Library General Rules
Library general rules typically encompass guidelines and policies that govern behavior, usage of resources, and facilities within the library.
Library users are requested to bring their I-Card while coming to the Library.
No personal belongings are allowed inside the library.
Only notepad/notebooks/laptops/pen/pencil like stationary items are allowed inside the library.
The Library user shall not engage in audible conversation in any part of the Library.
Refreshments of any kind shall not be taken anywhere in the library premises.
Personal Bags should be kept at Property Counter at own risk. No valuable items,e.g., Laptop, mobile, money, ATM Cards, etc. should be kept inside the bags. If kept, the Library will not be responsible for any such loss.
The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the personal belongings of the users.
The users shall not write upon, damage or mark any book belonging to the Library. Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing, library materials, or property will invite disciplinary action against the defaulters.
The user is responsible for any damage caused by him/her to the books or any other property belonging to the Library, shall be required to pay the penalty imposed upon him/her by the Library Authority.
Books removed from the shelves, if not required further, should be kept on the nearest table. Please do not try to shelve them yourself. Please remember that a book misplaced is a book lost.
The User should check the books before borrowing to ensure that these are not damaged. If a book is found to be damaged or certain pages are missing, the borrower should get this statement recorded on the book. Otherwise, he/she shall be held responsible for the damage, found at the time of returning the books.
Users should not talk or discuss as they may disturb other Users. Reading areas are meant for individual study and research only.
The Library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time.
Online chatting, Playing games, watching movie on computers, browsing social networking sites is strictly prohibited. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against the defaulters.
Users are not allowed to share their ID and Password with other students.
Users should not remove/ unplug computer cables/ connections, network cables, and other peripherals/ accessories in the library.
Users must take care of their Pen drives, CD/ DVD ROMs, mobiles, wallets, etc. The library is not responsible for any losses. Users should keep their Mobile Phones on Silent/Vibration mode before entering the library.
The users should not leave their reading material and personal belongings on the tables unattended. If found unattended for long-time, beyond 24 hours, it may be removed by the Library Staff/Security staff during the cleaning of tables and the library will not be responsible for the same. The same will also be disposed-off using standard procedures.
Users should not leave purse/books/copies on the table and cannot claim, capture, and reserve seats for future use. Capturing/reserving seats for friends/future use is strictly prohibited.
The seats are to be used/occupied on the first-come, first-served basis.
Users should not rest or keep their feet on tables, chairs, shelves, etc.
Smoking, chewing and spitting in the library is prohibited.
Membership privileges of a user can be suspended on account of misbehavior with the Library staff or for indecent manners. Maintaining discipline in the broadest sense is the motto of the library.
These rules are subject to revision/change from time to time without assigning any reason. The Librarian is free to take any decision in the interest of the library or institution.
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