About SCMS-B Library
The Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Bengaluru (SCMS-B) library offers an excellent array of information resources, technologies and services to support the academic and creative achievements of our students and faculty members.
The library contains the latest national and international journals and a large collection of books for management studies. The library resources are built to encourage students to develop research and critical learning skills.
The online library portal is accessible over the network on a 24x7 basis. Users can access full text resources and know the real-time status of various library materials from their own mobile and computer terminals.
The member of the SCMS-B library has access to more than 45,000+ E-Journals, more than 16+ E-Databases such as Ebsco, Emerald, Jstor, Scopus, Elsevier-Science direct and others and more than 2,00,000+ E-Books through SIU Library portal.
All the functions of SCMS Library are conducted through KOHA Library management software and it is being used to manage all administrative functions of the Library.
Library Timings
| Days | Library | Reading Hall |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday to Saturday |
9.00 am to 5.00 pm |
9.00 am to 2.00 am |
General Rules for SCMS-B Students
- All the users entering the library should deposit their belongings at the Property Counter
- Identity Card is mandatory for getting access to the library premises.
- while entering and leaving the library, users must enter their details in the system placed at the entrance
- Strict silence, decorum and discipline must be maintained in the library
- Maximum of 4 books will be issued for 15 days at once.
- All the users will receive every transaction alert through an email about the due date/issue/return/renewal of the books. Despite of this if the books are not returned on the due date, students have to pay overdue charge of Rs.5/- per day per book.
- In case a book/magazine/Journal is lost; the borrower has to replace the same with the latest Edition/Version of the material. If the copy is out of print then the user has to pay the cost of the material along with the overdue amount of fine.
- Borrowers are advised to make use of bookmarks to mark their reading and return the book in a good condition.
- Member shall not write upon, damage or mark any book / resources belonging to the library.
- Loud talking, holding conversation, eating, smoking etc, are strictly prohibited in the library.
- Library staff has the authority to deny you the usage of library premises &/or resources in case he/she finds your behavior not appropriate in the library.
- In case a member wish to bring his/her personal reading resources to the library premises; he/she has to inform the library staff and seek permission for the same.
- Member leaving the library should stop at the exit so that the material borrowed or taken out by them can be checked by the person on counter.
- Books removed from the shelves by students, if not required for reference, should be kept on the book trolley or on table nearest to them. Please do not try to shelve them by yourself.
- Readers should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. If anyone is found doing so, he will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource. It is responsibility of the user that the books borrowed should be protected from RAIN, DUST, INSECT, etc.
- Students are advised to borrow books on their account only. Disciplinary action shall be taken if staff finds the subscription rights being misused.
- All users are requested to keep their mobiles switched off or in silent mode when they are in the Library. The staff has the right to confiscate if the mobile rings in the library premises or found someone using the same in the library premises.
- No photography allowed inside the library premises without prior permission of the Librarian.
- Library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time.
- Students are advised to come to the Library in decent dressing. In case the library staff finds the attire not appropriate he/she may be asked to leave the library premises.
- The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving, abusing the library staff or behaving in an indecent manner.
- Suggestions on all aspects, of library services are welcome.
