Library Rules



  Membership

1) Regular students of this college are entitled to get the books and other reading material from the library on the production of the Library Card and Identity Card.
2) A duplicate Library Membership card will be issued on payment of Rs.30/-.
3) The ex-faculty/staff members may be enrolled as members against a security deposit of Rs.500/- (refundable) and registration fee of Rs.100/- (non-refundable).

 Visitors

1) The Research Scholars should bring recommendation letter from Supervisor/Guide or letter from the concerned Department/Organization.
2) The visiting scholar should bring original and valid photo ID.

 Circulation

1 ) The material such as rare books, theses, dissertations, loose issues of periodicals, Question paper sets, etc. marked for consultation shall not be issued. Students can avail of the Xerox and Kiosk book scanner facility.
2) In any case reference books will not be issued at home on Library Card. Students can refer them in the library after submitting their I-Cards.
3) Books in demand may not be renewed.
4) Borrowers must satisfy about the physical condition of the books before borrowing otherwise they will be held responsible for any damage later or at the time of return.
5) Readers are responsible for books issued against their names.
6) Books issued on the borrower’s tickets can be retained with the reader for seven days. 7) Students securing first five ranks of merit in their respective class will be given benefit of Scholar card scheme wherein, they can avail of the facility of two books for the prescribed period of ten days.

  Overdue charges

1) Textbooks - the overdue charges Rs. 1/- for first fourteen days.
2) General books - the overdue charges 1/- rupee per day for first seven days, rupee two for next seven days.
3) After the expiry of fourteen days, for both Textbooks and General books, the defaulter has to pay the price of the latest edition of the book plus overdue charges for the period the book is kept without authorization.
4) Membership shall be suspended for repeated delay in returning the books.

  Use of computers/laptops etc.


1. Computer in the library premises should be used for academic purposes only.
2. Online chatting, browsing of social networking sites is strictly prohibited. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against the defaulters.
3. Playing games on computers is strictly prohibited in the entire Library premises.
4. Readers must carry their Library Membership card while using the e-corner Library. They must show their ID card on demand.
5. Changing the settings and display of the computers kept in the Library is not permitted.
6. Readers should not remove/unplug computer cables/connections, network cables and other peripherals/accessories in the library.
7. Personal keyboard, mouse, etc. are not allowed inside the Library. 8. Students must take care of their Pen drives, CD/DVD ROMs, mobiles and wallets etc.

 General Reading Hall


1) Members should produce their Library Membership card at the entrance.
2) Readers should not leave bags/books/copies on the table and cannot claim, capture, and reserve seats for future use.
3) The seats are to be used/occupied on the first come first served basis.
4) Capturing/reserving seats for friends/future use is strictly prohibited. Other scholars may remove the bags and books if these are left unattended on the tables.
5) Readers should not scribble on table tops or damage them. 6) Readers should not clutter the table with heaps of books and other reading material.

 General rules


1) Readers should observe strict silence inside the Library.
2) Use of Mobile phones is not permitted inside the Library premises.
3) Users are not allowed to carry eatables/drinks inside the Library premises.
4) Library membership card is non-transferable.
5) Personal belongings like bags (laptop, shoulder, sling), umbrellas, etc. should be deposited at the property counter.
6) Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing, library materials or property will invite disciplinary action against the defaulters.
7) Readers should not talk or discuss as they may disturb other readers. Reading halls are meant for individual study and research only.
8) Users should not rest or keep their feet on tables, chairs, shelves, etc.
9) The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of the personal belongings of the users.
10) Library staff shall not transmit telephone calls or other personal messages to the readers. 11) The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving with the library staff or with any other member.

 Rules for Book Bank


1) Book Bank Scheme is available to poor and needy students as per availability of the books.
2) Students should apply for Book Bank Scheme within 15 days from the beginning of the semester and they must return all books within 15 days of the semester examination failing which fine of Rs.1 per day per book will be charged at the time of return of books.
3) Students can avail of maximum ten books from the Book Bank Scheme by paying ¼ amount of the books of the price which is not refundable. If a student fails in any examination, he /she may continue the book bank for one additional semester without any extra fee. 4) Students should use the books with proper care failing which, they will be responsible to make good as damage, the entire price of the book and they will also be charged fine.

These rules are subject to revision/updation from time to time without assigning any reason. For latest Library rules and regulations, please check Library Webpage.