The library provides materials and resources for information, intellectual development and enrichment and entertainment of the researchers both inside and outside the institution. The library should exert effort to:

1. Select, organize and, make available necessary books and materials.
2. Provide guidance and assistance to patrons.
3. Develop and provide services to patrons with special needs.
4. Maintain a balance in its service to patrons of all age groups.
5. Provide service during hours, which best meet, the needs of the client, including summer classes.
6. Regularly review library services being offered.

The Library offers the following services to library patrons:

Library Orientation

An orientation program is given to all new students during the start of each semester. Students are welcomed and introduced to the Library, including its staff, services, policies, rules and regulations.

Reader's Services and Online Services

Patrons are personally attended to by guiding them in their research and instructing them on the proper use of library materials (print and online), bibliographic tools and facilities.

Information Retrieval

The process, method, and procedure used to selectively recall recorded information from a file or data.

Referral Services

A type of reference transaction in which a patron with an information need is directed to a reputable person or agency outside the IFRS library, better qualified to provide assistance. Referral letters are provided to the students for free.

Printing/Photocopy Services

IFRS Library also provides printing and photocopy services with corresponding fees. Books and Journals, except the theses, may be photocopied.

Discussion Room

Discussion rooms are available for currently enrolled students. Inquiries for the use of these rooms should be made at the Library Circulation Counter.

Exhibit

A portion at the ground floor of the Institute is reserved for display cabinets. Students may also use this facility upon request. Request for the use of the exhibit materials should be addressed to the librarian.

Internet Connected Computer Units/Wi-Fi

To maintain its role as a public provider of information, WiFi and Internet ready computer units are available at the library. These can be used free of charge. To access information from the internet, users need to log and ask the Wi-Fi password from the librarian.