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Location:Reference Desk
The Reference Section is located on the first floor of the Main Library behind Circulation Desks.

Reference Collection: 

It consists of encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, statistical sources, directories and similar reference publications. Books are shelved by subject regardless of their language. Commercial directories are arranged in a separate sequence.

Reference Assistance:

The function of the Reference Section is to answer general and specific reference questions, assist users in using various Library catalogues, offer instructions regarding the use of appropriate reference recourses. Consult the on-duty Reference Librarian for guidance. Reference assistance is available till the Library is open. For short inquiries, call ext. 1521.

Databases

Users can also access to various electronic indexes and bibliographic databases. All databases are carefully selected to suite education and research requirements of all university colleges and department. 

Interlibrary Loans:

It is a service through which we borrow from other libraries books, journal articles and other materials not available in the Main Library. Requests for materials should be submitted to on ILL forms available at the Reference Desk. Normally, the usual delivery time for a loan request is one month and that of a photocopy is two weeks only. Patrons are notified immediately upon receipt of the material. Borrowers must return materials by due date as specified by the Interlibrary Loan Librarian. For more information, please call ext. 1523.

Online Journals:

The library subscribes to electronic journals through different vendors such as:

·         Gale (InfoTrac)

·         Elsevier (ScienceDirect)

·         Blackwell (Blackwell Synergy)

·         Ebsco (Business Source Premier)

·         Emerald

·         Ingenta

·         IEEE

Photocopying: 

A number of photocopy machines are available on all floors for reproducing library materials.  Photocopy machines for males are located near the Serials section and for females in the middle of the western wall on the  second floor.  Two more photocopy machines are housed in the reference section to xerox reference material, since reference books are not allowed to be taken out of the reference area. Some additional machines are available on the ground floor in the area of backsets of periodicals.

Orientation and Bibliographic Instruction:

The Reference staff conduct tours of the Library facilities and provide group instruction in the use of Library resources. Such tours can also be scheduled for interested faculty members. Advance booking is required for such a program. On request, the Reference Section also organizes programs for library users in their specific areas. For instruction please call ext. 1521 .