Rules & Regulations

Circulation

This section in face of the library as library main counter is known as Circulation Counter or Circulation Section. This section extends issue and return facility of library documents. This section further responsible for generating membership, providing no-dues certificate, collection of overdue or other library fines. This section also extends document reservation service, sending reservation service related alerts and collecting advance payments of students for photocopy facility.

User's Privileges

Borrowing facilities are given only to the members of the LRC against the Non- Transferable Identity Card issued by the Institute to the member. Borrowing is permitted only through the Circulation Counter. The loan entitlement to members is as mentioned in the table given below:

Reference Book(s): Two books will be issued to Ph.D. scholars, one book to M. Tech. & M.Sc. students for one week and no reference book shall be issued to B. Tech. students.

CDs/DVDs: 1 (One) CDs/DVDs will issue for one days only.

Journals/Magazines: Current Journals/Magazines are strictly for reference purposes in the LRC, and will not be issued to anyone.  If there is an urgent need, then the back issues of a few journals/magazines can be issued for over-night with permission of the Librarian.

In case a Journal/Magazine is lost from the member, double the cost of the Journal/Magazine shall be payable along-with a fine of Rs. 500/-.  Failure to deposit the cost of the lost Journal/Magazine along-with fine within two days, of the date of return, may result in debarring from LRC facilities.

Newspapers: Newspapers are strictly for reference and must be read without removing any page.

Rules for Issue and Return of Books or other Documents

• Circulation is available between 08:45 am to 10.30 pm on [Monday to Friday], 08:45 am to 7:00 pm on [Saturday and Sunday] as first come first serve basis. * Books will not be issued on University Holidays.
  
• Student ID-Card is non-transferable and mandatory for Issuing of Books.
  
• Books borrowed are non-transferable and should not be lent to anyone else as users are liable for damage or loss of books.
  
• Re-issue of books is not allowed if books are reserved by other users.
  
• The users have to check the book and ensure that it is intact, before borrowing. If the book is found damaged, the borrower has to replace the book or pay the fine as per rules.
  
• Book(s) lost by any user must be reported to LRC immediately and replace with the new copy within one week from the date of loss. If the book lost is not replaced, the defaulter will have to pay double the price of book/document along with the penalty imposed by the Librarian.
  
• The LRC can refuse to issue books to a member having unpaid dues.
  
• Certain documents like reference books, rare books, current & bound periodicals etc are intended to be used only in the LRC premises.
  
• In special cases the librarian may authorize the issue of the any document, to a library member.
  
• If books are not return on due date, overdue fine will be charged as per LRC Rules.
  
• Members proceeding on long leave or on deputation etc. exceeding three months should return LRC documents that are borrowed.
  
• Enter the details of issued Books/CDs on Checkout Register at Circulation Counter before leaving the Circulation Counter/Library.
  
• Students are suggested to check their A/C regularly for any outstanding. They can use their Roll No. as Username and 123456 as default password to check A/C for Fine and Overdue Books. (Students are requested to change their default password after first login.)
  

Rules for Book Reservation

Overdue Charges

• Books must be returned at the Circulation Counter on or before the due date. Failure to return the book(s) in time shall entail a fine @ Rs. 5/- per day per book.
  
• The Librarian can recall any book(s), issued to any one, at any time to meet urgent demand. If the book is not returned to meet the urgent demand a fine of Rs. 50/- per book per day shall be imposed.
  
• To encourage reading habit Librarian can waive off over due fine imposed on students.
  

Charges for Lost Book

User needs to pay double of the latest price of the book. The latest price can be taken from the latest catalogue of the books or from publisher’s website. The overdue fine will also be charged wherever applicable.

Penalty On Stealing/Damaging Library Books

• Students caught first time for stealing/damaging of library book will be charged a penalty of Rs.500.00 with one month suspension of library membership. The student caught second time for stealing/damaging a library book will be fined a penalty of Rs. 1000.00 with suspension of library membership for three months. A strict action will be taken for third time offender and he/she needs to bear penalty of Rs.5000.00 with permanent suspension of library membership.

Photocopy Facility

Photocopy facility available in the library at Rs. 1.00 per page on digital payment basis.

GENERAL RULES AND RAGULATIONS

• The Library will remain open from 8:45 am to 12:00 Midnight on Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 08:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, except on Holidays listed in the Academic Calendar of the University. Library On-line services are accessible 24X7 hours."
  
• Student must carry his/her Identity Card while using the library and produced whenever asked for. Identity card is mandatory for borrowing books. No Books shall be issued without this valid card.
  
• Users are expected to be in formal dresses while visiting the library, shorts, undershirts and slipper etc are not allowed.
  
• Keep your bags, eatable and drinkable items at the property counter outside the library. LRC will not be responsible for loss of property. Do not bring any valuables in the library. Water bottles are not allowed inside the Library, drinking water facility is available at O –Level of LRC.
  
• All library users must enter their details on ‘user register’ kept at the entrance of the LRC.
  
• Personal book/s can be allowed in the library, provided that you must enter the details of books into the register, kept at Library gate.
  
• Books can be searched on OPAC Systems, available at each floor. Do not close the OPAC window/shut down or restart the OPAC computer the end of your search. OPAC computers can not used to access other files, folders etc. except the OPAC details. Don’t use your Pen Drive etc. Any kind of ‘Personal Use’ in the machine (PC) is strictly prohibited.
  
• All the books on shelves are arranged in accordance with call number (classification scheme). If you do not find any book on the rack, but details available in the catalogue (OPAC), bring into the notice of the library staff, they will help you to trace the book.
  
• Do not replace any book on shelve yourself, please keep book aside of rack or on table after reading. Library staffs will re-shelf it on its designated place.
  
• The students are advised to replace the magazine, journal and newspaper at its designated place after reading.
  
• The Student must ensure the condition of books issued on his/her name. If any book found turned mutilated he/she will be responsible for that.
  
• Borrowed books must be returned on time to avoid overdue fine. Failure to return the book(s) in time shall entail a fine @ Rs. 5/- per day per book.
  
• Any loss of books must be brought in to the notice of the Librarian in written. The lost book(s) must be replaced with new edition of same title along with the fine within seven working days after the notification. Failure of which, user needs to pay double of the latest price of the book along with penalty and overdue fine, if any.
  
• If any students found indulge in tearing, cutting, mutilating or damaging any book(s), Journal(s), Magazine(s), Newspaper or damaging any LRC property, he/she dealt seriously and will be fined heavily.
  
• Use of Mobile Phone in library is strictly prohibited and if found it will be confiscated.
  
• Talking in the library is strictly prohibited. If anybody found talking he/she may be asked to leave the library.
  
• Do not write anything on the furniture, or disturb the furniture fitting, it will create problem for others after you.
  
• Computer and Internet in library are meant for Academic works only, playing games, listening music, watching movies will be dealt seriously.
  
• Do not remove LAN cable, power cable or any accessory attached to computer terminals and scanners. If noticed you may be penalized for it.
• For any further information contact at Circulation Desk/Librarian.
  
• Use suggestion box for sharing your ideas, comments, suggestions with respect to the library.
  
• Please visit the library website http://www.juit.ac.in/lrc/home and notice boards for more details of latest happening in the library, new arrivals, list of defaulters, overdue fine notice and new services etc.
  

Students violating the above mentioned LRC Rules or found guilty by the LRC Staff, his/her LRC Membership will be suspended and also debarred from LRC facilities with immediate effect.

All users of the LRC are requested to make themselves familiar with the LRC rules and procedures in order to make the fullest use of the LRC facilities. The cooperation of the user is earnestly solicited in the observance of the LRC rules. Full co-operation to help the users to get the books and information efficiently and effectively is ensured. In case of any problem the user may see the Librarian. Your suggestions towards making the LRC facilities more useful are always welcomed.