General Rules

1. Library Working Hours: - Circulation -9.30 AM To 5.00 PM (All working days)

2. Reference Section: - 9.30 AM To 9.00 PM (Holidays: - 9.30 AM To 2.00 PM)

3. Silence must be observed in the library.

4. RFID based smart card must be produced at the time of circulation (Issue & Return) of books and other library activities.

5. Outwears, brief cases, handbags, files, umbrellas and similar items should be deposited at the check point before entering the library.

6. Use of mobile phones inside the library is strictly prohibited. Smoking is prohibited in and around the library. No refreshments or foodstuff of any kind shall be consumed anywhere inside the library.

7. Keeping in mind that the library is a place of individual study and research, members should maintain an atmosphere of dignity, peace and silence within the library premises.

8. All books must be returned or renew on or before the due date. Students can self-renew the books by giving their user’s name and password but overdue books cannot be renewed by self.

9. Student can reserve the books through OPAC and the reservation notice will be displayed on Library Notice Board and sent to the concerned email id.

10. Books will be renewed if there are no reservations. Patrons can self-renew the books through OPAC/WEBOPAC with giving user name and password.

11. Documents must be returned in time to make them available for use by others. Until the dues are cleared, the borrowing facilities will be withheld. Borrowing entitlement may be reduced if a member is observed to be returning documents late on more than three occasions. The Librarian can recall any issued document at any time.

12. A misplaced book is temporarily lost. To avoid misplacement, books which are taken from the open shelves should be left on the nearest table/trolley. Library materials should be handled with utmost care. Nobody should write, damage and make any mark on any kind of library materials. Materials damaged, defected or lost must be replaced; otherwise, the cost will be collected from the borrower.

13. Members should return all materials borrowed from the library before proceeding on any kind of long leave and end of all semesters.

14. Materials that are issued should be produced for the security to check.

15. Suggestions for purchasing books and other materials and improving the library services are welcome.

16. The librarian has the power to cancel the tickets and refuse admission to anyone who violates the rules and regulations of the library or indulges in any other type of misconduct.

17. The patron is responsible for noting the due date of all materials borrowed. The patron is responsible for all materials until such materials are returned and checked in again. Patrons are fully responsible for tracking their own materials, monitoring due dates, and ensuring the safe, timely return of borrowed items. Library emails (like receipts and reminders) are simply courtesy notices. Missing a notification does not excuse you from fines or replacement fees.

18. Patrons should inspect the condition of materials at the time they are checked out. At the patron's request the library shall note such damage that is discovered by the patron.

19. Users cannot puncture, bend, or alter the card, as damaging the internal antenna voids its functionality. A penalty fee of Rs. 100/- applies for new card.

20. Swapping or scanning another student's card ("proxy scanning") is a severe disciplinary infraction.

21. Cards must be showed to the security person at the entry/exit gates and scanning terminals. Missing cards must be reported instantly so administrators can remotely deactivate them to prevent unauthorized building access.

22. Users should walk through library security sensors with an un-issued book will trigger an immediate audiovisual alarm.

23. Users should not bend the covers of the books excessively or subject the tagged pages to extreme heat or liquid spills, which can damage the tag's microchip and antenna. A penalty of ₹100 plus the full replacement cost of the book will be charged to any user found intentionally damaging, tearing, or removing the RFID tag.

24. All students must submit the Library Smart Card during the his/her final clearance (Exit from B. Tech. / M. Tech.) from college. Else fine will be charged Rs.100/- as penalty and submit an official undertaking (or formal declaration) regarding the missing card.

25. If any book(s) is issued to any user and no copy is available in the library then the user can hold/reserve the book(s). The user can reserve the item(s) online by login to their account after searching the book in OPAC or asked at the circulation counter. A user can reserve maximum two books. One book can be reserved by many users. The user can have the book(s) withing 2 days after returning by the previous  user. The user will be informed through e-mail about the availability of the book(s) in the library.

26. If anyone has any opinion, you can give it to this email library@pmec.ac.in

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