RULES AND GUIDELINES OF LIBRARY AND MATERIAL WING

I.  Membership:
1.  Soon after joining the Course one should apply for Library membership in a prescribed format along with a photograph.  The membership will be granted as per the rule applicable.  The Library membership card is not transferable.  The loss of the same should be reported to the Head Librarian.  Duplicate membership card will be issued on payment of Rs. 50/-.

2. Students of continuing Education Programs, NIFT Alumni, Guest Faculty, Industry Members and others may obtain the membership of the Resource Centre by paying the prescribed along with prescribed filled in Application.

II.  Non-Borrowing Items:
1.  Reference Books, Periodicals, Newspapers & Magazines, Forecast Publications, Audio Visual materials, Slides and Material Wing Items cannot be borrowed.

III.  Borrowing:
1.  One book can be borrowed for 8 days beyond a pay fine of Re. 1/- per day for first three days and Rs. 2/- per day thereafter collected.  The book that is borrowed cannot be renewed or reissued on its return at least for one day.  Lost or damaged books/Items of the Resource Centre are subjected to get compensated to the extent of 5 times of the original cost of the books/items or replacement of the same.  Until the loss/damage of the books/items is cleared no issuance will be entertained.

IV.  Non-Library Books:
1.  Non Library Books & Issued books, unless for return, are not allowed inside the Library for reference etc.,  The same may be kept safely at the security point.

2.  Bags, Jerkins, Suitcases, Purses etc., are not allowed inside the Library, the same may be kept safely at the place provided for in the entrance.  Eating, Drinking & Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the   Resource Centre.V.  In House Circulation:
1. The books and other items of the Resource Centre taken for Photocopying, Scanning, Classroom references etc., under In House Circulation System has to be returned within the prescribed hours on the particular day of issuance failing which a fine to the extent of 25% of the original cost of the books and other items per day shall be levied.

VI.  Non-Photocopying Items:
1.  Photocopying & Scanning of the forecast publications are strictly prohibited.

VII.  GENERAL RULES:
1.  One has to carry Institute Identity card compulsorily while entering in to the Resource Centre.  The entry and exit of the Resource Centre will be closely monitored and enrolled at the security point of the Resource Centre.

2.  Taking out the library books, periodicals & other items of the Resource Centre unauthorized is strictly prohibited.

3.  Photocopying facility at the rate of Re. 1/- per page is made available in the centre.  The Coupons for the same are available in the Resource Centre.

4.  Discipline and Silence has to be strictly maintained in the Resource Centre.  Discussions, Narrations, Dictations & Loud reading are not permitted inside the Library.

5.  Final FD Students shall be required to contribute one Collection each of final collections to the Resource Centre before the completion of their course.

VIII.  RC Facility for other NIFT-Centres:
1.  Faculty & Students of other NIFT Centres are allowed to use the Library only for Reference against the due Identification proofs.  No Books & other items shall be issued to the Students and Faculty of other NIFT Centres.
IX.  Library Timings:

Monday to Friday                     9.00 A.M. To  8.00 P.M.
Saturday                                  9.30 A.M. To  5.30 P.M.
Sunday and G.O.I. Holidays               Closed