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Library Facilities

About FIEMCL

The FIEM Central Library is one of the largest, fully automated Electronic Library with 24 hour internet connectivity. The main objective of FIEMCL is to provide information support to Teaching, Research, Consulting and learning and truly Knowledge hub of FIEM Kolkata. The Central Library has a commendable collection of books, Journals, Magazine and Newsletters. The Library subscribes both International and National Journals. All the users can search and ask for titles and subjects through Library Software based OPAC System. FIEM Central Library serve people from all walks of life that include students and teachers , researchers and consistently utilizing computer and other IT tools for better information organization and services.

Circulation and Membership

MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

1.	New Student users have to fill up the membership form, attaching therewith two stamp size, Black & White or Colour photographs and submit the form to the Librarian / Library Staff.
2.	New Faculty users have to fill up the membership form, attaching therewith two stamp size Colour photographs and submit the form to the Librarian / Library Staff, through the HOD / TIC / Principal / Registrar of the Institution.
3.	Outside individuals are required to make a onetime deposit Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One thousand only) to be eligible to get one book as a regular lending for one entire semester. A service charge of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One hundred only) will be deducted for each month and the balance will be returned.

Categories of Membership and Loan Period

Only Registered Users can borrow books for stipulated periods as mentioned hereunder for each category.

	Category	Entitlement to Borrow	Period	Reissue
01.	Students (UG)	4 Books	15 days	15 days
02.	Students (PG)	4 Books	15 days	15 days
03.	Faculty	10 Books	180 days	30 days
04.	Technical Staff	6 Books
05.	ffice & Library Staff	2 Books	180 days	30 days
06.	Outside Individuals*	1 Book	30 days	N/A
07.	Alumni members*	1 Book	30 days	N/A

*non refundable deposit required ( Rs 1000/- for three month)

Casual User

Faculty, students and researchers from Government/ private funded institutions and organizations are allowed to refer the library against introduction letters from their respective institutions.

Library Hour

The Library is kept open on all weekdays, except on Institute / University holidays and Sundays. The opening hours are:

Monday to Friday : 9: 30 AM to 7:30 PM

Further the opening hours during Terminal Examination (December & May / June) are:

Monday to Saturday : 9: 30 AM to 8:00 PM

Issue / Return Timings

Return: On all working days from 9:45AM to 5:15 PM.
Issue: On all working days from 12 O’clock to 5 PM.
Reading: On all working days from 9:45 to 5 PM.

TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

1.	An outgoing member has to return the Library Card(s) to the Librarian and take the ‘NO DUES CERTIFICATES’
2.	If any member is found misusing / mutilating / stealing / cutting pages, he / she may be referred to the competent authority / disciplinary committee for suitable action.
3.	Membership may be suspended or terminated on the decision of the librarian and the disciplinary committeeCasual User

OVERDUE CHARGES / FINE / LOST

1.	Fine is not imposed on defaulters, however the member needs to take permission from the Principal / Registrar to renew their Library account.
2.	A charge of Rs 50/- is payable by members requiring reissue of new Library Card or Identity Card, for Damaged or Lost Card.
3.	In case of Loss of books, Replacement of Books at current price / original price or Rs: 300/- per book, whichever, is greater is payable by members.

RENEWALS AND CALL BACK

Maximum of two renewals is permitted on presentation of the book, provided the book has not already been requisitioned / demanded.

Books lent out are subject to call back, if required, even before the due date.

AWARDS FOR THE USERS

In each semester Library awards are given to the best student users who strictly adhere to all library rules.

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