IMCO’s library mission is to support IMCO’s academic programs and satisfy its users’ information needs related to learning, teaching, training and research through the provision of high quality, up-to-date services and resources, whether acquired or accessible in maritime, process operations technology, ports, shipping and transport management. The library has collections of books, references, databases and e-resources.
IMCO library provides different services for the users such as Inter library loan, current awareness service, help sessions on the use of E resources and databases.
Category | Material | Quantity | Loan Period |
Foundation, Year 1,2,3 | Books | 4 | 3 weeks |
Year 4 & PT students | Books | 5 | 3 weeks |
Faculty | Books | 6 | 3 weeks |
Staff | Books | 4 | 3 weeks |
1. How to borrow?
Take the items and your ID card to the circulation desk where we will process the loan.
2. Conditions of loan:
The following loan conditions apply to all borrowers.
Recalls: All borrowed items are subject to recall if required by another borrower or for the Reserve Collection. Recalled items must be returned by the date specified in the recall notice.
Renewals: If no request or recall has been placed on the item by another borrower you may renew your loan. Renewals can be made in person or by telephone. Books can be renewed two times if not overdue or requested by another borrower. Reserve items cannot be renewed.
3. Reserve collection loans
The Reserve collections are short-term loan collections of materials in heavy demand. They include books and articles from the course reading lists and prescribed texts. Some lecturers put their lecture notes, tutorial notes and solutions on Reserve.
Most Reserve items can be taken on overnight loan if borrowed within 2 hours prior to closing time. It is very important to return Reserve items on time as other students are directly disadvantaged by late return. Members who do not return the reserve books in time will not be allowed to borrow the reserve books again.
4. Return of borrowed items
You can return the items at the circulation counter. Reserve items must be returned to the library before 9 a.m. as they are issued only for overnight.
5. Notices & Fine for overdue items
Items must be renewed or returned by the due date. The library imposes fines for overdue items. It is the borrower’s responsibility to note the due date and return the items on time. Responsibility for all material issued rests with the person named on the ID card unless the card’s loss was reported to the library prior to the date the material was borrowed.
Please check your mail regularly for overdue return notices. Students will be charged an overdue fine of 50 bizas per working day per item, in case of late return of books. If the books are not returned within 15 days from the due date, the borrowing privileges of the member are likely to be suspended till the dues are cleared. All overdue notices are sent to the borrowers official email address. The borrower is responsible for noting the due date and returning the items on time.
6. Materials not for loan
We do not lend items that are in reference collection.
Librarian can help library users to find resource for the research by completing SDI form. Click here to the form.
Workshop on Accessing Databases & Electronic Resources
Students and the faculty can request books or Journal articles which are not available in The NU Library from the interlibrary loan service.
How do I request an item?
Fill in the Interlibrary loan form available online or at the circulation desk and submit your request to the same location.
The library computers are connected to the MYQ printing system, allowing users to print from the library’s printer. You need to request an account from the finance department in order to charge your account.
A collection of links to the subject-related information and the links have been stored into categories to help you.
Learn MoreProvides a range of electronic resources including e-books, magazines, databases, full-text journal articles
Learn MoreSunday to Wednesday from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Friday & Saturday: closed
During vacation period
Sunday to Thursday: 8.00 AM to 4.30 PM