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Membership Details

Category Annual fee (Rs)
Entitlement Loan period
Life Time member 10,000 (INR) or USD 300.00 3 books, 3 Educational video 2 weeks
Research Scholars 600 3 Books, 2 Reference 2 weeks
Institutional 1200 5 Books, 3 Educational video 2 weeks; 1 week for videos
General with loan 600 3 books, 3 Educational video 2 weeks
General/ Student 300 No Loan -
Temporary 35 (per month) No Loan -
Monks, nuns and senior citizens 180 No Loan -

• Membership fee once paid will not be refunded.

Updated June 2007


Procedures for Becoming a Member


Make an application for the specific category of membership to: The Director, Songtsen Library. The application must be accompanied by a proper valid identification with two photos (passport, official ID, etc.) When your application is accepted, deposit the specified fee at the Accountant’s office. You will then be issued a Membership Card to and borrowing.



Sponsorship


Any individual or institution can become a Sponsorship Member by making a one time contribution of US $ 300 for overseas residents or Rs. 10,000/- for residents of South Asian countries. This Sponsorship Member fee will be used towards the purchasing of additional books and the general maintenance of the library. Sponsorship Members will enjoy full use of the library’s resources, receive an annual newsletter and a 10% discount on the library’s publications.


Facilities

a) References services
b) On-line Public Access Catalogue
c) Photocopying
d) Internet access
e) Audio/video
f) Reservation of books/videos
g) A Private working desk in the Library’s basement is provided for scholars who do not wish to be disturbed.


^ Scholars and visitors using our facilities