Rules/Policies

The rules and policies are designed to maintain a quiet, productive, and respectful environment for all users and to ensure the proper preservation and organization of library resources.

1. Access and General Conduct

• Valid ID Required: All users must present a valid college ID or Library Card upon entry and when requested by library staff.

• Silence: Complete silence must be maintained in designated quiet study areas and reading rooms. Discussions and group work should be held in designated group study rooms or outside the library.

• Mobile Phones: Mobile phones must be set to silent/vibrate mode within the library premises. Phone calls are strictly prohibited inside the library.

• Personal Belongings: Bags, briefcases, and other personal belongings must be deposited at the designated area near the entrance. The library is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal items.

• No Food or Drink: Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly prohibited inside the library. Water bottles with secure lids may be allowed in certain areas.

• Respect for Staff: Treat library staff and fellow users with courtesy and respect. Any form of misbehavior or indiscipline will result in disciplinary action.

2. Resource Use and Borrowing

• Borrowing Requirements: You must present your Library Card at the circulation desk to borrow or renew materials.

• Borrowing Limits and Periods: Limits on the number of items and the duration of the loan will be posted at the circulation desk and may vary by user category (e.g., students, faculty, staff).

• Non-Circulating Materials: Reference books, periodicals, journals, and newspapers may only be used within the library premises and cannot be checked out.

• Renewal: Books may be renewed if they are not overdue and have not been reserved by another user.

• Reporting Damage: Users must check the condition of the material before borrowing and report any existing damage to the circulation staff. You will be held responsible for any damage found upon return.

• Proper Handling: Do not write, underline, mark, or tear pages in library materials. Use books with care. After reading, leave the books on the tables or in designated carts; please do not attempt to re-shelve them.

3. Fines and Penalties

• Overdue Fines: Materials returned after the due date will Rs 5.00/= a daily fine per item.

• Loss or Damage: The borrower is responsible for the replacement cost of any lost or severely damaged library material, including a processing fee. If a lost book is later found, the replacement cost may be refunded, but accrued overdue fines will apply.

• Disciplinary Action: Violation of any library rules, including theft or mutilation of materials, may result in the suspension of library privileges and further disciplinary action as per college policy.