Circulation and Information Desk
Circulation and Information Desk
This is the main focal point of interaction between the users and library. Ready reference and check in and check out of resources are the basic activities under the Circulation & Information Desk. Reference Service, Patron Management are also key functions.
Services and facilities in this section
Library Membership
All students, faculty, staff members, teaching assistants, and research assistants with valid IUT card are entitled as a Library member. A user ID will be created for each student, faculty, and staff member. No fee is required to be a member of the IUT Library.
Borrowing and Return
Users can borrow and return the library resources during office time. The number of resources borrowed is subject to borrowing policy. The Library is an open shelf and users need to follow the below procedure during borrowing:
Step 1: Take a book from the shelf and bring it to the desk.
Step 2: Request borrowing resources from the desk personnel.
Step 1: Take a book from the shelf and bring it to the desk.
Step 2: Request borrowing resources from the desk personnel.
Overdue Fines
If any user fails to submit the borrowed books on or before the due date, a fine of Tk. 5.00 per day per book will be calculated.
• The fine amount will be deducted from the pocket allowance or caution money.
• The Library will send a notification to the particular student regarding overdue fines.
If any user fails to submit the borrowed books on or before the due date, a fine of Tk. 5.00 per day per book will be calculated.
• The fine amount will be deducted from the pocket allowance or caution money.
• The Library will send a notification to the particular student regarding overdue fines.
Lost of Library Material
• If you lose a book, inform the Circulation Desk immediately.
• You'll need to replace the lost book with the same edition or follow the replacement process of the library.
Policy of Lost Book:
• Any user is responsible for the borrowed books/resources.
• Loss of any book must be immediately reported to the library Circulation and Information Desk.
• If the borrowed item(s) is/are not returned within a semester, the item(s) will be considered as lost.
• Book(s) lost by the borrower must-
a. Replace the lost book with a new copy of the same item, or,
the latest edition of the same item. OR,
b. Replace by filling out the lost book(s) form in accordance with the replacement process of the library
and pay a replacement cost of two times the current market price of the borrowed Book(s).
• You'll need to replace the lost book with the same edition or follow the replacement process of the library.
Policy of Lost Book:
• Any user is responsible for the borrowed books/resources.
• Loss of any book must be immediately reported to the library Circulation and Information Desk.
• If the borrowed item(s) is/are not returned within a semester, the item(s) will be considered as lost.
• Book(s) lost by the borrower must-
a. Replace the lost book with a new copy of the same item, or,
the latest edition of the same item. OR,
b. Replace by filling out the lost book(s) form in accordance with the replacement process of the library
and pay a replacement cost of two times the current market price of the borrowed Book(s).
Borrowing Rules
• Borrowing is possible during office hours from 08: 30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Borrowing limits are as follows:
• Faculty Members: 15 books for one semester.
• Part-time/Visiting Faculty Members: 03 books for one semester.
• Staff members: 03 books for one semester.
• Master’s/PhD Students: 06 books for one semester.
• Undergraduate Students: 06 books for one semester.
Renewing Books:
• Borrowers can request to renew their books as long as nobody else has requested to hold them.
• Come to the Circulation and Information Desk at the Library with the books for renewal before the returning date.
Faculty & Staff Renewal
The permanent Faculty and Staff members of IUT may renew the borrowed books before the due date by communicating with the library officials.
Non-Loanable Resources
• Please note that journals, magazines, newspapers, and Reference Collections including theses are not available for borrowing.
• Borrowing limits are as follows:
• Faculty Members: 15 books for one semester.
• Part-time/Visiting Faculty Members: 03 books for one semester.
• Staff members: 03 books for one semester.
• Master’s/PhD Students: 06 books for one semester.
• Undergraduate Students: 06 books for one semester.
Renewing Books:
• Borrowers can request to renew their books as long as nobody else has requested to hold them.
• Come to the Circulation and Information Desk at the Library with the books for renewal before the returning date.
Faculty & Staff Renewal
The permanent Faculty and Staff members of IUT may renew the borrowed books before the due date by communicating with the library officials.
Non-Loanable Resources
• Please note that journals, magazines, newspapers, and Reference Collections including theses are not available for borrowing.
Ready Reference Service
Library provides ready reference services to its users from the Circulation and Information Desk.
Library Clearance
Graduating students, or, Faculty Members going for Study Leave, or, staff Members nearing the end of their service, must obtain library clearance by using the following procedure:
1. Return all borrowed materials to the Circulation and Information Desk.
2. Fill out the library clearance form.
*For graduating students, submit your thesis according to the requirements.
Graduating students, or, Faculty Members going for Study Leave, or, staff Members nearing the end of their service, must obtain library clearance by using the following procedure:
1. Return all borrowed materials to the Circulation and Information Desk.
2. Fill out the library clearance form.
*For graduating students, submit your thesis according to the requirements.
