RULES & REGULATION

1. General Rules

1.1 Responsible behavior must be maintained in the LRC. Users must ensure that the rights of other users of the LRC are not breached in any way by their own acts.
1.2 Talking loudly and sleeping are strictly prohibited in the LRC.
1.3 Phone calls, eating, and smoking are strictly prohibited inside the LRC.
1.4 Readers should not mark, underline, write, tear pages, or otherwise damage the LRC resources.
1.5 All books/journals removed from the shelves for browsing and reading should be left on the tables or LRC trolleys.
1.6 LRC computers are allowed for accessing e-journals, e-books, and academic databases only.
1.7 LRC material cannot be taken out without permission of the LRC Manager.
1.8 Suggestions for improvement of LRC services are welcome.

2. Membership

2.1 The LRC membership card remains the property of the WSC and should be returned to the LRC one month prior to the end of the course.
2.2 A replacement of LRC Membership card will be issued upon payment of Rs.500/-.

3. Borrowing Privilege

3.1 The LRC card must be produced when requested.
3.2 LRC cards are not transferable.
3.3 The borrowers are responsible for the books, magazines, and other materials loaned to them.
3.4 Users who lose/mutilate LRC books are liable to replace it, and a penalty of 20% of the total cost of the book will be imposed.
3.5 If the lost/mutilated book is part of a set or series, the borrower may be called upon to replace the whole set or series.
3.6 If the lost book is unavailable in the market or out of print, WSC reserves the right to decide appropriate action.
3.7 The borrower should check the condition of books; any damage should be reported to the LRC Manager immediately.
3.8 Books will not be issued for those who have outstanding loans.
3.9 Reference books are not allowed to be loaned out.
3.10 The LRC Manager reserves the right to recall items issued at any time.
3.11 The borrower will be liable for any defect/damage found at the time of the return of the loaned item.
3.12 The loaned books must be returned on or before the due date.
3.13 If the book is returned after the due date, a penalty of Rs. 10/- will be charged per day per book for the first week and Rs. 50/- per day from the second week onwards after the due date.
3.14 Borrowers can get the book(s) loan renewed on or before the due date by informing the LRC Manager through telephone/email etc.
3.15 Overdue books will not be renewed at any cost.
3.16 Books can be renewed up to two times.
3.17 Reserved book(s) must be issued within three days from the date of reserve, else it will be canceled automatically.
3.18 All loaned items from the LRC must be returned two months before the end of the term.
3.19 The following are the loan period entitlement for students and staff,

• • Student - 7 working days
  • Staff - 28 working days

4. Cyber LRC Rules

4.1 LRC is to be used for academic purposes only.
4.2 Online chatting in the LRC is not allowed.
4.3 Browsing of dating or social networking sites is strictly prohibited.
4.4 Members are not to share their Net access ID and Password with other students.
4.5 Changing the settings and display of the computers is not permitted.
4.6 Playing games on LRC computers is strictly prohibited.

The discretion/decision of the CEO/Principal/LRC Manager on any matter pertaining to LRC services will be final.