Norms for the Library

When undertaking the library facilities from the ICA , the candidate needs to observe the following
regulations concerning the use of the library very strictly.  
A.    At registration a student will receives a library card.  
B.    The library facility is only for the students Of ICA  and Academic Counselors. 

BORROWING BOOKS:
 The loan period of the book is for 15 days. The loan period may be extended provided there is no demand for the
book from the other students. The period can be extended upon contacting the librarian in written or in person.
 A fine of Rs.3 per day will be levied on all library material, which if not returned within the stipulated period.  Fines
must be paid immediately. Until then borrowing rights will be suspended.
 If after 15 days of the expiry date, the book has not been returned, the member will forfeit membership of the library. 
In such a case the library reserves the right to claim the purchase price of the books from the borrower.  This amount
is under no circumstances refundable.
 Books on loan are under no circumstances transferable.  Every library user is responsible for the return of library
material he/she borrowed.
 Books may be reserved with the approval of the staff member on duty.
 Reference books (Marked R) can be used inside the library only.
 The Students are allowed to borrow all books from 10: 00 A.M to 5: 00 P.M except on Sundays & other government
holidays. | Friday will be 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
 The books may be renewed if the same are not in demand or not reserved by other readers.
 In case of loss of Library card the reader must submit application along with NRs. 100 for duplicate library card.
 Members can select the reference book from the reference book catalogue available at library.

C. Contravention of this regulation may cause a student to forfeit his/her library membership. 

 The loss of a registration card must be reported to the Library department immediately.  Should the lost card be
subsequently found, it must be returned to the library department without delay.
 A user is responsible for any damage to or loss of library material issued on his/her card.
 Compensation determined by the librarian for damaged but reparable material will be claimed from the borrower
concerned.  Irreparable material must be replaced or compensated for, as in the case of lost books.
 After the loss of a book has been reported, not more than one month will be allowed to recover the book.  If it cannot
be found, it must be replaced with a bibliographical identical copy of the same book, if at all possible.  If it is not
possible, it must be compensated for by payment of an amount equal to the original cost price.  This money is under
no circumstances refundable.
 Lost library books and other library material that are recovered, must be handed over to the librarian. 
 No books or other library material may be removed from the library without the necessary permission.  Contravention
of this regulation will be regarded as theft.
 Students are allowed to borrow books during the vacations. The books should be returned immediately on the next
working day. An extra fine will not be charged in this case.
 The candidate is advised to check the book properly for wear and tear before borrowing it. Books if found with pages
torn and other discrepancies, the student will be responsible for the damage and has to compensate for the book
amount.
 Any library user who does not agree with the application of the regulations or who experiences any other problem,
should not argue with the librarian  but discuss his/her problem with the Librarian or other concerned higher
authorities of the study center..
 The Librarian has the right to refuse users, who have infringed these regulations, the use of the library until such time
as the coordinator has given a decision on the matter.
PLEASE OBSERVE SILENCE AT ALL TIMES IN THE LIBRARY!!