POLICY FOR INTER-LIBRARY LOAN REQUEST THROUGH DELNET

UIRC has taken up subscription of Inter-Library Loan through DELNET. Under these services, the documents (e.g., books, photocopies of articles and chapters etc.), which are available in Libraries other than UIRC, can be obtained.

Procedure to follow:

· The user needs to collect the ‘Inter-Library Loan request form‘ from the UIRC or can download the Form (Annex 1 for Book request, and Annex 2 for Article or Chapter request).

· User can also submit their request directly online to DELNET. However, the book(s) / document(s) will be delivered to UIRC. Users will return the book to UIRC on or before the due date

· Fill-in the form after checking the Online Database available at http://delnet.nic.in

· Submit the filled-in form to Periodical Section.

· UIRC will notify the DELNET and DELNET will deliver the book depending on the availability among member libraries within Delhi.

· UIRC will inform the user through e-mail or by phone and the user will collect the document from Periodical Section.

· A register to this effect will be maintained.

Terms and Conditions:

· The book will be issued for 10-15 days, which can be further renewed, if there is no reservation at the lending library.

· In case of reference book or any other rare document, the lending period may be shorter.

· No charges are applicable to the borrower, if the book is available in Delhi libraries.

· DELNET charges (approximately Rs.200/- per book), if the book is borrowed from libraries outside Delhi. Hence, the users are requested to prefer the books available in libraries in Delhi only.

· DELNET charge @ Rs.2/- per page for photocopying services for articles, chapters etc.

· It will be the responsibility of the user to return the document on or before the due date. The late fine chargeable by DELNET had to be paid by the user.

· An over due charge of Rs.5/- will be charged for each day the book is kept overtime.

Payment Policy:

A. For Faculty members :

· Faculty member may route their request through Dean.

· Invoices raised by the DELNET will be passed on to account section for payment along-with the copy of signed recommendation of the Dean.

B. For students of UTD and faculty/students of affiliated colleges:

· UIRC would issue a receipt book from the account section.

· Students etc. will pay to UIRC and an official receipt would be issued to the student.

· The UIRC would submit the amount to account section on monthly basis.

· The invoices raised by the DELNET will be passed on to account section for payment.

Encl: Annexure-I: Form for Inter-Library Loan Request Form through ‘DELNET’

Annexure-II: Form for Requisition for reprographic service through ‘DELNET’