FAQ'S

1. How long am I entitled to issue the book and can I renew it? 

Answer: Students are allowed to borrow books for a period designated by library authorities. The books have to be returned before the due date, failing to which fines are levied.  Borrowed books can be renewed once, your renewal request will not be accepted if the book is heavily overdue or in demand by others.

2. How do I find a particular book in the Library? 

Answer : To find a particular book you can use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue). Else you can contact the Circulation section.

3. Which are the books that can be issued to Library members?

Answer: You can issue books for home lending, but Reference and Rare Books are not issued.

4. Can I make notation using a pencil, is this considered as damage?

Answer : Any form of marking/underlining or writing in a book, whether it is with pencil or pen, is not permitted. Folding of corners of book is also prohibited. Anyone vandalizing/damaging a book in this way is liable to be charged a fine to cover the cost of book and also can be banned from using Library.

5. What do I do if I lose a book?

Answer : You should inform circulation section immediately and replace the latest edition of the same book. If the book is out of print or not available in the market, then you have to follow the instruction of the Librarian.

6. What do I do if the book I borrowed is damaged? 

Answer : Borrower’s are required to examine the books at the time of borrowing and report to librarian about the damage, loss of page or pictures etc. If the damage is minor, you have to pay binding charges else you have to replace it with the new one.

7. In case I have lost my Library ID, Can I use the Library ID of my friend on his behalf ?

Answer :No you cannot use someone else's library ID. Loss of the ID should be immediately reported to the Library membership/ registration desk. The duplicate card shall be issued on the payment of Fine.

8. What is the Validity of Library ID Card?

Answer: Your Library ID card card is valid till the end of Your course/program.