Rules and Regulations

GENERAL RULES

Library is a silence zone. Mobile phones and watch alarms should be switched to silent mode before entering the Library. Private books and personal belongings are to be deposited at the entrance. Any printed materials, documents and CD-ROMs will not be permitted to be taken inside the library. Members should report the loss of their ID card immediately to the Librarian. While entering the library, Student should show the Identity card to the library staff and make entry in the Barcode Scanner. During Library hours the concerned library staff in charge will take care of entries and to maintain discipline in the library premises. Anyone found disturbing the library atmosphere will be asked to leave the library. All Library transactions should be through circulation counter only.
  • Library members should produce their valid College ID card whenever they borrow / return / renew their books at the circulation counter.
  • Members are not allowed to use other ID card.
  • Students can also renew their books through online renewal system, which is an Internet Service. Books will be renewed only if the title does not attract fine, reservation and also if it is not renewed 99 times already.
  • During Study holidays and Exam days Telephone and E-mail renewals are allowed, if the book does not attract fine and reservation.
  • Members are encouraged to check / verify their library transaction details periodically in Online | Mobile App (M-OPAC).
  • Reference Books, Back Volumes and Journals / Periodicals are not issued.
  • Members are responsible for the books issued to their account.
  • Under special circumstances Librarian has the right to recall any issued books even before the due date.
  • The users should not bring the personal / borrowed books inside the library unless they want to return them.

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Library is open on all days except listed holidays. The working hours are:
Section Timings
Central Library 08:00 a.m. to 08:30 p.m.
Reference 08:00 a.m. to 08:30 p.m.
Journals / Periodicals 08:00 a.m. to 08:30 p.m.
Books for Competitive Examinations 08:00 a.m. to 08:30 p.m.
Stack Room 08:30 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.
Circulation 08:30 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.

Note: Library facilities can be provided anytime to access the reference / reading section for hackathons, based on prior request approved by the Principal.

BORROWING ENTITLEMENTS

The following entitlements apply to books in the general loan collections of the Central Library.
Membership Category Borrowing Entitlements Loan Period
Professor 14 Books 30 Days
Associate Professor 12 Books 30 Days
Assistant Professor 10 Books 30 Days
Instructor 06 Books 30 Days
Supporting and Administrative Staff 04 Books 30 Days
Under Graduate Students 07 Books 15 Days
Post Graduate Students 08 Books 15 Days
Research Scholars 06 Books 30 Days

FINE SYSTEM

Fine will be collected for the late return of books as follows:
  • Till first week after the due date Re. 1.00 per day.
  • From Second week onwards from the due date Rs. 2.00 per day.
  • From Third week onwards from the due date Rs. 5.00 per day.
  • Members who do not return the books even after 30 days from the due date will lose the right to borrow books.

LOSS OR DAMAGE OF BOOK

Members should check the book thoroughly for missing pages, chapters, pictures, index etc while borrowing the books from the Library. No books in damaged condition will be accepted from the member. Mutilated or spoiled books will have to be replaced by the borrower. Incase loss of books it should be informed immediately to the Librarian and Members should replace the latest edition of the same title and author or if the book is out-of-print then they should pay double the cost of the book along with fine and processing charge of Rs 50/-.

RESERVATION OF BOOK

All books which are out on loan to another member may be reserved in Online | Mobile App (M-OPAC). Availability of reserved books will be notified in the member’s account. Members who do not borrow the books within three days, after availability, their reservation for the books will be cancelled and next priority members will enjoy the reservation.

CANCELING RESERVATIONS

Members may cancel their request for reservation of books by informing at the circulation section. If there is a reservation for the book, members should compulsorily return the book on or before due date to the library.

MULTIMEDIA SECTION

Students are advised to avail the opportunities of using the CD-ROMs and Internet browsing at the library. Only two students are allowed to work together at a time with one system.
Note: Any changes in the rules or instructions or information to members will be notified on the Library Notice Board as and when required.
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