GMU - Rules and Regulations

Bonafide members of the library are requested to adhere / follow the Rules and Regulations in the interest of the effective administration and smooth functioning of the Central Library.

1. Library Membership is mandatory for all students to use library resources.
2. Students should bring their identity card whenever they visit the library.
3. Students who are members are allowed to borrow two books from the library.
4. Books borrowing period is 14 days only.
5. Students should not disturb the arrangements of the library furniture.
6. A Penalty of Rs. 1 per day will be levied for delay in returning the books up to one week, after that Rs 2 will be charged.
7. Borrowers need to know the physical condition of the books first. Otherwise they will be responsible for any damage while return.
8. Students have to show the identity card when demanded.
9. Students should renew their library card every year by issuing current year fee receipt.
10. Students are responsible for damage to any items belonging to the library.
11. Students will not be allowed to the reference section if they do not have their Identity card.
12. Members should not bring jewellery, money and any other valuables into the library.
13. You are not allowed to use your mobile in the library premises.
14. Speak in a low voice inside the library.
15. Users are not allowed to bring eatables/drinks inside the Library premises.
16. Personal books are not allowed to be brought inside the library.
17. The lending hours of books are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sat 9:00 am to 1:00 pm only.
18. Laptop Computers are allowed inside the library to consult with books.
19. Books, Project Reports, Current Journals, dictionaries are not allowed to borrow from the reference section.
20. Group discussions are not allowed inside the library. (Required permission letter for discussion room)
21. Noise, disturbance or unruly behavior is forbidden in any part of the library.
22. Final year students must return the books and their membership cards to the library while getting a No Due Certificate.
23. Library membership cards, when lost, must be reported immediately in person or by telephone to the Circulation Section. A duplicate Library card will be issued on payment of Rs.50/- 24. Computer/Mobile in the library premises should be used for academic purpose only.
25. The reference section of the library is open from 9:00am to 10:00pm (Monday to Saturday) and on Sundays 9:00am to 5:00pm (Excluding Government Holidays)
26. Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing, library materials or property will be taken disciplinary action against the defaulters.
27. Readers are not allowed to bring their personal books or any printed material (spiral/bound book/Xerox material) inside the Library.
28. The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving with the library staff or with any other member.

Rules and Regulations

Library Rules and Regulations