Library

General Rules

1. Every member will sign his/her name in the register provided at the entrance.
2. The library is kept open on all working days from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM; on holidays, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
3. All members and associate members should have library membership cards to avail the library facilities.
4. External faculty and students must take prior permission and have temporary membership cards issued before being permitted inside the library.
5. Strict silence should be observed within the premises. Personal belongings such as bags, aprons, and other receptacles are not allowed inside the library and must be left at the property counter provided. The library staff cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings left unattended.
6. Carrying or consuming eatables, photography (including with mobile phones), and disturbing fellow members are all considered objectionable behaviour within the library premises.
7. The Librarian is the custodian of the resources and discipline in the library. If anyone's behaviour is objectionable or in violation of the library rules, the Librarian is empowered to request the person to leave the library premises and to report the incident to the Director, Dean, and Principal.
8. If a book is misused or lost, the member will be required to pay double the cost of the book.
9. A no-dues certificate must be obtained from the library by students upon completing their course.
10. Use of private books in the library
    1. Private books (other than SBMCH & RI library books) must be kept on the shelves provided at the entrance of the library. If a member wishes to use these books inside the library, they must fill in the prescribed register available at the counter and show the books to the counter staff when leaving the library, to avoid unnecessary confusion.

Circulation Rules

1. The college library is mainly a reference library, and an Open Access system is followed.
2. Books shall be issued for a maximum period of one week. Belated return of books attracts a fine of Rs. 10/- per day per book. Books that are defaced or damaged must be replaced by the user.
3. Books and other material issued from the library are liable to be recalled at any time and must be returned at once if recalled.
4. An Identity Card/Library Card is compulsory for access to the library.
5. Care should be taken of library cards — do not fold them or alter entries made on them. Members are responsible for the cards issued to them; the loss of a library card should be reported to the Librarian. A duplicate card may be issued against a formal application and fine. Library cards are valid for the entire duration of the course.
6. The library is meant for individual study; conversation and group discussion inside the library are prohibited. Strict silence and discipline must be maintained.

Digital Library

1. Computers are meant for educational purposes only. Use of the internet for academic surfing is permitted; accessing unauthorized sites, playing games, etc. are strictly prohibited and punishable.
2. Library users should not change the settings of the computers provided in the library.
3. The library shall not be responsible for missing or lost valuables, laptops, computing devices, mobile phones, etc. inside the reading rooms.

Overdue Charges

Borrowers are expected to return books on or before the due date. Failure to do so may result in an overdue fine being collected as per the Library Policy.