ST. ALOYSIUS’ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
College Library

Mission –

1. The Library aims to promote intellectual growth and creativity by developing collections and facilitating access to information resources.
2. It also aims to be a strategic asset for the college, providing intellectual leadership and extraordinary information experiences towards the advancement of knowledge.

Vision –

To support the faculty and students in pursuit of their information requirements by providing traditional library and ICT Enabled services.

Objectives:

• The Library strives for Excellence in Learning and Research.
• Provide high-quality services that meet and exceed the expectations of a diverse user Community.
• Empower users to Locate, Evaluate and use information available in a variety of Innovative and Traditional formats.
• Develop and maintain collections in support of the Academic pursuits of the College.

1. Reference Library:

• Reference books are  to be read in the library  itself . Contents from reference books can be photocopied if  required .

1. Students Library

• Books are issued to the students on the Library membership form and on their I-cards.
• Three books are issued at a time for a period of 15 days. Books may be reissued for another 10 days provided they are not demanded by other students.
• Failure to return a book on expiry of due date will involve the payment of a fine of Rs. 01 per day.
• All library books must be returned 10 days before the examination.
• No dues are done at the time of clearance.

III. Book Bank

• All students who are availing the book bank facility must ensure returning the entire set of books provided to them within two days of completion of their final examination in the concerned semester/Term.
• If any student availing the facility loses the book/damages the book / disfigures the book, he/she shall replace the volume(s) with new books (Or pay the current cost of the book plus fine, if any, as may be directed by authority).

 Instructions for Students

• Students are allowed to Library only on production of their authorized college ID cards.
• No personal belongings and text books allowed inside the library.
• Enter your name and sign in the entrance register kept at the entrance counter while using the library.
• Strict silence to be maintained and no group study allowed inside the library.
• Using mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the library premises.
• Books should be handled with care. Marking on the books, tearing pages etc. are most objectionable and may lead to initiation of stringent disciplinary action on the member.
• Issuance of library books is limited to two for students.
• Returns of books are mandatory before the due date mentioned in the due date slip attached to the book. A fine of Rs.1/- per day will be levied for overdue books.
• Borrowed books are non-transferable and a borrower shall remain responsible for material issued to him/ her until it is returned.
• Reference books, journals and magazines are only for consultation within the library and are not to be taken out of library premise.
• The librarian may recall any book from any member at any time and the member shall return the same immediately.
• Users should obey the library rules and regulations. Violation of rules and any act of misbehavior to the library staff will lead to strong disciplinary action.