F.M.C LIBRARY RULES & REGULATIONS
GENERAL RULES
& REGULATIONS
- Leave personal belongings (handbags, purse, bags etc) at
outside library shelves.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking is strictly prohibited.
- Cell phone use is not allowed inside the library. Using a flash
drive is prohibited.
- Users must maintain proper behaviour and decorum at all times.
- The Librarian reserves the right to withdraw services to any
member who violates these rules.
- Library staff can inspect books & physical verification of
library members in the library, if needed.
- Maintain silence, except for brief and quiet communication
with library staff.
- Library furniture must not be moved/dragged from its
designated place.
- Do not place foot on chairs.
- Writing, underlining, marking, folding, or tearing library
materials is strictly prohibited.
- Borrowers are responsible for any damage to books upon return
& fine charged as per policy.
- Requisition forms available for users for issuance of new
books.
BORROWING
LIBRARY MATERIALS
- Only registered users will borrow library materials.
- Reserved/Reference materials must be used within the library.
- No books can be taken out unless properly issued.
- All users must present their belongings for inspection upon
exit.
- Late returns will incur a fine for both faculty and students,
in accordance with the policy below.
- Books are loaned for a period of two weeks.
- The Librarian reserves the right to recall books on loan.
- Reference Books, Journals and serials will not be issued.
DAMAGE &
LOSS OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
- Users will pay a fine for any damage to library materials or
property.
- Lost items must be replaced at the user’s expense.
- Recovered lost books remain the property of the library;
replacement fees are non-refundable.
LIBRARY FINE
POLICY
Fine for Overdue Books:
- Rs. 10/- per day for the first one month after
the due date.
- Rs. 50/- per day after one month until the book is
returned.
- This graduated fine system promotes responsible borrowing and
reduces overdue returns.
WAIVER OF FINE
- The Principal, FMC, may waive or reduce a fine in
special cases, subject to genuine reasons duly endorsed by the Librarian.
DISPOSAL OF FINES
- All fines collected under this policy shall be deposited into
the Government Treasury as per rules.