Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I become a library member?
To become a library member, Kindly login to your
account in SARAL using the provided credentials,
raise the student request with subject library
membership and attach your image.
2. What are the library hours?
Monday to Friday: 09:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 09:00 am – 05:30 pm (Break- 01:00 pm
to 01:30 pm)
Closed on Sundays and Government of India
holidays.
3. How can I borrow materials and how long can I keep borrowed items?
First, verify the availability of a document in
the Central Library OPAC search facility or Scan
the QR code closer to the circulation desk.
Second, find the book in the open stacks for
yourself. Third, check out the books using your
Institute Identity Card at the Circulation Desk.
Circulation hours are: Monday to Friday: 09:00
am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 09:00 am – 05:30 pm
(Break- 01:00 pm to 01:30 pm)
Loan periods vary depending on the user category
and type of material. Kindly visit the Library
Policy webpage for further details or ask to
circulation staffs.
4. How can I renew a book and how do I return the book?
In most cases, books can be renewed if no one
else has requested them. It can be renewed at
the Circulation Desk.
Books may be presented at the Circulation Desk
during the circulation hours. Always verify your
account to ensure return. You can renew/return
items by visiting the library in person.
5. What if I return books late?
Late fees may apply for overdue items as Rs.
02/- (Two) per book per day for the first 14
days for all user categories, followed by Rs.
05/- (Five).
6. How do I access the online resources and e-books and can it be accessed remotely?
Online resources and e-books are usually
accessible within the campus network through the
library's website. It can be also accessed
remotely through an Off-Campus Accesslink by
using an LDAP ID and password.
7. Where can I go to discover answers that are not provided here?
Ask the Library Staff, at Central Library
through an e-mail at library@iitjammu.ac.in or
contact via telephone or contact in person. For
Book Procurement: 0191-257-1106 (Mr Vishwajeet);
Circulation: 0191-257- (Mr Sunil Shetty, Mr Vinod);
E-resources/ Periodicals/Over All Library
Activity: 0191-257-0631/9451527031 (Dr Nilesh
Kumar). Answers will be provided as soon as
possible.

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