LIBRARY

General Library Rules

Access and Security:

• All students, faculty, and staff members entering the library must deposit their bags and personal belongings at the designated property counter.
• Only notebooks, laptops, and library books for return are allowed inside the premises.
• Valuable items should not be left at the checkpoint; the library is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal belongings.
• Upon exit, all files, books, and materials issued must be presented to the security officer for inspection.

Behavior and Conduct:

• Smoking, eating, and drinking inside the library premises are strictly prohibited.
• Mobile phones must be kept in silent mode to maintain a conducive environment for study and research.
• Users are expected to maintain silence, dignity, and discipline at all times.

Handling of Library Materials:

• Library resources such as books, journals, and electronic materials are valuable and must be handled with care.
• Users must refrain from marking, mutilating, or damaging library resources. Violation of this rule will result in a fine equivalent to the full replacement cost.
• Books removed from shelves but not required should be placed on the nearest table and not re-shelved by users.

Library Card and Identification:

• A Library Card is mandatory for borrowing and returning books.
• Students must carry their Library Card at all times and present it upon request by the library staff or institute authorities.

Library Working Hours

The library remains closed on the following public holidays:

Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), Gandhi Jayanti (October 2), Holi and Diwali

Lending Rules and Privileges

Borrowing Entitlement

Note:

• Reference titles will not be issued to any user. However, the Librarian may approve the issuance of select reference titles to faculty members for a limited period.
• Faculty and staff spouses are permitted to borrow books, but the faculty/staff member is fully responsible for such transactions and must provide an undertaking.
• Users are required to physically bring the books for renewal and return. Telephonic, verbal, or written renewal requests will not be entertained.
• Renewal Limit: Books can be renewed up to two times unless reserved by another member.
• Recalls: The library reserves the right to recall issued books before the due date if they are urgently required. Failure to respond may result in the suspension of borrowing privileges.

Overdue and Penalty Charges:

Policy on Lost or Mutilated Materials:

• In case of loss or damage, the borrower must:
  • Replace the lost material with the latest edition along with an additional charge of ₹100/-.
  • Pay the current market price of the book/material plus ₹100/-.
  • If the material is out of print or rare, the borrower must pay three times the original cost plus ₹100/-.
• If a book belonging to a set or volume is lost, the borrower must replace the entire set along with an additional fee of ₹100/- per volume.
• When a lost item is reported in writing, overdue charges will be waived from the date of reporting until the issue is resolved (within two months).

Issue of Periodicals, Journals, and AV Materials

• Current issues of periodicals and Electronic resources (CDs, Videos, AV materials) and back volumes of journals are not issued to members.

Recovery of Lost Books and Materials

• Members must replace lost books/materials with the latest edition and pay an additional charge of ₹100/-.
• If the material is out of print or rare, the member must pay three times the cost plus ₹100/-.
• For multi-volume sets, the entire set must be replaced, along with ₹100/- per volume.

Clearance Certificate

• Students leaving the institute must obtain a Clearance Certificate from the Library, confirming the return of all borrowed materials and Library ID card.

Library Membership and ID Cards

• Library Identity Cards (RFID) will be issued to students by the Library Office.
• The card must be carried at all times and produced upon request by MDIM authorities.
• Library card is mandatory to visit library any time.
• In case of loss, a duplicate card will be issued for ₹300/-.