IIIT Kottayam Central Library Policies& General Rules

IIIT Kottayam Central Library Policies& General Rules

Library Hours

The library's operating hours:

• Monday to Saturday:10:00 AM - 5.30 PM

• Circulation Hours (Monday to Saturday):10.00 AM – 5.30 PM

• The library is closed on Sundays and Public holidays.

• Prior notice will be given for any alterations to the working hours.

Membership and Access

·      The library is open to authorised Institute members, students, faculty, and staff. A valid Institute ID is required to use the library's services and receive items.

Behavior and Conduct

• Respectful behaviour is expected within the library premises. Loud conversations, disruptive activities, and the use of mobile phones for calls are not allowed.

• Library staff have the right to take appropriate action if violations of conduct rules are observed.

General Rules.

1. User should Checkin & Checkout on the Biometric/RF Punching Machine while entering and exiting the Library. 

2. No Food and drinks are permitted. Care should be taken to maintain cleanliness.

3. Material from the Library should be taken out with proper issuing/ recording. Any violation may lead to disciplinary action.

4. Reference books, Latest Issues of Journals and newspapers are “Not for Loan” 

5. The borrowing facility of the user will be restricted or suspended in case of misbehavior or misuse of the Library facilities/materials.

6. Members are held responsible for all items issued in their name until they are returned to the Library.

7. Do not write or draw in Library Books; if any damage occurs, books need to be replaced. 

8. Keep bags and personal belongings at the property counter. The library is not responsible for loss or damage.

9. Books are not allowed to be re-shelved by the user.

10. Before borrowing any books, the user should inspect them to ensure they are undamaged. If any damage is found or any pages are missing, the borrower should note this at the circulation counter; if not, the borrower will be held accountable for any and all damage found when the books are returned.

11. The users should not leave their reading material and personal belongings on the tables unattended. If found unattended for a long time, beyond 24 hours, it may be removed by the Library Staff/ during the cleaning of tables, and the library will not be responsible for the same.

12. If the borrower loses an issued book, he/ she should be liable for the replacement of the book; if he/she fails to replace it, he/she should pay double the MRP of the book. 

13. The user must return all books in his name at the end of the semester. 

                            User Privileges/Circulation Policy

The Library Advisory Committee has the right to amend the policies time to time. 

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