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Library Administration and Management

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Providing assistance to users in locating and using periodicals, audio-visuals, and
AV equipment.
Maintaining the order of the Library’s print collections.
Answering questions about policies such as loans, renewals, recalls, fines, and other
policies.
Circulation Policies
Students, Faculty, and Staff

Books / Other Materials
The circulation period for books varies depending on whether the borrower is a student,
faculty member, staff member, IBA alumni or not affiliated with IBA. Journals do not
circulate.
Fines

The fine for overdue material is ` 5/= per day with increased fines for all special materials.
Renewals
Students, faculty, and staff can renew books in person at the circulation desk. You cannot
renew books if:
You have an overdue book.

You have unpaid Library fines.
The book has reached its renewal limit.
Another student, faculty or researcher has requested the book.
Recalls

If a book has been charged out for more than 28 days, a recall can be placed on the book.
The borrower will be notified that another borrower has requested it and that the book
must be returned within one week to avoid a fine. The current fine for recalled materials
is ` 1.00 per day. The person requesting the book will be notified when it is returned.

IBA Alumni
IBA Alumni can apply for borrowing privileges by stopping at the circulation desk and
filling out a library registration form. Once the form is completed, alumni status will be
verified and the information will be put into the Library’s borrower record. The verification
process may take up to 24 hours during the business week. Alumni privileges apply for
one year.
Reference Services

All staff at the Service Desk can assist with general enquiries, including information about
the library setup and use of the library catalogue. The Reference Librarian who is normally
available for walk-in/phone/e-mail consultation between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Saturday, provides subject specific reference assistance and extended instruction
in library systems and catalogues. Suggestions for new books, periodicals or electronic
acquisitions can also be directed to the subject specialist staff.

Source: http://library.iba.edu.pk/circulation.htm

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