GENERAL LIBRARY RULES

The following are some of the important rules for the library users at Sir Dr. M.S. Gosavi Polytechnic Institute

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A person desirous of using the Library shall make an entry of his/her name, time of entry legibly and put signature in the register kept at the entrance of library for the purpose.

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Strict decorum and discipline must be maintained in the Library. Users must ensure that rights of other users of the Library are not breached in anyway by their own acts of commission or demission.

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Use of Cell phones is not allowed. If readers wish to keep them while using the Library, they must be switched off.

4

Smoking, eating, sleeping and talking loudly are strictly prohibited in the Library

5

A non-member can use the library materials in the Library premises with the permission of the Principal.

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Readers must not bring sticks, umbrellas, briefcases, boxes and other such articles into the Library.

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Documents taken out of the shelves must be left on the table. Replacing the documents on shelves by users is not encouraged as the documents may get misplaced.

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Readers should not mark, underline, write, or tear pages or otherwise damage the library documents.

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Readers are requested to handle all Library property carefully to avoid damage to it and also not to disturb other readers/users.

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No Library material can be taken out of the Library without permission of the Librarian.

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Photocopying service is available for bonafide members of the library at nominal charges. All photocopying must comply with copyright legislation.

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Some items in the Library cannot be copied because of copyright laws, poor condition, or donor restrictions.

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The discretion/decision of the Principal/Librarian on any matter pertaining to Library services will be binding on the Library users.

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Anyone who violates the rules and regulations of the Library may be debarred from using the Library facilities or other punishments due for breach of law or forms of public order and decency.

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The Librarian, with the approval of the Principal, reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any of these rules as and when required.

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Suggestions on all aspects of library services are welcome.

Loan Privilege

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Four books are issued for a week and they must be returned on or before the last date stamped on the date-slip of each document. Sending reminders to defaulters is not obligatory on the part of the Library.

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The borrower should check the fitness of the document before getting it issued. Any discrepancy should be brought to the notice of the person at the Circulation Counter who will put necessary remarks on the document before issuing. The borrower will be held responsible for any defect/damage found at the time of return of the document, if not recorded on it earlier, and will be liable to pay the penalty as decided by the Librarian.

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If a book is not returned within the loan period, issue of documents may be stopped.

4

Late fee of Rs 1/-/day/book would be charged from all the borrowers who retain book(s) beyond the due date. Principal may exempt the late fee depending upon the circumstances of delay, any human error in issuing a book by the library circulation staff, etc.

5

Rare books, journals / periodicals, magazines/newspapers and other documents declared “For Reference” by the Librarian will not be issued.

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Members can reserve the documents they desire to borrow by filling in the ‘Reservation Slip’ or online. Intimation about the availability of the document(s) will be given to the members when they are available for issue. The reservation will be strictly on first-come- first-served basis.

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In case of manageable damage/mutilation of the document, the borrower will be liable to pay the amount as assessed by the Librarian.

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In case of loss of document(s)/ irreparable damage/ mutilation of document, the borrower will be liable to pay the present cost of the book(s) and 10 per cent of the present cost of books as processing charge and late fine, if any.. In case of foreign publications, current exchange rates of relevant foreign currencies will be applied to calculate the cost of the documents. The member may also replace the lost/damaged book(s) by a new copy with same edition with 10 per cent of the present cost of books as processing charge with late fine, if any. In case of loss/damage/mutilation of a volume of a multi-volume set, the borrower is liable to replace the whole set with the same edition in case the single volume of the set cannot be purchased. In case of rare or out of print or valuable documents, the amount of penalty will be decided, on case-to-case basis, by the Principal. Replacement by photocopied version will not be accepted.

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The Library membership may be suspended / cancelled at the discretion of the Principal/Librarian for any inordinate / unwarranted / unscrupulous act or illegal behavior of a member.

Digital Library Rules

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Cyber Library is to be used for academic purposes only.

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Online Chatting in the Cyber Library is not allowed.

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Browsing of dating, social networking sites is strictly prohibited. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against the defaulters.

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Members are not allowed to carry eatables and drinks in the entire Library premises.

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Members must carry their Library ID card while using the Cyber Library. They must show their ID card on demand.

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Members are not to share their net access ID and Password with other students.

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Changing the settings and display of the Computers kept in the Cyber Library/Reading Hall is not permitted.

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Playing games on computers is strictly prohibited in the entire Library premises.

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Members must not bring their Pen drives, CD/DVD ROMs, they must take care of their own Cell Phones, and Wallets etc.