Rules For Library users

1. All the library users must be members of the library. They must bring their library cards before entering the library.
2. At the check-point all the library users are advised to put their signature in the register while entering the library.
3. Users should leave their bags and other belongings including personal books (except money and other valuables) at the property counter of the library.
4. Only notepaper/notebooks/laptops will be allowed inside the library.
5. Smoking, spitting and using mobile phone inside the library are strictly prohibited. The library users are advised to interact with the library staff for further assistance.
6. Books or other materials taken from the stacks should not be re-shelved by the users themselves. Please leave it on the tables to avoid misfiling. Remember that a book misplaced is a book lost.
7. The library users should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library materials in any way. If anyone is found doing so, he/she will be charged with the full replacement cost of damaged material leading to suspension of library account and be barred from entering the library.
8. The library users leaving the library should allow the library/security staff to examine their personal belongings.
9. Every library user has a right to a peaceful environment for reading. Please make sure that you are not violating this right of other users.
10. All users are requested to keep their mobiles in switched off or silent mode in the library. Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in library reading areas.
11. No visitor or guest is permitted to use the library without the prior permission of the Librarian.
12. No photograph within the library shall be taken without the prior permission of the Librarian.
13. All library users are advised to enter the library premises in a decent dress and maintain the sanctity of academic enviornment.
14. The Librarian has the power to cancel the membership of a library user and refuse entry to anyone who violates the rules of the library or indulges in any other type of misconduct.
15. For issuing of books/other reading materials, a borrower should present the same along with his/her library Identity card (in case of students) to the staff at the circulation counter. He/she should put his/her signature on the ‘Issue Slip’. After necessary checking, library staff will issue the book by stamping the due date of return on the “Date Slip” of the book and return the books to the borrower.
16. The borrower should hand over the ‘Issue Slip’ to the library staff at the Checkpoint before taking the issued books out of the library.
17. The users should check each book thoroughly for missing pages, chapters, pictures etc., while borrowing the book. Mutilated, damaged or spoiled books will have to be replaced by the borrower.
18. A first time or an occasional visitor should contact the library staff at the check point. He/she should produce either a letter of an introducer or his/her identity card of his/her affiliated organization for entry inside the library. Such visitors who intend to use library for longer period must get permission from the Librarian. A temporary library card is provided for reading room facilities for certain period.
19. Library membership cards are not transferable. The borrower is responsible for the books borrowed on his/her card.
20. In case a library member loses his/ her library membership card, he/ she should immediately inform the matter in writing to the Librarian. The duplicate library membership card costs Rs. 500/-
21. Some items in the library can’t be copied because of copyright laws, poor condition, or donor restrictions.
22. 22.   Photocopying service is available for bonafide members of the library at nominal charges. All photocopying must comply with copyright legislation.
23. 23.   Suggestions on any aspects of library services are welcome.