Library Rules

Category of Membership and Loan Period:

Who can use the Library?

• All students of Maharshi Karve Mahila Mahavidyalay, Ratnagiri are members of the Central Library.
• All teaching and non-teaching staff are members of the Central Library.
• Visiting Faculty may use the Central Library.
• Use of the Library is strictly reserved for readers possessing a valid Library Borrower’s Card/Reader’s Ticket.

• Loss of the Library Borrower’s Card/Reader’s Ticket must be reported to the Library immediately.
• A duplicate Borrower’s Card may be issued on payment of ₹50/-.
• If the Library Card is lost, the student must submit a written application regarding the loss.
• In such cases, ₹100/- shall be deducted from the Library Deposit.

The following materials shall be used only within the Library:

• Journals
• Project Reports
• Question Papers
• Other Reference Materials as specified by the Library

Question Paper Sets: Question paper sets may be issued for one hour only for Xeroxing. If not returned on the same day, a fine of ₹20/- per day per Question Paper Set shall be charged.

• Students must not write, underline, tear pages, fold pages, mark or otherwise damage Library books.
• Minor Damage: A fine of ₹20/- to ₹100/- may be charged depending on the extent of damage, such as torn pages, damaged cover, markings, etc.
• Severe Damage/Book Not Usable: The user shall replace the book or pay its current market price along with ₹50/- processing charges.
• Loss of Book: The user shall replace the book or pay its current market price along with ₹100/- processing charges.
• Any applicable fine/charge may be deducted from the Library Deposit.

• BCA III students must return all borrowed books before the end of the academic year and clear all Library dues.
• Other Library members must return all borrowed books/materials and clear all dues before the end of the academic term.
• For No Dues clearance, students shall submit the required Identity Card, Lanyard and Library Card, as applicable.
• At the time of leaving the College, the Library Card and original Library Deposit Receipt must be submitted to the Library for processing of the deposit refund.
• The original Library Deposit Receipt must be preserved safely by the student. If the original receipt is not produced, the deposit shall not be refunded, subject to applicable College rules.
• The Library Deposit shall be refunded only after all books/materials are returned, all dues are cleared, the Library Card and original Deposit Receipt are submitted, and No Dues clearance is completed.

• Silence must be maintained in the Reading Hall at all times.
• Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode.
• Phone conversations are not permitted in the Reading Hall.
• Entry in the Reading Hall Register is mandatory.
• Food and beverages are not permitted.
• Students must maintain cleanliness, discipline and proper decorum.
• Identity Card is mandatory for using the Reading Hall.
• Any damage to Library property must be reported immediately.
• Tampering with or theft of Library property shall invite disciplinary action.
• Violation of Reading Hall rules may result in suspension or withdrawal of Library/Reading Hall privileges.

• Digital Library resources shall be accessed through the institutional login credentials provided to students, faculty and staff.
• Digital Library resources shall be used only for educational, academic and research purposes.
• Login credentials must not be shared with others.
• Unauthorized access, hacking, misuse and excessive downloading of digital resources are strictly prohibited.
• Users must respect copyright, licensing and other applicable terms of use.
• Any technical difficulty should be reported to the Library/technical support.
• Users shall follow the security measures prescribed for accessing digital resources.
• Feedback and suggestions regarding Digital Library services may be submitted through the Library Feedback mechanism.
• Digital Library rules may be revised from time to time, and major changes will be communicated to users.

• The Library is primarily meant for academic study, learning and research.
• Users shall maintain cleanliness, silence and discipline within the Library.
• All users must follow the Library Rules and instructions issued by the Librarian.
• Misconduct or violation of Library rules may result in suspension or withdrawal of Library privileges.
• The Library may take appropriate action against users for violation of these rules.

Note: These rules are applicable to all Library users and may be revised from time to time with the approval of the competent authority.