Library Rules and Regulations

The library shall remain open on all working days (Monday to Saturday) from 8:30
A.M to 6:00 P.M. Issue / return time of books and reading materials is 9:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M.
Library membership is open to all students; however, they need to apply for the
membership on the prescribed application form.
Students are eligible to get three text books issued through bar code on their Institute
ID Card. Till the time a student is issued the permanent ID Card, a temporary ID
Card in the prescribed format can be requested from Head-ALC for getting the books
issued. This temporary card has to be submitted back on the issuance of the
permanent ID Card with bar code.
Library Membership is non-transferable. The students himself /herself shall be
responsible for any misuse of his / her ID card. Exchanging ID cards among students
is strictly prohibited.
The Institute ID Card should be preserved carefully as it is essential for establishing
library membership. Loss of the Card should be reported immediately in writing to
HEAD-ALC. Issue of a duplicate card may be considered on a payment of Rs. 200/-
(in case the card has been lost).
Books from the Circulation section shall be issued for a maximum 10 days at a time.
Books once issued will not be returned on the same day.
Request for reissuing the book will not be entertained if the “book request” is
pending from other students.
Sub-lending of books is strictly forbidden.
Borrowers shall return the book on or before the due date, failing which an overdue
fine of Rs.10/- per day per book will be levied upon. Producing “Medical Certificate”
will not entitle a student an exemption from the fine. No book will be issued to the
student unless he/she returns back the overdue books.
No student will be entitled to keep the book overdue on the pretext that he/she has
got placement/job interview and he/she is not able to attend the college. The
borrowed book should be returned on time to library failing which the usual fine will
be levied on the student.
Books marked “Not to be Issued/Reference Only”, journals, magazines or
newspapers shall not be issued to students.
The Library In-Charge reserves the right to recall any book issued even prior to the
due date, if necessary.
Students are required to obtain a “No Dues Certificate” at the end of each semester. Defaulters will not be allowed to appear in the examination.
Borrowers shall be responsible for the safe return of books to the library. While borrowing a book, students must ensure that book is in good condition. Any damage must be brought to the notice of library staff. The student will have to either replace the book or will pay double the price of the book, if any damage or disfigurement of the book is noticed at the time of returning the book in the library. If any book is damaged or lost, the borrower shall have to replace the whole set or pay double the price of the set with fine amount.
Library is a place for making the best use of resources. Complete silence should be maintained in the library. Members are, therefore, advised not to indulge in conversation, consultation, discussion or demonstrative greetings of friends. Any defaulter may be suspended from the library for a period up to 15 days as decided by the Director based on the recommendation of the Library In-charge.
“Mobile phone” needs to be kept switched off or on silent mode before entering library.
Bags, folders, personal books, magazines, ladies purse etc. are not allowed to be brought inside the library. Students, in their interest, are advised not to leave money in their bags, purses etc.
Visitors are not entertained inside library without prior permission of Library Incharge.
Stealing or damaging books/magazines/journals, etc. from the library or misbehavior with library staff shall be considered as an offence for which strict disciplinary action will be taken against the students concerned to the extent of expulsion from the institute.
Photocopying service is available for all students at nominal charges. Photocopying of library books & Journals may only be carried out within the copyright regulations. Before taking any book/journal for photocopying, permission must be obtained from the librarian or library staff on duty.
Director/Library In-Charge has the right to add, delete or amend any or all the above rules from time to time depending on the circumstances