Book Drop Service

On the growing demand from students and faculty, the University Library System has installed a book drop box for returning library books at two places on the University campus. One is kept at the reception on the ground floor of the East Campus, and the other one is at the reception on the ground floor of the University Centre on the Central Campus.

This book drop facility will be enabled on January 12, 2023, for the quick return of borrowed library books within the non-transaction hours outside the library. However, we still advise the user of this service to visit the library periodically to browse through newly arrived books.

Please find below the rules regarding the Drop Box Facility:

• The drop box should be used only to check-in (return) the borrowed books. It should not be used for any other purpose.
• The borrower will have to write the Registration Number, Title of the Book, Book Accession Number, Time and Date of the Return of the book in the register kept near the book drop box and drop the book inside the box.
• The borrower should avoid returning oversized borrowed books through the book drop. Borrowers are advised not to keep the book/s outside the drop box.
• The library clears the returned books from the book drop on all working days at 9:00 AM.
• The library staff verify the condition of the returned book and accept the check-in only when the book is returned in good condition. The user will get a notification on the receipt of book/s in the system. If there is any discrepancy in the check-in, the user will get an email notification from the library with the details. Users are advised to contact the library if they do not receive information within two working days from the date of return of book/s.

Book-Share and Read Along

The University Library System along with the Social Service Forum has initiated a books’ donation drive from January 12 to 20, 2023. The donated books will be shared with children who do not have access to such quality reading material. We are also planning a `Read Along’ storytelling session for these children. The dates will be announced soon. If you are interested in joining us, please write to [email protected]. The book/s which you donate need not be new book/s. Books should be in a format/language/subject which should be easily understood by the kids in the age between 3 and 12. Donated books will be collected on the Ground floor, Central Library, GICT Building.

Thematic Display of Books

Books on and by Swami Vivekananda and on Philosophy and Religion will be displayed from January 12 to 20, 2023 in the Basement, Central Library, GICT Building.