General Information

1. All users are requested to scan their identity cards at the e-gate register before entering and leaving the library.
2. An atmosphere of perfect silence should be maintained in the library.
3. Students should always wear their identity cards when they enter the library.  Students have to produce their identity cards on demand by staff during the use of the library.
   
4. Students are not permitted to take personal belongings inside the library.
   
5. Library materials should be handled with care.
   
6. Students are requested to take special care to keep the library neat and clean.  Any kind of eatables or drinks should not be taken inside the library.
7. Use of any electronic or digital devices that may interfere with the functioning of the library is strictly prohibited in the library.  Cellular phones should be kept in the silent mode and students and visitors are not permitted to call/answer calls inside the library.
   
8. Members must take care to get the book issued and returned before fifteen minutes of the closing of the library.
   
9. Members shall leave the library ten minutes before the closing of the library.
   
10. Reference books, journals, periodicals, bound volumes, theses, dissertations, project reports, electronic media, damaged or worn out books etc. will not be issued.
    
11. The working hours of the photocopier section in RSoM library is from 9 AM to 5 PM on all normal working days and this service will not be available on Sundays and public holidays.
    
12. New arrivals are displayed every Monday.

Loan privileges

1. All students shall be issued a maximum of 3 books at a time from each library (Six books at a time from RSoM and RBS libraries), which will be returnable on the 15th day from the date of the issue, failure of which will fetch a fine or Rs. 1/- per day per book for the next 14 days and thereafter the fine will be Rs. 2/- per day per book. Faculty has the privilege of borrowing 5 books from each library, being eligible to hold ten books at a time for a period of maximum 30 days.
   
2. A book can be re-issued to the same person if there is no reservation for it.  Not more than two consecutive renewals are permitted.  Further renewal is not permitted at any cause.  Renewals can be made over phone or mail, on or before the due date. 
3. All the issued books shall be returned on the date marked on the due date label pasted on the back page of the book.  Absence from the college for any reason will not be an excuse for not returning the book in time. 
4. Damage or loss of books on loan should be reported to the Librarian immediately.  Borrowers are responsible for any damage or loss of books occurring during loan period.  Any mark or mutilation on book will be considered as damage and will be dealt with accordingly.  If the book is already damaged at the time of issue, it should be reported to the library staff before the issue of book.
5. If a book is lost, the borrower must replace it with its latest edition.  If the borrower is unable to replace the book, a penalty amount equivalent to three times the current price will be levied from the borrower.  If the book is out of print, the price will be fixed according to the discretion of the librarian, taking into account the importance and demand of the book.
6. RESERVATION: A member can reserve 5 books at a time, as s/he is eligible to borrow, provided they are issued out.  Member will be informed by mail or phone if the e-mail ID or phone number is provided in the application form as and when the books is ready for issue, which is to be collected within the period specified. 

Any violation of the rules and regulations/negligence on the part of the users/visitors shall result in penalties and cancellation of library membership.