Indus Valley School’s Marium Abdulla Library is an integral and vital academic resource. It contains over 10,000 books, including 950 dissertations based on research work carried out by the graduating classes and 800 bound volumes of journals/magazines; and over 10,000 sides in its stock. Library services are available from 8. 30 a. m. to 7. 00 p. m. from Monday to Friday and from 8. 30
a. m. to 4. 00 p. m. on Saturdays.
New books and other materials are constantly being added to the Library collection. All borrowers are expected to have their digital ID Cards, in order to access the Library; this card contains the user’s unique identification number. Students from other educational institutions are welcome to use the IVS Library as a reading room; they must provide proof of identity and a reference letter from their institution. For general Library usage, the following rules and standards apply.
- A student can borrow up to three books at a time for a maximum duration of seven days.
- Permanent and visiting faculty can borrow up to three books at a time for a maximum duration of fifteen days. The books must be renewed for another term if they have not been reserved by another person in advance.
- For completion of assignments/research work (writing dissertation or collecting data for the projects) students and faculty may borrow books/bound journals etc. from the Library over the summer and other vacations when the School remains closed. In special cases, issuance of material from the Library may be up to the duration on the entire vacation; no fine is levied for this period.
- Each borrower will be held responsible for the safe return of all books taken by him/her.
- Books may not be transferred from one borrower to another.
- Books may be reissued to the same borrower unless reserved by another person.
- Reference books are only for use in the Library.
- If the borrower wants to reissue a specific title, it must be reissued before the return date.
- Any lose, damage and/or defacement of books, while in possession of the user, will require replacement with the same title or payment of the full amount of the current price of the book(s).
- A nominal fine of Rs.5/- per day will be charged if books are returned after the due date.
- Books from the “Teacher’s Section” are not issued and are treated as part of the Library’s reference material.
- Original dissertations of students are not issued. However, the photocopy of the same can be issued as per book issuance policy.
- Students entering the Library must leave their bags, handbags, plastic bags, file covers and brief cases at the entrance of the Library. Users are reminded that the entrance area is not secured; they are, therefore, advised not to leave any valuables in this area. In case of any loss, the Library staff will not be held responsible.
- Students are required to keep mobile phones on vibration mode while in the Library.
- Members, especially students, are advised to respect and maintain the environment inside the Library as a place for learning and study. Talking loudly, eating, drinking and demonstrating non-serious behavior is strictly forbidden in the Library.
- Practical assignment such as designing, architectural work, cutting, pasting and drawing etc. are not allowed in the Library.
- Students are advised that once a book is removed from the shelf, it should not be re-shelved; it should be left on the reading table.
- If IVS permanent or visiting faculty buys books or other reading material for the Library, they need to first check with the librarian to confirm if the Library already has the title in stock. If not, then they may proceed with the purchase of the book and submit a receipt (bill) for reimbursement.
- Faculty members are also requested to recommend titles by sending e-mail to the librarian with a request to process the purchase for the Library.
- The Library reserves the right to dispose of found items that have not been claimed by the owner within one (01) month.
- Gossiping, mobile calls, sleeping, eating, drinking, smoking, chatting, combined study and disturbing the order of library furniture are strictly prohibited in the library.
- The Executive Director or the Chairperson of the Library Committee will decide any matters which are not covered by the above regulations.
- Library users are expected to maintain the standards of the IVS Library. They are also reminded that books are expensive and a valuable resource which need to be used with care and responsibility.
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