Usage Norms

1.   The Central Library is being developed as a one-stop resource centre for engineering studies. The Library collects a variety of learning materials relating to engineering studies. The students are expected to utilise its resources to their maximum extent

2.  Entry into the Library is restricted to the students and staff of PCCE. Outsiders shall obtain permission from the Librarian for using the facilities at Library.

3.   Access into reference section of the Library is provided to the users after producing their college Identity card at the entrance of the reference section.

4.   Students are required to keep their belongings like bag, textbooks at the entrance of the Library.

5.   Complete silence should be maintained in the Library.

6.  The Library Accession List and books circulation are managed through a web-based Library Management System (LMS). The students shall search the LMS to identify the books required by author, title, and call number.  The book will be issued as per the order of reservation.  One can get into the LMS by clicking on the Library desktop icon from any computer installed in the PCCE campus.

7.  Books meant for reference, journals (both current and back-volumes), and learning materials will not be issued.

8.   Students can borrow two books at a time for a period of 10 days. The loan period can be extended by another 10 days, provided there is no reservation for the book.

9.  Under institutional membership PCCE Library is one of the members of the DELNET, New Delhi. Students and faculty can borrow the books, and other reference materials under ILL service.

10.  Second renewal of book(s) is not possible even if the book is not in the reservation list.

11.  It is the responsibility of every student to return the book on or before the due date, which can be known from the LMS. In case if the book is not returned within the due date, a penalty of Re. 1 per day and Rs. 5/- from the 11^th day onwards will be collected.

12. Double times of the cost of book will be charged as replacement fee, in case if the book is damaged or lost by a borrower. It is the responsibility of the students to check whether the book is intact at the time of borrowing.

13. Request for photocopies of books or journals should be made using the photocopy request slip available at the circulation counter of Library along with the requisite payment at the rate of Re. 1/-  per copy. Time taken for photocopy service depends on the number of pending photocopy requests (Photocopying service is subject to copyright act).

14.  No refreshments or foodstuff of any kind shall be consumed anywhere   inside the Library.

LIBRARY USAGE REPORT

Total No. of books circulated from Jan. 2004 to Dec. 2007

Online journals usage reports

 Total No. of visits by users to DELNET website from 2005 to 2007