LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE [ LIBRARY ]

LIBRARYRULES AND REGULATIONS

Therules and regulations to be followed are as given below.They are intended toregulate the use of Library resources and they willreviewed periodically tomeet the changing needs

1.  MEMBERSHIP

Allstudents and faculty members of this college are eligiblefor the membership ofthe Library

2.  WORKINGHOURS

Theworking hours of the Library on all working days are asfollows

3.  IDLIBRARYMEMBERSHIP

Members are responsiblefor all the books borrowed on their IDcards.  All students should obtain NO DUECERTIFICATEfrom the LIBRARIAN

Similarly,the staff members who intend to leave the

collegeshould settle all the dues and obtain NO DUECERTIFICATE fromthe LIBRARIAN

4.  ISSUEAND RETURN OF BOOKS

(i)                          Booksother thanreference books will be issued to students members for a period of15days.  For Teaching Staff loan period isnot more than one month. However, ifnecessary the borrowable may be renewed. Maximum  totalperiod of 3months.  On any account, all the borrowedbooks should bereturned at the end of each semester (i.e) on 31^stMarch  / 31^st Octoberof everyyear.

(ii)        Two renewalswill be permitted, if there are no reservationsagainst these books. ForRenewal books have to be presented physically to theLibrary.      

5.  OVERDUECHARGES

(i)                          Ondefault ofprompt return of books on the due date indicated on the dateslip.  The overdue charges of Rs. 1.00 per day perbook will be levied.

(ii)                       Undue delay in the return of books will result inthe cancellation of membership.

6.  LOSSBOOKS

(i)                          Loss ofbooks,if any, shall be reported to the Library immediately and it shall bereplacedby another good copy with overdue charges

(ii)                       Incase, theborrower is unable to replace the lost books, twice the present costof thebooks plus overdue charges will be levied.

7.  GENERAL

Ø All members should weartheir identity cards

Ø On no account personalbooks, files and other articles [ excepta small note book or loose sheets orpapers ] will be allowed inside thelibrary.  They shall be deposited attheproperty counter at the entrance.

Ø Strict  silenceshall beobserved inside the Library

Ø Using Cell Phones insidethe Library is strictly prohibited

Ø A member shall beresponsible for any damage done by him / herto the books or other properties,  he /she will be required to replace the book or other property damaged.

Ø Misbehavior in theLibrary will lead to cancellation ofmembership and also lead to seriousdisciplinary action.

Ø Any marking or writinginside the books by the members strictlyprohibited.  If  any damaged/ marked found, the member shouldreplace the books.

Ø Notwithstanding, anythingcontained in these rules, the decisionof the authorities of this institution inall matters shall be final andbinding

ØInternet facilityand printing facility are provided in the Library.Students are advised toutilize the resources judiciously.

ØComputerized Libraryfor accessing digitalized resources.

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY STAFF:

              Mr. P.GOPALA KRISHNAN M.A., M.L.I.S., MPhil -Librarian