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What is KRC?

KRC represents the Knowledge Resource Center. It is the central library of GITAM University.

Where is the KRC located?

KRC is located in the center point of GITAM University.

How do I find out what titles and its volumes are owned by the KRC?

To find out your required title(s) and volumes, please visit our Web OPAC.

How do I find out the books by author, publisher, subject and edition wise?

To find out the books by author, publisher, subject and edition, please visit our Web OPAC.

What services are offered by KRC?

KRC provides different types of services, to know the details please go to services.

What is the opening hour of KRC?

KRC is functioning from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How do I find out exactly what issues of journals are available in each branch library?

To find out your required journal please visit our Web OPAC.

Who can borrow books from the Libraries?

A registered user of KRC can borrow books from the libraries.

Where do I check books out?

The lending section of KRC will check out/check in books.

How many books can I check out?

To know the no of books, please contact our lending section staff.

Can I get a Reference book for overnight?

No we do not have this provision.

What does OPAC mean?

An Online Public Access Catalogue, abbreviated as OPAC, is an online database of materials held by a library or a group of libraries. It is used to search and locate books and other materials available at the library.

What can you search through the Web OPAC?

The Web OPAC can be used to search and locate the resources that are available in all the libraries across all campuses of GITAM or in a particular library. It provides details like the number of copies, location and the status of the item searched.

How do I request titles that are not in KRC?

If the book title is not available,you may recommend it by email or through the Web OPAC book suggestion.

Can I renew my books online?

Yes, you can renew the book(s) online through the Web OPAC. First you have to login, then you can renew the books.But you should complete it before the overdue date.

What can I do if a book I need is already checked out?

You have to check the status of books through the Web OPAC.

Can I reserve a book?

Presently, we do not have a book reservation system.

Can I check out journal volumes?

No, you cannot check out the journal volumes.

Can I get a list of the items I have checked out?

Yes, you may check the list of items through the Web OPAC.

How does KRC notify me when I have overdue books?

You will get the two e-mail reminders before overdue of library book you checked out.

What kinds of materials may be borrowed via interlibrary loan?

You can borrow only print books via interlibrary loan.

Will I be notified when interlibrary loan items arrive?

Yes, our staff will notify you when interlibrary loan items arrive.

Where do I return titles I have borrowed?

You may return the borrowed book in the lending section of KRC.

If I lost a book how I can solve it?

If you lost a book you have to contact our library staff and as per the library rules you have to solve it.

My username and password are not working. What should I do?

Please contact to librarian.

How do I get full-text access to a specific article?

You will only get the full article from the subscribed journal.

How do I access a specific library database?

You can access a specific library database, only if it is subscribed by KRC.

Where and how can I pay a library fine?

You can pay a library fine online through G-Pay. KRC does not receive cash for any transactions.

Can visitors come to the library?

Visitors are allowed into the library but with due permission.

Can I purchase books from the Library?

No, KRC does not have the provision of selling books to the student.

How we can access the subscribed e-resources at off-campus?

Presently, GITAM has subscribed to the Open Athens remote access software, through which you may access all the subscribed e-resources off-campus. To get the Open Athens login credential please contact the CATS department.

Can I take a no-due certificate online?

No, you cannot take a no-due certificate online.

Where can I find the print magazine, journals and newspapers?

In the periodical section of KRC, you will get the print magazines, journals and newspapers.

Where can I find the information about online resources?

You can find information about online resources from the eResources webpage or at the digital library. Alternatively,you may contact the Deputy Librarian, Services deputylibrarian_services@gitam.edu to get more details.

How do I connect to the Wi-Fi at GITAM?

Please approach our staff to get assistance to connect to the Wi-Fi at GITAM.

How can I access GITAM’s theses or dissertations?

You can refer to the hard copy of the theses of GITAM in the Periodicals Section of KRC. You can also download the softcopy of the theses of GITAM from ShodhGanga website.

Can I borrow or return books on behalf of another library user?

A user can return books on behalf of another library user, but borrowing is not allowed.

I am a GITAM Alumni? What library benefits are available to me?

By producing the GITAM Alumni Card, one can use the KRC facilities. They can refer to the books and use the digital library but they do not have any borrowing privileges.

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