Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations

Library Rules & Regulations

1. Library membership can be obtained upon filling up the membership form and depositing the requisite membership fees.
2. Reference books, periodicals and magazines are for reference within library premises only. Such material will not be issued to any members.
3. New books procured by the library shall be made available for issue only after they have been processed by the library.
4. All books borrowed from the library must be returned within the period as stipulated by the library. The library authorities may however recall any book before due date.
5. Library will generally send reminders for overdue books from time to time by email, letter to the members, or display the names of defaulters on the notice boards. However, non-receipt of such reminders shall not be accepted as valid reason for delay in return of books.
6. Failure to return books in time will attract overdue charges (fine) as stipulated by the library. Borrowing privileges of the members having books overdue for more than 30 days shall be suspended until return of books or payment as decided by the library authorities.
7. If the books are not returned within 60 days of issue, market price of the book will be charged from the borrower.
8. Books can be renewed up to twice unless it is needed by another member of the library.
9. Any member can issue books from Study Centre collection; however, priority shall be given to study centre students' needs.
10. In case of loss of books borrowed from the library, the borrower will have to either replace the book or pay the price of the book as decided by the Director General of the institute.
11. Members are required to keep the borrowed books in good physical condition and not to mark or damage the books. Members should carefully check the books for any deficiency before borrowing and report the same to the staff on duty. Members are liable to compensate the library for causing damage to the books, in the same way as lost books.
12. Ruling officers should clearly mention their official and personal address, telephone No. and email ID in the registration form and they should inform the library 15 days before their transfer or retirement.
13. Members should immediately inform to the library any change in their official or residential address, telephone or email ID.
14. During foundation course training/examination or for examination for a promotion, govt. publications shall not be included in general privileges.