FAQs

Fill Membership Form, attach a photocopy of your NISER ID card, and submit it to the circulation desk of the central library.

Yes, the NISER ID card is mandatory for borrowing any physical resource from the Library.

To enable RFID functionality on your ID card, please visit the Circulation Desk and present your card to the staff member on duty. They will assist you and complete the activation for you.

• Click on “Issue/Borrow” on the screen.
• Place your Institute ID card on the machine.
• Place the books (one at a time for thicker books) on the scan bed and ensure all details appear on the screen.
• Click on “Borrow.” Once the items are processed, click “Exit.” Choose “Yes” for the receipt.
• Collect the receipt with all checkout details, including the due date. A copy will also be sent to your registered email address.

• Place your Institute ID card on the machine.
• Place the books (one at a time for thicker books) on the scan bed and make sure all details appear on the screen.
• Click on “Return.” Once the items are processed, click “Exit.” Select “Yes” for the receipt.
• Collect the receipt with all return details. A copy will also be sent to your registered email address.

Yes, you can reserve the book issued to another user. For more details, Click Here

Upon the due date of your library item, you will receive an email notification. Additionally, you will be informed if an item you borrowed becomes overdue. You can also access the due date by logging into your account on the WEB OPAC.

Late fees at the library start accumulating the day after the item is due, including Sundays and other holidays. For general items, the late fee is Rs. 5 per day.

The RFID security gates are placed to ensure that all library books are issued properly before leaving the library premises. The gates alerts whenever a book is being taken out without being issued to a patron. It also records gate counts or footfalls.

No, not in ordinary situations. However, you may reserve it for yourself. For very urgent requirements, you may write to librarian@niser.ac.in.

You can settle late fees through UPI payment.

You get an id password when you register yourself to the library. Through the ID, you can do the same. For more details, Click Here

If the book is not held by another user, you have the option to renew borrowed books up to nine times.

Accrued overdue charges must be reported promptly by email to the library/librarian.

The library is equipped with a self-service RFID Kiosk to facilitate the self-Issue or renewal of books. For more details, Click Here

Reference books are not available for borrowing.

Reference books are stored in dedicated sections of the library and are marked with "R" on the binding side. These books are not available for borrowing.

Yes, selected multimedia items are available for borrowing. The borrowing duration and limits may vary based on the item type.

No. Borrowing on behalf of another user is not allowed. The library requires the physical presence of the ID card holder for all transactions.

If your card is not detected by the kiosk, please visit the circulation desk. Staff will check the RFID chip and assist with reactivation if needed.

If the kiosk shows an error or fails to complete the transaction, please contact the circulation desk immediately. Staff can manually issue or accept the return.

No. The physical ID card is required for all borrowing and returning activities. Digital or scanned copies are not accepted.

Yes. Newly added books displayed in the library or OPAC can be borrowed unless they are marked as reference or on hold for processing.

Yes. Reminder emails are sent before the due date, but users are responsible for tracking their borrowed items through their library account.

Books from departmental libraries may follow separate circulation rules. Please check with the respective department library for borrowing policies.

Please report the damage immediately to the circulation desk. Charges may apply depending on the extent of damage.

Yes. Borrowing services remain available during exams. However, demand is usually high, so early borrowing is recommended.

If a borrower loses a book, they are required to either purchase the most recent edition of the book or pay the price of the latest edition plus a twenty percent (20%) processing fee.

Books are arranged Subject-wise according to Universal Decimal Classification scheme.

Search the Online Catalog for the book's particulars like Call no. and Accession no. and search in the shelves with those particulars. For any additional help, contact the circulation desk or ask any staff of the Library.

You can search the library catalog at https://opac.niser.ac.in/ by the full or partial title, author name, Subject, ISBN, series, and Call number. For more details, Click Here.

The call number represents the assigned subject number of the book. Books are arranged alphabetically according to their call numbers.

Ph.D. Theses and M.Sc. Dissertations are cataloged and can be searched in the Online catalog or the users can login in to the IDR, and browse as per their concern subject.

You can find it in the subscribed e-books section. For more details, Click Here.

In the E-Journals A-Z search page, all the subscribed journals are sorted in A-Z order and also users can filter the journals by title, publisher or subject wise. For more details, Click Here.

Yes, based on faculty recommendations, multiple copies are available in limited numbers for Indian editions only; otherwise, only one copy will be accessible.

Hard copies of NISER Alumni Theses and Dissertations are available in the library, situated on the 2nd Floor, at the front of the Technical & Acquisition section. The soft copies are avialabe in Institutional Digital Repository.

Initially, please reach out to the library staff responsible for shelving books in the specific area. If your concern remains unresolved, kindly contact the staff at the circulation desk or the librarian for further assistance.

The publisher provides IP-based access for the NISER community, so please use the campus LAN or Wi-Fi for smooth access.

When using a non-NISER server or trying to view unsubscribed content, this message may appear.

Students may recommend, with the consultation and authorization of faculty.

Reference books such as encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries, and atlases are available in the Reference Section. These items are for library use only and cannot be issued.

Yes, the library subscribes to several research databases covering science, mathematics, humanities, and interdisciplinary subjects. These can be accessed through the E-Resources section on the library website.

Remote access is available through the library’s Web-VPN Portal for authorized users. Login credentials are required. For support, contact the Digital Section.

Yes, the library provides printed newspapers and magazines in the Reading Hall. Selected e-newspapers and e-magazines are also available on the library website.

Access to standards or technical reports depends on the subscription. Please contact the Technical and Acquisition Section for availability or assistance.

Print journals are available on the first floor in the Journal Section. Current issues are displayed on racks, and back issues are arranged by title for browsing.

Yes, selected books for competitive exams and general reading are available in the General Books/Reading Section.

Yes, major subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Humanities have dedicated shelves organized according to UDC.

The library hosts selected CDs, DVDs, and audio-visual material. These items are available upon request at the circulation desk.

Yes, user guides and instructional videos for using OPAC, databases, and e-resources are available in the User Guide section on the library website.

Newly acquired books are displayed in the New Arrivals section on the website and at the designated New Arrivals display near the circulation desk.

The list of new additions is showcase in new arrivals in our Website: Click Here.

Upon registering as a member of the central library, you will receive your ID password via email.

Go to "Online Catalog". On the top right corner, you will find “Log in to your account.” Enter your username and password to view your loan record. For more details, click here.

The library utilizes the institute's network, so you may continue using it as usual. Should you encounter any difficulties, please get in touch with the Digital Section for assistance.

Library provides the off campus access to the e-resources through VPN. For more details in establishing the VPN connection, Click Here.

Yes, desktops are available in the Digital Section for accessing the catalog, databases, e-journals, e-books, and other online resources.

Yes. After logging into your library account through the Online Catalog, you can view your reading history, past loans, and current checkouts.

Yes, the Online Catalog and most subscribed platforms support mobile access. For best performance, use the latest browser version on your device.

Yes, the Digital Section provides basic assistance for installing and using tools such as Mendeley and Zotero. Training sessions can also be arranged on request.

If an e-resource is temporarily inaccessible, a notification is posted on the library website under “News and Updates.” You may also report issues directly to the Digital Section.

Yes. VPN access works on laptops and mobile devices. Install the institute’s VPN client and configure it as per the user guide.

The library periodically conducts user awareness sessions on databases, plagiarism tools, OPAC, VPN, and other digital services. Notices are shared via email and the library website.

Grammarly is a cross-platform writing assistant that reviews spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and, to an extent, plagiarism of a document. For Grammarly account details, Click Here.

You are welcome to bring visitors who wish to explore our library. It is recommended that you notify the library staff in advance or send an email to libniser@niser.ac.in / librarian@niser.ac.in.

You can ask the staff at the circulation desk regarding the lost materials.

Yes, you can find it in our website.

You can write to us at libniser@nise.ac.in or speak person-to-person at the circulation desk.

All vacancies are announced on the institute’s recruitment page. Interested applicants may apply online as per the eligibility criteria and instructions provided in the notification.

Yes. Internship and training opportunities are offered periodically based on departmental requirements. Details are shared through official channels when available.

For operational queries, please reach out to the circulation desk or the staff member in charge of the respective section. You may also email libniser@niser.ac.in for support.

The library encourages staff to participate in workshops, training programs, and skill-development activities. Information on such opportunities is shared internally.

For technical issues, staff may contact the Digital Section. For any operational concerns, please reach out to the librarian or the section in charge.

You may aceess to our curated Subject Guide. Click Here.

A citation is a formal reference to a published or unpublished source you consulted and obtained information from while writing your research paper.

A complete guide to many citation styles is available in the Library website. For more details, Click Here.

For effective recording and utilising bibliographic citations, we recommend using Reference Management Softwares, such as Zotero, EndNote, JabRef, Mendeley, RefWorks etc.

Scholarly or peer-reviewed journal articles are written by scholars or professionals who are experts in their fields.

Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the work producers.

You may request assistance from the library’s Research Support team. They can guide you in identifying relevant databases, search strategies, and suitable keywords for your topic.

Yes. The library can guide you on how to check journal metrics such as Impact Factor, CiteScore, and SCImago rankings. You may contact the Research Support team for help.

The library staff can help you understand journal scopes, indexing, and quality indicators so you can choose a suitable journal for your work. Final decisions should be made in consultation with your supervisor.

The library offers guidance on best practices for storing, organizing, and citing research data. For project-specific needs, please get in touch with the Digital Section.

You may write to libniser@niser.ac.in or visit the library for help with searching databases, retrieving full texts, or understanding resource features.

Yes. The library organizes training sessions and workshops on citation tools, plagiarism checking, reference managers, and database search techniques. Announcements are shared on the website.

You may kindly send your final version of the document to libniser@niser.ac.in for plagiarism checking. For plagiarism detection, the library employs the Ithenticate software. For more details, Click Here.

Yes, the library can arrange a limited number of copies of articles on inter-library loans from other libraries. Click Here for filling out the form.

Yes, the subscribed resources are accessible to the users off campus via Web VPN service. Click Here for details information.

Yes. The library can obtain a limited number of articles or book chapters from other institutions through inter-library loan. Click Here to submit a request.

Yes. You can access all subscribed e-resources remotely through the Web VPN service. Click Here for the detailed guide. Make sure you log in with your NISER credentials.

You can request it through inter-library loan. The library will try to obtain a copy from partner institutions. Click Here to place your document request.

Yes, it can be requested on interlibrary loan. Click Here for Document request.

The Library provides a list of new additions periodically on its website in subject wise. For more details, Click here

You may write to libniser@niser.ac.in with the details of the book(s), the number of copies to be reserved, and which Course it is getting reserved for.

The Library provides a list of new additions periodically on its website in subject wise. For more details, Click here

You may send your request to libniser@niser.ac.in with details such as journal title, publisher, ISSN, and why it is required for your teaching or research.

The Library reviews all requests based on relevance, usage, and budget. If approved, staff will update you once access is activated.

Yes, the Library can help you locate books, journal articles, databases, and other materials relevant to your teaching or research. You can reach out to the Librarian or email libniser@niser.ac.in to schedule a consultation.

Yes, faculty may request customised sessions on using databases, citation tools, or subject-specific resources. To schedule a session, please contact the Digital or Periodical Section at libniser@niser.ac.in.

You can access subscribed e-resources using the Web VPN service. For configuration instructions, refer to the VPN guide available on the library website or contact the Digital Section for support.

Yes, the Library accepts donations that support the academic and research needs of the institute. Please share the list of proposed items with libniser@niser.ac.in before sending them, so staff can confirm suitability.

Yes, you may with permission.

Ask the circulation desk regarding the lost materials.

You can write to us at librarian@niser.ac.in

Yes, you may use designated group study areas or rooms for discussions. Please ensure that the noise level does not disturb other users.

Please report any damaged books to the library staff immediately so that they can take the necessary action to repair or replace it.

The library provides facilities like accessible seating, lifts, ramps, and staff assistance for differently-abled users. Please contact the library staff for any specific requirements. For more deatils, Click Here.

Yes, your suggestions are welcome. Please send your ideas to libniser@niser.ac.in or submit them at the circulation desk.

No, we highly discourage leaving personal belongings in the library for long period of time. Library team is not liable for any loss/damage to the personal belongings of a user in the Library.