Central Library: Vidyasagar University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who are authorized to use the Vidyasagar University Central Library?

All P.G. students, faculty members and staff (administrative and ministerial) of this university are authorized to use the library. Student alumni, retired staff members and visiting faculties also have the privilege to use the central library after enrolling themselves as library members on fulfilling the requisite procedure.

Are the ex-students of this university can avail the library book lending facility?

No, book lending facility is not allowed for ex-students, but they can avail the reference facility for some specific period.

What kinds of facilities can an external member get from the university library?

Any authorized external member, besides the reading and reference facilities, can also avail the Xerox facility within the library by maintaining the reprographic rules of the library.

How can an external user from other institution use the Vidyasagar University Central Library?

Members from any institution which has an institutional membership with the V.U. central library can use this library with borrowing facility. Members of other institutions (not having institutional membership) can also use this library after being duly forwarded by the head of their institutions.

Can external students avail the internet facility?

Yes, external students, who enroll themselves as library members, can avail internet facility on fulfilling the requisite procedures and maintaining the rules framed for this purpose.

How can an ex-student of Vidyasagar University become an alumni member of the university central library?

To become an alumni member of the university central library, the ex-students should apply to the librarian after being forwarded by the head of the department where he/she was a student.

What materials can be Xeroxed?

Only the documents belonging to the university library can be Xeroxed. Entire book, periodical, thesis, etc. cannot be Xeroxed as it violates the reprographic copyright rule.

Can any journal be issued to a library member?

No journals (current or bound) are permitted to be issued to any category of library user.

Can a library user bring personal books or other reading materials to the library?

No, users are not allowed to bring their personal books or reading materials inside the library. They must deposit them at the property counter before entering.

How can one get a library clearance certificate?

Library clearance certificate is provided to the user either at the time of completion of their course of study or whenever they migrate to other institutions. Users must surrender their library cards after clearing all dues, if any.