“The idea of a library full of books, the books full of knowledge, fills me with fear and love and courage and endless wonder”.

On 3nd July 2014, the library department had conducted a session where the library agreements were shared with IB-11 graders. We talked about rules and regulations for the year 2014-2015.

1. Library register/Signing in & out procedure

Every student coming into the Library (except those accompanied by a teacher) must sign the registration form. By signing in, you accept Library’s rules and regulations and pledge to comply with them. The students must sign the register when they leave the Library as well.

 

2. Loan period (Returning items and renewals)

The normal loan period is 7 days for books. At the discretion of the Librarian this period may be reduced for books in demand.
The loan period for books may be extended on request for another 7 days.

3. Reference Books and Books “on call”

Reference books shall not be taken out of the Library, but certain books placed in reference classes may be borrowed at the discretion of the Librarian.
Any reader who requires a book that has been borrowed by another person may give notice to the Librarian that he or she requires the book. At her discretion, the Librarian may request the borrower to return the book to the Library by an amended due date.

4. Newspapers, magazines and journals

Newspapers, magazines and journals are non-borrowable. Students may read them within the Library.

5. Fines and Replacement of lost and damaged items

5.1 Fines for books:
5.2 Loss or damage of the book: Borrowers are liable for replacing the same book.

 6. Behaviour in the Library

6.1 Silence
Silence shall be maintained for an appropriate study atmosphere. Students who trespass this rule will be asked to leave the Library and should do so immediately.
6.2 Food and drinks: Food and drink shall not be taken into the Library.
6.3 Respect of Library Material: The marking of any Library materials is forbidden.
6.4 Bags: Please leave your bags outside the Library.  If you have your laptop in the bag, take the laptop out.
6.5 Misbehaviour

The Librarian is empowered to stop any activity in the Library which she or he considers prejudicial to the safety, well-being, or security of readers or Library staff or to the preservation of the collections. The Librarian has the discretion to ask the student or a whole group of students to leave the Library in the event of students’ misbehaviour. The Librarian has the discretion to issue demerits and to inform teachers and the administration of the school of any misbehaviour of the students.
On the other hand, we asked for their co-operation to make a library the best place for learning.

“Knowledge is free at the library, just bring your container.”