General Rules & Regulations

• Loss of ID cards should be reported immediately to the Library to block the account.
• Duplicate cards will be issued on payment of Rs.1000/- for all members on giving an undertaking that they will continue to be held responsible for any loss arising from the careless use or misuse of the card lost.

• Reference Books and Periodicals will not be issued and are only for reference and photocopying.
• Two renewals will be permitted if there are no reservations against these books; books must be produced at the library counter for renewal.
• Before leaving the counter, members must check whether the books they intend to borrow are in good condition: any damage/marking should be immediately reported to the Librarian, and failing which, the members to whom the book was issued would be held responsible.
• Books in particular demand shall be lent for shorter periods as necessary, and books lent may be recalled at any time if required.
• Absence will not be accepted as an excuse for the delay in the return of books.

• Members are advised to return/renew the books on or before the due date.
• A borrowed book should be returned on the due date, failing which a penalty will be collected. The details of the penalty are as follows: • 01-15 days: Rs.1/- per day • 16-30 days: Rs.2/- per day • 31 days and above: Rs.5/- (from day one)
• Undue delay in returning the books will result in the cancellation of membership.

• The loss of books, if any, should be reported to the library immediately and it should be replaced with a new copy plus Rs.100/- Processing charge along with the overdue charges, if any.
• In case the borrower is unable to replace the books that are lost, he / she will be levied a penalty two times the cost of the book plus Rs.100/- Processing charge plus overdue charges, if any.

The members can reserve the books in the reservation register at the library counter. The availability status shall be informed to the members by email. The reserved book/s will be kept at the issue counter for two days. If members fail to collect the book/s within two days, the books will be given to the next member on the waitlist.

• All members should display their identity cards prominently and be produced to security if required.
• Personal books, files and other articles (except a small notebook or loose sheets of paper) are not allowed inside the Library. Members must deposit their personal belongings at the Deposit Counter near the entrance.
• Silence should be strictly observed in the Library.
• The use of cell phones inside the Library is prohibited.
• A member shall be responsible for any damage caused by him/her to the books or other institute properties. If found so, they will be required to replace the book or other damaged property.
• Misbehavior in the Library will lead to membership cancellation and serious disciplinary action.
• Any marking or writing inside the books by the members is strictly prohibited. The member should replace the book if any damage/marking is found.
• These rules, notwithstanding the decision of the institute authorities in all matters, shall be final and binding.