General Rules

• Strict silence and discipline must be maintained in the Library.
• Talking /group discussions are not permitted in the Library.
• Handle the library books and library utensils very carefully.
• Eatables, Audio-Visual device, Mobile phones, and other equipment use are strictly prohibited in library
• Every student entering in the library premises should have the college identity card.
• No library facility will be available to the student without Identity card.
• Use of Identity card/ Library card belonging to other member is not permitted in the library.

Membership

• Students, Faculty members and staff are eligible to apply for membership through the link given in Central Library Website www.library.cethalassery.in 
• Submit the Print out of online registration slip to the Librarian with the signature and recommendation of Principal/ HOD.
• The holder of the membership/ identity card is responsible for the books borrowed by his/her card.
• Book bank membership facility available for the students belonging to SC/ST community.

• Personal belongings shall be kept on the property counter at the entrance of the Library.

Circulation Rules

• Students can borrow three subject books and one literature book for a period of 15 Days.
• For late return of books overdue charges of Rs.1/day for 15 days and Rs. 2/ day for the continuing days will be collected.
• Students can renew the books before due date for another 15 days. Renewal facility can be avail either by bringing books to the library Circulation Counter or through Online . One time renewal facility is only permissible to a book.
• Borrowers must ensure the books issued to him/her otherwise he/she will be responsible for any damage find at the time of returning the  book
• Journals, Periodicals, Rare books are only available for reference purposes.
• If mutilated or lost, the borrower will have to replace the book by new copy of same or latest edition or pay the amount (three times of the original cost of the book) with the overdue charges if any.
• Library members should have to report librarian while losing their Identity card. In genuine cases a duplicate card may be issued on payment of Rs.100/-.
• The digital library facilities using computers, terminal provided for OPAC facilities shall be used with at most care.
• While taking No Dues Certificate from central library, students must have to submit their library card/ identity card to the circulation counter.
• Reference books, Dictionaries, Maps, encyclopedias etc are available only for reference.

• Books on loan can be recalled at any time at the discretion of the librarian. The librarian may refuse the loan of reading materials to any student if she is found careless in behavior, and in the handling of library materials
• Every book taken out of the library should be written in the register at counter while leaving the library.

• Any type of misbehaving inside the library must leads to the cancellation of membership without prior notice.
• Please cooperate with library rules and preserve the knowledge with care for future use.

Central Library

College of Engineering Thalassery