Library Rules & Regulations
Library Rules & Regulations
General Rules and Regulations
- The College Library is NO-MOBILE ZONE.
- Students must wear ID card at all times.
- The users are requested to enter their names and details in the library user’s register placed at the Gate at the time of entry and exit.
- Maintain strict silence in the Reading Room and other areas.
- DO NOT crowd around any counter, but stand in queue and wait for your turn.
- Scan the library notice boards regularly (Both inside and outside the library premise) as well as mail college notice board.
- ID card is NON-TRANSFERRABLE. Using someone else’s ID is a punishable offence.
- Kindly cooperate and interact gently with library staff.
- In case of any difficulty library users can approach the Director or the Librarian.
- Only present students and staff of the College can use the Library. No ex-student or outsiders are allowed to use the Library.
- Any indiscipline in the library will lead to cancellation of membership and/or serious disciplinary actions.
- Students should clear all library dues in time to obtain Hall Ticket/Admit Card before Semester Exam.
- Students and Staff members must settle all library dues to obtain Clearance Certificate from the Library Office on completion of studies or duty.
- Sleeping, eating and having refreshments inside the Library are strictly prohibited.
- Do take care of library books and journals.
Guidelines for Lending Section
- All students, faculty members and other staff of the college are entitled to make use of the library facilities.
- Students will apply for books in the prescribed time schedule.
- Books from the library can be borrowed for a maximum of 15 days.
- Students who fail to return books at prescribed time will pay a fine of Rs. 5/- per day, per book.
- Any Student who returns any book in bad condition is liable to make a payment of Rs. 50/- per book as binding charge.
- Users cannot borrow copies of the same book
- As per their entitlements following number of book can borrowed:
| Category | Entitlement | Duration | Late Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Full- Time | 6 | 3 Month | Rs. 5/- per day / per book |
| Faculty Part -Time | 3 | 1 Month | |
| Non-teaching Staff | 1 | 1 Month | |
| College Students | 3 | 15 Days |
- Students will have to collect borrower’s slip from Issuing counter. The borrower has to fill all the information on the borrower slip and submit it to the same counter, according to the following time schedule.
- Books must be returned on or before the due dates.
- All first / second / third year students should return all books borrowed to the library one week before the End Semester Examinations or Annual Examinations. Therefore, if any students need books, then he/she has to deposit the full cost of the book. At the time of the returning the books the money deposited will be refunded to the borrowers.
- If the students do not return the borrowed books on time or the books are damaged at time of returning, then the full deposited money will not be refunded to the students.
- The students have to return the overdue library books and deposit library dues, if any, before the taking Admit Card.
- No reminders will be given to the individuals. However, consolidated list of defaulters will be displayed in the library or on the college office notice board.
- The borrowers shall be responsible for loss or any damages caused to the library materials borrowed. They shall replace or pay the cost of such materials including overdue charges.
- The borrowers shall be responsible for loss or any damages caused to the library materials borrowed. They shall replace or pay the cost of such materials including overdue charges.
- Borrowers are requested to check the borrowed Books properly before issuing the books. In case of any defects or damages found in the book should be brought to the notice of the library staff.
- The readers are requested to take one reading material at a time. They should not pile up books, journals, magazines on the reading tables.
Guidelines for Lending Section
- The books marked as “FOR READING ROOM ONLY” and periodicals (both journals and magazines) are meant only for reading consultation inside READING ROOM ONLY, cannot be taken out.
- You will be allowed to take maximum THREE BOOKS at a time on your ID card or library card for study in the Reading Room. After consulting books return them at the same counter.
- Do not scatter the pages of any library books, journals and newspaper when reading.
- The Laptops and Palmtops are allowed in the library, but CHARGING may be allowed by the Library Staff on discretion after at least 2 hours of usage of the same. Bring your devices in fully charged mode.
- Books and periodicals newly acquired are displayed in the New Arrival Section.
Discipline In The Library
- Strict Discipline and Silence must be observed inside the library and therefore, any type of conversations, fun activities, sleeping, eating etc. will not be allowed. If anyone is noticed behaving contrary to the library norms and rules, he/she will be asked to leave the library immediately.
- Do remember to switch off the lights, fans and arrange the chairs in proper place after use.
- Users are allowed to carry their personal bags in the library but library staff are not responsible for any loss.
- Library building is under CCTV surveillance so that, any users found misbehaving, abusing the library staff or behaving in an indecent manner will be suspended by the library Director or Librarian.
- Use of mobile phone is strictly prohibited inside the library zone. If caught using a mobile, then the mobile will be confiscated.