Maulana Azad Central Library

University of Science & Technology Meghalaya

Accredited ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

Library Rules & Regulations

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Library Policy

  1. 1. Book Acquisition Policy.
  2. 2. Weeding out policy of library documents.
  3. 3. Write off Policy.
  4. 4. Stock verification method.

Library Rules & Regulations

A. Membership

  1. 1. Only enrolled Students, Researchers, Faculty and Staff as registered members are allowed to use the Library.
  2. 2. Members should produce their Library Membership card at the entrance of the Library.
  3. 3. A duplicate Library Membership card will be issued on payment of Rs.100/-.
  4. 4. The ex-faculty/staff members may be enrolled as members against a security deposit of Rs. 5000/- (refundable) and registration fee of Rs. 1000/- (non-refundable).
  5. 5. Some eminent academicians/scholars and other dignitaries may be enrolled as special members on the recommendations of competent authority only against a security deposit of Rs. 6000/- (refundable) and registration fee of Rs. 1500/- (non-refundable).

B. General Rules

  1. 1. Readers should observe strict silence inside the Library.
  2. 2. Use of Mobile phones is not permitted inside the Library premises.
  3. 3. Users are not allowed to carry eatables/drinks inside the Library premises.
  4. 4. Library membership card is non-transferable.
  5. 5. Personal belongings like bags (laptop, shoulder, and sling), umbrellas, etc. should be deposited at the Property Counter against a token. These are not allowed inside the Library.
  6. 6. Readers are advised not to leave their valuable items like money wallet, passport, credit card etc. at the Property Counter.
  7. 7. Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing, library materials or property will invite disciplinary action against the defaulters.
  8. 8. Readers should not carry books from one section to another and should leave the books on the reading table after consulting.
  9. 9. Readers should not talk or discuss as they may disturb other readers. Reading halls are meant for individual study and research only.
  10. 10. Users should not rest or keep their feet on tables, chairs, shelves, etc.
  11. 11. The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of the personal belongings of the users.
  12. 12. Library staff shall not transmit telephone calls or other personal messages to the readers.
  13. 13. The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving with the library staff or with any other member.
  14. 14. Enter your name and Sign in the register kept at the entrance counter before entering the library.
  15. 15. Show the books and other materials which are being taken out of the library to the staff at the entrance counter.
  16. 16. The librarian may recall any book from any member at any time and the member shall return the same immediately.

C. Overdue charges

  1. 1. Rs. 10/- per day for the first one week, 20/- per day for the second week & for more delay rupees 30/- will be charged per day to the user if books is not returned after the due date.
  2. 2. Membership shall be suspended for repeated delay in returning the books.

D. Use of computers / laptops etc.

  1. 1. Computer in the library premises should be used for academic purposes only.
  2. 2. Online chatting/dating, browsing of social networking sites is strictly prohibited. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against the defaulters.
  3. 3. Playing games on computers is strictly prohibited in the entire Library premises.
  4. 4. Readers must carry their Library Membership card while using the E- Library. They must show their ID card on demand.
  5. 5. Readers should not to share their Internet access ID and Password with other students.
  6. 6. Changing the settings and display of the computers kept in the Library is not permitted.
  7. 7. Use of laptops in the cubical systems where computers are already installed is not permitted.
  8. 8. Readers should not remove/unplug computer cables/connections, network cables and other peripherals/accessories in the library.
  9. 9. Personal keyboard, mouse, etc are not allowed inside the Library.
  10. 10. Library users must take care of their Pen drives, CD/DVD ROMs, mobiles and wallets etc.

E. General Reading Hall

  1. 1. The right to use General Reading Hall is exclusively reserved for bonafide members of Library.
  2. 2. Members should produce their Library Membership card at the entrance.
  3. 3. The seats are to be used/ occupied on the first come first served basis.
  4. 4. Capturing/reserving seats for friends/future use is strictly prohibited.
  5. 5. Readers should not scribble on table tops or damage them.
  6. 6. Readers should not clutter the table with heaps of books and other reading material.

F. Visitors

  1. 1. Consultation facility is available for Research Scholars of other Universities/Institutions for a short period.
  2. 2. The Research Scholars/students from other organizations should bring recommendation letter from Supervisor/Guide or letter from the concerned Department/Organization.

G. Circulation

  1. 1. Maximum of three text or general books can be issued at a time for 7days.
  2. 2. Maximum two times renew can be allowed to the user.
  3. 3. Students can reserve books at the Circulation Counter in case they are already issued.
  4. 4. Books in demand may not be renewed.
  5. 5. Readers are responsible for books issued against their names.
  6. 6. The material such as rare books, thesis, dissertations, loose issues of periodicals etc. marked for consultation shall not be issued.
  7. 7. Borrowers must satisfy about the physical condition of the books before borrowing otherwise they will be held responsible for any damage later or at the time of return.

NB: These rules are subject to revision / updating from time to time. For latest Library rules and regulations, please visit university website regularly.