Services

  • MEMBERSHIP

 All the students, faculty members, employees, Life members, institutional members of the CBIP can register themselves for the   membership of the Library. TThe number of books that can be borrowed by Members, are as follows:

Category of member

No. of Books that can be issued

Duration of Issue

Faculty,

4

15 DAYS

Retired / Visiting / or Adjunct Faculty

2

15 DAYS

Life member

                                1

15 DAYS

Staff of CBIP

2

15 DAYS

Institutional members

1

15 DAYS

Students

2

7 DAYS

 

Borrowing Rules

Ø  The readers should check the books thoroughly for missing pages, chapters, etc. while getting them issued.

Ø  No book in damaged condition will be accepted from the users on return. Damaged books will have to be replaced by the borrower.

Ø  from 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM during the weekdays.

 Issues / Return

Ø  General books are issued to all eligible members as per their entitlements.

Ø  Reference books and bound volumes are issued to members with special permission.

Cost recovery of Lost Books by the Library members

Following is the approved criteria for recovering the cost of lost books by Library members:

Ø  The present double cost of the book will be charged

Ø  Lost book should be replaced by a new book with overdue charges , if any and with processing charges of Rs. 200/- per book

 

  • Overdue Fine

  Rs. 10.00 per day for the books that are returned after the due date are considered overdue.

  • Loss of Library Card

The loss of Library Card should be reported to the the Library. The duplicate Identity card will be issued. Borrowers shall be responsible for any loss or misuse of their original/duplicate card.

 

  • Reference Services

Readers may approach the Reference and Membership Desk for information or any assistance in the use of the Library Collections and Services. Users may contact Computer Applications Division for the computerized services, CD ROM Based Search Services and Web-based electronic journals.