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Circulation Services

Explore the wide range of books and journals available to you at the Central Library & Knowledge Resource Centre, TMU. The library provides general access to its collection and a full range of loan services. These services include issuing materials from the circulating collections, checking in returned materials, and shelving reading materials.

The circulation staff in the library will also assist you in locating items in the stack area and address related matters. Our circulation services offer seamless access to library resources. Whether you need to borrow or return materials, our dedicated team is here to assist you.

Circulation Policies

The borrowing facility for reading materials is available to the faculty, researchers, students, and staff of the TMU. The rules are framed to facilitate and promote, rather than to constrain, the use of the library collection and services.

Moreover, the university encourages a collaborative and respectful approach to utilizing library resources, fostering an environment where the scholarly pursuits of the academic community are supported and enhanced.

Library Membership

Library membership is compulsory for all students, research scholars, staff, and faculty to avail themselves of the benefits of library services. Here are the rules for obtaining library membership:

For Students/Research Scholars:

The library membership for students and research scholars is automatically generated by the library. No additional form or separate application is required.

In the context of borrowing and returning library materials, students must present their Identity Card of the university, which serves as their "Library Card". Physical presence is mandatory for the issuance of books, and the card is strictly non-transferable.

For Faculty/Staff:

Library membership for faculty and staff is facilitated through the ERP portal. To initiate the process, they are required to apply via their ERP portal. After approval by their respective Head of Department (HOD) through ERP, faculty and staff should visit the library. Upon approval by the University Librarian on the ERP portal, their library membership will be officially generated. Their Employee ID card will be considered their "Library Card".

Borrowings

To borrow a book from the library, you must present your College ID card. Take the books you desire to the circulation desk and have them issued. Upon successful issuance, you will be provided with a slip. Safely keep this slip with you as it is required at the gate when leaving. The slip contains all the details of the book, including the title, author, Accession No., issue date, and return date.

Borrowing Privileges

Category Books Allowed Loan Period Fine Amount
(For one Book/Day)
UG Student 4 14 days Rs.10
PG Student 6 14 days Rs.10
Interns Student 2 14 days Rs.10
Research Scholar 6 28 days Rs.10
Faculty 6 90 days Nil
Staff 5 90 days Nil
Principal/HOD/Dean 6 180 days Nil

Note: The borrowing facility can be restricted or suspended in case of misbehavior or misuse of the Library facilities/materials.

Reminders

Advance Reminder:

Borrower gets an automatic email in advance to remind the borrower to return the book till due date.

Reminder on Due Date:

Borrower will get the automatic email to remind the borrower to return the book as soon as possible.

Overdue Reminder:

Borrower will get an email of overdue reminder after failing to return the book on the due date.

Library Account Checking

You can view your currently issued books, due books, pending fines, fine history, and reading history by logging into your library account. Simply visit https://library.tmu.ac.in/ and click on "Login to your account".

Your login ID: Your TMU ID Card Number
Password: 123 (You can change it)

No Dues/Clearance Certificate:

For Students/Research Scholars:

Students/Research Scholars need to visit the library with the form required for the no dues certificate. After confirming that they do not have any outstanding dues, the no dues certificate will be issued to them.

For Faculty/Staff:

No dues for faculty and staff are facilitated through the ERP portal. To initiate the process, they need to apply via their ERP portal. After approval by their respective Head of Department (HOD) through ERP, faculty and staff should visit the library with the form required for the no dues certificate. Upon approval by the University Librarian on the ERP portal, their no dues certificate will be issued to them.

Termination of Membership

If any member is found "Violating library rules/misbehaving/misusing/mutilating/ stealing/cutting pages from a book’, etc, strict disciplinary action will be taken against the member, in addition to withdrawing the library facility.

Rules of the Library

Entry and Exit:

  • Entry and exit timings for library users are computerized. Readers must scan their Institute Identity Card at the Checkpoint upon entering, and details with a photo will be displayed. Entry timing is recorded.
  • Upon leaving, readers must again scan their card, and details with a photo, along with exit timing, will be recorded. If a reader lacks their ID card, they should manually enter their Registration Number/Employee Number in the software.

Circulation Desk Transactions:

  • All transactions related to the issue and return of library materials occur at the Circulation Desk during its working hours. When returning a book, borrowers must hand it over to the library staff to ensure proper return to their account.
  • Books left in any corner of the library cannot be claimed as returned, and the library is not responsible for books left on its premises.
  • Borrowers are requested to confirm that books are properly issued or returned and should bring their ID cards when visiting the library.

Book Inspection Before Borrowing:

  • Borrowers should thoroughly check books and reading materials for missing pages, chapters, damages, or markings before borrowing.
  • Damaged books may not be accepted, and mutilated or spoiled books may require replacement.
  • The Institute ID Card used for borrowing is non-transferable and must be presented upon request by library staff.

Responsibility for Borrowed Items:

  • Members are responsible for all items issued in their name until returned to the library.
  • Journals/magazines are not available for borrowing.

Privilege Restrictions:

  • Borrowing privileges may be restricted or suspended for misbehavior or misuse of library facilities/materials.

Reference Documents and Newspapers:

  • Reference documents such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, journals (loose & bound), theses, project reports, census data, and handbooks will not be issued.
  • Materials designated as newspapers are also not available for borrowing.

Leave Policy for Faculty and Staff:

  • Faculty and staff going on extended leave must return all borrowed materials before leaving the institute.

Material Accountability:

  • No library material should be taken out without proper issue/recording. Any violation may lead to disciplinary action.

Belongings and Checkpoint:

  • Users must leave bags and personal belongings outside the library at the designated Property Counters.
  • All users must present themselves for a check at the 'Check Point' while leaving the library to ensure that only properly checked-out documents are taken.

Consultation Procedure:

  • When a reader takes 'issued books' inside the library for consultation (not for returning), they should enter at the 'Check Point' on the prescribed 'Check Slip' and strike off the earlier entry when taking out the document.

Recall

  • Library has the right to recall an issued book before the due date.

    • No Food Allowed

  • No food or beverages are allowed in the library. Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited.

    • Happy Reading.


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