer to thesis/dissertations? And where they are placed?

Yes students as well as all members are allowed to refer them and it is placed in reading room of the library.

* Is there a fine for late return of books?

Yes, books returned after due date every category of member is required to pay a fine of RS 2/- per day. All members can

see their late fee details on OPAC

* Where can I pay library dues?

Library dues (late fees/Cost of the books) can be paid in cash, at the Circulation Counter.

* I have lost a book, what am I required to do?

Immediately inform to circulation in-charge of the book as lost. The latest procurement cost will be intimated to along with

the replacement charges or you can replace the book either the same edition or the latest edition and only pay the

replacement charges.

* How can you help in visiting other important libraries?

The Library will issue you an introductory letter that will help you to visit other libraries.

* Are E-RESOURCES accessible to all Library members?

Yes, access to e-resources is provided to our students/researchers/staff of J. Watumull Sadhubella Girls College, Ulhasnagar as well as external members of our library.