Library Rules and Regulations
Overview
The Dr. Pradeep P Thevannoor Learning Resource Centre is a hub of knowledge and learning. To ensure a conducive environment for all its users, the library has set forth a set of rules and regulations. Adherence to these guidelines ensures that every user can benefit from the resources available without hindrance.
- Library Services and Timings
- Library Rules and Regulations
- e-Resources and e-Journals
- Print Journals
- News Paper/General Magazines
- DELNET/Inter Library Loan
- WEB-OPAC (Book search)
- Library Collection
- Open Access Journals/Useful Links
- New Arrivals
- Previous Year Question Papers
- Events @ Dr. PPTLRC
- Library Staff
- Contact/Suggestion
General Rules
- Silence must be maintained at all times.
- Group discussions are not permitted inside the library.
- Prior registration is mandatory to become a library member and access its resources.
- Personal belongings are not allowed inside.
- Textbooks, printed materials, and previously issued books must not be taken inside.
- The use of cellular phones and audio instruments, with or without speakers or headphones, is strictly prohibited.
- Every visitor must sign in the register at the entrance before entering.
- All materials being taken out must be shown to the staff at the entrance counter.
- The librarian reserves the right to recall any book from any member at any time.
- Library borrower cards are non-transferable. Borrowers are responsible for books issued on their cards.
- No refreshments are allowed inside the library premises.
- Admission is free, but students must produce their valid Identity Cards for entry.
- Admission is free, but students must produce their valid Identity Cards for entry.
- Books are issued upon presenting the library card along with the ID card/smart card. It’s the student’s responsibility to check the books for any damage or mutilation at the time of borrowing.
Member Type | No. of Books | Issue Duration (days) | Renewal Period (charges after due date) |
U G Students | 3 | 14 | Rs.5.00/Day |
P G Students | 5 | 30 | – |
Teaching staff | 6 | 90 | – |
- A fine of Rs. 5 per day per book is levied if books are returned after the due date. Renewal is possible before the due date unless reserved by other users.
- In case of lost books, the borrower must either replace the book with the same/latest edition or pay three times its cost.
- Borrower cards must be handled with care. Loss of cards should be reported, and a fee of Rs.100/- per card is charged for replacements.
- This section houses encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, IS Codes, etc., available only for reference
- Subject journals, general magazines, and newsletters are available. The latest issues are displayed, while previous ones are stored in drawers
- By respecting these rules, every user contributes to a harmonious and productive library environment, ensuring that the Dr. Pradeep P Thevannoor Learning Resource Centre remains a beacon of knowledge and learning.
