Masumeen Islamic Library
 


A message from our
Self-Help Librarian



Self-Help Librarian


Welcome to the Self-Help Library! This section provides quick and easy links on obtaining information about the library and some of the rules governing the usage of the library. Whilst in the library for either browsing or borrowing collections, you should be mindful of others by placing the collection back to the original location or leaving it on the desk and not to keep others waiting in line for too long. Inshallah in the near future this web site will allow searching of bibliography collections. During the opening, the library houses about 600 titles out of 771 total collections. Please feel free to contact library administration team for any assistance.



Watch Video and Listen to Audio Collections Br. Khalil Jaffer talks about 'Importance of Reading'

MIL Milestones

February 2009
Library tentavite scheduled to open February 5, 2009.


January 2009
Openbiblio library data uploaded, logistics meeting for the opening, team trained in using library system

 

December 2008
About 600 collections tagged and converted electronically

 

October 2008
First round of registration and Br. Khalil Jaffer talks on "Importance of Reading" and "having a library"

(video) during Eid Fest.

…..... more milestones

Library Registration Information

User Categories with Registration Fees
Child: 4 – 9 years of age $1
Student: 10 – 18 years of age $2
Adult: – 18 years of age and up $3

All Potential Users of the Masumeen Islamic Library:

  1. Must fill out a Registration Form to obtain a library card.
  2. Must present valid identification if requested.
  3. Potential Users 13 years of age or older must sign both the Library card and registration Form
  4. Potential Users that are younger than 13 years of age must have a parent/guardian sign both the Library card and registration Form.
  5. Users are entitled to only one card.
  6. Must disburse the initial registration fee.

Masumeen Islamic Library Card Holders:

  1. Must present themselves in full Hijab in or near the vicinity of the Masumeen Islamic Library.
  2. Must present a valid library card to borrow material from the library.
  3. Must abide by all the borrowing terms of the library.
  4. Are responsible for all the material borrowed under the card.
  5. Must report any loss or theft of the library card as well as any unauthorized use of the library card.
  6. Must notify the library of any change of address or telephone number.
  7. Must disburse all outstanding fees and fines to maintain borrowing privileges.

The Masumeen Islamic Library Card:

  1. Is the property of the Islamic Shia Ithna­Asheri Jamaat of Toronto and must be returned upon request.
  2. Is not transferable.
  3. Must be renewed annually and an annual renewal fee disbursed.

Library Material:

  1. Cannot be removed from the library with out having them checked out and must be treated with care at all times.
  2. Must not be taken into the bathrooms.
  3. The period of loan on library material is depended on the type of material being borrowed. Fees are levied on material(s) that are over due.
  4. Must reimburse the library for lost or damaged material of the amount equal to the material(s) acquisition price.

Loan period, registration, renewal, and overdue fees and fines are determined by the Masumeen Islamic Library Administrative Team with approval from the Library Planning Board. The loan period as well as the fees and fines are reviewed on an annual basis.

Libray Registration Form

Please download the PDF file here, print and submit in the library. Please check the hours of operation before bringing in the registration form.

Alternatively, registration form can be scanned and emailed to library@masumeen.org