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ଜାତୀୟ ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ଶିକ୍ଷା ଏବଂ ଗବେଷଣା ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ
राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान शिक्षा एवंअनुसंधान संस्थान
National Institute of Science Education and Research

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FAQs

Welcome to our library's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page!

Here, we aim to address common queries and provide you with comprehensive information to enhance your library experience. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, please contact us for further assistance.

Where is central library located?

The central library spans three floors within the library building and is accessible directly from the first floor.

What are the library hours?

The library operates from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm every day of the year, and from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on statutory holidays.

Can I bring my personal belongings to the library?

Certainly! You are allowed to bring your personal belongings to the library, including items such as books, notebooks, and laptops.

Are food and beverages allowed in the library?

Food and beverages are not allowed inside the library. However, you are welcome to bring your water bottle.

Can mobile phones be used in the library?

Using mobile phones in the library is highly discouraged.

Does the library provide any orientation program to the freshers?

Certainly! The institute's library offers an orientation program for students at the beginning of each academic session, as well as upon request and through student groups. For further details, please reach out to libniser@niser.ac.in.

I am a new Student/Staff/Faculty member. How do I get the library membership card?

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

How many books and other reading materials can I check out at a time, and for how long?

 

Member Category Issue Privilege Duration
Faculty/Sr.Scientific Staff 20 Books 30 days
Research Scholar/Ph.D 06 Books 30 days
Integrated Ph.D 06 Books 30 days
Integrated MSc. 05 Books 15 days
MSc. (2 Years / 3 Years) 05 Books 15 days
Technical Staff 03 Books 15 days
Administrative Staff 02 Books 15 days
Can I put a book on hold so I can borrow it when it is returned?

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

How can I find out when a library item is due?

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.

When do library late return fees begin to accrue and how much are library late return fees?

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.

How do I pay a library late return fee?

You can settle late fees through UPI payment.

How do I renew an item I have checked out?

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

How many times can I renew borrowed books?

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

If I cannot come physically to the library and the books are overdue, what can be done?

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

How do I get a library username and password for Online Catalogue?

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

How do I log in to check my loan record?

Go to "Online Catalog" https://opac.niser.ac.in/, on the top right corner, you will find "Log in to your account" There enter your username and password. Your loan record will appear. For more details Click Here

How do I use Self Check-out facility?

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

How do I borrow the reference books?

Reference books are not available for borrowing.

How do I distinguish reference books from other library books?

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.

How do I replace a lost book (What am I required to do for a lost book)?

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.

How do I know (status) whether the suggested books have arrived in the library?

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

Is there any limit on the number of books recommended in a year by a user?

There is no restriction on the number of books that can be recommended. However, book purchases throughout the year will be subject to the allocated budget for each department, center, or project.

Can the library borrow documents from other libraries?

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.

How do I search our library catalog?

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.

What is a call number? How can I locate a book using a call number in Book Shelves?

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

What are the types of collections the NISER library has?

The library's collections include textbooks, reference books, Bound volumes of print journals, print magazines, theses and dissertations, a Hindi collection, an Odia collection, a popular science collection, and a children's collection.

How do I search for a thesis/dissertation written by a NISER member?

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.

Where can I find a digital copy of a textbook?

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

How do I check if the full text of journal articles are available?

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.

Where can I find information about how to cite a document?

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

I want to check the similarity/plagiarism report of my thesis/research paper. How do I get that?

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.

Currently, I am not on campus. How do I access subscribed resources that are available in the Library?

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

What is Grammarly? How can I create my account in Grammarly Premium?

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.

Does the library have multiple copies of the textbooks?

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

How do I connect to WiFi inside the library?

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.

How do I find dissertations on my subject?

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.

I have a visitor with me who would like to see the library and spend some time?

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.

What shall I do if I do not get the book on the shelve?

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.

Can I leave my belongings (laptop, notebooks, water bottle, etc.) overnight in the library?

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.

I believe I lost something in the Library! Where is the lost & found area?

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

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Central Library
National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar
P.O. Jatni, Khurda 752050, Odisha, India
Phone: 0674-2494171
Email us at:  libniser@niser.ac.in

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