:: Asansol Engineering College Library ::

"I always read the last page of a book first so that if I die before I finish I'll know how it turned out..." - Nora Ephron
 
Library Rules ::

  • Entry to the Library is restricted to the bona fide users on production of valid identity card / library card at the security check point.
  • Visitors with valid passes are allowed only on week days from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm.
  • Only books from general collection are issued to the library members.
  • Reference copies CDs, journals, magazines are not lent out of the library.
  • The books which are already issued can be claimed / reserved at the circulation counter. One user can put maximum 2 claims that will remain valid for 7 days from the date of return.
  • Library can recall any issued book before the due date.
  • The users are not allowed bring the books issued to them inside the library unless they want to return them. Readers are not allowed to bring their personal books and nay other personal belongings such as bags, umbrellas etc inside the library. These materials should be kept at the property counters at their own risk. Readers are advised not to leave their precious and valuable items like money, passport, credit card, calculator etc. at the property counter.
  • The borrowing facility can be withdrawn or restricted in case of misconduct by any user.
  • The readers should check the book thoroughly for missing pages , chapters, pictures etc. while borrowing the book.
  • No book in damage condition will be accepted from the reader.
  • Readers should not write, mark or otherwise disfigure books etc.
  • Loss of book must be reported immediately.
  • The rules for replacement and fine collection of lost book are available at the circulation counter.
  • Smoking as well as sleeping is strictly prohibited in the library premises.
  • Please maintain silence, and switch off your mobile phone in the library.
 
Rules for collection of fine as approved by the competent authority ::

  • The fine per day beyond the due date would be Re. 1.00 for books , Rs. 2.00 for periodicals and Rs. 20.00 for CDs.
  • If the item is reported as lost by the user before the due date then the library will collect the current cost of the item from the user . However the user shall be allowed to replace the item with the same edition as that which was lost, or a letter edition.
  • The library shall determine the current cost of the item.
  • Collection of fines and replacement of lost items :
    • When the accumulated fine in a users account exceeds Rs 200.00 the library shall issue a notes to the user for fine payment at the cash counter of the Account Section. After paying the fine the user shall submit a copy of the cash memo to the library based on which the fine will be cleared from the user’s account.The library will stop issuing books to a user when the accumulated fine exceeds Rs. 250.00.
    • Replacement of lost item : The library shall inform the account section about which fines pertain to the lost items, with a request to include all such fines in it’s Non Recurring or Recurring Budget, as the case may be. This inclusion would be in addition to the sanctioned budget. The library shall procure these as soon as possible.

  • For the loss of bar coded Library ID card readers have to deposit Rs. 50.00 for a duplicate ID card.