St. Thomas College Library

Library Rules and Regulations

📋 STC Library Rules & Regulations

Please follow these guidelines to ensure a pleasant learning environment for everyone.

Note: These are general library guidelines. In case of any dispute, the official rules of STC Library and the decisions of the Librarian shall prevail.

🪪 Membership & Access

  • ✔️ Library membership is open to eligible students and staff.
  • ✔️ Carry your College ID/Library card while using library services.
  • ✔️ Membership is non-transferable.

📚 Borrowing Rules

  • ✔️ Borrow books only with a valid library account.
  • ✔️ Return or renew books on or before the due date.
  • ✔️ Reserved books are issued according to the reservation queue.

🤝 Library Conduct

  • ✔️ Maintain silence inside the library.
  • ✔️ Switch mobile phones to silent mode.
  • ✔️ Food and drinks are not permitted.
  • ✔️ Handle books, journals and furniture with care.

⚠️ Loss & Damage

  • ✔️ Report the loss of a book immediately.
  • ✔️ Lost or damaged books must be replaced or compensated as per library rules.
  • ✔️ Do not underline, mark or fold library books.

💻 Digital Resources

  • ✔️ Use OPAC, DSpace and subscribed e-resources responsibly.
  • ✔️ Access e-resources only for academic purposes.
  • ✔️ Observe copyright and license conditions.

🏛 General Information

  • ✔️ Follow instructions given by library staff.
  • ✔️ Keep personal belongings safely.
  • ✔️ The Librarian's decision is final in matters relating to library administration.
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