GENERAL RULES
Note: These rules are subject to revision by the Library Committee from time to time.
Membership is open to registered students, faculty, and staff, who must follow all library rules and cooperate with library staff.
All users must sign the entry register. Non-members may enter only with prior permission and cannot borrow materials.
Silence must be maintained at all times. Loud talking, mobile phone use, photography, smoking, eating, drinking, and sleeping are strictly prohibited.
Personal belongings such as bags, umbrellas, and personal books must be deposited at the property counter. The library is not responsible for items left overnight or lost belongings.
No library material may be taken outside without permission. All borrowed or carried items must be shown to security staff when leaving the library.
Library materials must be handled carefully. Writing, marking, tearing pages, folding corners, or damaging books and documents is prohibited. Users must pay the replacement cost for any lost or damaged material.
Reference books, newspapers, journals, magazines, and theses are for in-library use only. Theses cannot be photocopied.
Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
Users should not re-shelve books or move library equipment without permission.
Borrowing hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM on working days. Students may borrow up to 7 books for 14 days. Research scholars and staff may borrow up to 7 books for 2 weeks. Faculty may borrow up to 7 books for 8 weeks.
Borrowing books on behalf of others or sharing borrowed books is not allowed.
Overdue fines: Students: Rs. 10 per book for delays of 1–10 days, plus Rs. 10 for every additional 5 days. Faculty and Staff: Rs. 20 per book for delays of 1–30 days, plus Rs. 10 for every additional 15 days.
Lost library materials must be reported immediately and compensated within 30 days.
Violation of library rules may result in fines, suspension of library privileges, or other disciplinary action.
Please refer to the official Library Rules PDF for complete details.