Rules & Regulations

Users

The staff and students of the following institutes are the users of the Library:

SDM College of Physiotherapy

SDM Institute of Nursing

SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital

Library Membership

Newly joined staff members are required to apply for Library membership by submitting a duly filled form along with the required number of stamp size photos at the circulation counter. Membership card is issued to all the staff and students. Borrower’s card, however, is issued only to the teaching staff and postgraduate students.

In case of loss of a library card, the member may request the Principal in writing for issue of a duplicate. A fine of Rs.250/- will be charged on losing a card. A damaged card, however may be replaced if the damaged card along with a cash receipt of Rs. 50.00 obtained from the college accounts section is submitted at Library’s Circulation Counter.

The library cards need to be returned to the Library for obtaining ‘No dues’.

Lending & In-house Reference

Only the teaching staff and postgraduate students are entitled for home lending service. Two books are issued under this service to the faculty members in lecturer and above category of teaching staff and one book each to tutors and equivalent grade teachers. The books are issued for a period of 15 days. Issue period may be extended once on or before the due date. Re-issue is made only when there are no claims for the same book by other members.

Only the books placed under ‘lending’ category are available for home lending. Other resources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, maps, charts, reports, standards, subject reference books, current journals, journal back files, dissertations, audiovisual and multimedia materials are available only for in-house reference.

Books Overdue

A book issued under ‘home lending’ provision should be returned on or before the due date. In case of default, a fine will be charged at Re 5.00 per day until the book is returned.

Loss of a Book

Loss of a borrowed book must be reported in writing immediately. Overdue charges will be collected in case there is no such reporting. If the book lost is located and returned after reporting, over-due charges will be collected till the date of returning of the book. However, returning of the located book is not permitted (unless otherwise approved by the head of the institution) after the payment of cost and other charges.

In case of loss of a book, an amount equal to 150% of the price printed on the book / publisher’s catalogue along with over-due charges will be recovered from the member concerned. GOC exchange rate prevailing in the month of recovering of the loss will be taken into consideration to calculate foreign currency rate. In case of loss of a rare book, the charges to be recovered will be decided by the head of the institution or the Library Advisory Committee.

Rules Governing Computer & Internet Service

  • Computer facility is provided strictly for educational purpose and hence should not be used for recreation. Accessing unauthorized sites, Internet chat, etc. are strictly prohibited.
  • Personal files should not be saved and computer settings should not be changed.
  • Students other than postgraduates are permitted to use computer and Internet facility till 9.00 p.m. on working days and till 5.00 p.m. on Sundays and other public holidays.

General Rules and Regulations

  • Wearing or carrying of apron, jacket etc. inside the Library is not permitted. Personal belongings like bag, umbrella, file etc. are required to be deposited at the property counter at their own risk.
  • Wearing jeans and T-shirt is not permitted during working hours (8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.) except on Sundays and other public holidays.
  • Users must switch-off their mobile phone inside the Library or keep it in silent mode. Browsing or texting by using mobile phones is prohibited in the reading halls.
  • Library books shall be properly entered at the circulation desk before being used / taken out of the stack.
  • Readers are advised not to leave money and valuables at the property counter.
  • Books shall be handled with care. Members are not allowed to underline, scribble or highlight on the books and other reading materials which belong to the Library.
  • Personal books and other print materials are not allowed inside the stack section.
  • Users are not encouraged to talk or discuss inside the Library.
  • Carrying or consuming of eatables and beverages in the Library premises is prohibited.
  • Library is no smoking zone.
  • Playing music inside the Library is not allowed.
  • Library can recall any book issued even before the due date.
  • Before borrowing any material from the Library, the borrowers must ensure that the material borrowed is in good condition.

 

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