Rules & Regulations

General Rules


  • Library users should maintain silence inside the library. Respect the needs of the other users.
  • Eating, drinking, and smoking are absolutely prohibited inside the library.
  • Readers are required to deposit their personal belongings at the property counter inside the library at their own risk. Briefcases and bags are not allowed inside the library.
  • No discussion permitted inside the library
  • Registration should be done to become a library member prior to use the library resources
  • Library or Library Staff are not responsible for Loss of Personal belongings/ Valuables.
  • Using mobile phones inside the library is strictly prohibited; keep mobiles on silent mode
  • Group Discussions are not allowed amongst the readers in the Reference section 
  • Do not shelve books yourself after use. Leave them on the tables which will be shelved by the library staff
  • Do not take out the library materials without following proper borrowing procedures
  • Name and Signature has to be done in Gate register in the entrance of the library
  • Items taken out of the library are subject to inspection by the Library staff. This is a routine procedure and your co-operation is solicited
  • The librarian may recall any book from any member at any time
  • Refreshment of any kind shall not be taken anywhere in the library premises
  • Please treat library materials, equipment, and furniture with care.

Circulation Sytem


  • Library borrower cards are not transferable. The borrower is responsible for the books borrowed on his/her card
  • Do not write damage or make any mark of any kind on the library materials either by ink or pencil
  • Duration of borrowing books is for 15 days
  • Three books shall be borrowed at a time
OVERDUE CHARGES:
  • Books borrowed should be returned on or before the due date stamped, if returned late overdue fine (Re.1 per book, per day) will be charged for the delayed period.

BOOK LOST:

  • In the case of Book loss, the Replacement of the same book should be done or should pay double the cost of the book.

VALIDITY OF CARD

  • The library borrower card is valid for a lifetime. No renewal charges, In case of damage of card for long usage, Card can be changed from the Librarian.

Reference Section


  • The Reference section of the Library’s reference books, which are those materials that are meant to aid refer by providing quick and accessible information on any particular topic. These materials are usually used to find facts or provide broad overviews of topics.
  • The Collection in this section includes Encyclopaedia, dictionaries, Reference books etc. which are only available for reference. User can make use of these resources.

Newspaper / Dailies Section


  • In these section journals, general magazines and newsletters are available. The latest issues are displayed on display rack and other previous issues are also arranged in the rack.

Library working hours

Morning 8.30 am to 8.00 pm (Malleshwaram, Nandini Layout, Sriramamandira and Prakashnagar Branch)

Morning 8.30 am to 11.30 pm and Evening 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Malleshwaram Branch Library will be working on Monday 10.30am to 5.30pm (Only News Paper Section)