Library Rules

 'BODHI' - THE ACADEMIC LIBRARY 

The College library has an impressive stock of books, journals,CDs, Project Reports,Question Papers etc  constantly updated according to the requirements of the students and staffs. Exhaustive study materials are available for reference. The library is housed in a spacious building sufficient to accommodate the users.

DDC (Dewey decimal classification) system is used for classifying books and all the library activities are automated using Koha Software. The OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) system is used in the library to locate the books.

Members have the privileges of direct access to the shelves in the library and freedom to browse the books. The members are strictly advised not to disturb the classified arrangement of books as far as possible. They are requested not to misplace the books taken from the shelves. Admission to the library, in general, is reserved only for students, teachers and non teaching  staff of YIMS.

GENERAL RULES

 

1.        Identity Card is mandatory for getting access to YIMS BODHI LIBRARY

2.        The library will remain opened from 8.30 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days.

3.        Patrons should record their ENTRY/EXIT at the entry point using ID card. It has to be repeated every time you make a fresh visit to the library.

4.        Books, handbags and other personal belonging must be kept outside/property counter before entering the library.

5.        Members are requested to observe strict silence in the library and its surroundings.

6.        Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) system is followed in the library. Users can check the books availability in the catalogue.

7.        Members should not alter the arrangement of books/journals in the rack section. If any item is taken out from the rack, it should be placed back correctly or left on the side of rack or table.

8.        Members must handle the books/ journals with care; marking with pencil/pen, writing or highlighting, tearing the pages or mutilating the same in any other way will be viewed very seriously and a fine will be imposed.

 

 

REFERENCE BOOKS AND JOURNALS

 

1.        Reference books and journals shall not be taken out of the library. These can be read only in the reading room.

2.        Members who wish to read the reference books must enter their names, batch, course etc. in the library software and the book issued to them is only for reading inside the library.

 

CIRCULATION SYSTEM

 

1.   Books are issued to the students after verifying the ID cards. The member must produce his/her ID card when a book is issued.

2.   Books issued to the respective category of library are:

 

Category

No. of Books

Duration

UG Students

3 books

14 days

PG Students

5 books

14 days

Non-Teaching Staffs

3 books

14Days

Teaching Staffs

10 books

30 Days

3.   Before leaving the library, borrowers must examine the books taken by them and if any mutilation or defect is found, it must be brought to the notice of the librarian. The borrowers will be responsible for any damage or mutilation detected thereafter.

 

4.   The librarian may reduce the period of loan if the book is very much in demand.

5.   Reissue of books to a borrower may be allowed maximum twice other than the first issue.

6.   When a book is issued to a member, the due date for the return of the book will be noted in the due slip attached to the book.

7.   Librarian may recall any book from any member at any time and the member must return the same immediately.

8.   Books must be returned on or before the due date. If the day happen to be a holiday, the book must be returned on the very next working day. For retaining the book beyond the due date of return, library member will have to pay an overdue charge of Rs.5/- per day, until the book is returned.

 

9. If the books are lost, the borrower shall replace the book or deposit   three times the price of the book in the library.

10. "No Dues Certificate" must be obtained from the  Librarian to get the examination hall ticket and for other purposes like discontinuation certificate ,T.C  etc…

11. Library email id :  librarian@yuvakshetra.org

12. OPAC Link  : https://yims-opac.yuvakshetra.org /

 

 

RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR LIBRARY DIGITAL INFORMATION AND INTERNET USE

1.   Use of the computers of YIMS Bodhi library is purely for academic purposes and on a walk-in basis. Time limit on these computers is 30 minutes if another person is waiting.

2.  All persons using the Internet must enter the details in the internet usage register kept in the library.

3.  Personal software programmess may not be installed on the library’s computers. Changes may not be made to the setup or configuration of the software or hardware.

4.  Internet Browsing, Downloading, Printing, Scanning of information are fee-based services which complies with the Copyright Law and laws relating to the use of the Internet and other electronic media.

5.  Misuse or abuse of the library’s computers will result in suspension of privileges with a compensatory fine.

6. Allotment of computers is at the discretion of the library staff

 

 

Book Arrangement in Shelf