LIBRARY SERVICES:

Our aim is to develop and deliver user-focussed library services that support and enhance academic research programmes of the Institute. The library provides the following services:

1. Circulation

2. Reference Services

3. Inter Library Loan Services

4. Remote Access Services

5. Personal and Project Orders

6. Browsing Assistance

7. Central Photocopying Services

8. User Terminal Services

CIRCULATION SERVICES:

TIFRH Library offers book issuance services for students (8 books for 2 months) and faculty members (12 books for 3 months).

To borrow a book, just take the book card from the inside of the back cover, fill in the necessary information (Date, User Name, Computer Code), and place the card in the designated drop box.

Return books by dropping them in the Check-in box at the library.

Reissue services are available upon user request for an additional two months if the books are not in demand.

1. Reservation facility is provided for users if the required books are already issued.

2. Books that are ‘On display’ are not available for issuance during display period. If you need any particular book among them, please remove the book card from the backside of the cover page and enter details such as your name and computer number, there is no need to write the date. After the display period, we will issue the book.

Users are informed when the reserved books are returned to the library.

REFERENCE SERVICES:

Some important reference books are kept in a locked cabinet. In special cases, we issue these books for weekends (from Friday evening to Monday morning).

If the books are not returned on time, users will incur a penalty of Rs. 5/- per day and in future, reference books will not be issued to that user.

INTER LIBRARY LOAN (ILL) SERVICES:

If a required book is not available in our collection, users can utilize the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) service.

For articles not subscribed to by TIFRH, users may also request them through ILL.

To request a book or article, email the details to tifrhlibrary@tifrh.res.in. The TIFRH Library will source it from other libraries or providers.

REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES:

The TIFRH Library provides a VPN service called "Virtual Private Network Services" for the benefit of research scholars and faculty. Through the TIFRH VPN, research scholars and faculty can access e-resources subscribed by the TIFRH anywhere and anytime. Hence, all students, scientific staff, and faculty are requested to utilize this facility to enhance the quality of education and research.

PERSONAL AND PROJECT ORDERS:

Users can procure books for personal or project use through TIFRH Library's regular vendors.

For procuring books, send a mail with details such as title, author, ISBN, and publishers for personalized service and applicable discounts may be availed.

BROWSING ASSISTANCE:

The TIFRH Library offers an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) service, allowing users to search for books, Hindi books, theses, and more. If you have difficulty locating a book on the shelves, the library staff is available to assist.

CENTRAL PHOTOCOPYING FACILITY:

The TIFRH Library offers central photocopying, scanning, and printing services exclusively for TIFRH members. This service offers black-and-white copies only, color printing is not available.

1. Activate Printer Service: Please visit the IT office along with your RFID card to have your user account activated for printer services. (Note: If you do not have RFID card yet, kindly contact Mr. Narsimha, visit IT office to submit your sign)

2. Install Drivers: After activation, install the necessary printer drivers by following the instructions.

1. For Windows Click Here

2. For Linux Click Here

3.For MacBook Click Here

3. Print: Head to the printer, and use your RFID card to unlock it,select your document and click on print.

4. Copy and Scan: You can also use the printer for copying and scanning. Just unlock the printer with your RFID card first.

1. The paper trays are replenished daily—no need to bring your own.

2. Avoid opening the paper trays unnecessarily. A red alert light will blink when the papers runs out.

3. If the red light is blinking, inform the Library staff, and we will restock the paper.

4. Important: Do not take papers from the Xerox machine for personal use.

USER TERMINAL SERVICES:

The TIFRH Library provides five user terminals for users to access OPAC, databases, e-books, e-journals, and other e- resources. The library's reading area is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing users to access the internet wirelessly. Users are welcome to use their laptops in the library.