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The Institute of Space Science and Technology (ISPA) came into existence as an autonomous Research Institute of the University of Karachi in 1994.

On June 4, 2015 Prof. Dr. Jawaid Quamar inaugurate the ISPA Seminar Library in the memory of "Prof. Dr. Irshad Ahmed Khan Afridi", who was involved in the foundation of ISPA. The new name of ISPA seminar library (Dr. Irshad Ahmed Khan Afridi Seminar Library) was approved by the Syndicate of Karachi University.

Rules and Regulations of Dr. Irshad Ahmed Khan Afridi Seminar Library.

Overdue Books
1. Books must be returned by the due date. If the book is needed by the University authorities, the librarian will ask the student to return the book, earlier than the due date.
2. A fine of 20/- per day for each overdue book will be charged from the students.
3. Failure to return a book by the date specified will be treated as a serious offence.
4. The library will endeavor to send overdue notice but will not be held responsible for non-delivery, under whatever circumstances.
Loss and Damage
1. The borrower will be held responsible for material given out on loan. If the material is lost, an immediate report should be made to the librarian to enable appropriate action to be taken.
2. A borrower is allowed to either replace the book lost or damaged by purchasing it himself/herself or requesting the library to replace it. All books replaced must be of the latest edition. If the book is one of a set of series, the borrower may be called upon to replace the whole set of series.
3. In case the lost book or the latest edition is not available anywhere in the market then the person responsible is obliged to pay three times the market price of the book.
Book Borrowing Rules for Students
1. The holder of the library card is responsible for all books borrowed against it.
2. Books borrowed can be retained for a period of 2 days.
3. In case a book is required for more than 2 days, it may be reissued. The book needs to be physically presented for date extension.
4. A fine of 20/- per day for each overdue book will be charged.
5. The current market price will be charged in case of loss/damage of a book.
6. No reference book including encyclopedia, dictionaries, or atlas will be issued to any student/borrower. However, the same may be used for reference in the library.
7. At times students may not be allowed to borrow a particular book. This will be done if there are less books, or their lending is prohibited by the university authority.
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