Rules and Regulations

Important  Rules

• Library Membership forms are available in the download section on the CURaj Library website. Users must submit the fill-in form at the Library Circulation desk to get a membership. For teaching & non-teaching staff, a copy of the appointment letter must be submitted when opening the library account.
• Users must bring the RFID smart card issued by the University while visiting and using the Library.
• Reservation of borrowed books by others may be made by using the Web OPAC.
• Readers shall not write upon, damage, or make any mark upon any book, journal, magazine, or other material belonging to the Library. Any reader observing a defect or damage to any book or manuscript shall immediately inform the Library help desk.
• Books taken for reference from the stack area need to be kept on the table and not merged on the shelves.
• Reference books, RTB books, rare books, theses, periodicals (loose numbers and bound volumes) and such other reading materials are for consultation only and not be issued except with the special permission of the Librarian.
• Borrowers must satisfy themselves about the physical condition of the books before borrowing; otherwise, they will be held responsible for any damage or mutilation noticed later or at the time of returning.
• Personal Books/ Checked-out Books are not allowed for consultation/reference in the Library.
• Borrowers will be held responsible for materials out on loan. If the material is lost, an immediate report should be made to the  Library staff to take appropriate action.
• The member is expected to return borrowed books on or before the due date; otherwise, an overdue charge of Rs. 1.00 per day per volume will be levied for the late return of ordinary books.
• The Library shall fix penalties for lost, damaged, mutilated or defaced books caused by marking. In such cases, defaulters may be suspended from the use of the Library.
• Loss of library books must be reported in writing to the Librarian immediately. Borrowers will be asked to pay for or replace the book lost or returned in damaged or mutilated condition.
• Suppose the required books are unavailable in the Library. In that case, the user will be required to submit lists of unavailable books duly approved by the Head of the Department concerned for purchase by the Library.
• As the University Library is a place of individual study and research, it is necessary to maintain an atmosphere of quiet and dignity inside the Library.
• No food and beverages are allowed at the Library
• Before the exams or terminating or leaving the University, the library books must be returned along with dues, if any, to obtain the no-dues certificate from the Library.

General  Rules