OBJECTIVES OF THE LIBRARY:
The main objective of the library is to provide documents, information and environment that can be helpful in imparting education and  promoting research.
GENERAL INFORMATION

• Entry to the library premises is allowed to persons carrying Identity Cards of Library or University.
• Library has an open access system.
• All the shelves have subject citations.
• Author and classified catalogue is available at the entrance, which may be referred in case of difficulty.
• Online searching of documents through Koha OPAC is available on the computers connected to Central Library LAN via URL searching mode http://172.16.26.35
• The administration reserves the right to ask any user who is not complying with library rules &/or not carrying the library Identity Card in the library premises to leave the library or even cancel the membership.
• Identity Cards can be checked by library staff or their appointees who are carrying their ID themselves.
• The reminders for the overdue books are sent but it is not obligatory on the part of the library authorities to do so. Members are advised to be vigilant themselves to avoid the overdue

MEMBERSHIP:
Following Category of persons are eligible for membership in the following manner:

BORROWING FACILITIES: The borrowing items and rules regarding these are as follows:

Note: Though outsiders are not allowed, but in some special cases access can be permitted by Honorary Librarian/Library In-charge. This permission HAS TO BE in writing.
DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARIES:
Every department can borrow few books for ready reference. Only those books, which have more than one copy, can be issued to the department against the signature of the departmental head. If single copy, will be kept in reference section only.
SC/ST BOOK BANK:
This section issues books to the SC/ST students only. This service is without any charges. The student is required to produce the SC/ST certificate for availing of this facility.        
RIGHTS OF MEMBERS:
A library member can

• Consult reference books within the library
• Use reading room to study (personal books not allowed)
• Borrow one book/journal on each card.
• Use internet facility (for academic purpose)
• Take print outs of selected material at a nominal cost
• Scan selected material of nominal cost
• Use photocopying facility of nominal cost

Permanent faculty members can get up to 2 books and 1 Journals under the Faculty Scheme for long term issue.
DUTIES OF MEMBERS:
1.      Always carry your Library Card when coming to the library
2.      Do not damage any material in the library
3.      Do not tear, fold or underline pages of books, journals or magazines
4.      Inform Library-In-charge if anyone is found involved in any   suspicious activity in the library premises
5.      Maintain silence in the library premises
6.      Return documents on time
7.      Do not dislocate documents from its position on the shelves, if not required for consultation
8.      Be polite and gentle in your demeanor
9.      Borrowers have to observe the physical condition of the books/journals before borrowing and return them in the same condition. Any damage at the time of issue should be informed to the issuing staff, otherwise they will be held responsible for any damage noticed at the time of returning
10.    Keep your library, including the lawns outside, clean. Drop all the litter in the litter bins provided inside the reading rooms and around the library lawns
11.    Request others to do the same
The Circulation Section of the Central Library will accept the fine

• OVERDUES BOOKS / BOUND JOURNALS  

• 10/- per day/ per books or Journals

• LOST BOOKS/BOUND JOURNALS
• If a book is lost, following options are available:
• Replace with same edition;
• Replace with latest edition; or
• Pay the cost of latest edition
• If a journal is lost, following options are available:
• Bound Journals- cost of journals at present.
• DAMAGE BOOKS/BOUND JOURNALS:  
  Members are liable to replace the damaged document if there is:
• Tearing of pages
• Damage to the binding of books/Journals
• Underlining
• Any other considered liable by the library staff

• LOST LIBRARY CARD: The loss of Library Card has to be reported in writing to the library immediately. The duplicate Library Card will be issued within one weeks of the report, after payment of Rs.25/-. The member will be responsible for any loss, which the library may suffer due to misuse of his/her Library Card. The liability of member shall continue till he/she surrenders his/her cards or reports the loss of his/her cards to the library.
• Library Card of habitual defaulters can be detained for a period of 6 months and entry to library can be banned during this period.