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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What are the opening hours of the library?

Library opening hours, and details of any changes, are available here:

Monday-Saturday: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm

  • What should I do if I've lost my Library card?

You should immediately inform in writing about the incident at Library issue counter. Confirm there is any issue on your card after loss of your card. Apply for Duplicate Card with a copy of your University Identity card and your photo (stamp sized).

  • What should I do if I can't find a book?

OPAC, the online catalogue, will tell you if the item has been borrowed. If it's not on loan and not where it should be on the shelves, it might be in the re-shelving section or being consulted. If you still can't find it, ask at the Service Desk. Do remember to check the following:

The loan status

The Location

The Stock Status (lost/missing/damaged)

  • How many items can I borrow?

It depends on the Category of your membership.

  • How long can I borrow for?

Subject to recall by another reader, you may borrow for 15 days. However, some high demand documents may be issued for shorter period. If borrowed book is in high demand it can be recalled at any time.

  • How do I renew an item?

You have to place your library card along with the document at the appropriate Circulation Desk. Physical presence is essential.

  • How do I reserve an item?

If you see, from WEBOPAC, that an item is on loan, you can personally request the staff at the Issue Counter to reserve the title for you. At present, you cannot recall the book yourself. The person who has borrowed it will be sent an notice requesting its return.  Every reader will have an item for at least 15 days, unless it is recalled urgently.

  • What can I access in this library?

Central Library has a collection of books, journals and magazines of various subjects viz., Hindi, Sanskrit, English Language and Literature, Music, Drawing and Painting, Home Science, Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, Religion and Theology, Economics, Management, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Sciences, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology etc. Besides, it has rich Reference Collection viz., Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Americana, Specific Subject Encyclopedias, Year Books, Atlases and other reference material. Please see the Online Resources page for various information resources in different subject’s areas.

  • How can I search or browse books in Central Library?

The books in Central Library can be searched for with the help of OPAC menu Button found on every web page. Catalogue for books acquired prior to 1995 are also available in the form of cards in cabinets.

  • How do I locate books in library?

Help Guide to locate books in library.

  • How can I avail book reservation facility?

Books reservation slips are available at the Issue Counter. Users can fill in this slip and reserve a book of their choice that is in issue. The book will be made available to them when it is returned to library.

  • What is the difference between a magazine and a journal?

A magazine is a periodical aimed at the general public, which contains news, opinion and personal narratives. Journals are scholarly periodicals aimed at researchers or specialists.

One can come across many differences between a journal and a magazine. Most people easily understand the articles in a magazine whereas only those who know the subject that is being discussed understand the articles in a journal.

While a journal contains original research articles, magazines contain articles pertaining to current events or general interest topics. The articles in a journal contain an abstract and a bibliography. But a magazine article does not come up with abstracts and bibliographies. When journals contain elaborate write ups and provide in-depth knowledge of the topic, the articles in a magazine are brief and give broad overviews of the topic written.

Coming to the publication, journals are published weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly  and magazines are published weekly or monthly.

When one compares the authors of a journal and a magazine, the former gives authors credentials and the later may or may not name the writer. Though a writer in a magazine could be a professional, he may or may not be an expert of the subject that he handles.

The language used in both the journal and magazine is also different. The language of journals is aimed mainly at the scholarly people with special terminology and jargons. A prior knowledge is required to understand the language used in journals. On the other hand, the language used in a magazine is understandable to everyone. They are written in very simple language keeping in mind both the scholarly and the common man.

A jury of experts always reviews a journal article before it is published. But the articles in a magazine are generally reviewed or edited by the staff editors and not by experts.

One can also come across difference in the lay out. An article in a journal begins with an abstract of the contents. It contains conclusion, bibliography, charts, graphs, but rarely contains photographs. Meanwhile, magazines have eye-catching articles, including illustrations and photographs. While the journals cite sources, the magazines rarely come up with such a thing.

When magazines are profit making, the journals are meant for research purposes. As such the journals have only a few advertisements while magazines will have extensive advertisements, which are their source of income.

  • What are E-Journals? How can I access them? Which E-Journals are accessible?

E-Journals are the electronic format or online version of the journals. Central Library has access to the several databases from different International publishers. To see the E-journals  click here.

Full text of databases can be accessed through the user terminals present in the library. Required information can be downloaded and saved to CDs and USB Storage Devices (Pen Drives) and Floppy Disks.

  • How can I avail photocopy service?

Users can request for photocopies of library reading materials viz., matter from reference books,  etc.  Kindly do not mutilate pages of library material, use paper flags for marking page range for availing the service. Matter from bound volumes, thesis, project reports, dictionaries, encyclopedia Britannica etc. can not be photocopied.

Do's and Don'ts of E-Journals and User Terminals

Access to E-Journals are arranged through UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium by INFLIBNET, who negotiates costs and license agreements with various vendors and publishers across the globe. These license agreements stipulate how and by whom a given resource may be used. If license terms are violated by anyone, licensors may temporarily suspend access for the entire community of the Institute. You can help prevent such issues by avoiding improper use and adhering to good practices given below.

  • What is permitted?

Making a limited number of print or electronic copies for your personal use.

Using materials for personal instructional or research needs.

Sharing with DEI faculty, staff and students.

Posting links to specific content.

Copying material using CDs, DVDs, emails, Flash drives (Pen drives), etc.

  • What is not permitted?

Systematic or substantial printing, copying or downloading like entire journal issues.

Selling and redistributing content, or allowing or providing access to someone outside the DEI community.

Sharing with people other than registered DEI community.

Posting actual content or articles to websites, etc.

Modifying or altering the contents of licensed resources in any way.

Viewing, copying or distributing obtrusive or illegal material like video files, images etc. Such act is punishable.

  • What is citation?

A citation will tell you about the title of an article or book chapter, the author of the article or book chapter, the volume and issue number and/or date of issue (in case of periodical or journal articles), the publisher information and year of publication (in case of books; monographs; conference, seminar, symposia proceedings etc.), and the page range or page numbers.

Every citation is written in a particular style known as Citation Style. There are several citation styles such as the Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), to name a few.

The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University guides through the citation styles and many other resources for researchers and writers.

The library at University of Waterloo provides excellent library and subject guides as a part of their Help and Instruction. You can access them for further knowledge about effective library research, accessing authentic content over the Internet, avoiding plagiarism etc.

  • What is plagiarism and how can I avoid it?

In simple words, plagiarism is using and presenting someone else's ideas, work, writing, research etc. for their own purpose. It is an offense. Internet is a good source for plagiarizing. Please avoid it by following certain good practices because some body must have put in lot of effort to present their ideas. Acknowledge them properly through citation, if you need to refer any such works in your publications or literary work. Plethora of resources are available on Internet that educate about plagiarism and how to avoid it. Protect your intellectual property publications, designs, and products through copyright, trademarks and patents.

  • Whom can I contact in case of difficulty or for help and guidance?

Users can approach any of the library staff for general help and guidance or concerned staff members for specific queries as listed on Administrative Staff page.

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