All students, faculty members of the Institute are authorized to use the library

• The circulation timing is : 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM.
• On weekends and other holidays no circulation

OPAC stands for Online Public Access Catalogue. This is a database of all books, journals, theses, Back volumes etc., available in the library. It enables speedy searching of a particular book, books on a given subject, and/or a book by an author.

• Go to the library home page http://www.aulibrary.avinuty.ac.in
• There is a search box with the caption “Search Catalogue (OPAC)”.
• Enter a word or words from the title or subject or author of a book you like to search. Press enter.
• It will list all books matching the words you input.

To search a Book (Basic Search)

• The Basic Search Window will ask for the title to search
• Enter the title or keyword
• In the search result, you can find all the details of the book such as the location of the book or whether it is available on a shelf or issued

To search a Book (Advanced Search)

• If you know the title and author then go to the advanced search link available in the basic search window
• Type the title and select the field type as “Title” and Boolean operator “and” and type the author and select the field type as “Author”
• In the search result, you can find all the details of the book such as the location of the book or whether it is available on a shelf or issued

A self-service (KIOSK) facility allows a faster and more efficient way of borrowing and returning books. Users can place their RFID-enabled Identity card and Issue/Return the books themselves. They can also check their transaction details using KIOSK and take a printed receipt

Yes, if she fails to return the books within a prescribed period of time. A member is required to pay a late fee, per day per book Rs.5 only/-

• If a borrowed book is lost or mutilated beyond usable condition, then the user informs the library in the prescribed form
• The lost book should be replaced by the same or latest edition of a new book with overdue charges

Yes , but check with the library circulation counter whether the book is reserved by anyone else. If not, the book can be renewed.

No, journals, back volumes and magazines are meant for reference inside the library only. These materials cannot be borrowed.

Yes, the Library can arrange books and copies of articles on inter-library loan from other libraries.

• No, you are not allowed to bring the personal book / books issued from the library.
• In no case, issued books are allowed to bring into the library for reading purpose.

• Yes, you can take the photocopy of library materials and personal materials by paying the appropriate fee.

Yes, interested students/ researchers from outside are allowed to utilize the library resources if they produce valid identity cards with appropriate permission letter and register as day members by paying a daily library fee of Rs. 25.