Library Rules

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Library Entry and Services are restricted to only to authorized members of the university with valid Institutional ID.

Other visitors need to take permission from the Library.

Internet Access and E-Resources are restricted to only to authorized members of the university.

Corporate and Institutional Membership

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Corporate Membership: Industrial organizations may become members by paying ₹10,000/year. They may borrow up to 10 books with ₹1,000 deposit/book.

Institutional Membership: Educational institutions may become members by paying ₹10,000/year. They may borrow up to 10 books at a time.

Library Discipline

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• A person desirous of using the Library shall enter his/her name, Department and time of entry legibly and put signature in the register kept at the appropriate section’s entrance for the purpose.
• Silence shall be maintained as far as possible in the Library.
• Strict decorum and discipline must be maintained in the Library. Users must ensure that rights of other users of the Library are not breached in anyway.
• Smoking, eating, sleeping and talking loudly are strictly prohibited in the Library.
• Readers must present their Reader’s Card or University Card for inspection if requested.
• Non-members can use library materials with prior permission from the University Librarian.
• Readers must not bring sticks, umbrellas, briefcases, etc., into the Library. Use the property counter.
• Documents taken from shelves must be left on tables. Don’t re-shelve books yourself.
• Library reserves the right to inspect anything brought into the building.
• Library staff may stop any activity that harms library property or its users.

Loan Privilege (Rules relating to borrowing of books)

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• 2 books for students (2 weeks), 5 for research scholars (30 days), 10 for faculty (1 year).
• ID must be presented when borrowing or requesting materials.
• Check book condition before borrowing. Report issues at the circulation counter.
• Books can be recalled anytime by the Library without prior notice.
• Late return fee is ₹2/day/book.
• Books may be reissued only twice.
• Reference materials and journals are not issued. Overnight issue allowed with ₹5/day late fee.
• Borrowers are responsible for safe return of documents.