FAQs

Q. I am new to the university. How do I use the library?

In order to use the library and borrow books, FNU Community needs to have a current valid ID.

 

Q. How many items can I borrow, and what is the loan period?

To borrow the items, please, see the Library Membership & Circulation Policy for FNU Community & for External Community.

 

Q. How can I renew books myself?

You can renew the borrowed items two times by going through MY ACCOUNT via Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and using your login ID. You can’t get your books renew if you have any overdue library fine. For more information, please, liaise with the library staff.

 

Q. Can I return the book to the nearest campus library?

Yes, you return the book to the nearest campus library from where it would be sent to the concerned campus library.

 

Q. Can I eat and drink in the library?

Eating and drinking is not allowed in the library. Please have a look on UASR and Library Policy on Bags.

 

Q. Do you offer training sessions on how to use electronic or online resources?

Yes, the FNU library runs Library Instruction and Information Literacy sessions for FNU community. The library offers one to one or group sessions by arranging appointments through e-mail with Information Literacy In-Charge This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .


Q. Can I use or access the library online resources remotely?

On Campus Access: At the FNU network, you as a bonafide user are required your username and password to login. A few resources require separate password details to access the full records for each online resource. For more information, please, liaise with the library staff to have full access.

Off Campus Access: At the moment, you can’t use the library online resources remotely. Soon, you would be able to use the library online resources remotely because the library is in process to install the EZ Proxy Server.

 

Q. How can I connect my laptop to the wifi service?

Please, liaise with the respective campus library staff to have the wifi access at your laptop where the wifi service is available.