NSBM Library book

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National School of Business Management

CopyrightŠ2015 : National School of Business Management NSBM Library Handbook Library, National School of Business Management, 309, High Level Road, Colombo 05 First Compiled : September 2015

Welcome to the NSBM! We welcome you to the National School of Business Management!

It’s heartening to note that you have decided to study in this vibrant learning community.

At NSBM, we are committed to groom you to face the complexities in the emerging business and social environment and emerge victorious.

As students, you are an important stakeholder in our community of knowledge seekers and disseminators and we look forward to your continuous participation and contribution.

We request you to utilize the varied services and technology that are at your disposal including the Library at NSBM. We hope that your time of study here will prepare you for a productive professional career.

Best Wishes for every success in your future endeavours.

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Contents

Introduction to the NSBM Library

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Our Vision, Mission and Objectives

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The NSBM Library Hours

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The NSBM Library – Sections

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The NSBM Library – Services Offered

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The NSBM Library Membership

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The NSBM Library Etiquette

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The NSBM Library Classification System

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Introduction to the NSBM Library The NSBM Library offers its students a location of quiet for contemplation and study. It is the core resource centre of the Institute which is geared to cater to information, curriculum and research needs of its students and staff members. Complete with a useful and an ever expanding collection of textbooks, manuals, periodicals, academic journals and CDs the primary goal of the Library is to support the learning culture that pervades throughout this Institute of higher education.

The NSBM Library, the store house of knowledge, is gaining strength and stature in terms of the number of volumes and the coverage which now range from essential text books and manuals to classics on philosophy, management and research methodology. In addition, acclaimed bestsellers in management have also been added recently. The library also contains a growing collection of academic journals and periodicals of interest. Further, it possesses a good collection of Sinhala and English fiction aimed at stimulating the aesthetic sense of students which forms part of a holistic education. Students of NSBM now have access to a wide range of scholarly articles through the EMERALD data base. Through the data base they can reach 215 widely acclaimed academic journals at the push of a button.

Further, the excellent collection of CDs is the envy of anyone.

The NSBM Library provides a wide range of services to its users. The library personnel who are extremely courteous with expertise in library sciences will ensure that the time you spend in the Library is both productive and enjoyable. We invite you to make use of the Library to the full which undoubtedly will be an aid to realization of your cherished goal at the NSBM. We wish you a most satisfying association with the NSBM Library.

Librarian

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NSBM Library Vision

To be a centre for learning and research and a national leader in the cultivation of Information literacy.

Mission

Provide information services that contribute to building a prosperous society through education, learning and research.

Objectives To support the Institute in creating new knowledge in relation to industries and the society in general To identify, acquire, organize, store and provide on demand access to the available intellectual and research publications to support teaching, learning, research and creative endeavours To provide greater access to digital collections in all formats to meet the research and teaching needs of the Institute To create, maintain and develop a physical and techno-based environment by supporting learning, research, teaching and the functions of the Institute To provide and ensure quality services and good professional practice pertaining to library activities.

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The NSBM Library Hours

Monday to Sunday

8.00am - 5.30pm

The Library will be open all seven days of the week, Monday through Sunday, from 8.00 am – 5.30 pm. It will only be closed on Mercantile holidays, Poya days and special holidays declared by the NSBM.

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The NSBM Library – Sections BOOKS AND AUDIO-VISUAL SECTION The Books and Audio-Visual Section is organized under three categories: Lending, Reference and Permanent Reference.

Lending Section This section consists of volumes encompassing a wide range of disciplines including Management, Information Technology, Multi-media and Interior Design which are of relevance to students of various programmes of study.

All registered students at NSBM are entitled to borrow books from the

lending section In a separate section, the library maintains a fair collection of fiction, both English and Sinhala, as well as books of general interest.

The library also contains a modest collection of audio-visual material which keeps expanding.

Reference Section Text books, essential readings, audio-visual material and other publications recommended by teaching faculty but are available in limited quantities are included in this section. They are to be referred seated in the library.

However, there is a scheme under which they can be borrowed for a day.

That is the book is released in the evening to be returned the following morning. Reference books can be identified with the red-colour ‘R’ label on the on the spine of the book.

Permanent Reference Section This consists of a wide range of material including encyclopedias, dictionaries, data books, annual reports and other essential reading material such as text books prescribed by the teaching faculty. They will not be allowed to be taken away under any circumstances. Permanent Reference books can be identified with the red-colour ‘PR’ label identified on the spine of the book.

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JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS Academic Journals and periodicals are for reference purposes only. They are arranged in the chronological/ alphabetical order. However, readership is permitted to take photocopies of journal/ periodical articles in limited quantities subject to the library regulations and provisions of the copyrights law of the country.

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS Bound volumes of theses and dissertations of students of different programmes are arranged in a separate section. A catalogue of the volumes is available with the librarian. They are available for reference purposes only.

Thus, taking photocopies of the volumes in full or in part is not allowed under normal circumstances.

MULTI-MEDIA MATERIAL Multi-media material encompassing management, academic, cultural, art and documentaries are housed in the library. Copies of multi-media material can be borrowed.

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES NSBM library has subscribed to the EMERALD data base to enable students and staff to peruse rserach publications on a wide variety of disciplines such as General Management, Management Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Logistics Tourism and Hospitality Management and Engineering. Past and current issues of 220 journals can be accessed via www.emeraldinsight.com. There are no restrictions on the number of downloads. Staff and students of the final two years may request for username and password from the Librarian to access EMERALD outside the university premises.

NEWSPAPERS A wide range of news papers, both dailies and weeklies, are displayed on newspaper-stands. Past issues for a limited period of time can also be requested for perusing.

ARCHIVAL COLLECTION Miscellaneous publications by the NSBM such as handbooks, by-laws, conference proceedings, prospectuses are included in this section. They are available for reference purposes only.

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The NSBM Library Services Offered LENDING OF BOOKS All registered students and staff members are entitled to borrow books from the lending section. Books are usually lent for a period of two weeks.

Reference books are issued from 05.00 – 05.30 pm each day which have to be returned by 9 am the following morning.

INTER-LIBRARY LOAN SCHEME Under this scheme the library will make arrangements to secure a book/ journal article that is not available in the NSBM library from another library which provides similar facilities. Further, NSBM library maintains direct links with the libraries of the NIBM library network spread over the country.

READING ROOM NSBM library membership has the facility of engaging in reading and reference work in the spacious reading area of the library. It provides a most conducive environment to work in the quiet among shelves of publications.

COMPUTER-INTERNET FACILITIES There is limited space for students to make use of computer-internet facilities in the library. This facility is available during regular library hours. A user may spend a maximum of 120 minutes per day split into any number of sessions subject to a maximum of 60 minutes per log-in.

FACILITY TO PHOTOCPY The photocopying machine is available where students and staff can get photocopies of reference material at a nominal fee.

RETRIEVAL OF MATERIAL The library staff shall assist with the retrieval of library material on request by the users. This will be further facilitated by the computer tracking system available in the library.

DISPLAY BOARD The display board displays important notices pertaining to the library, NSBM, new arrivals as well as academic matters of significance.

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The NSBM Library Membership TYPES OF LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP Gaining library membership enables students to make use of the varied services provided by the library. Registered students of NSBM automatically become members of the library who are entitled to receive basic services offered such as doing reference work, reading papers and getting material photocopied. However, in order to make use of the lending facility of the library students are required to register formally with the library.

PROCEDURE TO BORROW BOOKS In order to borrow books NSBM students are required to register with the library by submitting the following along with the receipt of the refundable deposit made at the cashier, NSBM. i. Duly completed membership form obtainable from the library ii. Student Identity Card iii. National Identity Card Two library tickets will be issued per student. They are not transferable. The holder of the library tickets is responsible for any library material issued under them. Use of the library tickets of another person is a punishable offence. The loss of a library ticket should be reported to the librarian immediately. A duplicate copy can be obtained on the payment of a replacement charge of Rs. 100.

ENTITLEMENT TO BOOKS Both undergraduate level as well as postgraduate level students are entitled to two books which they could keep for a period of two weeks. When borrowing books the library may request for the student identity card from the student. A fine will be levied for each day of delay for overdue books and other material.

OVERDUE CHARGES Fines for overdue material are calculated excluding holidays from the date mentioned on the due slip of the library material. If the user fails to return the borrowed items on due date:

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A fine of Rs. 20 per day is imposed for each book/ material borrowed after the due date until the date of return.

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A fine of Rs. 100 per day will be imposed for each reference book borrowed for over-night use and not retuned by 9.00 am the following day.

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All payments should be paid at the circulation desk and the receipt should be produced at the circulation counter.

(The rates will be reviewed and revised from time to time)

RESERVATION OF BOOKS A book, if not available on the self, can be reserved on a form available for the purpose with the library assistant. On receipt of the book from the current borrower the person who has reserved it will be contacted by the library.

RECALL OF BOOKS The librarian may recall borrowed material at any time and the borrower must return them immediately when called to do so.

RENEWAL OF BOOKS Books borrowed by users can be renewed for a further two weeks if another user has not reserved them. However, renewal beyond two terms is not allowed. Further, overdue books will not be renewed. Renewal of books can be carried out only by bringing the material by self or a third party.

SUGGESTIONS FOR ADDITIONS Users are invited to suggest additions viz. books, manuals, periodicals, journals and CDs. A form to make the requests is available at the library.

LOST/ DAMAGED BOOKS It’s the responsibility of the borrower to safeguard library material borrowed from the library. A damage or loss caused to library material has to be reported to the librarian immediately. A letter stating the extent of the damage and reasons has to be handed to the librarian in order to initate action for replacement or payment for compensation. In such a situation the

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borrower is required to replace the lost/ damaged book/ CD/DVD-ROM by a new and unused copy of the same author(s), title and edition. However, the old edition can be replaced by a copy of the latest edition. Alternatively, compensation is required to be paid as determined by the library authority.

Replacement/ payment of compensation has to be completed within seven days after informing the librarian of the mishap by letter.

CLEARANCE On completion of the course a student has registered for or on termination of the studentship a student could claim the refundable deposit by returning all the material borrowed and producing the duly filled clearance from (obtainable from the library).

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The NSBM Library Etiquette All users must adhere to the rules and regulations of the library. Any disorderly or improper behavior or breach of regulations will render the reader or borrower concerned liable for suspension of the library facilities or at any other time when called upon to do so.

The library is open to all NSBM students and the staff. Readers must produce their Student Identity Card/ National Identity Card when entering the library, borrowing books or at any other time when called upon to do so.

Readers are not permitted to bring bags, parcels, personal books, spiral binding, envelopes, any kind of file covers, umbrellas, water bottles or any other personal belongings into the library. They have to be placed in the racks outside prior to entering the library. However, valuable items such as jewelry or cash should not be kept in these racks. The library staff will not be held responsible for loss of such material.

Silence should be observed in the library. Mobile phones should be switched off inside the library.

Any kind of discussions, meetings, group study or any other type of noise is not allowed inside the library. The library is a place for self-study. Users should respect the needs of others.

Reservation of library seats and computer terminals is not allowed. One computer terminal is for one user only.

Consumptions of food and drinks and the use of personal audio-/ video equipment in the library is strictly prohibited.

All library material and other resources should be treated and protected as national resources. Tearing, writing, misusing books; stealing chapters of books and taking books out without permission are punishable offenses.

Such users are liable for disciplinary action such as suspension from use of the library and cancellation of student membership.

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Users are not allowed to accompany any visitors to the library without obtaining prior permission from the library.

Taking photographs inside the library is not allowed without prior approval of the institutional authorities.

It is mandatory that users are properly attired when entering the library.

They are not allowed to be present in inappropriate clothing such as shorts, hats, caps, sunglasses etc.

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The NSBM Library Classification System In the NSBM library the standard classification system called Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) is used. This is a system used widely in libraries the world over. It is used for placing books on library shelves giving a specific location to every material for easy tracking and to return it to its specific place. There are ten main classifications in this system with each divided into ten sub-categories with each of them again sub-divided into 10 more classes thus ending up with 999 classes.

The DDC numbering system in operation with the ten main classes:

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Generalities, Information & Computer Science

100

Philosophy & Psychology

200

Religion

300

Social Sciences

400

Languages

500

Science

600

Technology

700

Art & recreation

800

Literature

900

History & Geography

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Some Important numbers: 000

Generalities, Information & Computer Science

001.42

Research Methods

004

Data Processing/ Computer Science

004.21

System analysis and design

004.22

Computer Architecture

004.36

Distributed processing(client server Computer systems

004.6

Interfacing & communications/ computer networks

005.3

Programs

005.4

Systems programming and programs

005.73

Data structures

005.74

Data files and databases

005.8

Data security

006.312

Machine learning, data mining

006.6

Computer graphics, Multimedia

006.7

Multimedia systems (Interactive design)

032

Encyclopedia

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100

Philosophy & Psychology

150

Psychology

155

Differential & development psychology

155.2

Individual psychology

158

Applied psychology

158.1

Personal development and analysis

170

Ethics/ Moral philosophy

170.44

Normative ethics

174.4

Business ethics

200

Religion

300

Social Sciences

305

Social groups

306

Culture and institutions

320

Political science

330

Economics

331

Labor economics

332

Financial economics

332.042

International finance, Global finance

332.11

Central Bank

332.1532

World bank

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332.6

Investments and investments

337

International economics

338

Production

338.5

Microeconomics

338.09051

International economics

338.5024658

Managerial economics

338.9

Economic development and growth

339

Macroeconomics

340

Law

342

Constitutional & administrative law

346

Private law

346.07

Commercial law

364.168

Business, financial professional offenses

378

Higher education

380

Commerce, Communication and Transportation

382

International commerce/foreign trade

384.5

Wireless communication

387

Water, air, space Transportation

387.5

Ocean (marine) Transportation

388

Ground Transportation

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394

General customs

394.2

Special occasions/Event management

395.52

Etiquette, manners, office etiquette

400

Languages

500

Natural Science & Mathematics

510

Mathematics

510.2462

Engineering mathematics

512

Algebra, number theory

516

Geometry

519.2

Probabilities

519.4

Applied numerical analysis

519.5

Statistical mathematics, statistics, business statistics

600

Technology (Applied Science)

620

Engineering and allied operations

621

Applied physics

621.38

Electronics, communication engineering

621.392

Digital design

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640

Home economics & family living

641

Food and Drinks

641.5

Cooking

642

Meals & table service

647

Management of public households (institutional housekeeping)

647.940688

Hospitality industry, hospitality marketing

647.95

Eating & drinking places, food & beverage services

650

Management & auxiliary services

657

Accounting

657.3

Financial reporting (financial statements)

657.42

Cost accounting

657.45

Auditing

657.73

Fixed asset

658

General Management

658.0072

Business research

658.022

Small enterprises

658.049

International Management, Global business

658.1

Organization & Finance

658.15

Financial management

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658.1511

Managerial Accounting

658.3

Personnel management (HRM)

658.4

Executive management (Organizational behavior)

658.4012

Planning and policy making (strategic Management)

658.4013

Control & Quality management

658.4032

Systems theory and analysis

6580.4033

Mathematical techniques of decision making (Statistics)

658.4034

Operations research

658.4038

Information management

658.404

Project management

658.405

658.406

Negotiation, Conflict management, crisis management Managing change ( expansion, modernization), organization change

658.4063

Innovation by management

658.407

Management of executive personnel

658.408

Social Responsibility of executive management

658.4092

Executive leadership

658.421

Entrepreneurial management

658.472

Security of information and ideas

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658.5

Management of production (Logistics, Operations management, Industrial management )

658.514

technology entrepreneurship, Managing innovation

658.562

Quality control ,Six Sigma

658.7

Management of materials (Supply chain management)

658.72

Procurement

658.8

Management of Distribution (Marketing)

658.81

Sales management

658.827

Use of brands and trademarks

658.83

Market research

658.834

Consumer research

658.8342

Consumer behavior (Consumer Psychology)

658.84

Marketing Channels ( Distribution channels)

658.848

Export marketing (International trade) Global marketing

659.1

Advertising

680.1

Ecommerce

686

Printing and related activities

686.2

Printing

686.22

Typography

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688.8

Packing technology

690

Building

693.1

Masonry

698.14

Decorative paints

700

Arts ( Fine and decorative arts )

710

Civic & Landscape art

720

Architecture

725

Public Construction

729

Design and decorative of structures and accessories

730

sculpture

740

Drawing and decorative arts

741.5

Cartoons, caricatures, comics

741.6

Graphic design, illustration, commercial arts , Logo

745

Decorative arts

746.92

Costume , Fashion design

747

Interior Decoration

749

Furniture and accessories

750

Painting and paintings

751.73

Murals and frescoes

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760

Graphic arts (printmaking and prints)

770

Photography and photographs

771.3

Cameras and accessories

778.5

Cinematography

778.72

Indoor photography and photography by artificial light

790

Recreational & Performing Arts

791.33

Motion pictures

800

Literature & Rhetoric

900

Geography & History

910

Geography and travel

920

Biography , Genealogy, insignia

950

General History of Asia

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National School of Business Management Vision

To be the foremost business school to create future leaders.

Mission

Contribute to building a prosperous society through education, learning and research.

Goals Produce graduates in demand locally and internationally Achieve national and international supremacy in innovation, discovery and creativity Link with industry and global knowledge centers Develop an environment conducive to the achievement of the nation’s intellectual, cultural and social aspirations Continually improve the institutional corporate growth

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