About the ISI Library

All students, researchers, faculty members, and staff of the Institute are authorized to use the Library. Student alumni, retired staff, visiting faculties, academic collaborators, council members, government representatives, and interested academicians also have the privilege to use the Library. However, for availing of the borrowing facilities, users need to enroll themselves as library members on fulfilling the requisite procedures.

Students and faculty members of Universities/Colleges, and individuals affiliated with academic institutions or industries can use the Library. They are requested to contact the Library (Circulation Unit) for seeking permission for temporary (limited days), annual, or lifetime membership .

Yes, library members are allowed to bring their personal books, laptops, and other reading materials to the Library. However, they have to produce those items for a record at the Check-point while entering into the Library.

Library dues can be paid at the Cash Counter of the Accounts Section (Administrative Building) during office hours on any working day of the Institute.

Please report the loss to the Chief Librarian as well as the Library Circulation Counter immediately. Then contact the Membership Desk for a new card following the guidelines for generating a replacement card. You can also report any loss or abuse of a Membership Card via email to the Chief Librarian at library@isical.ac.in .

Yes, anyone can get that facility on a payment basis, but a temporary membership at the time of service delivery is cordially requested by the Library.

An authorized member can submit his/her request(s) for the subscription of resources, in print or electronic format, to the Chief Librarian. Requests can also be made through email. ISI researchers may consult with their mentors, guides, or HoDs prior to recommending authoritative sources of information such as e-journals, databases, datasets and special materials. The Library can subscribe to resources subject to the availability of funds.

You have to report to the Library Circulation Desk for statutory control over the lost document. You are then requested to replace it with the same or latest edition along with a fine amount to process the book further. However, you may be advised to take action on a case-by-case basis, as applicable.

Yes. You can renew a borrowed book by sending a request email to renew@isical.ac.in mentioning your name, Membership ID and the name of the book (Accession No.) for necessary action. A maximum of two consecutive renewals is allowed for each borrowed item, provided it has not been reserved by another user.

The membership can be extended based on the Library norms available at the Circulation Desk of the Library.

Yes. A fine of ₹1 per day will be calculated after the loan period is over for each borrowed item from the Library. Other penalties may also be imposed as per the rules and regulations of the Library. The calculated fine amount may be relaxed or waived if sufficient and valid reasons are found to justify the cause.