7. Borrowing Rules

  1. Members are responsible for all loans issued out in their names. They must report any damage/mutilation found in the Library materials before borrowing, otherwise they are liable to pay any damage when the items are returned.
  2. All books must be returned on or before the date due. Books must be returned when recalled.
  3. At the end of the semester all library books must be returned.
  4. Student I.D/staff cards are not transferable and may not be used by another person.
  5. Members must report loss of library materials to staff at the circulation counter immediately.

7.1 Open Shelf Books

  1. How to borrow
    - Bring the book to the borrowing counter.
    - Handover to the counter staff the book, together with your student I.D
    - When the book and your card are returned to you, the book is considered borrow by you.
    - Please check that the correct due date has been stamped.
  2. How to renew
    - Bring materials borrowed to the returning counter.
    - Books which are not overdue may be renewed if they have not been reserved by others library members.
    - Renewal of books must be done by the borrower and they can renew once only by the same person.
  3. How to Reserve
    - Members may reserve books which are on loan to other members by completing a reservation form available at the borrowing and returning counter.
    - Library books that have been reserved will be kept for 3 days from the date the notice of availability is posted on the notice board. They will be returned to the shelves or may be reissued to another borrower after 3 days.

7.2 Red Spot Books

- These books may be borrowed for 2 hours only within the Library using the student I.D cards. Red spot books may be borrowed overnight between 3.45pm - 8.45pm on weekdays and 11.45am on saturdays. They must be returned by 10am the following day or on Monday respectively. Late return of red spot books will be charged a fine of 50 cents per every 30 minutes.
- Reservation of red spot books may be made at the red spot counter.
- Only one book may be borrowed or reserved at a time and the borrower must collect it personally.