Central Library Services

Library Collections

Issue of Library Card

• Library Card is not transferable.
• Members shall be responsible for the Bar-coded Library Card issued to them.

Borrowing System

• Library Books are issued on production of Bar-coded Library Card.
• Reference Books and Periodicals are only for reference purpose. However, the back volumes and reference books will be issued on overnight borrowing facility.
• Members are held responsible for the books issued against their account.
• Librarian has the right to recall any issued books before due date.
• Issued Books should be Returned or Renewed on or before the Due Date, which would be mentioned in the Book's Due Date Slip.
• The users should not bring the borrowed books inside the Library unless they want to return them.
• The users should not return the borrowed books on the same day.

Borrowing Facilities

Renewal System

• Member can renew the borrowed book(s) for a maximum of two times subject to no request or no demand.

Fine System

• A fine of Rupee 1 per day is levied against the issued books for late return.
• Members who have not returned the books even after 30 days from the due date will lose the right to borrow the books for the current semester.

Loss and Damage

• Members should check the books for missing pages, chapters, pictures, index etc., while borrowing the books from the library.
• No books in damaged condition will be accepted from the members.
• Mutilation or spoiled books must be replaced by the borrower.
• Members who have lost the books should replace the latest edition of the same title or else should pay double the cost of the books along with fine and processing fee of Rs.50/-.

User Access

• The users can search for the availability of Books through the Intranet Library Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) System.
• The users can reserve the books by using Username and Password through the Intranet.
• The user should borrow the reserved book within 48 hours. If not, the reservation automatically stands cancelled and the reserved document will be sent to the racks for use.
• Members of the Library can check their accounts in the OPAC enabled computers by using their user ID & Password.

General Instructions

• No Library user shall deface the Library Books by underlining, scribbling and tampering off the Pages etc.
• Users are required to protect the Library Books against wanton and wilful damage, mutilation, theft and other malpractices.
• Member discontinuing the course for any reason should surrender the books and the Bar-coded Library card to the Library and collect their NO DUE certificate.
• Library users are requested to OBSERVE COMPLETE SILENCE inside the library.
• Library users should leave their personal belongings outside the Library from safety point of view.
• Members of the Library are requested to produce their ID when asked by the library staff.
• In case of violating any of the library rules, users will lose their membership.
• Library rules are subject to change and will be reviewed by the authorities.