Library Hours
Library Hours are fixed by the Principal from time to time.
Library Use
The Library is primarily intended for the staff and students of the College. Others can use the
Library
only
with the special permission of the Principal.
Access to Books
The readers have free access to books and periodicals which are on the open shelves. Text Books
and
disserations can be consulted in the assigned area only.
Library Service
Members are free to seek the assistance of Library staff in selecting reading material, checking
of
reference, searching misplaced reading material, compilation bibliographies and new acquisition
etc.
Members are free to recommend new books and journals for the Library and to suggest improvement
in
Library
and its services
Membership
Only Library members can enjoy the privilege of borrowing books. The students of the college can
enroll
themselves as members by filing a prescribed application form and aggreeing to abide by the
rules.
Borrower
cards given to registered members are strictly non-transferable and are renewed every semester.
A lost
borrower's card found should be immediately deposited in Library. Failure to comply, or its
misuse can
lead
to cancellation of membership.
Periodicals are not issued for home use. Certain categories of material, particularly reference
books
and
damaged books are also not ordinarily issued for home use.
The books borrowed by members are not to sublet. The books are not to be retained beyond the due
dates.
An
overcharge of ₹2 per book per day (except holidays falling on due dates) is levied on the books
retained
beyond beyond due date.
Books and other library materials are not to be marked or damaged. Before getting the book
issued, any
manipuation marking should be pointed out immediately by the member of the counter in-charge and
his
initials be obtained otherwise the member will be responsible for any mutilation discovered
afterwards.
Borrowing Privilege for Members
The number of books that may be borrowed and the time period for various categories of the
members will
be
as follows:
Category |
Time Period |
No. Of Books |
Post-Diploma Students |
14 days |
02 |
Diploma Students |
14 days |
02 |
1st & 2nd Year (All Branches) |
14 days |
02 |
Final Year Students (All Branches) |
14 days |
02 |
Loss of Books
In case of damage or loss of book, the members shall be required to replace the book or pay the
cost of
the
book (Accoring to Accession Register) and 50% extra.
Loss of Membership Card
Loss of Reader's Ticket(s) should be immediately reported to the librarian. A new library card
will be
issued on payment of ₹50 per ticket.
No Dues Certificate
A "No Dues Certificate" is given to the borrower when he/she wishes to terminate the membership
of the
Library. The certificate can be obtained from the Library after surrending the membership ticket
and
clearing the dues.