Why is it that a book is indicated as available in the database, but cannot be traced on the shelves?
Our library is open-shelf and some readers leave books around, which results to this situation. Please ask for clarification at the circulation desk.
What should I do when I find the library records do not match with the actual book?
In such a case, please bring your library card to the circulation desk. Always check you records to see that your details and those of items borrowed tally.
What must I do when library material is damaged or lost?
Pay replacement cost or replace with the same material.
What are the overdue fines?
5/- per day for normal loans and 5/- per hour for reserve/short loan material.
I have noticed there are some books that come with DVDs that contain the entire notes on the same book. Can students ever get access to these DVDs?
Yes, just note its call number and request for it from the respective short loan counter.
How do I return Library materials?
To the issue desk for discharging
How do I know the status of books I have borrowed and the date for returning?
The status of loaned books is shown from the date due stamp provided upon borrowing the library material.
How do I join the Library?
EASA Library mainly serves the KCAA/EASA community i.e. Students, Staff and Alumni and a limited number of external users.
How do I extend the loan period of Library material?
Present the material and your ID to the library staff at issue desk
How do I borrow/renew my books
Borrowing and Renewing Items to borrow, take the item (book, DVD, CD etc.) to the circulation desk. The item will be issued to you upon presenting a student’s ID.To renew items online, login to your library account using your credentials (username and password). A listing of all items in your custody will appear including details of when they are due. Click on renew to renew the item/s Renewals will not be accepted if: The item is overdue and accruing fines, The item is on hold for someone else, A recall has been made on that particular item or, You have reached the maximum renewing limit (twice). Note: that renewing item/s refers to extending the deadline of the borrowed books in a limited period of time. However, it can only be transacted before the due date. Each book can only be renewed twice, one at a time and each time can only be extended by specified period of time e.g. one week, two weeks or one month depending on user category. Then you will be required to renew one more...
Can I borrow items using another patron’s Identity Card?
It is prohibited to use other patron's document(s) to borrow Library items.
Can a patron with expired library items continue to borrow books?
Accounts of patrons with expired books are automatically locked out by the system. This means that they cannot continue to borrow books until they return the overdue items and further pay the accrued fines.
