RULES & REGULATIONS

• Each member can borrow only one copy of a book title, regardless of the edition.

• A member is not allowed to borrow a book on the same day that it is returned to the library. This is to ensure that other members have the opportunity to borrow the book.

• A member will need to ensure that the books he/she is about to borrow is in good condition and have not been scribbled upon. Damaged Books should be handed to the library staff member on duty. The library staff member will then take appropriate action to get the book repaired. Should you need the book very urgently, please ensure that details of the extent of the damage is noted on the date due slip before the book is issued on loan to you.

• The library member should ensure that the staff member on duty, stamps the due date on the date slip of the book prior to the member leaving the library.

• Books should be returned on or before the Due Date assigned.

• It is the member's responsibility to ensure that the books returned are processed by the Library Staff Member before he /she leaves the counter.

• Members returning books are strongly advised against leaving books at the counter without notifying the staff on duty.

• If the member is not returning or renewing the book, even after passing of one overdue day, the library account will get restricted until the overdue items are returned back to the library.

• This allows the members to keep the item they borrow for another week.

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates are permitted for one renewal of each book they borrow.

• Once the maximum lending period of 2 weeks is finished, the members are requested to return the books they have borrowed.

• Reservations may be placed on items which are out on loan. Each user is allowed to reserve a maximum of 3 items at a given time. "Books Ready for Collection" is notified by e-mail. The date for collection of a reserved book is merely an approximate date.

• Users are given a grace period of 3 days to collect their reservations. Books reserved will be assigned to the next user if a member fails to collect the reserved books within the grace period.

• Searching the Online Library Catalogue, Book Renewals/Reservations Off Campus could be done by logging into: http://library.apiit.lk/

• Recommendations to further enhance the library collection can be made by students through the library/academic staff. Relevant details (e.g. Title, Author, Publisher, ISBN, and Year of Publication) are necessary to facilitate speedy acquisition of the item.

•  All requests will be given due consideration and relevant items will be purchased. 

• If an item out on loan is lost or damaged, the borrower will be held liable for it and he/she must cover the cost of replacing or repairing the material.

• If an item out on loan is confirmed lost, a member must inform the library staff member on duty so that fines will not continue to be accumulated. Payment for or replacement of lost material needs to be settled within 30 days.

• An additional charge may be included to cover the administrative costs of replacing the material.

• Photocopying facility is available within the library premises for academic purpose only, subject to the policies laid down by the Management. Photocopying of non-academic, personal or any external material will be construed as a violation of Library Rules and abuse of APIIT resources and will lead to disciplinary action.

• A special subsidized material cost of Rs. 10/- per double side and Rs. 5/- per single side copying is charged.

• According to the copyright law, an individual is allowed to make single copies of the following for research/private study.

 -1 chapter of a book

 - 10% from a book

 -1 article from a periodical/magazine

• Students are not allowed to bring any item into the library other than the books that are to be returned, or writing materials (e.g. Loose leaves).

• Members should not leave their belongings (laptops, mobile phones, wallets etc.) unattended within the library. The Library management will not be responsible for any loss of personal belongings.

Separate rules are followed for the discussion rooms. 

Reservations of  Group Study Rooms