Library

E-Resources

Library Guidelines

USERS MUST MAINTAIN ABSOLUTE SILENCE INSIDE THE LIBRARY PREMISIS.

Timing:

  • The Library is open on all working days of the College-
  • Opening Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00pm
  • Business Hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm

General Rules:

  • LIBRARY CARD must be brought to issue books failing which, a student shall not be allowed to borrow books from the Library.
  • Every member must Sign the log-in register available at the entrance.
  • FOOD/DRINKS except for plain water/coffee/tea are not allowed in the Library.
  • Users should keep their bags at the property counter and their personal belongings like laptop, mobile phones, wallet, etc. with them at all times. The Library will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Underlining/highlighting on pages and removing pages of books are strictly forbidden.
  • Users must keep books at the NEVER MIND DESK after use and re-shelving shall be done by the library staff.
  • Students and Faculties of BCC having library membership must take NO DUE/LIBRARY CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE before obtaining their final semester marksheet/renunciation from the college Library during office hours (10:00am to 4:00pm) from Monday to Friday.
  • Entry to the library is exclusive to Bethany Christian College students and faculties only. However, outside visitors may be entertained if special consideration obliges.
  • The Librarian is empowered to recall any book at any time if necessity arises.
  • Anyone who violates the library guidelines would be liable to lose the privilege of Library Membership. With the approval of Principal/ Vice-Principal, the Librarian retain the right to add, delete, alter or modify any of the library guidelines/rules as and when required.

Borrowing Rules:

  • Borrowing privileges are given to Library card holders only.
  • Books can be issued to the borrowers only against the Library Cards.
  • Reference books, previous year questions, journals/magazines/Newspapers and periodicals are not issued for borrowing.
  • If the due date of a book falls on a non-working day of the library, the next working

 day will be taken as the due date.

  • Library card holders shall not be allowed to borrow books until the dues, if any, are cleared.

Borrowing Privileges:

ProgramNo of Books *Renewal DeadlineNo of Renewals #
High School Section1 Book10 Days2 Renewals
Higher Secondary Section1 Book10 Days2 Renewals
College Section1 Book10 Days2 Renewals
B.Ed. Section1 Book10 Days2 Renewals
BCC Faculty5 Books  30 Days2 Renewals

* Refers to the maximum number of books that can be issued to any Library Card holder at the same time.

# Refers to the maximum number of renewals that can be done for any Library Card holder at the same time.

Renewal Rules:

  • An issued book can be renewed for a period of 10 days, subject to a maximum of 2 renewals. If the book has been reserved by any other person, then the book cannot be renewed.
  • Books must be RETURNED/ RENEWED on or before 10 days from the date of issue.

   Fine Rules:

  • If a book is not returned/renewed to the Library within the stipulated time, an overdue charge of ₹10 per   day per book shall be charged.
  • In case of LOSS/DAMAGE of books, REPLACEMENT shall be done by the person responsible.

Book Request:

  • In case Library users want any particular textbook/ magazine, etc. to be added to the Library collection, suggestions can be given in the ‘remarks’ section  of the log-in register.
  • Library Card holders can request the Librarian to hold a book or reserve an item. The Librarian will try to accommodate such requests whenever possible.

HAPPY READING!