Central Library

Circulation section

Circulation section is the gateway between users and documents so it plays a major role to any Library and Information System.KLEFCentral Library Circulation Section provide the benefits of issues , renewal, return of books using In House Software. Apart from this basic task many other jobs like membership registration, issuing no-due certificate, inter library lon, overdue fine collection, book reservation, various e-mail alert generation, etc. and all kind of queries by the users are being performed by this section.

Central Library Membership

All the KLEF employees, students and faculty are eligible for library membership. Central Library registration form is available at library.

Borrowing Facility

Only Registered Members can borrow the books for stipulated period below:

CATEGORY NUMBER OF BOOKS THAT CAN BE BORROWED
U.G Students 04
P.G students 08
Faculty 10
Staff 04

Overdue Charges

The books borrowed should be returned within the due date, otherwise an overdue charges will be collected as per the library rules.

Rules

  • Users should check the physical condition of a book while borrowing the same.
  • If the damaged book belongs to a set, then the user is responsible for the entire set.
  • If the damaged book belongs to a set, then the user is responsible for the entire set.
  • Immediately after the issue of a book, the user is required to take out the same from the library's.
  • No book should be returned on the day of issue.
  • While leaving the library user should ensure that they carry only those books that are duly issued on their names, otherwise disciplinary action will be taken against them.
  • User must check the Accession Number of the book issued on his / her name with the printed borrower's slip before leaving the circulation counter. No objection will be considered later.
  • Every user is requested to check the status of books outstanding against his/her name soon after a transaction at the counter. Discrepancy, if any, should be brought to the notice of the counter person immediately. Any complaint thereafter is not likely to be entertained. When there is an emergent demand for a borrowed book, the same must be returned within seven days to the library.
  • Users are responsible for complying with the copyright act while photocopying library document.
  • An outgoing member should return the library cards and all the documents outstanding against his/her name along with his outstanding delay fine if any.
  • If any member is found misusing /mutilating /stealing/ cutting pages from a book, disciplinary action will be initiated against him/her, besides withdrawing the library facilities.
  • Improper use of library facilities by a member will lead to the suspension of termination of his/her membership.
  • Use of mobile phone is strictly prohibited inside library premises. If found, the membership as well as use of library facilities will be suspended.

Fines for lost Books / Cards

In case of lost library card, a duplicate card may be issued on the basis of application supported with receipt of Rs. 50/- . If a user lost his library book he/she has to –

  1. Replace the lost book by a new book as per the library regulations; or
  2. Pay the amount as per the library regulations