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About The Library
In the last three decades of its existence, Gyansarovar, the TMTC Library, has evolved into one of the finest management Libraries in India. It provides an understanding and analysis of trends and the developments on managerial issues but on diverse specialised areas ranging from organisational psychology to global economy and government policies, among several others.

Gyansarovar has a collection of 14,000 titles, subscribes to 28 specialist Indian and foreign journals as well as popular magazines. Gyansarovar also subscribes to electronic resources such as Ebscohost, ISI Emerging Markets, ECCH, IBID and CSB. It provides separate sections for reading or browsing through books, journals and viewing videos.

Gyansarovar sustains the scheduled programmes of the centre by ensuring adequate collateral reading material is available in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of participants.

Working days
Monday-Friday:  9.00 am to 5.30 pm
Staff lunch time: 1.30 pm to 2.15 pm
Closed: Saturdays & Sundays
Library contact information
Telephone: (+91-20) 66011151 upto 58 - Ext 1017
Regulations
The Library's prime objective is to provide services and materials for the staff and programme members of TMTC for academic study, research and consultation. All users availing of the Library are expected to abide by the Library regulations detailed below. These regulations are intended to help maintain an effective Library service and an undisturbed, pleasant and safe environment for all users.
Please read the following information carefully.
Noise
Noise must be kept to a minimum in all areas of the Library. No sound louder than a whispered conversation is permitted, especially in the reading section. It is therefore advisable not to use this area for group study.

The use of mobile phones is banned in the reading section.

Any infringements of noise regulations may be reported to the Librarian at the reference desk.

Rules on noise and mobile phone use are not there to hinder learners, but are intended to provide a silent / quiet study environment throughout the Library premises at all times. Library staff, who enforce the rules, must be treated with due respect.

Food and drink
Edibles and drinks can damage books and equipment, attract insects and rodents - and create litter - so please do not bring them into Gyansarovar. Users are not permitted to eat or drink (other than bottled water) in the Library.
Smoking
In compliance with TMTC regulations, smoking is not permitted anywhere in Gyansarovar.
Others
The Librarian may agree or refuse to lend or restrict the circulation of any library material, or recall them from loan at any time at his / her discretion.

All persons leaving Gyansarovar shall ensure, before reaching the exit, that all Library property in their possession has been duly authorised for removal from the premises. Places at reading tables shall not be reserved.

The Gyansarovar staff may inspect articles in the possession of users in the Library.

Services
Bibliographic Information
Bibliographic and orientation instructions are given to new members when they join Gyansarovar, to assist them in getting acquainted with the Library, its location, collections and electronic resources.

A demonstration of the WEB-OPAC computerised system for locating books, journals, case studies, etc, can also be arranged on request. The Librarian, available at the reference desk, provides assistance to anyone needing extra training using WEB-OPAC, in addition to help patrons locate books and reference material in the stacks.

Computer terminals are available until 15 minutes before the library closes. Patrons can use the workstations for searching the catalogue and other information.

Photocopying
This facility is available on request. Cost per copy is Rs 1.50.

Legal limitations apply to the copying of material in copyright.

Document delivery
Single copies of articles can be requested from our collection. Copies obtained through this service may only be used for private study or for research purposes. Items can even be delivered to your office.
Research and training
The Librarian can provide research assistance and advice on Library databases and arrange individual training sessions on Library databases on request.
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