RULES AND REGULATIONS (AMENDED)

Regulation No. 17 : Use of Library

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Detailed information regarding general regulations for various library services are given under the following sub-headings:

OVERDUE CHARGES

  1. The member is expected to return borrowed books on or before the due date stamped on the date label in the book.
  2. An overdue charge of Rs. 1/- per day per volume will be levied for the late return of general books.
  3. Overdue charges for later return of text books will be in accordance with the rules specified above under "Use of Textbook Collection".
  4. Different units of Delhi University Library System shall use conscience box method of collecting overdue charge. Members are requested to drop the correct amount into the fine box at the library counter. No receipt is issued for such payment.

LOSS OF BOOKS AND / OR LIBRARY TICKETS

  1. Neither books nor membership card be lent to another person.
  2. The member is responsible for the books borrowed on his / her library tickets.
  3. Loss of library books or membership cards must be reported in writing to the University Librarian or In-charge of the Library immediately.
  4. Borrowers will be asked to pay at the rates fixed by the Library for or replace the book lost or returned in damaged or mutilated condition.
  5. If the Library Ticket or the electronically generated membership card is lost, a deposit of non-refundable Rs. 100/- will be required from the member. The Central Library/ other libraries of the DULS will entertain such deposits. Duplicate library tickets/ membership card will be issued accordingly. However return/ payment/ replacement of book/s issued on the previous Library tickets/ membership card will be the sole responsibility of the user and no clearance will be given till the dues are not cleared.

LIBRARY HOURS 

  1. The library shall normally functions for twelve hours a day or more during the academic session.
  2. Library hours are subject to change from time to time and all changes in timings are duly notified on the notice boards of different libraries.
  3. The library is open round the year except on Republic Day, Holi, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.                                       

MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE

  1. University Library is a place of individual study and research. It is necessary to maintain an atmosphere of quiet and dignity inside the library. Members are, therefore, reminded that conversation or consultation among themselves or noisy or demonstrative greeting of friends inside the library is not permissible.
  2. Library user are expected not to act in any way which disturbs the reading or study of other users or which also interferes with the proper functioning of the Library.
  3. Smoking is also not allowed inside the library.
  4. The users will deposit their personal belongings including personal books at the property counter in the specified libraries against a token.
  5. Library reserves the right to check the contents of the items deposited at the property counter.
  6. In case the property counter token is lost, the deposited article may be claimed with proper identification after producing a written request in the prescribed format.
  7. The Library on written request can permit the use of personal laptop and other electronic storage media inside the library subject to conditions mentioned at clause 7 of this rule and regulations.
  8. Use of mobile phone is prohibited, especially in the areas where the users are engaged in study and research.
  9. Eating and drinking is not allowed in the areas where the users are engaged in study and research.
  10. Damage to or theft of Library property will be referred to the University's Disciplinary authorities and other law enforcing authorities.
  11. Notices, publicity materials/ wall writings etc. are not allowed in any part of the Library building.
  12. The Library will not be responsible for any damage or loss to equipment plugged into power points in the library or to data stored thereon as a result of power fluctuations or any other cause.
  13. Library staff working in the Library will not be able to transmit telephone calls or other personal messages to library users.