SCHOOL LIBRARY RULES

  • 1. Strict silence and order must be maintained in the library at all times.
  • 2. Students in school uniform are allowed access to the library during library hours.
  • 3. Personal belongings, including bags, must be left outside the library. Only an exercise book and the library book to be returned are permitted inside.
  • 4. The library card must be surrendered to borrow a book. Only one book can be issued per card, and no student is allowed to use another's card.
  • 5. Books can be kept for one week only. Overdue books must be returned with a fine of Rs. 10 per day unless the delay was due to a valid absence.
  • 6. Books meant exclusively for consultation must not be taken out of the library and are available to all students at all times.
  • 7. All magazines, reference books, and books used in the library must be returned to their proper place after use.
  • 8. Borrowed books must be returned directly to the librarian and must not be circulated. Students circulating borrowed books may lose their library card and be fined.
  • 9. Lost or badly damaged books must be replaced by the borrower.
  • 10. A remark will be entered in the library section of the School Diary for every book returned late. Three such remarks will result in the withdrawal of the library card, and a fine of Rs. 50 may be imposed.
  • 11. Students are not permitted to retain books during summer, autumn, and winter vacations.
  • 12. Library hours are scheduled on class days as per the timetable.
  • 13. Classes can access the library during class hours only according to the schedule prescribed by the Principal.
  • 14. Permission to enter the library during other class hours must be obtained from the Principal.