Loreto College, Kolkata

Library Rules

The Library is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and till 3.00 p.m. on Saturday.
Silence should be strictly maintained inside the Library. In case of any misdemeanour, the librarians are authorized to evict the person.
Carrying of bags, folders, personal books, magazines or any printed materials, food articles and drinks are strictly prohibited in the library.
Users are requested to note that they are allowed to take inside only one exercise book and a pen for making notes and their purse.
The Library reserves the right to search any personal items and does not accept liability for loss or damage of these items.
Every member must sign the register available at the entrance.
Students have to bear the Identity Card for entering the Library.
One bar-coded library card will be issued to each student.
All users have to produce their library cards at the time of borrowing documents.
A student may borrow 3 books at a time including day issue for photocopying.
Students may borrow subject reference books and fiction for 7 days. Subject reference books may not be renewed. Fiction may be renewed for another 7 days. Books borrowed should not be identical.
Books are issued on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12.30 and 4.00 pm. Books may be returned on all days between 9.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
One book may be borrowed for photocopying between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m., to be returned on the same day before 12.30 p.m.
In case of delay in return of books an overdue fine of Rs.5.00 per working day will be charged.
CDs and DVDs may be borrowed on Friday between 10.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m., to be returned on Monday by 12.30 p.m. A fine of Rs.10/- will be charged per day beyond the due date.
Books from Press and Press (Special) are meant for reference only and not to be issued.
Newspapers and magazines must be read only in the library and should not be taken out.
A book, once issued, should not be brought inside, unless it is to be returned.
Library cards are not transferable. If anyone is found using another’s library card, she will be debarred from using the library.
Borrower should be physically present in person for issue as well as return of books. Each student will be responsible for books borrowed in her library card.
Books borrowed from LORETO COLLEGE LIBRARY should not be passed on to any outsiders.
All books must be checked for damage/mutilation before borrowing. Any damage found should be reported to the librarians immediately.
In case of loss or damage of documents the price of the lost/damaged document + overdue fine, if any will be charged.
Any student found to have hidden a book or mutilated a book, would be debarred from the library.
All books (Reference & Fiction) must be returned and dues cleared before University Examinations.
Loss of library cards must be reported immediately.
A duplicate card will be issued on payment of Rs.50.00.
P.G. students may borrow books between 12.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday).