Library Rules
Rules to be followed within the Library
The Presidency College Library and Knowledge Resource Centre is a shared academic space. To ensure a smooth and respectful experience for all users, please follow these rules and guidelines.
Login to accessA. Access Guidelines
Library access is restricted to Presidency College students, faculty, and staff.
Always carry your College ID for all Library transactions. Books or resources will not be issued without it.
Do not mark, underline, fold, write on, or damage any library materials.
B. General Rules
- Leave personal belongings (bags, laptop bags, folders, etc.) at the property rack. Do not leave valuables; the Library is not responsible for lost items.
- Follow “A book misplaced is a book lost”: do not re-shelve books yourself. Leave used books on tables; staff will return them to the rack properly.
- Always maintain silence and academic decorum. Speak softly only when necessary.
- Mobile phone usage is strictly prohibited in the library.
- Food and beverages are not allowed inside the library premises.
C. Rules for Borrowing Books
Books are issued only with a valid ID card.
Identity cards are non-transferable. Do not use or lend another’s card; staff may deny service.
Books must be returned by the due date indicated on the slip. Late returns will incur fines (as per Rule).
Books may be recalled by the librarian at any time and must be returned promptly.
Check the condition of books before borrowing. Report any damage immediately to library staff.
Borrowers are fully responsible for the care of issued books. Damaged or marked books will result in penalties or replacement charges.
| No. | Member Category | Issue Privileges | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Faculty | 06 | 6 Month |
| 02 | Staff | 02 | 1 Month |
| 03 | PG Students | 04 | 7 Days |
| 04 | UG Students | 04 | 7 Days |
D. Rules for Renewal of books
Students must physically bring the borrowed books(s) to the library for renewal.
Only those books which are not in demand, or which are not requested by others are allowed to be renewed.
Students may renew books for 07 days, provided no other student has requested for the same book.
Books reserved by other students cannot be renewed and must be returned by the due date.
Books can be renewed only Twice, for Seven days. Students should return them within the due date.
Book must be on the shelves of the library for two days before it can be renewed again by the same student.
Overdue Charges, Loss of Books & Identity Card Responsibility
- A fine of Rs. 5/- per day (excluding holidays) will be charged.
- In the event of overdue charges exceeding the cost of the book, then the student will have to pay the cost of the book.
- A borrower is solely responsible for the book borrowed using his card.
- Only the student is responsible for the loss/misuse of the ID card.
- No-Dues certificate will be issued to the student if and only if students surrenders all the books borrowed and clears all the overdue charges (if any).
Borrower must replace the books if they are either lost or damaged. In case the student/faculty is unable to replace the books then
The student/faculty has to remit 2 times the current price along with the overdue charges’ if reported after due date.
Student will be remitting two times the cost of the book if reported before the due date.
Guidelines for Issuing No Due Certificate (NOC) from Library
All borrowed Library books must be returned before applying for the No Due Certificate.
Any pending Library fine should be cleared prior to the issue of the NOC.
College ID Card must be returned to the Library at the time of obtaining the NOC.
The No Due Certificate will be issued only to the concerned student upon fulfilling the above requirements.
If another person is coming to collect the NOC on behalf of the student, the following documents are mandatory:
An undertaking letter / authorization email printout from the student mentioning:
- Name of the authorized person
- Reason for authorization
- Valid ID proof number of the authorized person
- The undertaking letter / authorization email must be signed by the concerned student.
- The authorized person must produce their original valid ID proof at the time of collection.
The Library will not be responsible for any delay in issuing the NOC due to non-submission of required documents.
Students are requested to follow the above instructions strictly to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES
- Total number of books:32475
- Number of titles:12064
- Number of journals
- National47
- International23
- Magazines:49
- Newspapers:21 (with multiple copies)
- E-resources available
Databases: EBSCO. J-Gate, DELNET
Open Access: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB), National Digital Library of India (NDLI),
