LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The library requires users to maintain silence at all times and show a valid Institute ID upon entry.
2. No phone calls are allowed, and bags or folders must be left at the luggage counter.
3. Personal belongings should not be left overnight as the library isn’t responsible for lost items.
4. All items must be shown to security when exiting, and staff-only areas are off-limits without permission.
5. Any damage to library materials will result in a fine equivalent to the latest edition’s cost.
6. Proper behavior is expected—no feet on furniture, eating, drinking, smoking, or sleeping.
7. Loud devices are prohibited, and seats are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
8. Books should not be re-shelved, and library equipment should not be moved without prior approval. Violating any rules may lead to penalties.
9. Membership is open to registered students, faculty, and staff, who must follow all rules and respect library staff.
10. Materials like reference books, newspapers, journals, and magazines are not for borrowing.
11. Borrowing hours are weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:50 PM, with borrowing limits of 7 books for 2 weeks for students and staff, and 7 books for 4 weeks for faculty.
12. Books must be returned on time to avoid fines, and borrowing or sharing books on behalf of others is not allowed.
13. Users are responsible for any damage or loss of borrowed materials and lost items must be reported and paid for within 30 days.
14. Overdue charges include Rs. 2/day for general books (Rs. 5/day after 1 week), Rs. 5/day for reserve materials, and Rs. 500 for books not returned by term end.
15. Library access is for registered users, with others allowed access only with prior consent and no borrowing privileges.
16. Violation of these rules may result in suspension of library privileges.

NB: These rules and regulations are subject to review by the library committee from time to time.
For the full set of rules, please refer to the library rules PDF.