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those who have helped make our dream come true. A special thanks to Sulekh Jain, president of JAINA, and Malookchand R. Shah of Ahmedabad who have inspired and helped in building this library.a
Rules and Regulations
for JAINA Library
Policy on Borrowing Books
1) Any person can utilize this JAINA Library regardless of origin of birth or race or religion.
2) Any person who wants to borrow books may be asked to submit two references, preferably from members of the local centers, and other necessary documents before he or she may be able to do so.
3) A deposit of $10 will be required to borrow any books. No more than three books will be issued at a time. There are some restricted books that may require an extra deposit.
JAINA Library Established Dremchand B. Gada, Chairman of the
JAINA Library, announces with great pleasure that the JAINA Library will start functioning on April 7, 1990, the 2589th birthday of Lord Mahavira. The start of a project like this on such an auspicious day will give anyone who is interested in His teaching a chance to find what they are looking for. Our dream of having a JAINA Library has come true. The library will be available for use to all individuals regardless of cast, religion or country of origin, who are interested in Jain principles and teachings.
Also, the JAINA Library, Canadian branch, has been established with Mr. Hansraj Jain as a librarian at C/O Makino Metal Ltd., 2360 Midland Ave., Unit 16/14, Scarbrough, On- tario, Canada MIS 1P8. Mr. Jain can be contacted at (416) 291-9721 or (416) 291-8716.
Many of our Jainbandhus, Americans, and other people wanted the Jain literature, but the local centers could not meet their needs. To overcome this shortcoming and to provide additional facilities even to the areas where there are no local centers, a central library now exits.
JAINA Library will serve the various needs of anyone interested in Jainism. About 400 books are available through the library, in English, Gujarati and Hindi. Children's books, audio and video cassettes as well as slides are also available. Jain magazines and journals will be added.
A list of these books and other items can be obtained by calling (806) 793-8555 or by writing to 9-9 Medical Clinic, Lubbock, Texas 79414. Mr. Gada will be pleased to help you.
The library is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays. You may call during regular library hours or during other times if necessary. Mr. Gada expresses his sincere thanks to all
4) Any person who wants to borrow books from the library can do so by phone, by mail or in person. He or she should be in good standing with the library at the time of borrowing.
5) The books from the library will be issued for six weeks. These books can be renewed a maximum of two times for an additional period of four weeks per renewal if the book(s) has (have) not been requested by anyone else.
6) The sacredness of the books demand that the books shall be kept and read with respect.
7) The JAINA Library will pay for postage needed to send books to readers.
Policy on Returning Books
1) Borrower will have to pay to return the books. These must be insured when mailing. When books are maileds addressed to "JAINA Library", these are eligible for the library rate
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