Circulation

Where can I get Library Card?

There is no separate card issued for Library. Student I-cards act as library cards. In case of membership other than students, library issues a card.

Library is open to the Student of SIMS, and faculty and research scholars of SIU who hold valid ID card of Symbiosis. Students from other institute can refer the library but are not allowed to borrow from institutional libraries other than the institute they are associated.

Is Library is open for public?

Yes, Student from nearby community can apply for reading hall membership. Refer details under Membership.

How can I find the material in library?

Member can search material through KOHA OPAC - http://symbiosis-koha.informindia.co.in/. Library books are arrange according to subjects. You can see Library books alignment in Library Layout. And Library staff is available to help you in finding material.

How do I borrow / renew the library material?

For borrowing, you can take the material to circulation counter, show your ID card. The person on circulation counter will check out book for you. Library does not have renewal policy.

Can I reserve material?

You can reserve book from KOHA OPAC system. Reservation of book works only when all the copies of required books are out of shelf.

Where shall I report about loss of ID card?

The loss of ID card should be reported to administrative section of the institute and copy of the application should mark to the library.

Can I borrow books from other Symbiosis Libraries?

Yes. Member of Symbiosis family are allowed to borrow books from all Symbiosis Libraries. But borrowing privileges may vary as facility priority is given to current members of the institute.

Members are request to approach Library In-charge for prior permission to visit other libraries.

Do I get textbooks?

No. But Library has book bank system through which selected subject books are issued to student for a semester.

What about fines?

Library over-due fine is Rs. 5/- per day per material. In case of damage/loss of material, member has to replace the material or pay current market price of the material with overdue fine (if any).

What do I do if library does not have material required?

Member can search material from all libraries of Symbiosis on KOHA OPAC - http://symbiosis-koha.informindia.co.in/. If required, borrow books from other Symbiosis libraries with prior permission through SIMS Library In-charge.

You can also suggest material through Purchase Suggestions for Library.

How can I get help for assignment s, research work, dissertation and CPS?

SIMS Library In-charge is eager to help you. You can contact her on library@sims.edu . Or meet personally during working hours.

How can I access old dissertation and CPS?

Library has intranet portal – https://www.sims.edu/portal/ - where you can find 2 years archive of dissertation and CPS. User id and password for the same will be provided by library at the starting of the Course.

How do I access e-resources on and off the campus?

Library provides unrestricted access through public computers of the institute. Members can also access e-resource through their laptops inside the campus. Access points for the e-resources are provided on library website under E-resource segment. For off campus access, member should visit SIU Library gateway . The gateway provides userid password for off campus access.

How can I get information on how to use database?

The training is schedule for fresher and as per faculty and student demand every year. Members can take appoint with Library In-charge for individual training schedule. Also How to use e-resource manual is provided on Website.

Can I search all resources purchase by SIU at one window?

SIU Library has created Library gateway for the purpose. You can search all content through-out the SIU libraries.

What is SIU Library gateway?

SIU Library Gateway provides access to e-resources purchase by SIU Library and Institute Library. The user id and password for the gateway will be provided by Library. The access to gateway is restricted to student, faculty and research scholars of SIU.

Can I request for softcopy/ hardcopy of an article or chapters from other symbiosis Libraries?

Yes, if you are student, faculty or research scholar from SIU, you can place order for softcopy of article or chapter through delivery request. You will receive requested material on your official email id provided by institute in four business days. The request will be fulfil on first come first serve basis. No rush request entertained.

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