BRIEF GUIDE TO MATHESON LIBRARY READER SERVICE 2018
Welcome to Matheson Library’s Reader service, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae.
This service aims to provide equitable access to information resources to support the information, research and learning endeavors of students and staff of the Papua New Guinea University of Technology and the community.
Library hours
- Mond-Thurs 8a.m – 10 p.m
- Friday 8a.m -4 p.m
- Saturday 1p.m-5 p.m
- Sunday 1p.m-5 p.m
Hours of operation are subject to change during holidays, and inter-semester breaks.
Membership
Students and other category of borrowers must have a current validated ID to register with the library
Membership for students is renewable yearly. Staff membership extends till end of employment period.
Special conditions apply to the rest of the category.
Loan period
Students:-10 items for a month
Staff, Council Members Authorized Borrowers, Short term visitors, scholars, Institutions all have different conditions for borrowing.
(Ask staff for borrowing limits of these categories)
Lending collection
Items for loan are from: Main Collection; Vertical File; Videos; and Fiction.
Closed Access collections
Materials in this collection comprise:
- Reference books
- Journals
- Maps
- Standards
- Rare books
- Video tapes
- Photographs
- Revised laws of Papua New Guinea
- Exam Papers
- Special Reserve.
Special conditions apply.
Inter-Library Loans
This services exists to cater for information materials not available in-house
See staff for assistance
When to borrow
Borrowing may
Lending services close 15 minutes before the advertised library closing time. Plan ahead please.
Borrowing conditions
Use your OWN current validated ID to borrow.
Any items damaged or defaced while in the users care will be charged for.
Damaged / Lost Books
The cost for a damaged and lost book is K220.00.
Overdue Items
Overdue items accumulate at a rate of 50 toea per item per day.
A note will be sent with the overdue fine advising method of payment.
Return books well before the due date to avoid the penalty.
Returns
Use the 24 hour book drop or Circulation Desk to return library items.
Borrowed library items left on desks, shelve and trolleys are not considered as returned.
Special Reserve
One item per loan
2 hour limit use in the building. A renewal is possible if no one else has reserved the item
A penalty fine of K1.00 per hour applies to overdue special reserve items.
Exam papers
Exam papers are in demand and may be borrowed for photocopying only in the building. Special conditions apply.
Renewals
Present all items for renewals at the Circulation desk
Items reserved for another user cannot be renewed.
Reservations
Library items on loan may be reserved. Staff at the Circulation desk will assist with the reservations.
Recalls
All circulating materials are subject to a recall anytime for another user
A penalty applies to late returns of recalled items.
Photocopying & Printing
This service is available on the Ground floor. Rates are available
Lost / Stolen ID
Report lost and stolen ID’s to duty staff at the Circulation desk without delay.
Penalties
Borrowing privileges will be denied for overdue books and unpaid fines.
Results may be withheld until outstanding fines are resolved and salaries may be deducted in the case of staff
If an item is not returned or renewed promptly, it will be deemed lost and the borrower charged the lost book fine or an exact replacement copy is required.
Clearance
Clearance forms are only signed by designated staff.
General conditions and rules
Stealing is a crime.
No BUAI, DRINKS & FOOD are to be consumed in the building. However, ‘Bottled’ water is allowed
Do not spit in the rubbish bins, please, it’s a health hazard.
Handle books with clean hands
Do not write or make notes in books
Graffiti on tables, desk tops building walls is not allowed. Anyone caught in the act will be referred to the Disciplinary authority on campus.
Mobile phones should be turned low in the building.
Any valuables taken into the library remains the sole responsibility of the individual.
Remain alert at all times in the building, particularly in times of evacuation for disasters or special emergencies.
Change of Address
Inform Circulation staff of any address change.
Further Enquiries:
Ask staff on duty for further assistance
Or
Call Phone: 4734358
Fax: 4734363
Email: libinfo@lib.unitech.ac.pg
Note: This post was prepared by the Reader Services and edited by this blogger.
