Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Library
Library Resources and Services
Sasin Library, probably one of the best English-language business libraries in Thailand, is on the 6th floor of the Sasa Patasala Building.
Named after King Rama VII and Queen Rambhai Barni, the Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Library has a collection of books, magazines and periodicals on business, management, marketing, finance, economics and accounting.
As a depository library of the Asian Development Bank, the library regularly receives publications (books, periodicals, reports, etc.) from ADB. Additional materials available are pamphlets, annual reports, student reports, CD-ROMs and videotapes.
The library is a part of the Chulalongkorn University Library Network (Chulalinet) so students have access to and are able to borrow books from the other 30 Chulalinet member libraries. Sasin library's interlibrary loan service can arrange for you to borrow books from other university libraries.
Being a member of Chulalinet, Sasin students also have access to Chulalongkorn University Reference Databases which consists of abstracted and full text online databases in various subject areas, for example, ABI/Inform Full Text, Academic Search Elite, Columbia International Affairs Online, Dissertation Abstracts Online, Business Source Premier, EconLit, EIU Country Data, Emerald Fultext, Expanded Academic ASAP International, Lexis.com, NewsCenter, etc.
These online databases can be accessed through any computer connected to the internet via the University's network. Training on database use can be arranged upon request.
Library Study Rooms
Ten individual study rooms and one group study room are available for students on a first-come first-serve basis. Due to high demand, students use of study rooms is limited to three hours starting from the moment a key has been checked out. Key renewal is possible only if there is no one on the waiting list.
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| Tuesday–Saturday | 8:00–18:30 |
| Sunday–Monday | 10:30–18:30 |
| Closed on Public Holidays |
| During Summer Vacation |
| Monday–Saturday | 8:00–16:00 |
| Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays |
The public is welcome to use the library. However, during Sasin's examination period, part of the library may be reserved.
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Library Cards
Sasin students, faculty and staff must present their valid Chulalinet cards when borrowing library materials.
Chulalongkorn University members must present their valid Chulalinet or CU identification cards, which also serve as library cards, when borrowing library materials.
Card owners are responsible for all library materials checked-out on the cards and any fees incurred. They must not borrow or sign books out on behalf of other members nor sub-lend them.
Card owners must report lost library cards to the library. A fine of Baht 50.00 is charged for a lost library card.
Card owners are responsible for notifying the library of changes in addresses and telephone numbers so that library communications may reach them promptly.
Loan Periods and Fines
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Fines
Overdue fines must be paid immediately when the library materials are returned.
Overdue materials or a total of unpaid fines over Baht 250.00 for students and Baht 500.00 for faculty and staff will result in suspension of library borrowing privileges.
Students who do not clear their record will not receive grades, transcripts, or diplomas, and will not be able to register or to graduate.
Returns
Materials are to be returned to the library from which they were checked out. Materials returned to Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Library after office hours can be left in a book drop located at the entrance outside the library.
To ensure that the library receives the book(s) you have returned in the book drop or to check if any overdue fines have been incurred, we suggest that on the next day, you check our circulation record in Chulalinet (option: View your Own Library Record) or call the library (Tel. 02 218-4085). The overdue fine must be paid within the next day. Unpaid fines will result in suspension of your library borrowing privileges.
Renewals
Library materials may be renewed only once by the same borrower unless reserved by another patron.
Renewals can be made both in person and by telephone.
Holds
A patron can request the library staff to place a hold on an item checked out to another. The library will hold the item for 7 days upon its return for the requestor.
Recalls
All library materials may be recalled from any borrower at any time. Failure to return materials by the date indicated on the recall notice will result in an overdue fine.
Lost or Damaged Materials
Damaged materials are charged at cost of the restoration plus Baht 50.00 processing fee.
Lost or damaged beyond repair materials are charged at list price plus Baht 150.00 processing fee. If the list price is not available, Baht 350.00 is charged for local materials and Baht 2,750.00 for foreign materials plus Baht 150.00 processing fee.
Lost library materials must be reported immediately. For patrons who are liable to overdue fines, such fine will be calculated from the date due to the date when the materials are reported lost.
Any library material that is overdue more than 60 days will be considered lost.
If, ever after being declared lost, a library material is returned to the library, an overdue fine will be assessed from the original due date to the date when the material is returned, plus a Baht 50.00 processing charge.
Fees and other charges for lost or damaged library materials are the responsibility of the person who returns them.
The patron will be required to replace the same title or material that is lost, or to provide a suitable substitute as approved by the librarian-in-charge. This must be done within the period stipulated by the librarian-in-charge.
Long overdue library materials or a total of unpaid charges over Baht 250.00 for students and Baht 500.00 for staff and faculty members will result in suspension of library borrowing privileges.
Grades, transcripts and diplomas will not be issued to students who fail to clear their library accounts.
Library General Rules
Before entering the library, users should put all cases, bags and parcels on the shelf at the entrance.
Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted in the library; bringing food and drinks into the library is also not permitted.
Use of cellular phones is not permitted in the library.
Conversation, noise and other forms of disturbance should be kept to a minimum in all areas of the library.
Library materials may not be removed from the library until they have been processed and issued on loan by the library staff.
The library does not supply a telephone service for users and does not accept any incoming calls on their behalf.
When leaving the library, users are required to show all books taken with them at the Circulation Desk for inspection.
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Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Library offers library privileges to Sasin alumni and corporate bodies (commercial, financial, industrial and professional).
Alumni and corporate members can borrow 3 items for a 14-day loan period. Only materials held in Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Library's general book collection can be borrowed. Please see library regulations for more details.
Sasin Alumni Membership
To apply for membership, alumni must have:
- Two 1" photographs
- Payment of Baht 300.00 for one year's membership
- Payment of Baht 2,000.00 for library material deposit fee which is refundable when membership ceases and after all outstanding fines or other charges incurred by damage to or nonreturn of library materials have been deducted therefrom. This fee will be forfeited where membership has lapsed for six-month period.
Corporate Membership
An organization can nominate up to three employees to make use of the facilities and services.
To apply for membership, EACH nominee must have:
- An official letter from the applicant's organization stating that the applicant not only represents the organization while using Prajadhipok - Rambhai Barni Library facilities but also that the organization assumes responsibility for any damage or loss attributed to the applicants.
- Two 1" photographs
- Payment of Baht 1,500.00 for one year's membership
- Payment of Baht 3,000.00 for library material deposit fee which is refundable when membership ceases and after all outstanding fines or other charges incurred by damage to or nonreturn of library materials have been deducted therefrom. This fee will be forfeited where membership has lapsed for a six-month period.
Library Membership Application Form
Please print and fill in this form and apply in person at the library.
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Library Contact Information
Tel: (66.2) 218.4084 (Reference Desk)
Tel: (66.2) 218.4085 (Circulation Desk)
Fax: (66.2) 216.1312
E-mail: library@sasin.edu
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