1. The
Library & Information Centre (LIC)
The Library & Information Centre of National
Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata (NIPERK) is a
specialized library. The collection of the Library & Information Centre
shall comprise of documents (macro, electronic etc.) on Pharmacy and allied
subjects.
1.1. Definitions
‘Borrower’ means a person who borrows items from the Library.
‘Items’ means any documents of the Library.
‘Member’ means registered member of Library
‘User’ means one who uses the Library.
2. Membership:
Only registered members of NIPERK Library can use the
library. Members should always bring their membership card while using the
library.
2.1.
Internal Membership: All faculty, staff members and students at the
institute are automatically eligible for the membership of the institute
library. Those who intend to use the library facilities are required to apply
themselves as members of library by filling the prescribed form. Prescribed
application form will be issued from the library.
2.2. External
Membership: If interested, members from the public may apply for the
membership, the same needs to be approved by the Competent Authority, concerned
person must pay the consultation fees (non-refundable) accordingly. Library
consultation fees are mentioned bellow.
Minimum for 1
month = Rs. 200.00
Maximum for 6
months = Rs. 500.00
External members can consult books, journals, and
documents inside the library after getting the library card. They will not be
able to borrow any documents from the library.
2.3. The
library authority, whose decision is final, takes the decision regarding
acceptance of membership.
3. Loan Procedure:
3.1
Loan Periods and Loan Entitlement: Library documents will be issued to
the members against membership card. A borrower will have to bring his/her
library card at the time of issuing and returning of documents. A student can
borrow 2 (two) books for 30 (thirty) days and faculty/staff members can borrow
4 (four) books for 90 (ninety) days.
3.2. Over
dues and Fines: After the due date, a fine will be charged of Rs.2.00 per day
per book. A borrower may not be allowed to borrow books/documents again unless
he/she has paid the late fee dues. The maximum fine may be Rs.500.00 per book
and the borrower may be suspended from the library facilities until due payment
is made. If a borrower will not pay library dues, the same will be deducted
from the security deposit.
3.3.
Payment of Overdue/Book Lost Charges: Overdue fine & lost book
charges will be collected by the library and same will be deposited time to
time to the Accounts Section of NIPER-Kolkata.
3.4.
Re-issue of Books: The books shall be re-issued to the same borrower at
one time only. But there is a demand for the book, the request for renewal may
be turned down by the library.
3.5. The
library can recall books and publications at any time if need arises.
3.6.
Documents, Not for Loan: Reference Books, Loose Journals, CD/DVD and
Dissertation will be available only for consultation in the reading room. These
will not be issued on loan.
3.7. Book
Reservation: Reservation can be made for 1 book at a time through library
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). Only items designated for loan can be
reserved. When a reserve book comes in, the library will notify through email
and the borrower must collect the same within 2 working days.
3.8.
Condition of Loan: Borrowers must satisfy themselves about the physical
condition of the books before borrowing. They shall be responsible for any
damage noticed at the time of returning the book(s)/document(s).
3.9. Loss
of Book(s): Loss of book(s) must be immediately brought to the notice to the
Library In-Charge to avoid overdue charges being added to the replacement
charges. Otherwise, overdue price will be applicable along with replacement of
the lost item. A book/document lost or damaged by a borrower shall have to be
replaced by him/her with the same or latest edition of those documents along
with processing charge of Rs. 50.00. Photocopied documents will not be accepted
as replacement. If lost item is unavailable in the market, then 2 times price
plus processing fee Rs.50.00 will be charged from the defaulter.
3.10. Book Damage: Will be treated as lost.
Mutilation (cutting, tearing) in any form and defacing marking, writing etc on
any library materials are strictly prohibited. Infringement of the above by any
individual may require replacement of the book.
3.11. Loss
of card: Loss of cards should be reported immediately with GD to the local
police station and Library & Information Centre failing which books issued
on card shall be responsibility of card holders. For duplicate library card,
charges Rs. 100.00 per card.
4. General
Rules
4.1. By
the act of using any facility of the library, a user agrees to abide by the
rules of the library.
4.2.
Members will not be allowed to use library in absence of the membership
card.
4.3.
Library membership card is not transferable.
4.4.
Silence must be observed in the library. Sleeping is prohibited in the
library.
4.5.
Mobile phones and other devices likely to cause disturbance shall always
be in silent mode. Phone/mobile call is strictly prohibited inside the library.
4.6. No
person may misplace, misfile, misuse, damage or attempt to damage any library
resources. The members shall be responsible for any damage done to the
documents or any other property belonging to the library and shall be required
to replace such library resources/property damaged or to pay the value thereof.
4.7.
Members are responsible for update within 7 days of his/her
communication details if change (e-mail ID, mobile number, and address). If
not, the library shall not responsible if any problems arise in the future.
4.8. All
members associated with Institute should obtain No Dues Certificate from the
library after submitting the membership card.
4.9.
Unauthorized removal of documents is it a single page or several items,
will be treated as a serious offense and shall have to replace by the defaulter
as per 4.9
4.10.
Inside Library, smoking, betel chewing, eating, intoxication in any form
or gossiping, carrying polythene bags and personal belongings are strictly
prohibited.
4.11. After
reading the newspaper/other review etc. documents it should be kept to the
proper place as to get easy access for other access.
4.12.
Overdue notices by letter or email or telephonic messages may be sent as
a courtesy to members. However, it is the responsibility of the member to
return library resources on time and pay the overdue fines whether he/she has
received notice.
4.13.
Library resources that are not returned even after notice period, a
member may have his/her borrowing privileges restricted.
4.14.
Library Timing: Monday to Friday – 10:00am – 06:000pm except institute’s
holiday.