FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Library located in the Institute?: The Library and Information Center of the Institute is housed in a 4 story building, located between Academic Building and the R & D building on the Campus.
What are the library opening hours?: Below is the table of library timings -

Days
Library Opening Hours
Issue/Return Hours
Library Learning Spaces (Ground, 2nd &    3rd Floor)
Monday to Friday (During the Session)
08:30 AM to 09:00 PM
09:00 AM to 08:45 PM
24 x 7
Saturday (During the Session)
08:30 AM to 06:00 PM
09:00 AM to 05:45 PM
Monday to Sunday (During mid and end    semester exams, from three days before exams start)
08:30 AM to 09:00 PM
09:00 AM to 08:45 PM
Monday to Saturday (During semester    break/Holi/Vijaydashmi/Diwali break)
08:30 AM to 06:00 PM
09:00 AM to 05:45 PM
Who can borrow books and other learning materials from the Library?: All the current students, faculty and staff members, registered IIIT-D Alumni, and Corporate Houses/Industries can borrow books and other learning materials from the Library.
How to create a library account?: The Library creates the library accounts of IIIT-D students, staff, and faculty after joining IIIT-D. The users need not apply separately for the library membership. Once the library account is created, the user will get an email notification, including the account login credentials.
For Alumni and Corporate membership, details are available here.
How to reset the password of the library account?: Send an email to the library (library@iiitd.ac.in) to reset your library account's password if you forget the same. Currently, there is no option to reset the password at the user end.
What are the services the library offers?: The Library offers below services and facilities to the users:

24x7 Learning Spaces

Book Drop Box Facility

Book Exhibition / Display

Document Scanning

Full text access to subscribed E-Resources

Institute's Repository / Archive

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery (DDS)

Issue/Return of Books

Kindle E-Book Readers

Learning Space Booking

Library Membership for Alumni and Corporate Houses/Industries

Online Book Reservation (Hold) and Renewal

Online Catalogue

Remote Access to Subscribed E-Resources

Scholars' Cabin

User Awareness/Orientation Programme

Wi-fi Internet Connectivity
Where can I access the online catalog?: A dedicated PC is installed with a touch screen facility to access the online public access catalog (OPAC) on the 1st floor, near the library's circulation desk. The OPAC can also be accessed from anywhere using PC or mobile devices with an internet connection through the library portal
How many books and other materials can I borrow from the Library, and for how long can I keep these with me?: The library offers below borrowing privileges to the users.

Users
Number of materials
Loan Period
Faculty Members
15
One Semester
Non-Academics
5
One Month
PhD Scholars
5
One Month
M.Tech. Students
4
14 Days (7 days for highly demanded    books)
B.Tech. Students
3
14 Days (7 days for highly demanded    books)

For more circulation related information, please browse the link.
From where can I borrow books and other learning materials in the Library?: Learning materials can be borrowed from the circulation desk located at the 1st floor of the library. Users should always carry their ID cards while using the Library and information center.
Where do I return the books and other materials that I have borrowed from the Library?: Users need to return the issued items at the Library circulation desk, first floor. At the ground floor, a drop box is kept for returning the issued items (excluding Kindle devices) when the Library is closed.
Is there any overdue fine on the Library books and other materials after the due date?: Yes, the overdue fine will be charged @ Rs.10/- per day on each book (there will be no fine for Saturday, Sunday, and other holidays). Book issue service may be suspended if the overdue fine is there in the borrower's account. Once the fine is paid, the service will be re-activated. The overdue fine shall be paid using this link (choose "Library Overdue Fine" from the dropdown).
How do I pay the Library overdue fine?: To pay the overdue fine, users can use the IIIT-D payment portal (click here, choose "Library Overdue Fine" as a purpose).
Can I renew my borrowed library book online?: Yes, you can renew the issued items 2 times online using the following steps -
Log in to your account on Library portal.

Click on "My Summary".

Select the title.

Click on "Renew".

Note: If the book is kept on hold by some other user, the same cannot be renewed. In this case you need to return the book at the library.
I have lost the books that I borrowed from the Library, what should I do now?: For the loss of library books/items, the borrower has to pay the current list price of the item + overdue fine (if any) + Rs.40/- processing charge. The overdue fine will not exceed the current list price of the book.
The payment can be made using this link (choose "Library Overdue Fine" as purpose).
How to place hold on a library book?: A user can put a book on hold which is issued to any other user so that once it is returned, s/he gets the priority to borrow the book. To place hold, please follow the below steps -

Log in to your library account on the library portal.

Search for the required book you want to barrow.

Click on "Place hold" (if the same is already issued to someone)

Choose pick up location as IIITD

Click on "Place hold".
How do I request such books and articles that are not part of the Library?: IIIT-D Library offers Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery Service (DDS) to its users to arrange the books and articles that are not available at IIIT-Delhi library. Browse the link to use this service.
How do I suggest a new book for the Library?: Users can recommend books for the library by logging in to his/her library account using this link. After successful login, go to "your purchase suggestions" then create "New purchase suggestion". The user will be notified while the book is ordered and received at the library. Users can also recommend the books through emails and book recommendation form available at the circulation desk (print/download form).
Where do I search what E-Resources (journals, databases, research tools, etc.) are available in the Library?: The e-resources available in the library can be accessed through the library portal's resources page. To search print resources use the library catalog
How can I access the e-resources?: The subscribed e-resources provide IP based access to the library users. The users can access directly to the e-resources by using IIIT-D internet service (LAN or WiFi) with a PC or Mobile device.
How do I access the E-Resources from off-campus/outside campus?: The users can access the subscribed e-resources from off-campus/outside campus through IdP Portal or VPN (Virtual Private Network). Please follow the Instructions to use VPN.
Does the Library have access to any Plagiarism check tool?: Yes, the library subscribes to plagiarism detection tools Turnitin and Drillbit. Besides these, the library also provides writing & publishing system Overleaf Pro+ and online proofreader Grammarly. For other resources and tools, please visit Resources.
How do I search for theses submitted by past students?: The project reports, dissertations and theses submitted by past students can be found in the Institutional Repository of IIIT-Delhi.
Does the Library have any reading devices - tablets, Kindles, etc.?: Yes, the library has 44 Kindle readers containing 730+ Kindle e-books and a Kindle Unlimited subscription (1 Million Kindle eBooks) for it's users. Users may borrow the same for 14 days and also can be renewed 2 times if not on hold (Kindle Borrowing Policy, please read it before lending the Kindle), more devices may add in upcoming days based on the usage.
Does the Library offer scanning, printing and photocopy services to the users?: Library offers document scanning service to all users. A dedicated color document scanner has been kept on the reference section first floor. Currently, Library doesn't provide the printing and photocopy facility, but an outsourced vendor offers this facility at the students' center on a payment basis.
How do I check the availability of space in the Library building?: The library has an in-house developed application that provides live occupancy information of the whole library building. Users can access the Library Occupancy to find out the available suitable spaces for them.
How do I book the Library study spaces that are available for booking?: The following Library learning spaces are available for online booking. Students can book these spaces for their collaborative assignments, project demonstration, and other related work - Here, you can Book online

Group Study Room-1-Gr. Floor

Group Study Room-2-Gr. Floor

Group Discussion Room-Gr. Gloor

LR-1

LR-2
Where is the reference section of the library located?: The reference section is located in front of the library office at the 1st floor of the library.
Where are the course reserved books kept in the library?: The course reserved books are kept in a separate book rack behind the circulation desk on the library's 1st floor. Also, the details of course reserve is listed on the Library Portal.
Where do I find the competitive exam books?: The competitive examination books are kept on a separate bookshelf near the circulation desk on the 1st floor.
Where are the New Arrivals displayed in the library?: The New Arrivals are displayed at the corridor of 1st floor of the library.
What are the special collections in the library?: There are many special collections available in the library. Some of them are:
Computing Books by India-based Authors,

IIIT-D Faculty publications,

Books by Nobel Laureates

Very Short Introductions series by Oxford University Press

Oxford India Short Introductions series

The Murty Classical Library of India collection
Does the library provide Newspaper Clipping Service for its users?: Yes, the newspaper clips are displayed on the multipurpose display stand at the ground floor near the book drop box.
Can I borrow newspapers and magazines?: Yes, magazines (back issues) can be issued from the circulation desk as per your borrowing privilege. Newspapers (back issues) can be issued for a limited period (1-2 days) based on the circulation desk requirement.
Does the library have collections other than course related books?: Yes, there are an extensive variety of rich collections other than course books available in the library. To find out all the existing collections, please access "collection" under the advanced search.
Does the Library conduct some events for its users?: Yes, the library conducts events on various topics relevant to the user community every month. Few of the topics have already been covered are mentioned below:
Research and Publication Ethics,

Effective Communication Skills for Engineers & Scientists,

Critical Thinking in the Age of Post-Truth,

A Session on Health Literacy

To know more information, please access the News and Updates
Can I keep my belongings with me inside the library rooms?: Yes, the user can keep the belongings with him/her inside the library (ground floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor only) except the 1st floor of the building. If s/he wants to visit the first floor, they need to deposit the belongings at the property counter located near the stairs on the ground floor, but s/he can carry laptops, books, notebook, and headphones with him/her.
Is there any water cooler available in the library for users?: Yes, there are 2 water coolers available for users located at the ground floor and 2nd floor near the AHU rooms.
Can I donate books and monetary support to the Library?: Yes, you can. The Library accepts all the books which are relevant for its users and in good condition. Also, monetary donations can be given using the online payment portal (select "donation for Library").
Does the library offer membership to its Alumni?: Yes, the library offers the Library Membership to its Alumni (click here for details) and any interested Corporate Houses / Industries as well (click here for details).

Days	Library Opening Hours	Issue/Return Hours	Library Learning Spaces (Ground, 2nd & 3rd Floor)
Monday to Friday (During the Session)	08:30 AM to 09:00 PM	09:00 AM to 08:45 PM	24 x 7
Saturday (During the Session)	08:30 AM to 06:00 PM	09:00 AM to 05:45 PM
Monday to Sunday (During mid and end semester exams, from three days before exams start)	08:30 AM to 09:00 PM	09:00 AM to 08:45 PM
Monday to Saturday (During semester break/Holi/Vijaydashmi/Diwali break)	08:30 AM to 06:00 PM	09:00 AM to 05:45 PM

Users	Number of materials	Loan Period
Faculty Members	15	One Semester
Non-Academics	5	One Month
PhD Scholars	5	One Month
M.Tech. Students	4	14 Days (7 days for highly demanded books)
B.Tech. Students	3	14 Days (7 days for highly demanded books)