LIBRARY'S RULES AND REGULATIONS

Borrowing Facilities:

• Members may check out books or journals during working hours and should sign out the items at the library counter. A member may have a maximum of four books and two bound journals in their name at any time. The books are issued out for a maximum of two weeks and then may be renewed if no reservations on the items are indicated. Bound journals may be issued out for a maximum of two days. The borrower bears full responsibility for the timely return of the books.
• If a request for an already issued item is received, the librarian may ask for the item to be returned to the library. The minimum period before a return can be requested for a book is two days and bound journal one day.
• Unbound issues of journals are issued from the library for a maximum of two hours with the permission of the librarian during normal working hours. Any extended borrowing of unbound journals for more than two hours and not exceeding 24 hours will be considered on the merits of each individual case and decided upon by the librarian.
• Books and journals on reserve may not be checked out for a maximum period of 2 days. Books and journals may be placed on reserve by the librarian on instructions from the concerned staff.
• Members should deposit the borrowed materials in the library before they go on tour leave extending 2 weeks.

Loss and defacement of books, journals and other library articles:

The cost of replacement with an additional 20% handling fee will be charged to the person for loss or damage to the library articles. Book grants may not be used to settle library dues. Any member if determined to have defaced or damaged any library item intentionally will have his/her library privileges revoked for a period of time determined by the library committee. Library privileges may be revoked permanently for multiple or serious offences.

Books used for reference in the library:

Readers may reserve books / bound volumes / journals on tables for up to 3 days by writing their names the message ("please leave") and the date. This date may be changed once if the reserve materials are used, otherwise the reserve materials will be replaced on the shelves after the third day.

External Users / Visitors / Students

External users from other institutions are allowed to use the library on production of a letter from their institution. External users are not permitted to issue out library items. External users may access the photocopy facility for use on an immediate payment basis.

Other visitors to the library may also use the library provided a staff member introduces them to the librarian. The concerned staff member is responsible for the visitor. Externals users and visitors are allowed to use the library only during the office hours for a specified period of time only beyond which the permit has to be extended once again.

Role of the Library Staff in Helping Users:

During normal working hours the librarian will assist the users. They will also assist in obtaining necessary reference material for individual users from other institutions. The library will provide necessary services to obtain personal subscription or book purchases through giving them the address of publishers and bookshops. Reprints both personal or for reference can be ordered through the library. The cost incurred for these services are charged to the individual or the grant concerned.

Code of Conduct:

• No loud conversation or group discussions are allowed in the library.
• Laptop computers if used in the library must have their own power and cable connectors.
• No food or drink is allowed in the library.
• Borrowing materials without a valid membership / identity number is prohibited. No one will be permitted to use another member's name to borrow materials. Therefore a valid Photo ID is essential.
• Please take your personal belongings with you when exiting the library. The library is not responsible for any item left in the library.
• Do not reshelf books, periodicals etc. Leave them on the tables neatly after use.
• Cell phones are to be set in the "VIBRATOR" mode prior to entering the library.