Library

Library Rules & Regulations

  • Signing into the Foot Fall Register is mandatory for getting access to the library.
  • Silence to be maintained. discussions are not permitted in the library.
  • Library membership should be taken prior to using the library resources.
  • Bags are not allowed in the stack area.
  • Using Mobile phones and audio instruments with or without speaker or headphone is strictly prohibited in the library premises.
  • The library document can be taken/used only after it is issued in one’s name from the Circulation Counter. Entry in the Transaction register and Book Card is must for Library Reference Reading Material also.
  • The librarian may recall any book from any member at any time and the member shall return the same immediately.
  • Library Reader’s Tickets are not transferable. The borrower is responsible for the books borrowed on his/her card.
  • Refreshments shall not be taken into the library premises
 

Circulation System : 
Library material will be issued on presentation of the Reader’s Ticket. Students are instructed to check the books while borrowing and they will be responsible for any type of damage or mutilation noticed at the time of return.  

Overdue Charges :  Materials borrowed should be returned on or before the due date stamped on Book Slip, if document is returned late overdue fine will be charged for the delayed period.  

Book Lost :  If the books are lost, then the borrower shall replace the books of the same edition or latest edition and pay processing charges of the book after getting permission from the librarian.  

Care of library borrower cards: Take special care to maintain the library borrower cards. Do not fold, alter entries made on the cards, Members are responsible for the entire set of library borrower card issued to them.

 

Loss of cards:  Loss of borrower card should be reported to the librarian. A duplicate card may be issued against a formal application and fine.  

Validity of cards: Library borrower cards are valid for the entire duration of the course. At the end of the course borrower cards shall be returned to the library.  

Library Clearance Certificate: Each student shall obtain ‘No dues certificate’ from the library after returning/surrendering the books issued, on the borrower’s cards and after paying outstanding dues, this should be completed on the next day of their final Examination as per declared Time Table.

 

Care of Library Books:  Students are required to handle the books/journals very carefully; marking with pencil, writing or highlighting, tearing the pages or mutilating the same in any other way will be viewed very seriously. In such case reader shall be held responsible unless these are brought to the notice of the library staff at the time of issue.  

Book Bank:  Needy students of college can become a member of the book bank giving an application. Members of the book bank will be issued 2 textbooks for each semester. Book shall be returned within two days after the theory examination, otherwise a fine will be charged.

 

Reference Section: This Encyclopedia, Dictionaries, and other Reference books in this section are only available for reference. User can use them only as reference material within the library.

 

Journal Section:  In this section, journals, general magazines and newsletter are arranged alphabetically. The latest issues are displayed on display rack Previous issues are arranged in the cabinet. Bound volumes of periodicals are arranged on the rack alphabetically and are provided only for reference within the library.

NLIST Database: Individual User ID and Passwords are provided to students to ensure 24*7 access to web Resources. Systematic downloading and sharing of password with others is strictly prohibited.

St. Teresa's Institute of Education, S.V. Road, Santa Cruz (West), Mumbai 400054.