About the library
Library is a place which acquires stores, organizes, preserves and disseminates knowledge to the society. The Library (SFI) promotes the development of lifelong information. The mission of the Librarian is to set policy and to direct and support programs and activities to accomplish the Library's mission. SFI Library like a Resource Centers at SFI compliments the classroom teaching and Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) has been introduced for library data search by users. OPAC is a powerful search engine for finding any catalogued information from KOHA. SFI library a well-equipped and well-managed library is the foundation of modern educational structure. SFI library is an essential source of learning to our institution.
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Library Membership
The students, faculty and staff of the College can online register for the membership of the Library. Library Registration Form for Student/faculty /other staff.
After registration you can collect the library Membership card from fashion library.
SFI Library OPAC : http://192.168.1.150/
Library at a Glance
- Air-Conditioned Reading Area WI-FI facility
- Reading Section:25%
- Library Automation : Yes
- OPAC : Yes
- Internet Connectivity : Yes
- Automation Software : KOHA
Library Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00 AM To 05:00 PMSaturday (1st & 2nd): 09:00 AM To 01:00 PM
Saturday (3rd & 4th)/Sunday/Holiday: Close
Library Resource
- Books
- Journal/Magazine
- Newspaper
- Students Internship documents
- Swatches
- College Newsletter
Digital Repository
- SFI Publication
- Press Releases
- Portfolio
- Design Project
Additional Facilities
- News Paper Clippings: Clippings of the latest news related to college events on daily basis for ready reference purposes.
- The library is under CCTV Surveillance.
Library Services
- Reading facility
- Online library registration
- Issue/return of books renewal
- Online catalogue (KOHA OPAC)
- Internet browsing facility
- Wi-Fi internet connectivity
- Display new arrivals books on display rack
- Reminder facility for check in/check out
- Reminder for overdue charge notice/advance notice for reminding regarding borrowed books
- Reminder facility to pickup books kept for hold
- You can check overdue details (if any) through your account
- Books can be searched via OPAC
- Check availability status of books in OPAC
- Online purchase suggestion of books
- Laptop charging point
- Check your library account after logging
- Feedback from facility
- Updated activities for library (library cell)
- Question paper facility
- Magazine will be issued on prior base
General Policy for library users
Borrowing Privileges:
| Users | Number of books | Loan Period | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Members | 3 | One week | General Books /Reference books of courses can be issued. The books can be re-issued as per the need. |
| Students | 2 | 3 day |
Issue/Return of Books
- Return of books after the due date will attract a fine of Rs.5/- per day per volume. The amount of fine would not exceed double the cost of the book (There will be no charge for Saturday, Sunday, and other holidays).
- Books/Materials can be re-issued, if there is no reservation (Hold) placed on them by other users.
- The Library sends overdue reminder to related borrowers.
Online Book Reservation (Hold) and Renewal
The Library provides online book reservation (Hold) service to all registered users using following steps:- Log in to your account on Library portal and go to search Library Catalog
- Type the author name or the title (or whatever information you have regarding that title)
- Click on to place hold button on the right-hand side button
- Library Catalog shows two options
- Place hold for the next available copy
- Then again Click on Place hold button Also, the Library provides online book renewal service as well using following steps :-
- Log in to your account on Library portal
- Click on My Summary
- Click on Renew
Only registered users (Faculty, Staff, and Students) are allowed to borrow books from the Library. Users should always carry their ID cards while using the Library. To know the full details and availability status of Library resources, please prefer to access the Library online catalogue.
Rules and Regulations for the Library Users
- Reference books are issued only under special circumstances with prior permission of Librarian.
- Library users must ensure that their activities do not disturb the fellow users.
- User should maintain peace in the library and should not disturb other readers in the library.
- All library users must sign in/out register available at the gate.
- Smoking/eating/use of mobile phone/drinking/sleeping is strictly prohibited in the library premises.
- User of the library should not deface, mark, cut or damage the reading materials in any way.
- The user should check the books thoroughly for missing pages, chapters etc. While getting them ssued. No complaint will be entertained later on.
- Personal belongings like bags, books, etc. are not allowed inside the library in any case.
- Computer in the library premises should be used for academic purpose only. Online chatting / dating, browsing of social networking sites, playing game of the computers are strictly prohibited.
Shweta Rani
Librarian
SFI Library
