What services does the library offer? What are the library's current holdings of books/journals? What disciplines does the library's collection cover? How can I access TERI library collection? Who is eligible for membership? What are the membership fees? How can I obtain membership? What are the library's working hours? Can I obtain photocopies without actually visiting the library? How are the library holdings arranged? Can I read a book that belongs to me in the reading room?   What services does the library offer? The library offers traditional as well as advanced services.   What are the library's current holdings of books/journals? The library holds over 21,000 books, reports, proceedings, etc. It subscribes to about 645 current journals and 400 online periodicals. It also has archives of 13,000 bound journal volumes.   What disciplines does the library's collection cover? Energy, environment, sustainable development, plant biotechnology, forestry, and related areas.   How can I access TERI's library collection? The library catalogue and list of journals can be accessed online. Queries and photocopying requests can also be made online at information desk. For accessing the books, however, one needs to be a member of the library. The library does not issue out journals to its members.   Who is eligible for membership? Membership of TERI Library is open to bona fide users worldwide from research institutions, non-governmental organizations, government and corporate bodies, and for students, researchers, faculty of educational institutions, consultants, and policy-makers in the area of energy, environment, and sustainable development. Application forms are available at the library help desk. A proof of identity is required to be eligible for membership.   What are the membership fees? There are no membership fees for bona fide users.   How do I obtain membership? You have to visit the library for obtaining membership or you can submit your application form. Proof of your identity is required.   What are the library's working hours? For visitors and members: Monday to Friday: 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. For TERI staff and TERI School of Advanced Studies students and its faculty: Monday to Friday: 9.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.; Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. The library is closed on all holidays that TERI observes.   Can I obtain photocopies without actually visiting the library? Yes. One can make a request by post, fax or e-mail giving complete details of the document required. The material will be sent at a nominal charge.   How are the library's holdings arranged? Books on the shelves are arranged according to the UDC (Universal Decimal Classification) number scheme. Journals are arranged in alphabetical order in pigeon holes.   Can I read a book that belongs to me in the reading room? No. You cannot bring in books other than those belonging to the library/reading room.