FAQs

• What are the library's opening hours?

• The library is open from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.  Please note that the library is closed on Sundays and all public holidays. 

• Where is the library located? 

• The library is situated on the ground floor of VVM’s Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law.

• How can I contact the librarian to solve my queries regarding library and its services? 

• You can reach the librarian anand.salve@vvm.edu.in for any queries or assistance regarding library matters. 

What services does the library offer? 

The library provides a wide range of services to its patrons, including: 

• Lending Services

• Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

• Internet Browsing

• Online and Offline Legal Database Access

• Plagiarism Detection with Plagiarism Checker X

• Reprography and Scanning (on request with feasibility)

• Laptops with Internet Connectivity

• Newspaper Clippings

• Reading Room

How do I become a member of the library? 

As a bonafide student of our college, you are automatically a member of the library. Your college ID card, which is barcoded and non-transferable, also serves as your library card. 

How do I borrow books from the library? 

To borrow books, present your college ID-cum-library card at the circulation counter.  LL.B. Degree/B.A.LL.B. Students can borrow up to 3 books for a period of 14 days and LL.M. Students/Research Scholar can borrow upto 5 books for a period of 14 days. To select the book for borrowing, you can search WEBOPAC for books using the OPAC of KOHA – Library Management Software or directly access the stack room. 

Can I renew borrowed books? 

Yes, students can renew borrowed books. However, on-site renewal is temporarily kept on hold. You need to bring the book physically at the library circulation counter for its renewal. 

What happens if I lose a borrowed book? 

If a book is lost, you must replace it with the latest edition or pay the amount as determined by the librarian. 

Is there a fine for overdue books? 

Yes, a fine of Rs 5 per day is levied for books returned after the due date. 

What to do in case of lose of my ID-cum-Library Card?

In this situation you have to immediately inform to the Office and after paying Rs. ____ you can have a duplicate ID-cum-Library Card.

What online resources are available in the library? 

• The library has subscribed to various online resources, including: 

• Digiliegal – Legal Database 

• N-LIST – Inflibnet Repository of E-books and E-journals 

• EBC Reader for E-book Collection 

• Offline AIR Legal Database on 4 terminals 

• Repository of Databases such as Annual Survey of India, Journal of Indian Law Institute, Local Laws, and scholarly e-content via Google Drive 

Is there Wi-Fi available in the library? 

Yes, the library provides Wi-Fi connectivity for students to access scholarly content and library resources 

Can I print or photocopy documents in the library? 

Yes, the library has a printer available for students to print or photocopy documents. 

Does the library offer scanning services? 

Yes, the library offers scanning services, provided it is feasible and does not violate copyright laws 

How can I suggest books for the library to purchase? 

An online recommendation form is available on the library site, where teachers, students, and patrons can suggest books. The library will consider these suggestions based on feasibility and availability. 

Does library has special collection of books?

Yes, Library has special collection of Portuguese books which are around 100 books.

What activities and programs does the library conduct?

The library conducts various activities and programs such as Book Exhibitions, Book Talks, Orientation sessions, and Tech Awareness Talks for its patrons.