Rules & Regulations
1.Among the Non-academic staff, certain classed of employees get library facilities at the discretion of the Librarian.
2. An over-due charge of Rs.2 per day shall be charged against each book/document not returned within the due date.
3. While leaving the library, user should ensure that they carry only those books that are duly issued on their names, otherwise disciplinary action will be taken against them.
4. During power/system failure the circulation counter services will be suspended.
5. Members proceeding on long leave or on deputation etc. exceeding three months should return the documents that are borrowed.
6. Certain documents are intended to be used only in the library premises. These include reference books, textbooks, rare books, current & bound periodicals etc.
7. Borrowers are requested to check if the documents being borrowed are complete and no pages are missing in it. In case of defect or damage in the book, should be brought to the notice of the library staff.
8. Borrowers are responsible for the documents they borrow. Documents lost, torn or damaged (tearing of pages, underlining, making notes, damaging of binding and the like) shall attract serious action including suspension of membership and/or replacement of documents concern.
9.The lost/damaged document shall be replaced by the borrower with latest edition (HB or PB as the case be) else equivalent amount plus an additional charge of 20% of the price for the documents published abroad and 10% for the documents published in India. If the damaged document belongs to a set, then the user is responsible for the entire set.
9. In special cases the librarian may authorize the issue of any document, mentioned under the rule 6 above, to a library member.
10. If a document is not returned within 30 days of its due date, it shall be treated as lost and action shall be initiated to recover the cost of the document as per the prevailing rules. No lost document shall be accepted once the recovery is made.
11. Newly arrived documents shall be displayed. Documents on display shall be issued only after a specified period. However, advance booking for such documents are entertained.
12. No document shall be returned on the day of issue and vice versa..
B. GENERAL RULES:
1. Readers and visitors are requested not to bring their belongings in the library.
2. Users are requested to leave the books/documents on the reading table after consultation.
3. No document issued brought to the library unless for returning.
4. Photo copying services shall be available for the WCTM Library materials against payment.
5. Users are responsible for complying with copyright act while photocopying library documents.
6. Improper use of library facilities by a member will lead to the suspension/termination of his/ her membership.
7. Silence and strict discipline should be maintained in the library by all users and the library staff. Every one shall ensure that no reader should feel disturbed in their study by any act of his/her.
8. Smoking and use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside library premises. If found the membership as well the use of library facilities may be suspended.
9. Use of eatables in the Library is strictly prohibited. Utmost care shall be taken by all to keep the library clean.
10. The library rules and regulations shall be modified from time to time and shall be binding on all concerned.
NOTE: Student, Staff, Faculty members must carry their ID cards, while entering the library campus. |
