Frequently Asked Questions 

Q. 1 How do I get a library card?

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Any member of NAL may be enrolled as the registered member of the ICAST. For details contact Circulation Desk
Q. 2 Who are authorized to use the ICAST?
A All researchers, scientists and staff of the Institute are authorized to use the Library. However, for availing the borrowing facilities, users need to enroll themselves as Library members on fulfilling the requisite procedures. For more details see Library Membership.
Q. 3 How can an outsider use ICAST, The NAL Library?
A Individuals affiliated to corporate bodies like industries, can use the Library as Corporate Members. However, in special cases, individuals like retired scientists, academicians etc. may contact the Head for seeking permission for a limited numbers of days.
Q. 4 Can a bound volume of journal be issued to a member?
A Yes, bound volumes of journals can be issued to the scientists and research scholars for overnight. For late returns, a nominal amount be charged per day as applicable.
Q. 5 Can a current (unbound) issue of journals be issued to a Library member ?
A Yes, current (unbound) issue of journals are issued for a couple of days and fine is imposed for late returns.
Q. 6 How can I recommend subscription to a new journal in the Library
A An authorized user can send your request for subscription to a new journal through your Head of the Division. It may, however, be noted that the Library can subscribe to only a limited number of journals for a given Division from the funds allocated to the respective Divisions from the total budget of the Library.
Q.7 How can I recommend a book for purchase in the Library?
A An authorized user can recommend a book for purchase by filling-in a "Book recommendation Form" that can be obtained from the Book Acquisition Division. Or a request through online should then be routed through your Head of the division for his recommendation.
Q. 8 Can I renew my books over the Web?
A Presently NO. But we are going to provide this service shortly
Q. 9 How can I get help with database searching?
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For bonafied users can contact the IT Section in the Second floor Room No. 326. To access from outside please visit our website http://icast.nal.res.in

Q.10 Can I bring my personal books or other reading materials to the Library?
A Usually, readers are discouraged to bring their personal books or other reading materials to the Library. However, they can, bring their personal materials with prior permission to the segregated portion of the Library Reading Room at the Ground Floor and make an entry at the circulation desk which has been canceled by the authorized person.
Q.11 Is there a Lost and Found Section in the Library?
A Yes, the Circulation Desk, at the entrance to the Library, is our Lost and Found area. You may contact the person/security staff on duty.
Q.12 Where can I find information about theses?
A You can find information on 'OPAC' of our website, or can browse in the book shelves
Q.13 How can I get a book/article not owned by ICAST?
A We can procure it through inter-library-loan from other libraries.
Q.14 What are the Photocopying Charges?
A Members xx Paise non members Rs xx.xx Paise per exposure. Copyright restrictions are strictly followed.
Q.15 Does the Library open during weekends?
A Yes it opens during weekends 9.30 hrs to 17 hrs. For details see library hours
Q.16 How can I contact the Librarian?
A You can contact the Librarian through e-mail goudar@css.cmmacs.ernet.in fax +91-80-5268072, +91-80-5270670, +91-80-5260862, phone 91-080-5086080, 5267404. You can also meet him personally during Monday - Friday between 9 hrs to 17:00 hrs on Second Floor Room No. 325.
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