A Good Library - This is How a Library Should Be.

Library, a quiet place which is full of books also where people come to read and borrow the books, atleast that’s the first thing that came to my mind. Personally, I do not pay much attention or have exact idea about what a library is supposed to be – because all libraries are almost all the same and nothing special about it. I truly believe that libraries are here to help us gain information as much as possible. Some may tell that library is entertaining, and the rest may disagree and insist that library is a dull place. Anyhow it all depends on what you read or do in the library.

Binus Library at Anggrek Campus is located on the first floor, which is pretty large. Everyone must bring their Binusian Card and place their bags in the reception before entering inside the library. For the service, Binus library has comfortable seats, place to study, and many computers used for search engine or also for surfing. It also provides a lot of books, CDs, journals, theses, magazines and so on as the main sources. Binus Library also provides internet access inside. It also has a website where you can access directly from their computer, or just go to http://library.binus.ac.id/ from your web browser if you want to access it at your house. From that website, you will know where you can find the books you are looking for. It can be told that Binus Library has a complete collection. You will be able to find anything related to each major as additional education. 

The best thing about Binus Library is that you can use Binus Library’s website to extend your loan period online, in other words you do not need to come to campus only for extending the period of your loan. Librarian will send an email to your account three days before the due date, if you’re late to return then you have to pay some penalty. In addition you will have to pay some cash or replace a new book itself, in case you lost your loan book. The rule is strict enough, if you do not obey then you will face the consequences later on the examination period. Anyway there is some books which are not allowed to be borrowed and some is for references. The books that may not be borrowed has TENDON as its label, so you are only able to read it inside the library. If you want to copy the book, they will only give you 30 minutes to have it photocopied outside.

Unfortunately, I find that this library is bit complicated than those I’ve ever seen. It was difficult for me to find the books I wanted , perhaps it was probably because I’m still not used to it. Some of computers in library doesnt even work. But afterall I really like this library, I perceive that I can get what I want and would love to spend my spare time to read here. In my opinion, Binus Library serves us good services. It has complete books which help the students from many kind of majors to fulfil their needs. If you know how Binus manage their library, you can tell that Binus Library is totally advanced compared to the others.

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