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Semester Book Loan

What does SBL stand for?

Semester Book Loan

What is SBL?

Through SBL, you can borrow your core textbooks for your registered modules and keep them for the whole semester. You will have to return the textbooks back to SBL unit by the end of the semester.

Why SBL has been introduced?
  1. Part of college initiative to move to a paperless office and embracing technology in learning and teaching, by giving online access in the future as the young generation would like online access and does not like to carry heavy books
  2. We want to save papers and reuse books rather than procuring every semester.
  3. To encourage and teach students to take the maximum benefits from textbooks.
When can I borrow the textbooks?

You can borrow the core textbooks after the completion of registration every semester.

Should I submit any documents while borrowing the textbooks?

Yes. You will have to present your Student ID card.

From where can I collect the textbooks?

You can collect textbooks from Room: PC42.

When should I return the textbooks?

You have to return the textbooks not later than 5 working days after the last date of Final Examinations.

What will happen if I do not return the textbooks?

After the due date, you will be fined at the rate of 50 Baisa for each book/per day.
Your results will not be published until the books are returned along with the fine.

How shall I return the textbooks?

You will need to present your Student ID card along with the textbooks at Room: PC 42.

Can I extend my borrowing period?

No. You cannot extend your borrowing period to more than one semester.

Is there any kind of penalties for damages or loss of textbooks?

Yes. Here are the penalties:

Type of damage

Penalty

Writing/highlighting/folding pages/replacing barcode or label

500 Baisa per damaged page

For full damages such as torn pages or book cover

 Student are liable to pay the cost of the book and an additional 15% of the value for administrative and technical charges.

Loosing/misplacing of the book

Student are liable to pay the cost of the book and an additional 15% of the value for administrative and technical charges.
Can I buy the borrowed books?

No. We are not selling books. However, you can forward your request to Manager of library.

[email protected].

Did you inform MOHE regarding SBL?

Yes. We did inform MOHE. And they applaud the college on its effort in the context of the progress of the educational process for the students benefit.