FAQ's

A.The arrangement of the books is done according to a classification system called Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). This is one of the most renowned library classification systems being used throughout the world. In this classification, knowledge has been divided into ten classes from 000-999

Classification numbers Used for
000 Generalities (computer science, media and communication etc.)

Books are arranged in ascending order from 000—999 on the shelves. Each & above main classes have their subclasses. For example:

A.All above mentioned four rows are collectively called “call number”. This is the order of the book on the shelves. You can trace the book through this call number.

A.The following are eligible to use the UMT library.

• Students of UMT
• Employees of UMT
• Permanent faculty members of UMT
• Visiting faculty members of UMT
• Honorary members of the UMT library

A.Students have to present their valid UMT card, which is non-transferable.Employees have to prove their identification with UMT employee card, duly attested by HR department.

Permanent faculty members also have to present their cards certified by the HR Department.

For visiting faculty, separate library card will be issued for one semester, which must be returned after semester to the issuing authority.

Honorary members will be given a membership card for a specified period, which must be returned or renewed after the mentioned date.

A. Yes a fine of Rs. 10.00 per day per book will be charged after due date.

A. UMT library gives you relaxation in borrowing upto a fine limit of 1000 rupees. After crossing this limit your membership is automatically suspended till the submission of fine.

A. He / She has to compensate in the following way:

• If library material is available (in the same format) in the local market, he / she has to pay the market price of the item along with rupees one hundred processing charges
• He / She may purchase it on fine or pay that price along with shipment charges and taxes.
• In case of non-availability of material, he / she has to pay three times the current price.

A. One can submit the latest edition/ version if the same is unavailable in the market or out of print.

A. Yes, the photocopy facility is available in the library within copyright provisions.