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Unit 11: Circulation Section

Notes

Caution The member has to fill the entry on every transaction.

Task Visit a library and make a report an "how registration has been done in that library"

Document issue
1. An over-due charge of Rs.2 per day shall be charged against each book/document not
returned within the due date.
2. A document issued may be renewed up to 2 times provided there is no reservation against it.
3. A document may be recalled before the due date if required urgently in the Library.
Failure to respond promptly may lead to suspension of library privileges.
4. Members proceeding on long leave or on deputation etc. exceeding three months should
return the documents that are borrowed.
5. Certain documents are intended to be used only in the library premises. These include
reference books, textbooks, rare books, current and bound periodicals etc.
6. Borrowers are requested to check if the documents being borrowed are complete and no
pages are missing in it. In case of defect or damage in the book, should be brought to the
notice of the library staff.
7. Borrowers are responsible for the documents they borrow. Documents lost, torn or damaged
shall attract serious action including suspension of membership and/or replacement of
documents concern. The lost/damaged document shall be replaced by the borrower with
latest edition else equivalent amount plus an additional charge of 20% of the price for the
documents published abroad and 10% for the documents published in India. If the damaged
document belongs to a set, then the user is responsible for the entire set.
8. In special cases the librarian may authorize the issue of any document, mentioned under
the rule 6 above, to a library member.
9. If a document is not returned within 30 days of its due date, it shall be treated as lost and
action shall be initiated to recover the cost of the document as per the prevailing rules. No
lost document shall be accepted once the recovery is made.
10. Newly arrived documents shall be displayed. Documents on display shall be issued only
after a specified period. However, advance booking for such documents are entertained.
11. No document shall be returned on the day of issue.
12. While leaving the library, user should ensure that they carry only those books that are
duly issued on their names, otherwise disciplinary action will be taken against them.
13. During power/system failure the circulation counter services will be suspended.

General rules
1. Readers and visitors are requested not to bring their belongings in the library.
2. Users are requested to leave the books/documents on the reading table after consultation.
3. No document issued brought to the library unless for returning.
4. Photocopying services shall be available for the IISER Bhopal Library materials against
payment.
5. Users are responsible for complying with copyright act while photocopying library documents.
6. Improper use of library facilities by a member will lead to the suspension/termination of
his/her membership.
7. Silence and strict discipline should be maintained in the library by all users and the library
staff. Every one shall ensure that no reader should feel disturbed in their study by any act
of his/her.
8. Smoking and use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside library premises. If
found, the membership as well the use of library facilities may be suspended.

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