Library
Library & Learning Resource Centre
About the Library:
To support the community of SLS, Hyderabad in their academic pursuits. To provide useful information services. The enable effective teaching, learning, research, and dissemination of Knowledge using through technology.
Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad Library and Learning Resource Centre are an essential component of SLSH’s research and education mission. The combination of carefully selected traditional and digital resources via browsing interface and supported by speedy response service provides Symbiosis community with a library that is worthy of this world-class institution. The enthusiastic Library management, the commitment of talented Library staff and the support of management make the Library a most lively place on the campus providing a friendly environment that enables learning and advancement of knowledge, extends research and publication assistance and facilitates undergraduate Students.
SLSH Library and Learning Resource Centre well equipped with valuable books, Textbooks, Reference books, Periodicals, and Journals. The students can freely access to these books and references. The library enriched with digital facilities and computer system. Open access of this is made available to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The library frequently displays and exhibits various books, newly arrived books..
-The Library is a Heart of the Institutions By Dr.Surveypalli Radha Krishna
Library Collection
The Library has a Vibrant Collection
Print Collection: as on May 2021
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| No. of Volumes | 22586 |
| Special Collection (Reports, Company Cases, CLJ, Halsbury, Wigmore, LCI) | 943 |
| Back Volumes | 229 |
| Current Journals(Including Reports) | 50 |
| General Magazines | 27 |
| News Papers | 09 |
Special Collection
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Reports(AIR)1949-2019 | 555 |
| Company cases 1991-2019 | 127 |
| Criminal Law Journal 1950-2019 | 160 |
| Halsbury | 42 |
| Law Commission of India | 18 |
| Central Acts & Rules | 28 |
| Civil & Criminal Reports | 13 |
| Back Volumes | 229 |
| All England Law Reports (1558-2021) | 303 |
| Harvard Law Review (1884-2021) | 175 |
Non-Print Collection: as on May 2021
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Online Databases-SLSH | 08 |
| Online Databases Through SIU | 18 |
| E-Journals | 5197 |
| E-Books | 6957 |
| A V Material (CD/DVD) | 281 |
Library Working Days & Working Hours
| Days | Library Working Hours |
|---|---|
| Working Days (Monday-Saturday) | 09:00 AM to 9.00 PM |
| Circulation (Books Issue & Return) | 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM (Monday - Saturday) |
| On Vacations & Sundays | 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Holidays (As per SLSH Holidays List) |
Closed |
GENERAL RULES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE LIBRARY
The members (Users) of the Library are expected to observe the following rules. It shall help the Library in proper and efficient functioning and also it shall help the other members (users) of the Library.
- Every member of the staff must register its library membership by filling the prescribed form.
- The membership of the student shall be registered from the list submitted by the Institutional administrative office.
- Every member of the library will be required to show the Identity Card/Library Card/Smart Card provided by the Institute/Library while enjoying the library facilities.
- The library resources (like books, journals, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, etc.) shall be issued to the members as per the circulation guidelines of the SIU.
- A member shall be required to return the resource/ book issued to him/ her any time if asked by the library.
- A member shall return/ renew the resource issued to him/ her on or before the due date.
- A member failing to return/ renew the resource within the specified time shall be liable for the payment of fine as prescribed in the circulation policy of the respective institute.
- A member losing the library resource issued to him/ her shall follow the replacement rules as per the circulation policy of SIU.
- A member entering the library shall keep his/ her bags and other belongings outside the library on their own responsibility.
- A member willing to take notebooks inside the library shall enter the details in the register at the security gate.
- A member shall be allowed to take photocopies of the required contents from the Reference Books / Current Issues of periodicals etc. with the prior permission of library staff.
- Members shall not write upon or damage or mark any signs/ symbols/ remarks on any book belonging to the library.
- A member taking the wrong book from the shelf shall keep it on the book trolley or on the nearest table and shall not re-shelve him/herself.
- A member shall not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. (A person doing so shall be liable for the heavy penalty).
- A member shall not be allowed to issue any library resource to anyone else.
- A member/ user may suggest /recommend the book(s) which are useful for their study through Google form or SIU OPAC. (http://symbiosis-koha.informindia.co.in).
- A member entering the library shall observe all the disciplinary rules of SIU
- A Member shall observe silence in the library
- A member is requested to keep his/ her mobile switched off or in silent mode in the Library.
- A member shall not engage in conversation in any part of the library.
- A member leaving the library shall co-operate with the check out the mechanism and security.
- A member is not allowed to cut any news or part of a newspaper.
- Beverages and Eatables are not allowed inside the library.
- No photograph of the Library shall be taken without the prior permission of the Librarian.
- All students shall be allowed in the library decently dressed only as they are allowed in the classrooms.
- The Library In-charge reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving, abusing the library staff, or behaving in an indecent manner.
- Access to e-resources is restricted to Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad students only, which will be monitored regularly.
- User name and Password will be issued by Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad Library.
- Users should not share their user name and password.
- Unauthorized usage, multiple logon is not allowed, if found will lead to blocking the access to e-resources.
Membership
Membership is by default to all the users of SLSH
- 1. All Regular Teaching Staff
- 2. Non-teaching Staff
- 3. Students UG and PG
- 4. Ph D. Scholars
Services:
| Services |
|---|
| Circulation of Books & Borrowing Facility |
| Reference Service |
| Inter Library Loan |
| Current Awareness Service |
| Book Bank Service |
| Wi-Fi Enable Internet Services |
| Remote Access for Databases |
| Reprography Service (Photocopying, Printing) |
| Research Support (Plagiarism Check) |
| New Arrivals |
| News Paper Clippings |
| Moot Court Support Services |
| User Education |
| Book Exhibitions |
| Question Bank |
Library Automation Software : Web OPAC (Book Search)
SLSH has implemented KOHA integrated library Management software. OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) of books and other reading material are accessible from any location. OPAC consists of books, AV material, print journals and magazines, Theses for Search http://symbiosis-koha.informindia.co.in/
Books Recommendation: Click Here to fill the form.
Question Bank:
Examination papers Depository is a humble effort to facilitate 24 X 7 accesses to the users. Here, users can find soft copies of examination question papers.
BA-LLB, BBA-LLB Exam papers
Book Bank:
Every semester the students are provided with 7-10 textbooks as a study material. Book bank facility is yet another important part of the Library- to foster continuous study habits throughout the year
Barrowing Facility
Borrowing Privileges:
| Sr. No. | Category | Borrowing Books | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Regular Teaching Faculty | 10 | 6 Months |
| 2 | Visiting Faculty | 2 | 30 Days |
| 3 | Non-Teaching Staff | 2 | 15 Days |
| 4 | Research Scholars | 4 | 15 Days |
| 5 | Post Graduate(PG) Students | 4 | 15 Days |
| 6 | Under Graduate (UG) Students | 3 | 15 Days |
| 7 | Under Graduate (UG)Students (Book Bank) | 6-8 | Semester |
The Borrowers shall return the books before due date. In case he/she fails to impose the fine as per the Library Rules
Book Not for Circulation:
Reference Books, Serial Publications, Reserve Books, Thesis & Dissertations, CD/DVD, Loss issues & Bound Volumes of Periodicals Special Collection Books, Law Reports & Bare Acts. However these Material accessible within the Library
Moot Court Books:
The library Issue the five Reference Books to the Students who participate in Moot court competitions in other Colleges for Two Weeks with the recommendation of Director/Dy.Director
Loss of Books:
- Loss of Books: Loss of Books by the borrower should be reported to the Circulation Counter Immediately to avid misuse and fine
- Further, the Borrower shall either shall replace the same copy of the book or its latest edition within 15 days or pay the current cost of the book latest edition
- If the book Multi volume set is damaged or loss, The member shall be liable to replace the whole set or pay four times cost of the volumes lost by the member if the single volume is not available
**For More Information See the SIU Library SOP/Manual
Institutional Membership:
Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad is an Institutional Member in DELNET, New Delhi.
The DELNET allow its members to Access the E-Resources & Inter Library Loan
E-Resources
Library Portal: Click here to visit Library Portal
Library members can get the access of all e-resources on library portal. To access these e-resources you should have the login credentials for it. Every year newly admitted student’s registration is done according to their course duration by the librarian.
Once the registration is completed members get the access of all e-resources purchased by the SIU Central library. Also, all institutionally subscribed databases, e-books and e-journals can be accessed through this library portal.
Following e-resources can be accessed through the Library Portal:
| Sr. No | Name of Database | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIR Online | LAW |
| 2 | EBC Reader E-Book Collection | LAW |
| 3 | Hein Online | LAW |
| 4 | Kluwer Arbitration | LAW |
| 5 | Kluwer Competition | LAW |
| 6 | Kluwer IP & Patents | LAW |
| 7 | Lexis Nexis | LAW |
| 8 | Manupatra | LAW |
| 9 | SCC Online | LAW |
| 10 | Taxmann | LAW |
| 11 | Westlaw | LAW |
| 12 | J-stor | Humanities & Social Science |
| 13 | EBSCO | Multi Disciplinary |
| 14 | Scopus | Multi Disciplinary / Indexing & Abstracting Databases |
| 15 | Web of Science | Multi Disciplinary |
| 16 | Emerald Management E-Journals | Management |
| 17 | Pearson E-Books | E-Books |
| 18 | Frost & Sullivan | Management |
| 19 | Elsevier : Science Direct | Management |
| 20 | DELNET | Multi Disciplinary |
| 21 | Turnitin | Research Tool |
| 22 | Sage Research Methods | Research Tool |
| 23 | E Research | Research Tool |
| 24 | End Note | Research Tool |
| 25 | Question Pro | Research Tool |
| 26 | Grammarly | Research Tool |
Electronic Resources (Digital Library)
Library Gateway Portal to provide remote access to E-resources for all its users and is available at
- On campus: http://10.11.45.253/
- SIU Library Portal for Remote Access: https://www.library.siu.edu.in
- Digital Library Outside the Campus(Remote Access) Link:https://elibrary.slsh.edu.in:4443
| Sr. No. | Name of the E-Resource | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manupatra | http://10.11.45.253/ |
| 2 | SCC Online | |
| 3 | Lexis Nexis | |
| 4 | West Law | |
| 5 | Hein Online | |
| 6 | Kluwer Arbitration (SIU) | |
| 7 | Kluwer patent (SIU) | |
| 8 | Kluwer Competition Law (SIU) | |
| 9 | EBSCO | https://www.library.siu.edu.in |
| 10 | J-Stor | |
| 11 | Scopus | |
| 12 | Emerald Insight | |
| 13 | Frost and Sullivan | |
| 14 | Web of Science | |
| 15 | Science Direct | |
| 16 | Factiva | |
| 17 | Sage Journals | |
| 18 | Sage Research Methods | |
| 19 | South Asia Archives | |
| 20 | World E-Books Library | |
| 21 | Pearson E-Books | |
| 22 | EBC Reader (E-Book Collection) |
Research Tools
| Sr. No. | Name of Tools | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endnote | https://www.library.siu.edu.in |
| 2 | Turnitin | |
| 3 | E-Research | |
| 4 | Incites | |
| 5 | Journal Citations Report |
Institutional Member
NDLI (National Digital Library of India)
DELNET (Developing Network)
British Council Library, Hyderabad
Library Committee
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Santosh Aghav | Director | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. Anuradha B | Deputy Director | Member |
| 3 | Dr. Sangeeta Paliwal | Librarian - SIU | Invitee |
| 4 | Dr. Sanu Rani Paul | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 5 | Dr. D. Ganesh Kumar | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Y Kishore Kumar | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 7 | Dr. M. Rajanikanth | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 8 | Mr. M A Hazi | Administrative Officer | Member |
| 9 | Ms. Palak Otwani | Student - (2017-2022) | Member |
| 10 | Ms. Anubhooti Sharma | Student - (2018-2023) | Member |
| 11 | Dr. Vuppala Lingaiah | Library Incharge | Member Secretary |
The Library Staff
| Photo | Name & Qualification | Designation | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Dr.Vuppala Lingaiah MA,MLISC,M.Phil., PGDLAN., Ph.D. |
Library Incharge (Library Administration) |
09912749157 library@slsh.edu.in |
 |
K.Venkata Ramana MA,MLISC,PGDLAN |
Assistant Library Incharge (Technical Section) |
9493389588 venkata.ramana@slsh.edu.in |
 |
A.Narender MBA,MCJ,MLISC, PGDCA |
Assistant Library Incharge (Circulation) |
09912585763 narender.ale@slsh.edu.in |
 |
Mr. K Anjaneyulu BA (BLISc) |
Library Attendant |
9912458658 |
Useful Links
| Sr. No. | Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Parliament | https://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ |
| 2 | Supreme Court of India | https://www.sci.gov.in/ |
| 3 | Telangana State High Court | http://hc.ts.nic.in/ |
| 4 | Bar Council Of India | http://www.barcouncilofindia.org/ |
| 5 | NPTEL | https://nptel.ac.in/ |
| 6 | Legal Information Institute of India (LII of India Legal) | http://liiofindia.org/ |
| 7 | Judgments Information System (JUDIS) | http://164.100.79.153/judis/ |
| 8 | India Code (all Central & State Acts) | https://www.indiacode.nic.in/ |
| 9 | National Digital Library of India | https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/ |
| 10 | Swayam | https://swayam.gov.in/ |
| 11 | Shodhganga | https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/ |
| 12 | E-Thesis | https://ethos.bl.uk/Home.do |
| 13 | Networked Digital Library of Thesis and Dissertations (NDLTD) | http://www.ndltd.org/ |
| 14 | Directory of Open Access Journals | https://doaj.org/ |
| 15 | Directory of Open Access Books | https://www.doabooks.org/ |
| 16 | Britannica | https://www.britannica.com/ |
Library Holdings
The Library has a Vibrant Collection
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| No. of Volumes | 22439 |
| Special Collection (Reports, Company Cases, CLJ, Halsbury, Wigmore, LCI) | 943 |
| Back Volumes | 229 |
| Current Journals(Including Reports) | 42 |
| General Magazines | 27 |
| News Papers | 09 |
Special Collection
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Reports (AIR) 1949-2019 | 555 |
| Company cases 1991-2019 | 127 |
| Criminal Law Journal 1950-2019 | 160 |
| Halsbury | 42 |
| Law Commission of India | 18 |
| Central Acts & Rules | 28 |
| Civil & Criminal Reports | 13 |
| Harvard Law Review (1884-2019) | 175 |
| All England Law Reports (1558-2018) | 303 |
Library Working Hours
Library Open Hours: 09.00 AM to 11.00 PM
Circulation: 09.00 AM to 7.00PM
Contact Details
-
Dr. Vuppala Lingaiah | Library Incharge
- Email : library@slsh.edu.in
- Mobile : 09912749157
- Landline : 040-27232140 (Ext.140)
Survey Number 292, Off Bangalore Highway
Village: Modallaguda, Nandigama Mandal,
District: Rangareddy
Hyderabad 509217 (Telangana), India
Ask a Librarian
FAQs
1) Who can access the library Services?
Students, Faculty, Visiting Faculty, Adjunct Faculty and Staff of SLSH can access the SLSH Library services. Also other institute’s users of Symbiosis can refer the books of SLSH Library in the Library Premises only. Identity card is mandatory to enter SLSH Library.
Outside users who belong with other colleges apart from Symbiosis are allowed to refer the books inside the library premises. These users are requested to bring an official letter duly sign by Director and identity card of their college is mandatory to avail SLSH services.
2) Can I bring the personal book in the library?
You cannot carry own books to the library.
3) How many books a member get issued?
| Sr. No. | Category | Borrowing Books | Loan Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Regular Teaching Faculty | 10 | 6 Months |
| 2 | Visiting Faculty | 2 | 30 Days |
| 3 | Non-Teaching Staff | 2 | 15 Days |
| 4 | Research Scholars | 4 | 15 Days |
| 5 | Post Graduate Students | 4 | 15 Days |
| 6 | Under Graduate Students | 3 | 15 Days |
| 7 | Under Graduate Students (Book Bank) | 6-8 | Semester |
4) What are the issue return timings in the library?
| Days | Library Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9.00 am to 7.00 pm |
| Saturday | 9.00 am to 7.00 pm |
5) What are the overdue charges against late return of the book?
Over dues, as laid down here under, shall be charged from the students if they fail to return the book(s) on or before the deadline as indicated on the Due-Date-Slip in the book
6) Fine will be charged including all Sundays and Holidays.
Rs.5.00 per book per day shall be charged
7) I have lost the library Book, What I require to do?
First you should immediately report to the circulation desk at the library. In case a book/magazine/Journal is lost; the borrower has to replace the same with the latest Edition/Version of the material. If the copy is out of print then the user has to pay the cost of the material along with the overdue amount of fine within 15 days from the reporting.
8) Where can I make a suggestion to the library?
“Suggestion Box” placed at the entrance of the library where you can drop-in your valuable suggestion(s) or visit the library webpage fill the Suggestions Form.
9) How can I recommend a book for purchase in the Library?
Students can give their recommendations through the Web OPAC. Login with your PRN fill the form and submit it. Or Click Here
10) How can I access the E-Recourses?
As it is mentioned on the web site under the E-Resources. You can access these databases through the login credentials of SIU Central library Gateway Portal which is been issued to all the registered students of SLSH. Those who don’t know the credentials can contact to the library. Only Symbiosis students and faculty can access these databases through their own login credentials.