Library Rules

MEMBERSHIP:

• Membership is open for staff and students.

GENERAL:

• Identity card should be shown on demand.
• Sign the register at entry in respective sections.
• Members must keep their belongings on the rack outside the counter.
• Keep your cell phone on silent mode.
• Misbehavior in the library will attract strong disciplinary action.

TRANSACTIONS:

• Members are free to browse through the books.
• Show the books being taken out of the library to the staff at circulation.
• Members are responsible for all the entries made in the book card/borrower register.
• UG students will get 3 books & PG students will get 5 books for 15 days. On default, fine of Rs. 1.00 per day per book will be charged.
• Books issued can be renewed twice after producing at the circulation counter in person.
• Sub-lending of books is strictly prohibited.
• Library books and tickets are not transferable.

RESERVATION POLICY

• Members can reserve the books by filling the reservation slip at circulation counter.
• The reserved books will be kept at the circulation counter for two days.
  If not collected, the reserved books will be issued to the members on the waiting list.

LOSS AND DAMAGE:

• Loss of Book should be reported to the Librarian immediately.
• Lost book should be replaced by Good/new copy of the latest edition immediately.
• In case the borrower is unable to replace the lost book, twice the cost of books plus overdue charges will be recovered.
• Loss of Library card should be reported to the library immediately.
• Duplicate card will be issued on payment of Rs. 50/- .
• Use the books carefully and do not mark them or tear down the pages.
• Protect the books from rain, insects, and dust.
• Book in the damaged condition will not be accepted. That need to be replaced.

REFERENCE SECTION:

• Reference Books & Current issues of Journal / Magazines, Question Papers and other reading material will not be issued outside the section.
• These can be referred within the library after making necessary entries.
• Photocopy facility is available in reference section for Rs.1.00 per copy.

DIGITAL LIBRARY:

• The terminals in the Digital Library are to be used only for academic reference and access to online journals.
• Use of this facility for recreation or entertainment is not permitted.
• Only one user is permitted at a terminal.
• Members will get one CD/DVD for two days.

READING HALL:

• Identity card should be shown on demand.
• Sign the register at the entrance.
• Group discussion is not allowed.
• Wi-Fi facility is made available for academic purpose only.
• Keep your cell phone on silent mode.
• Arrange chairs properly while leaving.