Library Rules

Before entering the library personal belongings of the readers entering the library must be deposited at the entrance (Property counter of the library).

LIBRARY ENROLLMENT

Readers desirous of availing library facility shall apply to the librarian in prescribed form obtainable from the library. After satisfying himself with the application, the librarian shall issue to a member library pass book or as many readers tickets as the number of books he/she is entitle to borrow. (Faculty members are entitled to receive library passbook) (Students are entitled to receive the readers tickets).

PROCEDURE OF ISSUING BOOKS

At time of borrowing a book the borrower shall deposit readers ticket against which the books shall be issued. The ticket be returned to the Borrower when the books is returned to the library. In case of a library pass book holder, the pass book shall be presented both at the time of borrowing and returning a book. Books once issued, should not be brought inside, unless it is to be returned.

ELIGIBILITY TO BORROW BOOKS

All the students, teachers, as well as the non-teaching staff members and extension workers of the college approved individually by the principal are eligible to be the members of the library. The librarian at his discretion many allow other individual to make casual use of library.

RECALL OF BOOKS AND LEVY OF FINES

The librarian may recall any books from the borrower at any time after issue and there is an over due charge of Re. 1/- per day on every book beyond the usual lending period of one month.

REPLACEMENT OF LOST/DAMAGED BOOKS

Members are responsible for any damage caused by them to the books or another property belonging to the library and shall be required to pay the penalty imposed upon them by the Librarian.
Members leaving the library should stop at the exit so that the material borrowed or taken out of the library by them may be checked.
Upon any infringement of the library rules members shall forfeit the privileges of admission and membership of the library.
A borrower shall replace a book if it is lost while in custody.
In case borrower fails to replace a lost or damaged book within a month from the due date of its return, he/she shall pay to the Library the full cost of the book.
A person loosing or damaging Library books repeatedly shall be debarred from using the Library.

LIBRARY COLLECTION NOT TO BE ISSUED

The following categories of books, journals etc. shall not be issued from the library:

Books treated as Reference by the Library.
Rare books and manuscripts.
Journals and Magazines etc.

In special cases, the librarian at his/her discretion may issue a reference book for a short period.

CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE LIBRARY

Readers must observe strict silence in the library.
Using the library and borrowing books from it is privilege given to the members. Any misuse of this or violation of any rules or codes may lead to the cancellation of this privilege.
Before entering the library personal belongings of the readers entering the library must be deposited at the Property counter of the Library against the token.
Members leaving the library should stop at the exit so that the material borrowed or taken out of the library by them may be checked.
Upon any infringement of the library rules members shall forfeit the privileges of admission and membership of the library
The use of mobile phones in the Library is prohibited. Phones should either be switched off, or set to silent mode. Failure with these requirements may result in a fine and/or exclusion from the Library.
Marking of books, dog-earing of pages and soling of books are offences that may deprive a member of his privilege.
Members may give suggestions on acquisition of books, journals etc. and on all round improvement of the Library. Complaints, if any, be submitted to the Librarian in writing for proper action.

Library rules may be amended or altered as and when necessary.

MEMBER PRIVILEGES

The number of books that could be borrowed by a member from the library at a time varies from class to class. Generally the books are lent for a period of one month.

MEMBERS NUMBER OF BOOKS

TEACHING STAFF 20

NON-TEACHING STAFF 10

UNDER GRADUATE COURSE WITH HONS 04

UNDER GRADUATE COURSE 03

POST- GRADUATE DEGREE 05

B.VOC/B.ED 03

POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA 02

A book may be re-issued if it is not in demand but this will be at the discretion of the librarian. The period of loan can be extended by the librarian on the merit of individual case. The textbooks mostly those of biotechnology and bioinformatics can be issued for not more than 2 days preferably in the weekends.

Reading material in the reference section is not issuable. It is meant for consultation in the library premises itself. Same are the conditions with the periodical section as well comprising of journals/magazines etc.

The students are privileged to get the books issued on security which is refundable. After getting the no-dues cleared students can get the books issued for their annual examinations as well.