FAQs:
Questions which can be asked by the Library users.
How can a student (newcomer) become a member of this library?
For a new student of SUB, he/she has to take participate in 'Library Literacy Session' to know about the basic functions, services and facilities provided by the SUB library. In the session s/he has to fill-up a prescribed form along with online membership form through computer terminal. If s/he missed the session, later on s/he has opportunity to become the member.
What sorts of documents are required to become a member of SUB library?
A new student has to show his Money Receipt of admission along with Identity Card to concern officials at library. After proving himself as a valid student of SUB s/he has to submit a prescribed Membership form along with one copy of passport size and one copy of stamp size recent photograph. Moreover, online submission is also mandatory to activate the membership.
What is the membership procedure for SUB Faculty members or staff?
For a faculty or official of SUB, s/he has to show his appointment letter to concern officials at library. After proving himself as a valid employee of SUB s/he has to submit a prescribed Membership Form along with one copy of passport size and one copy of stamp size recent photograph. In addition, the library official will contact Accounts and Finance Department to verify his/her Employee ID. After entering the details of the faculty or official in library database s/he can be treated as a member of the SUB Library.
How long my membership is valid?
For a student, his/her membership is valid up to the completion of their respective program.
How membership can be activated?
To activate membership s/he has to show his Money Receipt of admission or Identity Card to concern officials at library. Then the concerned official verifies and updates his/her details from the library database. After updating his/her details the membership will be activated for current semester.
How many resources a user can borrow at a time?
At present, as per circulation rule, an undergraduate student himself/herself may borrow (02 books + 02 Books CD/DVD) + 1 Movie, and graduate student himself/herself may borrow (02 books + 02 Books CD/DVD) + 2 Movies respectively.
How long a user can retain resources?
An undergraduate and graduate student himself/herself may retain for 07 days positively if he need more can renew the document for another 07 days only.
How many times a user can renew a material?
Renew can be done only one time if he need more s/he must return the book and will collect another copy, if it is available in the shelf.
How can a student get remission of overdue charges?
If a student has any valid cause to delay for returning materials, he has to proof the evidence i.e. medical certificate for any seriously ill students etc. Here a student has to apply to the head of the library for remission.
How can a user contact a member of library officials?
A user can contact with a member of library officials through phone or mail. Here is a list of SUB Library officials.
What is the timetable of SUB Library?
Sunday to Friday: 9:00 am - 6.00 pm Saturday : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
What are the lending or borrowing procedures of resource materials?
Everyone is welcome in the library to read and consult reading materials, but only valid library members may actually borrow library materials. First come first served system will be followed.
What is an overdue charge or fines?
If a student fails to return the Library materials on time s/he will have to pay fine. The fine is for general collections Tk.05/= per day and for reserved collections Tk.05/= per hour. Overdue fine should be calculated from the date/time mentioned on the due slip of the materials.
What can a user do if s/he lost a book?
If a user lost a book s/he has to replace that same item + Tk. 25/- as service charge. If s/he failed to replace then s/he has to pay the double cost of the item + Tk. 25/- as service charge.
What daily newspaper does the library have?
Newspapers are The Daily Ittefaq, The Daily Prothom Alo, The Daily Kaler Kantha, The Daily Sangbad, The Daily Janakantha, The Daily Yugantor, The Daily Samakal, The Daily Observer, The Daily Star, The Independent, The Financial Express, The Azadi, The Purbakon, The Purbodash etc.
What types of Audio-Visual Cassette, DVD or CD-ROM’s I can use in the library?
SUB Library has a good collection of Audio-Visual Cassette, DVD and CD-ROM. A user can use all types of Audio-Visual Materials in the library.
Who can use the library facilities?
SU faculties, officials, students and alumni who have valid membership of SUB Library.
Who can search Internet at library?
Any faculty or any student who has valid User Name and Login ID can search Internet at library. However, the user must follow the rules and regulation of using internet.
Can I get internship/ project Report?
A user can get internship/project report and can use it as like as book. User can issue and return the report like the other library document. PDF format (not copy able) of reports are also available.
