About Library:
The Library and Information Centre at the
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata,
continues to be a cornerstone of academic and research excellence. Over the
past year, our centre has diligently supported the institute's mission by
providing comprehensive access to various pharmaceutical and interdisciplinary
resources. We have made significant strides in expanding our digital
collections, improving user services, and fostering an environment conducive to
scholarly inquiry and innovation. This library plays an important role in
advancing knowledge and education at NIPER Kolkata.
The library has built up a good collection
of Textbook, reference books and Hindi books. The library is a member of PM-One
Nation One Subscription (PM-ONOS) Scheme which allows access to e-journals for
Institute researchers. The Library and Information Centre is fully automated by
international standard with Integrated Library Management Software (Koha) and
uses a barcode-based circulation system. The section also provides off-campus
library services to the users. Users can get the library services and resources
from anywhere at any time by using individual login credentials.
Objective:
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To build a strong collection in
the field of pharmacy and allied areas.
·
Organizing information sources
and arranging them so they can be stored and retrieved to take advantage from
with less effort.
·
To serve an apex documentation
and information centre in pharmacy and research.
·
Providing sources of
information necessary for faculty members, students, research scholars and
others.
·
Borrowing library materials to
its users and provide reading facility.
·
Save the time of the readers.
Library Services:
•
Circulation
•
OPAC
•
Access to E-Journals
•
Access to Databases &
Software’s
•
Off-Campus Access
•
Inter Library Loan / Document
Delivery Service
•
Originality Check / Plagiarism
Check
•
Current Awareness Service
•
New Arrivals of Books
•
SDI Service
Library Rules and Regulations:
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.