TIFRH LIBRARY RULES AND POLICIES

Library Working Hours:

Library working hours are round-the-clock.

Library staff are available from 09:30 AM to 6.00 PM on working days.

Library Access:

Access is granted to all members into the library.

Bag and Item Storage:

Bags should be kept in the assigned places. Important items should not be left in the library, and the library staff are not responsible for any missing items.

Prohibited Activities:

Discussion, eating, drinking, smoking, and the phone calls are strictly prohibited in the library premises..

Loan Period:

Books can be issued for two months for students and three months for faculty members and scientific staff.

Books issue procedure:

To borrow a book, one has to simply remove the book card from the back side of the last cover page, fill in the required details (Date, User Name, Computer Code), and drop the card in the designated drop box. The book is then considered on officially checked.

Books return procedure:

To return, books should be kept in the box marked on the “Returned books" box, and after the completion of the return book process, books are kept on the shelf and available for issue..

Reissuing and Extension:

Books will be reissued if not in demand.

Restrictions on Certain Materials:

Reference books, periodicals/journals, and compact disks are not issued for home lending.

Book Return Policies:

Books should be returned on or before the due date.

Late Return Fine:

A fine of Rs 2/- per day will be charged for books returned after the due date.

Holiday Return Policy:

If the due date falls on a holiday, the book should be returned on the next day. Fines will be calculated from the due date until the book is returned if not done immediately after the holiday.

Responsibility for Damage:

1. Library users the responsible for any damage or mutilation noticed at the time of returning of borrowed books.

2. After using library items such as magazines, journals, chairs, and computers, members should ensure that they are kept in their designated places. Failure to do so will result in the library taking appropriate action, including the ban from the library facility.


Library Membership:


New faculty members, students, and scientific staff must take library membership for book issuance..


Thesis Submission Requirement:


Ph.D. and I Ph.D. Students must submit their theses (Hardcopy and Softcopy) to the library, otherwise, NDC will not be issued.


On Display Books Not for issue:


Books not intended for borrowing are exhibited. If a reservation is required, a reservation facility is available on a first-come, first-served basis. These books are only issued after they have been displayed


Proper Placement After Use:


Books should be placed them on the designated side.