FAQ

1	How do I become a member of the Library?	The faculty, students, and staff of Sophia Girls' College are bona-fide members and no other formality is required. As soon as you get your ID Card, please visit the library once to activate your membership.
2	How do I borrow books?	Go to the library, pick up the books you'd like to borrow, carry these books to the Circulation Counter. Show your ID Card. The library staff will assist you in getting these books issued to you.
3	What are the issue/return (of books) timings of the Library?	9.00 AM to 2.30 PM on all working days.
4	How many books can I borrow?	Faculty can borrow up to 10 books, UG Students up to 02 books and PG Students can borrow up to 03 books.
5	Is there a fine for late return (Over-due) of books?	Yes, a member is required to pay late fee / overdue fine of Rs.10.00 per day, per volume if he/she fails to return the books within prescribed period of time.
6	How / where do I pay Library dues?	Library dues (late fees/cost of lost books etc) can be paid in cash at the Library Circulation counter.
7	How do I replace a lost book (What am I required to do for a lost book)?	In case of loss/damage of books borrowed by a user; the borrower shall have to replace the book with its latest edition. If the replacement is not done within one month, the defaulter will be charged as follows:- Two times the cost of the book, if the book is in print. Three times the cost of the book, if the book is out of print. If the book of a multi-volume set is lost, the member concerned shall have to replace the whole set or pay the cost of the same.
8	What types of documents are kept in the Reference Collection?	References collection mainly contains encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries, directories, atlases, CD /DVD and some rare collection books.
9	How do I distinguish reference / rare books from other library books?	Reference books / Rare books are marked “Not to be issued” on due date slip of the book.
10	How do I borrow the reference books or periodicals?	Reference books or periodicals (Journals / Magazine / Newspapers) are not to be issued items.
11	What shall I do if I do not find the book on the shelf?	First contact the library staff responsible for shelving of books. If not satisfied, please contact staff at Circulation Counter or Librarian.
12	Can I bring personal books and other reading material to the Library?	No, users are not allowed to bring their personal books, printed reading materials, issued books (except return purpose) or other reading materials to the library.
13	What is “Web-OPAC”?	Web-OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalogue. This is a database of all books, reference books, etc. available in the library. It enables speedy searching of a particular book, books on a given subject, and/or a book by an author.
14	How do I search books in Web-OPAC?	Go to Central library home page. There is a search box with caption “On Line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)”. Open it with your user ID and password then enter a word or words from title or subject or author of a book you like to search. Press enter. It will list all books matching the words you input.
15	What is “Web-OPAC”?	Web-OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalogue. This is a database of all books, reference books, etc. available in the library. It enables speedy searching of a particular book, books on a given subject, and/or a book by an author.
16	How do I know what E –Journals and E -Books are available / accessible to users?	Go to library home page. Click E-Resources, the system will list all the E –Journals and E -Books available in the College.
17	Are E-RESOURCES accessible to all the users?	No, E-Resources are accessible only to the students, faculty and staff of Sophia Girls’ College through their user ID and Password.
18	Whom should I contact if I do not get access to a particular E-Resource or want to learn more about E-Resources?	Please contact the Librarian. He will provide you assistance / help in using the e-resource.
19	Can the Library borrow documents from other libraries?	Yes, the Library can arrange copies of articles on inter-library loan from INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar through NLIST Consortium.