FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

General FAQ What is LRC's working hours?LRC is open from 8.00 am to 2.00 am (Hyderabad); 8.00 am to 2.00 am (Mohali) and extended till 4.00am during the exams. How do I access the library site?You can access the library site through http:\\library Can my Spouse/Children use the LRC?Yes, the spouse/children can access the library, but can borrow the books only by producing the student's ID card or Spouse ID card. What other library in Hyderabad can I use?LRC has a formal institutional membership with British Library and University of Hyderabad; You can get the membership card issued at the LRC circulation counter. Are there any guidelines/Policies on Library Usage?You can find the various guidelines/policies at LRC Policies. Where should I mail my reference query?You can send any of your queries to Learning Resource Centre (lrc_hyd@isb.edu - Hyderabad); (lrc_moh@isb.edu - Mohali).  Can I photocopy a book?You can photocopy of the reading materials as per the fair use of copyright policy for your personal use. Circulation FAQ How can I access the Library Catalogue?You can access the library catalogue online through OPAC.  How can I borrow a resource?Browse the LRC Circulation Policy. Where can I return a book?You can return at any of the counters at LRC.  How Can I renew a book?You can renew a book through the OPAC, or through email to Learning Resource Centre.  How Can I access my account online?You can login into patron access at OPAC.  Which resources I cannot borrow?The resources like current and immediate next term books, current journals, case studies, and reference material.  How do I reserve a book/DVD?You can reserve a book/DVD only if its checked out; the same can reserved through the OPAC, or through email to Learning Resource Centre (lrc_hyd@isb.edu - Hyderabad); (lrc_moh@isb.edu - Mohali) / over phone to 7999/7963 (Hyderabad); 1781 (Mohali). Resources FAQ >>Books What are the term books?Term Books are the required and recommended reading suggested by a faculty for a particular term. The copies of the same will be made available at LRC for reference.  How can I suggest a book?Suggestion form is available at all the counter of LRC, and you can also suggest online through forms. Does the LRC have fiction (or "Light Reading" Books)?We do have Light reading books such as Calvin & Hobbes/Asterix/Tin Tin and many other novels and fictions. >>Journals Where can I find the back issues of Journals?The back issues of the journals are available at Level-IV of LRC (Hyderabad); AC2 Acaemic Quad (Mohali).  How do I access the journal online?Online Journals can be accessed through the LRC site from the below link Journals >>Databases Do I need to come to LRC to access the database?Most of the databases subscribed by LRC are IP enabled so you can access the same from any where with in the campus. Where can I get a list of databases subscribed by LRC?You can access databases through the following link Databases. Are there any database guides available online?Yes, all the databases are provided with the database guides. Access the same through All Databases. How do I find articles on my topic?You can find the article of your topic through the following Management Literature Databases. How do I find company information?(India/Global)You can access all the company related information through the Company Information databases. Which database would give me the company financials?Browse the following databases on Indian Perspective Capital Market Cyberline (Capitaline); EMIS (Formerly Known as ISI Emerging Markets) and Prowess (Standalone) and on Global Perspective Capital IQ; Compustat; CRSP; Mergent Online and Hoovers. Where can I get the overviews of industries and trends?You can get the overview of Industries through the databases Business Monitor International; Crisinfac; ET Intelligence Group Frost & Sullivan; GMID; ICRA and EMIS (Formerly known as ISI Emerging Markets. Where can I find the market research reports on industries?Access the following Market Research Databases and Industry Watch. Where can I find the corporate reports?Browse the following databases on Indian Perspective Capital Market Cyberline (Capitaline); EMIS (Formerly known as ISI Emerging Markets); and Prowess. Where can I find the general economic and demographic data?You can access the economic and demographic information from the databases CEIC India Premium Database; Economic Outlook; EPW Research Foundation; Global Market Information Database (GMID) and India Stat. Where can I find any country report and its economic and political conditions?Browse the database like Business Monitor International; EMIS;  and also the database Datamonitor. Do we have access to any career resources?Yes, we have access to Vault Career Library. How do I access database Prowess from my Laptop?Prowess database can be mapped on to your Laptop by connecting to Prowess  and by running the setup.exe (available only at Hyderabad campus). >>Infoproducts How do I access Infowatch?Go to Info Watch and key in the username as 61310XXX and Password as "password". Incase if you have any access problem email to Learning Resource Centre. What is Case DataBank? Case DataBank is an innovative product created for users to browse the case studies available in print resources such as books, etc.