Following rules and regulations are in force that must be followed while visiting and using the library resources and facilities:

Borrowing Privileges

Category/ Patron Check Out Limit Loan Period Allowed Renewal Allowed Fine Hold Book
H.S 2 15 Days 15 Days Rs. 1 Per Day 1 Book
B.A/B.SC/COM 3 15 Days 15 Days Rs. 1 Per Day 1 Book
Faculty 10 1 Month 2 Months Rs. 1 Per Day 1 Book
Faculty (contractual) 5 1 Month 1 Month Rs. 1 Per Day 1 Book
Staff 2 15 Days 15 Days Rs. 1 Per Day 1 Book

Circulation Rules

  • 1. Members should produce their Library Membership Card at the time of book issue and return.
  • 2. Books are issued and returned from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
  • 3. Books will be issued to student members for 15 days. An overdue charge of Rs. 1.00 per book per day shall be levied if a book is kept beyond the loan period.
  • 4. Students can reserve books at the circulation counter if books are already issued.
  • 5. Books in demand may not be renewed.
  • 6. Readers are responsible for books issued against their names.
  • 7. The library reserves the right to recall any issued book even before the due date.
  • 8. Borrowers must check the physical condition of books before borrowing. Otherwise, they will be held responsible for any damage later or at the time of return.

Library General Rules

  • 1. Only Goreswar College students, faculty & staff as registered members are allowed to use the Central Library.
  • 2. Students should come with proper uniform in the Central Library.
  • 3. Before entering the library, the gate register is to be signed legibly.
  • 4. Personal belongings like books, bags, umbrellas, etc., should be deposited at the property counter.
  • 5. Readers should observe strict silence & discipline inside the Library.
  • 6. Using mobile phones in the library should be only for academic purposes. Online chatting and browsing of social networking sites are strictly prohibited.
  • 7. Readers should not talk or discuss inside the Library as they may disturb other readers.
  • 8. Library membership card is non-transferable.
  • 9. Documents taken out of the shelves must be left on the table.
  • 10. Readers should not mark, underline, dog-ear, write, tear pages, or damage library documents.
  • 11. Newspapers, journals, and magazines must be read only inside the Library.
  • 12. No library materials can be taken out without permission. Unauthorized removal will be treated as theft.
  • 13. Anyone violating library rules will lose membership privileges.
  • 14. The library shall not be responsible for loss or damage of personal belongings.
  • 15. Suggestions on all aspects of library services are welcome.