Borrowing privileges
The library provides general access and a full range of services to it’s member. These services include issue and return to library materials from the Circulation counter. Borrowing of reading materials facility is available to registered users. The registration to use the Library facility and services is automatic for the Fellows, Associates and staff on joining the Institute. At present, users can retain the issued books in their custody as long as they stay in the campus. Their entitlements, in terms of number of books are as follows:
Category | Borrowing Previleges | Annual Membership Fee (Non Refundable) |
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Fellows | 30 Books | Nil |
Editorial Board Members: Residing in Shimla | 5 Books | Nil |
Associates | 4 Books | Nil |
Former Fellows: who have submitted manuscript and are permanently residing in Shimla. | 2 Books | Rs. 500 |
Former Fellows: Who have submitted manuscript and are residing outside Shimla | 0 Books | Rs. 500 |
Guest Scholars | 2 Books | Nil |
Visiting Professors | 2 Books | Nil |
Visiting Scholars | 2 Books | Nil |
Staff | 2 Books | Nil |