VIKRAM SARABHAI LIBRARY

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AHMEDABAD

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EXTERNAL MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP FORM
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□ INDIVIDUAL □ INSTITUTIONAL
MEMBERSHIP NO.__________________

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READING MEMBERSHIP (Working in Academic Institutions, MDP Alumni, Ph.D. Students)

□ One Week □ One Month □ Three Months

BORROWING MEMBERSHIP

INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL
□ Academic □ Academic Organization
□ Retired Faculty
□ MDP Alumni
□ Ph.D. Students
□ Full-time faculty members
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Office Address: _______________________________________________________

(Specify the name of Institute/Organization)
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Residence Address: _______________________________________________________

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E-mail: _______________________________ Phone (O):_____________________ (M):_________________

Documents required

INDIVIDUAL
• Letter from your organization.
• Ph.D. registration letter, identity card, handwritten application stating the purpose of using library and a copy of latest fee receipt.
• Passport size photo.
• Residence proof/address proof.
• Foreign nationals have to submit a copy of their passport.

INSTITUTIONAL
• Letter from organization

(FOR LIBRARY USE ONLY)

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□ Online payment ___________________ □ UPI_____________________
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 Individual Reading Membership

One Week Fee One Month Fee Three Months Fee

Type of Membership
(in Rs.) (in Rs.) (in Rs.)
Working in Academic Institutions, MDP Alumni, Ph.D.
Students
300/-* 700/-* Rs.1,500/-*

Borrowing Membership
Refundable
Type of Membership Loan Limit Annual Fee (in Rs.)
Deposit (in Rs.)

Individuals working in Academic Institutions, MDP Alumni, 5,000/- 2 Books for 30 days
5000/- *
Retired Faculty ** 10,000/- 5 Books for 30 days

Institutions (Academic) – Four cards 20,000/- 4 Books for 30 days 15,000/-*

General Norms/ Rules

• All external memberships are issued with the approval of the Librarian for academic purposes only.
• Certain online resources are not accessible to external members, as license agreements do not permit the same.
• Photocopy of entire book/s and journal/s is not allowed. For availing limited photocopy and print service, charges would be
Rs..2/-* per exposure.
• The computers in the library are meant for accessing electronic resources only. Access to social networking sites and checking
emails of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• The membership card is for library use only and it should not be used for any other purpose.
• The membership is non-transferable. Only the designated person can use the membership facility and an accompanying person is
not permitted.
• The Librarian has the right to cancel the membership if the member is found violating the rules and regulations.
• The members should take care of the furniture and equipment while using them in the library.
• The fourth-floor collaborative spaces are restricted for the use of IIMA students, faculty, and AA’s / RA’s.
• External members should note that all facilities, resources, and services of the library would be provided to the IIMA community
on a priority basis.
• The institutional (academic) members need to bring their institute ID card along with V. S. library ID card at the time of visiting
the library.

Norms / Rules for Borrowing books

• The book/s would be issued for 30 days. Renewal can be done if there is no hold on the book.
• Due dates are to be followed strictly. If a member fails to renew or return on time, then an overdue charge of Re.1/-* per day per
book would be levied till it is returned or renewed. Frequent defaulting in return of books may lead to cancellation of membership.
• Loss of card should be reported immediately to the Circulation In-charge. Duplicate cards will cost INR 500/- per card*.
Please note that the rules and regulations are subject to change.

*All fees may attract taxes as applicable and are not refundable.
** For Retired faculty from other institutions recommendations by IIMA faculty is required.

For Membership Query: [email protected] or +91-79-71524977

I/We hereby agree to abide by the rules and regulations in force from time to time.

Date: / / Signature: ___________________________

Last updated: 13-12-2022