Library Rules & Regulations

1. General Rules

• Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed in the library.
• SILENCE must be observed strictly in the library. Idle conversation, loud laughter, and other unnecessary noise will disturb other library users and must therefore be avoided.
• MOBILE PHONES, pagers, and watch alarms should be SWITCHED OFF before entering the library.
• Library books and other materials are to be handled carefully. Damage to library materials by marking, tearing, or staining should be avoided.
• Abusive language or gestures, harassing or threatening behavior to the library staff and/or users are not acceptable
• On leaving the library, all users are required to produce for inspection all books and other items taken out of the library.
• Reservation of seats is not permitted.
• Users must be appropriately dressed and conduct themselves properly in the library.
• Library staff has the right to request a user to leave if found to be violating any of the library rules.
• No leaving of personal belonging in the library. The Library will not accept responsibility for lost or misplaced personal belongings.
• Theft and damage of library materials are an offense. Anyone caught attempting to steal, stealing, or having stolen library materials will be reported to the police and University disciplinary committees for further actions that may include prosecution, being banned from using the University Library, and/or suspension from studies.
• No library equipment may be moved, modified, or tampered with without permission from the librarian.
• Failure to comply with these Library Rules and Regulations may result in the loss of library privileges