Library Regulations

Loan policy

*       Loan quota:       5 items

*       Loan period:      14 days

*       Renewal:            5 times

*       All books loaned can be renewed on condition that the books are not reserved.

*       All loans may be recalled and it must then be returned on or before the new due date.

Library fines

*       Failure to return a book on time will mean a fine of $1 for each school day per book.

*       The borrower is responsible for all items checked out in his/her name and will be charged for the replacement and processing costs of any lost or badly damaged item.

*       Cost of the item will be imposed on any books lost or damaged.

*       All fines paid are non-refundable. Students may not be cleared for withdrawal or graduation until all library fines have been paid as well as all loans returned.

Conduct of library users

*       Neither food nor drinks are allowed in the library.

*       Bags are not to be taken into the library. They should be placed on the shelves by the entrance.

*       Students must wear proper school uniform in the library.

*       All library users must enter and leave the library through the main entrance unless directed otherwise by library staff.

*       At the request of library staff, all library materials, personal belongings and bags must be shown for inspection at the library exit.

*       Silence should be observed in the library.

*       Users are to take care of personal belongings. The library will not be responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings.

*       Library users are required to sit in the places provided. Tables and chairs should not be misused or moved to new positions.

*       No library stationery may be borrowed without the permission of the library staff.

Self-revision lesson in the library

*       Students should do silent self-revision in lesson time.

*       Attendance is strictly observed. Prior approval is to be obtained from the teacher concerned for any exemption.

*       Students are required to sign-in and place their Student ID cards at the service counter at the beginning of the lesson.

*       Students are required to sit according to the seating plan.

*       Students should seek the permission from the library assistant if they need to leave during the lesson.

*       Sofa zone is not for use during lesson time.

*       Audio and visual equipment, computers and copying machine are not for use during lesson time.

*       Circulation service will not be provided in lesson time.

Student ID card

*       Student ID card is not transferable. Holders will be held responsible for the use of the card.

*       Loss of student ID card should be reported to the General Office as well as the library at once.

Computers

*       Students are required to approach the service counter when they use computers.

*       All computers in the library are strictly for academic use only.

*       Library staff has the authority to stop users using the Internet resources inappropriately. Serious offences will be liable to further disciplinary action.

Copying machine

*       All printing and photocopying of literary work should be made in compliance with the Copyright Ordinance. Library users are fully responsible for any copyright infringement.

The library retains the right to explain and revise these guidelines from time to time.