1. USER’S ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

2. College of Medical Sciences Library
What is library ?
Where is library ?
What are in library ?
What are the role of library ?
How to use the library ?
When open the library ?
Who is the responsible in library ?
What are the rules of library ?
How to get your required books / documents ?
How to get E- resources: e-books,e-journals etc.

3. 1. What is Library ?
The term "Library" used for collection of books , Journals and other library material which have been kept for reading, study and consultation. College library is a building or series of rooms containing a collection of books and others, faculty and other materials which have been acquire and prepared for the use of students, teachers, faculty and others.
The library is a trinity of documents, users / reader and staff. The old concepts of library i.e; " Store house" of recorded documents has been replaced by the modern concept and it is now known as "information centre".
Birendra Multiple campus library is an academic library which was established in 2023 B.S. The main function of this library is to promote the teaching & learning activities of COMS's teachers & students.

4. 2. Where is Library ?
Birendra Multiple campus library is an academic library which was established in 2023 B.S.
Library Building:
The COMS library is being run in its own building which construction was completed and donated by the Indian Embassy (Indian Government) on dated 2064.
The Library building is stay in front side and near of the campus building.

5. 3. What are in Library ?
Following materials are in Library Department.
One set computer with printer. provision of light and water is well; it is placed in proper place, near from the front side of the campus building.
Assistant Librarian librarian Mr Mahendra Prasad Adhikari as a chief librarian or Department head.
Adequate Books and Journals are collections / arranging
Adequate Library Furniture's
Adequate Comfortable reading table and chair
Drinking water
Toilet and bath room
Lighting / Heating
Library equipment also
Adequate Library Personnel

6. 4. What is the role of Library ?
COMS library is devoted to supported and facilitate the teachers, students and staffs. The objectives are:
To operate as a dynamic instruments of higher education.
To furnish learning environment appropriate for reading
To serve the teaching and learning of the Colleges
To teach skills needed for the sues of the library.
To collect the e-materials which are not available in our library.
To denote a grade class of a College in Nepal.
To provide information services.
To save the time of our library users who are scholars, students, Faculty members and teachers and our staffs
To improve by the use of database of Winisis for reference and OPAC search of Libra library software
To upgraded for our users from the e-materials by the use of internet

7. 5. How to use the Library ?
Users must have the Library membership card
One person can reserve maximum three books for him / her own purpose of use as reference in the Library.
Name, designation and time (in/out) of entry to the Library are to be entered strictly in the register kept at the entrance.
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8. No one should write, underline, highlight or draw figure and make comment and remarks in the body of the Library documents and on the Library desk.
Library books are keeping subject wise in separate Book rack.
No body is allowed to displace the Newspaper & Journals, Magazines from the Newspaper section. After reading, the same should be taken in the proper place.
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9. 5. How to circulation?
One borrowing library card cum Identity card which is barcodable provided for each user (student, Teacher, and staff) facilities his /her to borrow tow books for 14 days for students and seven books for 90 days for teachers and three books for 90 days for contact teachers and three books for 90 days for administrative staffs. Here overnight facilities were stopped since 2064 B.S. In close access system users can not retrieve their documents. So this library follows the open access system since 2064 B.S.

10. 6. When open the Library ?
Generally, library opened for students, teachers and staff of the COMS library. Local people are also allowed to use the library under the supervision of library staff. Our Campus Library Opening hour is 9.00 AM to PM
While running in Evening shift in that time library will open
9.00 AM to PM

11. 7. Who is the responsible in Library ?
Those following persons are responsible in Library:
Chairman
Director
Librarian Chief
Library member Comittee
All library Staffs
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12. Note:
If anybody is having any problem in utilizing the Library, he\she can contact the Library In-Charge for further information and necessary action.

13. 8. What are the laws of Library ?
Following are the most important Five laws of Library Science. According to Dr. S.R. Ranganathan who is the father of library science in the world.
1st law: Books are for use.
2nd Law: Every reader his/her book.
3rd Law: Every book its reader.
4th Law: Save the time of the readers and staffs.
5th Law: Library is a growing organism
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14. YOUR KIND ATTENTION PLEASE
This is general information for all the readers of the COMS who are interested in being the member of the CMS Library are requested to fill the registration form. The form is available in the academic section and also in Library. Please do not try to use the Library with out Library card. It is necessary & compulsory for all the students for the purpose of the Library use.
Documents to be submitted for joining as a Member:
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With recommended ant attested form
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15. General rules for the Library users:
Users must have the Library membership card him / her otherwise cannot use the book on his / her Identity card.
One person can reserve maximum three books for him / her own purpose of use as reference in the Library.
Every user’s have to paid per book per day Rs Rupees after due date.
Name, designation and time of entry to the Library are to be entered strictly in the register kept at the entrance.
No one should write, underline, highlight or draw figure and make comment and remarks in the body of the Library documents and on the Library desk.
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16. No one is allowed to tear any page from the Library documents
No one is allowed to tear any page from the Library documents. If it is detected, the offender will be punished as dim fits for including withdrawal of Library facilities available to him /her.
No one shall talk or gossip in the Library and silence should be observed.
Authority has the right to withdraw the privilege of using the Library to any one who misuse Library property or indulges in indiscipline.
No one shall be allowed to take the Library documents outside the Library with out the knowledge of the librarian / Library staffs.
No body is allowed to displace the Newspaper & Journals, Magazines from the Journal section. After reading, the same should be taken in the proper place.
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17. While users are entering, their belongings are to be kept in the allotted rack.
Library membership card is not transferable.
Please help us to keep the Library books neat and clean.
How ever Bags are strictly prohibited in Library.
The use of Library is strictly restricted to the
staffs and students of College of Medical Sciences.

18. 11. How to make Library Card ?
This is general information for all the readers of the College of Medical Sciences who are interested in being the member of the COMS Library are requested to fill the registration form. The form is available in the Academic section and also in Library. Please do not try to use the Library with out Library card. It is necessary & compulsory for all the students for the purpose of the Library use.
Documents to be submitted for joining as a Member:
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19. Questionnaire for user
User’s attitude towards the library resources and reference services: a survey of some special library of Chitwan.

20. The purpose of study in to find out the views about references and reference services and needed their requirement and suggestion for improvement for library services. So you are kindly requested to answer the following questions.
Please tick mark wherever braket is available ( ) and write your opinion wherever necessary -

21. A. Personal information
i) Name :
ii) Level :
iii) Name of the Campus
iv) Sex: Male ( ) Female ( )
B. Technical information
1. Are you taking a member of library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
2. Library is use for -
a) only visit ( )
b) Two read book ( )
c) To read reference book ( )
d) Others ( )

22. 3. How often do you visit library? a) Daily ( ) b) Once week ( )
c) Once a month ( )
d) Seldom ( )
4. For what purpose do you visit library?
a) To borrow text books ( )
b) To consult reference books ( )
c) To read reference books ( )
d) To visit leisure time ( )

23. 5. Are the present opening hours of library is suitable for you?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
6. How much time do you spend in library?
a) Less than one hour ( )
b) More than one hour ( )
c) More than two hours ( )
d) All leisure time ( )
7. Are you familiar with the collection of your library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
8. Which sections of the library do you use the most?
a) General section ( )
b) Periodical ( )
c) Reference service ( )
d) All of above ( )

24. 9. Do you get document in time?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
If no then why?
a) Insufficient number of books ( )
b) Staff biasness ( )
c) Student do not return book in time ( )
d) Insufficient number of staff ( )
10. Which reference materials do you prefer most in your study?
a) Primary document ( )
b) secondary document ( )
c) Tertiary document ( )
d) Above all ( )

25. 11. Are there sufficient reference materials in your library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
If no. please specify the which are not available-
a) Dictionary ( )
b) Encyclopedia ( )
c) Year book ( )
d) Directories ( )
e) Serials ( )
f) Audio/ visual ( )
g) Non print ( )
h) Statistical data ( )

26. 12. What difficulties do you fell in using the reference book
12. What difficulties do you fell in using the reference book? a) Wanted reference book/ document is not available ( )
b) Book / document are not systematically arranged ( )
c) Recent research paper and relevant journals are not available ( )
d) Library staff are not friendly ( )
e) Physical facilities are not sufficient ( )
13. Do you have the knowledge how to use the library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
14. Does the library conduct orientation programs to use the library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )

27. 15. Are the following user's education necessary for you?
a) Library orientation Yes ( ) No ( )
b) Library visit Yes ( ) No ( )
c) Current awareness services (CAS) Yes ( ) No ( )
d) Abstract service Yes ( ) No ( )
e) Bibliographic instruction yes ( ) No ( )
f) Seminar in library instruction Yes ( ) No ( )
16. Are these follows facilities are available for the users in your library ?
a) / Internet Yes ( ) No ( )
b) Telephone Yes ( ) No ( )
c) Reprographic (photocopy) Yes ( ) No ( )
d) Binding yes ( ) No ( )
e) Audio/visual Yes ( ) No ( )

28. 17. Is there computer in your library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
If yes, for what purpose is the computer being used?
a) To search the information ( )
b) To manage information ( )
c) /internet ( )
d) To invest leisure time ( )
18. Which tools do you use to search information?
a) With the help of staff ( )
b) Using computer ( )
c) Self search ( )
d) Help of friend ( )
19. What type of information do you need must?
a) General information ( )
b) Factual and figurative information ( )
c) Descriptive information ( )
d) Current event in development medical field ( )

29. 20. Are the following services fully favorable and adequate to you?
a) Classification/ cataloguing, yes ( ) No ( )
b) List of current acquisition Yes ( ) No ( )
c) Display of new arrival yes ( ) No ( )
d) Issue / return services Yes ( ) No ( )
e) Reference services Yes ( ) No ( )
f) Management services Yes ( ) No ( )
g) Staff service Yes ( ) No ( )
h) Information service Yes ( ) No ( )
a) …………..
b) …………
c) ……….
d) …………..
e) ……………

30. Thanks for your valuable time.
Research By
Mahendra Prasad Adhikari
21. Do you have any suggestion for improvement of library service? if Yes please specify it-

31. Questionnaire for user
User’s attitude towards the library resources and Library services: a survey of COMS library of Chitwan.

32. The purpose of study in to find out the views about Library and library services and needed their requirement and suggestion for improvement for library services. So you are kindly requested to answer the following questions.
Please tick mark wherever braket is available ( ) and write your opinion wherever necessary -
A. Personal information
i) Name :
ii) Level :
iii) Name of the Campus
iv) Sex: Male ( ) Female ( )
B. Technical information

33. 1. Are you taking a member of library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
2. Library is use for -
a) only visit ( )
b) Two read Textbook ( )
c) To read reference book ( )
d) Others ( )
3. How often do you visit library?
a) Daily ( )
b) Once week ( )
c) Once a month ( )
d) Seldom ( )
4. For what purpose do you visit library?
a) To borrow textbooks ( )
b) To read news papers ( )
c) To read reference books ( )
d) To visit leisure time ( )

34. 5. Are the present opening hours of library is suitable for you?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
if no which is suitable time
a) AM to 4.00 PM
b) 7.00 AM to 5.00 PM
c) 7.00 AM to PM
d) 9.00 AM to PM
6. How much time do you spend in library?
a) Less than one hour ( )
b) More than one hour ( )
c) More than two hours ( )
d) All leisure time ( )
7. Are you familiar with the collection of your library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )

35. 8. Which sections of the library do you use the most?
a) General section ( )
b) Periodical ( )
c) Reference service ( )
d) All of above ( )
9. Do you get document in time?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
If no then why?
a) Insufficient number of books ( )
b) Staff biasness ( )
c) Student do not return book in time ( )
d) Insufficient number of staff ( )
10. Which reference materials do you prefer most in your study?
a) Primary document ( )
b) secondary document ( )
c) Tertiary document ( )
d) Above all ( )

36. 11. Are there sufficient reading materials in your library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
If no. please specify the which are not available-
a) Textbooks ( )
b) Reference books ( )
c) Periodicals ( )
d) Audio/Visuals ( )
12. What difficulties do you fell in using the library?
a) Wanted textbook and reference book is not available ( )
b) Book / document are not systematically arranged ( )
c) Recent research paper and relevant journals are not available ( )
d) Library staff are not friendly ( )
e) Physical facilities are not sufficient ( )
13. Do you have the knowledge how to use the library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
14. Does the library conduct orientation programs to use the library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )

37. 15. Are the following user's education necessary for you?
a) Library orientation Yes ( ) No ( )
b) Library visit Yes ( ) No ( )
c) Current awareness services (CAS) Yes ( ) No ( )
d) Abstract service Yes ( ) No ( )
e) Bibliographic instruction yes ( ) No ( )
f) Seminar in library instruction Yes ( ) No ( )
16. Are these follows facilities are available for the users in your library ?
a) / Internet Yes ( ) No ( )
b) Documentation service Yes ( ) No ( )
c) Reprographic (photocopy) Yes ( ) No ( )
d) Binding yes ( ) No ( )
e) Audio/visual Yes ( ) No ( )

38. 17. Is there computer in your library?
a) Yes ( ) b) No ( )
If yes, for what purpose is the computer being used?
a) To search the information ( )
b) To manage information ( )
c) /internet ( )
d) To invest leisure time ( )
18. Which tools do you use to search information?
a) by the help of staff ( )
b) by Using computer ( )
c) by Self search ( )
d) By Catalogue ( )

39. 19. What type of materials do you need must?
a) Textbook ( )
b) Reference materials ( )
c) Newspaper and magazine ( )
d) Entertainment (Novel, Stories)
20. Are the following services fully favorable and adequate to you?
a) Classification/ cataloguing, yes ( ) No ( )
b) List of current acquisition Yes ( ) No ( )
c) Display of new arrival yes ( ) No ( )
d) Issue / return services Yes ( ) No ( )
e) Reference services Yes ( ) No ( )
f) Management services Yes ( ) No ( )
g) Staff service Yes ( ) No ( )
h) Information service Yes ( ) No ( )

40. 21. Do you have any suggestion for improvement of library service
21. Do you have any suggestion for improvement of library service? if Yes please specify it-
a) …………..
b) …………
c) ……….
d) …………..
e) ……………

41. Thanks for your valuable time. Research By Mahendra Prasad Adhikari

42. Thank you