circulation
Library circulation comprises the activities around the lending of library books and other material to users of a lending library. A circulation department is one of the key departments of a library.
The main public service point is the circulation desk or loans desk, usually found near the main entrance of a library. It provides lending services and facilities for return of loaned items.
Books and Back Volumes are issued to the students/ staff on production of their library cards as per the library rules.
Issues
S. No | User Type | Books | Loan Period | Back Volume | Loan Period |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Student | 2 | 14 Days | 1 | 7 Days |
2 | Staff | 10 | 90 Days | 2 | 14 Days |
3 | Lab Demonstrators | 3 | 30 Days | 1 | 10 Days |
Returns
During Library opening times borrowed (Books/ Back volumes) items should be returned to staff at the circulation desk.
Renewals
Borrower can renew books for up to three additional periods, provided that another library user does not require them.