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Unit 11: Library Rules and Maintenance Work

Books once picked out from the stack should be left in the reading table if not issued out. Notes
The physical condition of the book should be checked while checking out. Mutilation of
pages if found is to be brought to the notice of the circulation in-charge otherwise the
borrower himself/herself shall be responsible for mutilation of the book if detected
afterwards.

Underlining, marking, folding of pages, etc. in the book is strictly prohibited.
The Readers should keep silence within the library premises.
Smoking and spitting are prohibited in the library.

The readers shall behave in a civilized manner. The Librarian may expel any person if the
presence of such a person is liable to create law and order situation.
The readers are liable for punishment and fine if they either misbehave or damage the
books or any other property of the library.
If a member does not pay off the library dues, the privileges of borrowing books may be
suspended till he deposits the requisite amount.

Readers are requested to let the guard check books issued. Please don’t feel offended.
Token for bag will be issued only for library use hour.
Library staff will not be responsible for things left in the library hall.

Watching movie or video on laptop, Playing game on laptop, and eating any items are
strictly prohibited.
Books of reference, illustrated and rare books, special books, multi-volume collections,
serial publications and periodicals will not be issued out.
Please keep your mobile in silence/off mode.
Here, an example of the rules of an institute of Mysore is given below:

Example: Rules of library of National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
Rules

Silence to be maintained.
No discussion permitted inside the library.
Registration should be done to become a library member prior to using the library
resources.
No personal belongings allowed inside the library.
Textbooks, printed materials and issued books are not allowed to be taken inside the
library.
Using cellular phones and audio instruments with or without speaker or headphone is
strictly prohibited in the library premises.

Enter your name and sign in the register kept at the entrance counter before entering
library.
Show the books and other materials which are being taken out of the library to the staff at
the entrance counter.

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