SIMS Library

About Library

SIMS Library is spread over 390.17 sq mt with the seating capacity of 96 persons. Library is divided in three areas i.e stack area, reading room and discussion area. Open carrels are provided in stack area and reading hall for individual study. Library has comprehensive collection in management and its related subjects. The Library is open to students, faculties of organization, researcher and other individual users.

The library has subscribed to E-resources such as Prowess, EIS and EBSCO etc. to access information in support to students, teaching and research and to enhance scholarly communication.

Library Timing
Days	Library hours	Issue –Return
Monday – Saturday	8.30 am to 10.30 pm	10.00 am to 8.30 pm
Sunday	10.00 am to 6.00 pm	no issuing
Examination days	8.30 am to 1.00 am	-

Library hours are subject to change and all changes will be notified through email from time to time.

General Rules

While entering the library users should keep their personal belongings like textbooks, issued books, personal copies, magazines, newspaper, laptop bags etc. on the bag racks. Users can carry their laptops in reading areas. Users are responsible for all personal possessions including wallets, mobiles etc.
Always carry your identity card when you visit library, failing so may forbid from entering the library.
Use of mobile inside the library is prohibited.
Books and other materials taken for reference should not be re-shelved. The readers should leave the material on the table. Remember that book misplace is book lost.
Readers should not mark / tear/misuse/damage the reading material/library property. If found so he/she will be charge for replace/pay full value for the loss and may lead to debar from library.
The Librarian has the power to cancel the membership or refuse the entry/admission of any member who violate the rules and regulations of the Library or involve in any kind of misconduct.

library@sims.edu

Fee Structure

The student, staff, faculty and research scholar of Symbiosis International University are member of SIMS Library. SIMS alumnus and visiting faculty can apply to the Director, SIMS for paid membership. Temporary membership is available for outsiders interested in referring SIMS Library at the approval of the director. The exceptional outside member (temporary membership) will be eligible for availing library services as recommended by the Director.

Membership	Refundable Deposit (Rs.)	Fees	Borrowing Facility
Membership	Refundable Deposit (Rs.)	Fees	Books	Periodicals	Days
Alumni	2500/-	1000/- (annual)	1	0	15
Visiting Faculty	500/-	250/- (annual)	2	0	30
Reading Hall	0	500/- (monthly)	0	0	0

Reading Hall Membership

is a temporary membership for individuals, other than Symbiosis International University, interested in using Library reading hall only. The membership is valid for 3 months only. Member interested in continuing shall apply again. Members shall carry their own material for study. These members are not eligible for borrowing facility.

Case base Membership

is a temporary membership. The fees may vary according to requested usage of Library services and as recommended by the Director.

Rules for the Members

Members should always carry Membership Card issued by the Library.
Members should adhere to the dress code of the institute.
Reading Hall Members should carry their own material for study.
Library will terminate the member in case of misbehavior / violation of rules.

Services

Borrowing Facility

Category	Borrowing Facility
	Books	Periodicals	Days
Students	3	1	15
Permanent Faculty	20	5	180
Visiting Faculty	5	5	30
Other Symbiosis Faculty	5	1	30
SIU PhD Scholars	2	0	30
Alumni	1	1	15
Reading Hall Members	0	0	0

Borrowing facility

Student should carry their ID card for availing borrowing facility.
Books which are labeled / stamped as reference books are not for borrowing.
Library is authorized to declare/hold certain books as reference material according to the demand. The book may not be labeled as Reference material.
Old loose issue of magazines only can be borrowed. New/Latest issues and back volumes are for reference only.
Borrowing period for particular material can shrink according to the demand.
Number of books issued under book bank system may vary from semester to semester.

Institutional Membership

Library provides inter library loan facilities through gathering the institutional membership of other libraries. These memberships are beneficial for users through their online services or resources. Members can enjoy the membership benefits of following libraries:

British Council Library

Books, audio-video tapes, CDs can be issued from Library
Access to elibrary 38,000 collection of e-books.
Access to self-access learning modules.
Participate in the events, seminar, workshops organize by Library.

Website Address : http://library.britishcouncil.org.in

Maratha Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture

Access to Reference Library.
Participation in the activities including workshops, seminars, courses, lectures, presentations of the 32 committees of the Chamber. If it charged activity, Members are given a concession for participation.
Interaction with other members through monthly meetings of the Committees.

Website Address : www.mcciapune.com

Association of Talent Development

Exclusive publications, research, networking opportunities and discounts on ASTD products, publications and events

Publications: T+D magazine (monthly), T+D Webcast, The Buzz (weekly), ASTD links (monthly)
Research: Access to online Library, ASTD State of Industrial Report, ASTD Research Report, Workplace learning and performance Scorecard.
Development: ASTD Member Directory, ASTD Career Centre, Area of Expertise Website.

Website Address : www.atd.org

Training Journal

Discover new ideas, best practice and learn from what others are doing
Access the largest searchable archive of L&D articles and features, written by some of the most respected, influential thought-leaders in our industry today
The latest L&D news and developments
Build your professional knowledge
Network with your peers and find the answers to all your L&D questions
Be a part of TJ's L&D 2020 project and help shape the future of our industry
Benchmark yourself against other organisations and trainers, and learn from what others are doing

Website Address : www.trainingjournal.com

DELNET

Borrow books from member libraries
Get photocopy of the article from the periodical available with other library.

Website Address : http://delnet.nic.in/

AIDMSA

The South Asian Journal of Management (SAJM), a quarterly international Journal indexed in ProQuest & EBSCO, USA.
Receiving the AMDISA Newsletter published triannually.
Invitations to AMDISA South Asian Management Forum held every alternate year.
Use of AMDISA Member Logo on member institution’s website and also on print and promotional literature.
Eligible to enter the AMDISA – South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) programme for accreditation.
Advertising member institutions announcements on AMDISA’s website and in Conference Souvenir / Newsletter / SAJM for wider dissemination in South Asia.
Receiving announcements through mailers for Faculty Workshops, Institution Building Seminars and Academic Conferences as and when planned.
Receiving AMDISA publications, books and reports published from time to time.
Announcements to all International / National level Workshops / Forums organized by AMDISA either on its own or jointly with Member Institutions across the SAARC region.
Participation in member institutions important events such as National / International Workshops / Conferences displayed on AMDISA Website.
Promotion of respective member institution’s programs through an “AMDISA SUPPORTED PROGRAM” facility.

Website Address : http://www.amdisa.org/

NHRD

Invitation for special events
Receiving Journal soft copy and E-newsletter
Access to knowledge hub
Connecting with Experts
Access to partners directory

Website Address : http://www.nationalhrd.org/

E-Resources

SIU Library Catalogue
New Arrivals
Institutional Repository

Sage Publication Jrs.
Publishing india Group
Click here to read individual journals. information in “read individual journals”

Institutional Repository

You can access student’s projects, Syllabus, Question Banks, hand-outs, Reading List, Publication by SIMSites etc through library intranet protal
sims.edu/portal

Material for SIMS Publication

The Library preserves SIMS Publications like

Jinyasa:An annual release consisting of research contribution from student and faculty members of SIMS.

SIMJMR:student research journal

Coming Soon....

Name	Institute Designation	Position
Brig. Rajiv Divekar (Retd))	Director	Chairperson
Dr. Pravin Kumar	Deputy Director	Member
Dr. Asha Nagendra	Professor	Member
Dr. Mita Mehta	Asst. Professor	Member
Prof. Komal Chopra	Asst. Professor	Member
Dr. Ruby Chanda	Asst. Professor	Member
Mr. Rajesh Sathe	Assistant Admin Officer	Member
Ms. Dipali More	Library Incharge	Member Secretary

Contact

Ms. Dipali More:Library Incharge br Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)
Range Hills Road, Kirkee Cantt, Khadki,
Pune – 411020.
Phone No. – 020 25593228 /208
Email – library@sims.edu

SIMS Library @ Glance

Books	23660
International Journals	23
National Journal	34
International Magazines	06
National Magazines	40
E-journals	10
E-Books	245
Newspapers	16
Database	16
Student Projects Reports	940
CDs	1150
Back Volumes	78