1. Library Access

The use of NCS Library shall be open to the members of the following categories:

• a. Faculty and Staff, NCS
• b. NCS Students on the roll

2. Borrowing Privileges

• Students are entitled to borrow two (02) books (excluding reference books) for a period of two weeks.
• Faculty and staff are entitled to borrow books (excluding reference books) as per the following limits:
  • a. Assistant Professors/Lecturers/Demonstrators: 3 books
  • b. Staff: 2 books

3. Renewal Policy

The borrowed books may be renewed for a further period of two weeks if they have not been reserved for another user. Overdue books shall not be renewed.

4. Non-Issuable Materials

Books and other material of the following description shall not be issued to borrowers but may be consulted in the Library during working hours:

• a. Reference books like encyclopedias, dictionaries, reports, and other reference materials
• b. Reserved books
• c. Rare books and protected documents
• d. Microfilms, manuscripts
• e. Periodicals
• f. Theses/Dissertations
• g. Any other material at the discretion of the Librarian

5. Mutilation of Library Material

Mutilation of library material is a crime qualifying for penalty under Library Rules. However, books accidentally damaged should be reported promptly so that suitable assessment may be made and damages recovered.

6. Recall of Borrowed Books

In case a book is urgently required, the librarian may recall it at a short notice any time and such a book shall be returned immediately by the borrower.

7. Library Cards

No book will be issued to the students without a library card. If a library card is lost or damaged, Rs. 100.00 shall be charged for a new library card.

8. New Arrivals

New arrivals of books, periodicals, journals, research reports, and other materials of interest shall be notified by the Librarian to the Institute Head/Head of various Departments periodically in a specified section in the library for two months.

9. Borrowing Rights

Members of the library shall be entitled to borrow books and other material from the library except those which are mentioned in Rule 5 above.

1. Personal Belongings

Users are not allowed to bring their personal belongings in the library. All members shall be required to leave their personal belongings (briefcases, handbags, shopping bags, etc.) at the entrance of the library at the designated place.

2. Marking Library Books

Users are not allowed to write, underline, or mark the library books. The library books are carefully examined on return, and the borrower will be held responsible for defacing, damaging, or causing loss of library material in his/her possession.

3. Return of Library Material

Users shall leave the library material on the tables after consultation to be shelved ONLY by the library staff.

4. Silence Policy

Complete silence should be observed inside the library except for the brief and subdued talk with the library staff at the Librarian Desk or in any other section of the library.

5. Prohibited Activities

Drinking, eating, and sleeping shall not be allowed inside the library.

6. Mobile Phone Usage

Mobile phones should be kept silent, and calls should be attended outside the library.

7. Noise Policy

Loud talking, unnecessary discussions, and disturbances shall not be allowed inside the library.

1. Late Returns

A fine of Rs. 10 per book, per day shall be charged for late returns.

2. Lost Books

In case of loss of books, the lost books shall have to be replaced. For out-of-print titles, the amount equal to three times the current original purchase price of the books shall be charged.

Those borrowers who have lost books shall not be allowed to borrow any library material until the lost material is replaced.

3. Damaged or Lost Material

The total cost of the damaged or lost material, which can be replaced, shall be charged.

4. Security Deposit Deductions

If the library user fails to submit the replacement cost of lost or damaged material, this amount will be deducted from the “Security Deposits” of the user. If the stipulated amount exceeds the Security Deposits, the authorities reserve the rights to withhold the issuance of the degree to the student concerned until the lost material is replaced or the stipulated amount is paid.