- WHO CAN BE A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY?
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All students, faculty members of the Institute are authorized to use the library
- WHAT ARE THE ISSUE/RETURN TIMINGS IN THE LIBRARY?
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- The circulation timing is : 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM.
- On weekends and other holidays no circulation
- WHAT IS OPAC?
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OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalogue. This is a database of all books, journals, theses, Back volumes etc., available in the library. It enables speedy searching of a particular book, books on a given subject, and/or a book by an author.
- How do I search books (in Catalogue (OPAC)?
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- Go to the library home page http://www.aulibrary.avinuty.ac.in
- There is a search box with the caption “Search Catalogue (OPAC)”.
- Enter a word or words from the title or subject or author of a book you like to search. Press enter.
- It will list all books matching the words you input.
To search a Book (Basic Search)
- The Basic Search Window will ask for the title to search
- Enter the title or keyword
- In the search result, you can find all the details of the book such as the location of the book or whether it is available on a shelf or issued
To search a Book (Advanced Search)
- If you know the title and author then go to the advanced search link available in the basic search window
- Type the title and select the field type as “Title” and Boolean operator “and” and type the author and select the field type as “Author”
- In the search result, you can find all the details of the book such as the location of the book or whether it is available on a shelf or issued
- What is the Issue/Return (KIOSK) Facility?
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A self-service (KIOSK) facility allows a faster and more efficient way of borrowing and returning books. Users can place their RFID-enabled Identity card and Issue/Return the books themselves. They can also check their transaction details using KIOSK and take a printed receipt
- Is there a fine for late return (Over-due) of books?
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Yes, if she fails to return the books within a prescribed period of time. A member is required to pay a late fee, per day per book Rs.5 only/-
- I have lost a book, what am I required to do?
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- If a borrowed book is lost or mutilated beyond usable condition, then the user informs the library in the prescribed form
- The lost book should be replaced by the same or latest edition of a new book with overdue charges
- Can I renew the issued book in my name for one more fortnight?
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Yes , but check with the library circulation counter whether the book is reserved by anyone else. If not, the book can be renewed.
- Can I borrow Journals, Back volume or magazines?
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No, journals, back volumes and magazines are meant for reference inside the library only. These materials cannot be borrowed.
- Can the library borrow documents from other libraries?
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No, journals, back volumes and magazines are meant for reference inside the library only. These materials cannot be borrowed.
- Can the library borrow documents from other libraries?
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Yes, the Library can arrange books and copies of articles on inter-library loan from other libraries.
- Can I bring my own book or books issued from the library?
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- No, you are not allowed to bring the personal book / books issued from the library.
- In no case, issued books are allowed to bring into the library for reading purpose.
- Can I take Photocopy of the reading materials or personal book in the library?
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- Yes, you can take the photocopy of library materials and personal materials by paying the appropriate fee.
- Can the students from other institutions use the Library Facility?
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Yes, interested students/ researchers from outside are allowed to utilize the library resources if they produce valid identity cards with appropriate permission letter and register as day members by paying a daily library fee of Rs. 25.