User Guidelines
Members are responsible for all the books borrowed on their cards. All student members should return the cards at the end of the final year and obtain "No Dues Certificate" from the library. Similarly the staff members who intend to leave the college should settle all the dues including the cards and obtain "No Dues Certificate" from the Librarian
Loss of Cards
1. Loss of cards should be reported to the library immediately as well as ID card section.
2. Duplicate ID Cards will be issued by ID card issue section (044-27417590/91)
3. Duplicate cards will be issued to members on giving an undertaking that they will continue to be held responsible for any loss arising from inadvertent use or misuse of the card lost at SRMIST Library
4. Using more than one Member ID Card is illegal, and the violation will terminate the Membership with the Library.
Issue and Return of Books
5. Library materials will be issued to members only on producing valid Member ID Card.
6. Members should not use other's Member ID which is illegal.
7. Books other than reference books will be issued to student members for a period of 15 days. For teachers, the loan period is one full semester
8. Hand Books, Reference Books, Dictionaries, Periodicals and Back Volumes are only for reference
9. Renewal of books will be permitted if there are no reservations against these books. For renewal, books have to be presented physically to the library.
10. Members, before leaving the counter must satisfy themselves as to whether the books which they intend to borrow are in good condition and any damage should be immediately reported to the Librarian failing which the member to whom the book was issued will be held responsible
11. Books that are in special demand may be lent for such shorter period as may be necessary and books lent out may be recalled at any time, if required.
12. Absence from the college will not be accepted as an excuse for the delay in the return of books.
Overdue Charges
13. On the default of prompt return of books on the due date indicated on the date slips, the following rates of overdue charges will be levied.

1-15 days Rs.1/-day

16-30 days Rs. 2/-day (from 1st day onwards)

30and above days Rs.5/- day (from 1st day onwards)

Undue delay in the return of books will result in the cancellation of membership
Loss of Books
14. Loss of books, if any, shall be reported to the library immediately and it shall be replaced by another good copy with overdue charges if any
15. In case the borrower is unable to replace the lost books, twice / thrice the present cost of the books plus overdue charges,if any, will be levied.
Reservation of Books
16. Members can reserve the books, which are already issued. The reserved books, after their return, will be kept at the counter for 2 days for issue to those who have reserved. If they fail to collect the books within 2 days, the books will be given to the members in the waiting list if any
General
17. All student members should produce their identity cards to the security if required.
18. All members shall sign in the gate register at the entrance as a token of their acceptance to adhere to the rules of the library.
19. On no account, personal books, files and other articles (except a small notebook or loose sheets of papers) will be allowed inside the library. They shall be deposited at the property counter at the entrance
20. Strict silence shall be observed inside the library
21. Using Mobile inside the library is strictly prohibited.
22. A member shall be responsible for any damage done by him/her to the books or other properties. He/she will be required to replace the book or other property damaged
23. Misbehaviour in the library will lead to cancellation of membership and also lead to serious disciplinary action.
24. Any marking or writing inside the books by the members is strictly prohibited
25. Not withstanding anything contained in these rules, the decision of the authorities of this institution in all matters shall be final and binding