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The rules and regulations of the library are as follows.

  • All Students who visit to the library should use combo card at the access control door every time.
  • Bags, briefcases, handbags, parcels, aprons or other receptacles are not allowed to bring inside the library. Such bags, briefcases, handbags, etc. may be left in the property counter provided in the library. Users are advised not to keep their valuable things in the property counter. The library accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of any articles so left.
  • Personal books are not permitted to bring in the reading halls of Level III (left wing), Level IV and Level V.
  • Books, journals, etc. taken from the shelves for reading should be left on the tables after use and ‘not’ to be replaced on the shelves.
  • All users leaving the library must show all books, folders, papers, etc. in their possession whether these belong to the library or not at the counter of the reading hall. Users may also be required to open for inspection any receptacle carried out of the library.
  • All books/journals and other library materials are to be used with care.
  • Engaging in conversation/discussion/group study inside the reading halls is strictly prohibited. Discussion is permitted only in group study area.
  • No user shall deface the library books by underlining or scribbling notes in the margins, etc.
  • Chairs and tables and other library equipment, fittings and furniture may not be marked, defaced, disarranged. Users should not place their feet on chairs or tables.
  • Users should not reserve seats either for themselves or for others by leaving library material or personal property on a reading table.
  • Personal belongings should not be left unattended. The library can not be held responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings.
  • Loss or damage to library material on loan to a user should be reported immediately. The user must pay the cost of replacing a lost or seriously damaged book or other item; in addition to that he/she has to pay the fine.
  • Smoking, eating, drinking (except water) sleeping and talking loudly are strictly prohibited in the Library.
  • Mobiles phones are to be switched of or to be kept on silent mode in the library reading halls.
  • Strict silence, decorum and discipline must be maintained in the Library.
  • Users should behave in a reasonable and seemly fashion in the Library and must not damage library property or disturb other users.
  • Copy right law should be strictly observed by all library users when making copies of library materials.
  • Computers are for educational use only. The use of the Internet in the library is for reference work. Accessing unauthorized sites, playing games, chatting etc. are strictly prohibited.
  • Library users should not change settings on the computers provided in the library.
  • No library materials will be issued out for undergraduate students.
  • All users must follow the dress code of the University while visiting the library.
  • Sitting on the staircases/corridors/lobby areas is strictly prohibited.
  • Users are required to vacate the Library at designated closing times, upon hearing alarm bells.
  • Users may not connect to the Library's electrical, data or telephone supply.
  • Notices, handouts or related material may only be displayed in the Library with the permission of the Librarian and in an approved fashion.

The above mentioned rules and regulations are subject to periodical reviews and revisions. Failure to comply with library rules and regulations may result in the loss of library privileges and may lead to College or University disciplinary procedures