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Circulation Division

Circulation division caters to new member registration, issue/return of books, and displays weekly new arrivals. It is fully automated for document circulation and also maintains proper record keeping. Users can use the online library catalogue to search the library's collection.

This division performs the following functions:

  • Registers new members and renewal / extension of membership.
  • Sends reminders through e-mail to return the books and renew them online.
  • Informs the members to collect the reading material against reservation.
  • Recall notices to users for reserved books.
  • Replacement of lost books and lost book repayment for clearance.
  • Issues the Library Clearance Certificates (No Dues).
  • Checks incoming and outgoing materials thoroughly.

Sub-Divisions

Text/Reserve Books

Textbooks recommended for courses are kept in the Reserve Section. Textbooks available in the sections are circulated within the library.

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Theses Repository

Institutional repository (Theses) of IIT Kanpur is an online platform for digital preservation. It has over 18000+ ETD until 2021.

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Maintenance Div.

All such functions that are required to keep its systems, resources, and facilities in good condition are performed at their original or designed capacity.

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Binding Division

The PKKL Binding Section is responsible for providing binding preparation for the Library's Collections.

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Dr. S K Vijaianand

Dr. S K Vijaianand

I/c Circulation

(Text Book, ILL, Search request & DDS, Visitors, Binding)

Office Hours

Mon to Fri - 09:00 to 5:30
Sat & Sun - Closed

Location

Ground Floor
P K Kelkar Library , IIT Kanpur

Contact Us

+91 0512 2596055 (Call Us)
libcirc@iitk.ac.in (Mail us)

Circulation Rules

  • General books are issued to all eligible members as per their entitlements.
  • For the rules for replacement of lost book kindly contact the Assistant Librarian (Circulation).
  • A book loss must be reported immediately. Late fees, if any, will be charged till the loss of the book is reported or settled.
  • No book in damaged condition will be accepted from the reader. Mutilated or spoiled books will have to be replaced by the borrower.
  • The readers should check the book thoroughly for missing pages, chapters, pictures etc., while borrowing the book.
  • The borrowing facility can be withdrawn or restricted in case of misbehavior or misuse of the library.
  • Reference books and periodicals are not available for loan.

Circulation Hours

Text Books

Textbooks available in the sections are circulated within the Library. The due period is 2 hrs and must be reissued after the due period.

Days Hours
Monday-Friday8:00 am to 11:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am to 11:30 pm
Sunday9:00 am to 5:00 pm

General Books

The General Books Collection can be borrowed according to borrowing privileges during the following hours:

Days Hours
Monday-Friday9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday & Gazetted HolidaysNo Circulation

Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing privileges are given only to the faculty, visiting faculty, research scholars, staff, and students who are registered in the library. Books can be issued only against an ID Card issued by IIT Kanpur.

Category No. of Books Loan Period
Faculty & Academic staff20180 Days
PDF & Ph.D. Students1530 Days
PG Students, Group A & B Staff1030 Days
UG Students1014 Days
Group C, D & Staff not covered above530 Days
Alumni Membership530 Days
Superannuated Faculty590 Days
Project Employee514 Days
Note: Overdue Charges Rs. 1 Per Book/Day

Downloads

Form Name Download
Library Membership PDF
Library Membership (Project Employee) PDF
Search Request PDF
No Dues form [Project Employee] PDF
Thesis Authentication PDF
Lost Book PDF
Text Book Reserve PDF
Superannuated Faculty Membership PDF
Alumni Membership PDF

Circulation Team

Name Position Mail Us Phone
Dr. S K VijaianandDy. Librarian (I/c)vanand@iitk.ac.in6055
Mr. Jai PrakashSr. Library Information Officerjprana@iitk.ac.in7233
Ms. Rekha BhartiSr. Library Information Officerrekhab@iitk.ac.in6040
Ms. Archana SachanLibrary Information Officerasachan@iitk.ac.in7891
Mr. Sunil Kumar RanaLibrary Information Officersrana@iitk.ac.in7002
Ms. Pragati IndoriaLibrary Information Officerpragati@iitk.ac.in7223
Mr. Anil Kumar MishraLibrary Information Officermishraak@iitk.ac.in7323
Mr. Uma ShankerAsst. Library Information Officeruma@iitk.ac.in6132
Mr. Ateesh KumarSr Assistant (Library)ateeshk@iitk.ac.in7002
Mr. Vipin GuptaJr. Assistantviping@iitk.ac.in7002