Resource Centre

RESOURCE CENTRE

MISSION

The mission of the Resource Centre is to support effectively the teaching, research, and outreach missions of the university through leadership in acquiring, managing, and delivering information in an environment that fosters learning.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE RESOURCE CENTRE

Loan facilities (Issues, returns, renewals and reservations)
Information and Reference
Literature search
Reading Room
Assistance in the use of the Resource Centre
Photocopy: our services include self service and staff assisted photocopy
Internet access
On line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to locate materials available in the Resource Centre.
Access to past exams papers on the intranet
Access to E-journals such as Emerald and EBSCO:

                1. Emerald Subject Collections and eBooks
                    Link to Emerald: http://www.emeraldinsight.com

                2.EBSCO: Business Source Complete, Academic Search Complete,
                   Environment Complete and Hospitality & Tourism Complete.
                   Link to EBSCO: http://search.ebscohost.com

Please contact Resource Centre staff for Login and Password details

COLLECTION

The Resource Centre collection has now reached to 20,500 volumes, 30 journal and periodical titles and local newspapers, Non-print materials including electronic products such as CDS, DVDs, audiocassettes and videotapes are also available.

In the Reference Section one copy of all textbooks are available for consultation. This section also contains materials such as encyclopaedias, dictionaries, handbooks and past exams papers. Dissertations submitted in partial fulfillment of their respective undergraduate/postgraduate degrees can also be consulted in the Reference Section.

Click here to download the list of new books added (Donation of books by British Council)

OPENING HOURS

Normal Working Days	Semester Break
Weekdays: 08.30 to 19.30 hrs	Weekdays: 08.45 to 16.45
Saturdays: 09.00 to 16.00 hrs	Saturdays: 09.00 to 13.00 hrs
Sundays: 09.00 to 13.00 hrs

Public Holidays: Closed	Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed

MEMBERSHIP

Registered students of the University
Full-time and part-time staff
Members of the academic and executive bodies of the UTM
Visiting academic staff and researchers

RESOURCE CENTRE REGULATIONS

Members are issued with a Student ID Card to gain access to the Resource Centre. This card is required for all loan transactions.

Every borrower is liable to compensate for loss or damage to any item of library material that is on loan in his or her name.
Every borrower is liable to compensate the University for loss or damage to any item of Library Material that is on loan in his/her name.

Resource Centre Material is considered lost when:

a. formally declared lost by the borrower
b. it is seriously damaged.

The replacement cost of the library material is based on the value of the item plus administrative charges as assessed by the Librarian.

The materials labeled as ‘REF’ are available only for consultation within the Resource Centre.

LOAN PERIODS

The loan period is governed by the type of Resource Centre materials as per table below:

Type of Materials	Item Limit	Lending Period (Days)	Renewal Period in Days
Books	2	14	7
Periodicals & Journals	1	3	2
Video Cassettes	1	3	3
Audio Cassettes	1	2	2
CD-ROMs	1	2	2

FINES

A fine of Rs 5.00 is applicable per item per day as from expiry date. Overdue fines continue to accrue on holidays and other days even when the Resource Centre is closed.

BEHAVIOUR IN THE RESOURCE CENTRE

Students are expected to behave properly and to respect the needs of others.
Users who are judged by Resource Centre Staff to create any disturbance, or to behave in an offensive manner, will be required to moderate their behavior or to leave the Resource Centre.
Silence is required throughout the Resource Centre
Smoking or consumption of food and drink within the Resource Centre premises is not permitted.
Mobile must be switched off before entering the Resource Centre and should not be used anywhere within the premises.
Users may bring their bags and other items into the Resource Centre only on the understanding that they keep them in places provided and at their own risk.

SECURITY

The Resource Centre is equipped with Camera Surveillance system.

QUERIES

If you have any questions about the use and facilities offered by the Resource Centre please contact our staff:

Name	Post	Umail Address
Mrs S. Bhooabul	Librarian	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs K. Rengha-Beeharry	Library Officer	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr R. Gaungoo	Library Officer	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs N. Noormahomed-Echazar	Library Officer	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mrs M. Kodai	Library Clerk	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr B. Seewsagur	Library Attendant	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr R. Lukkoo	Library Attendant	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.