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Rules & Regulations

Using the library

Rules & Regulations

In order to maintain a conducive environment for reading and learning, TUM Library requires all patrons to comply with the following rules and regulations.

Library conduct

General Rules

  1. Members are required to identify themselves on entering the Library.
  2. Library books removed from shelves should be left on the desks to be collected by the library staff for re-shelving.
  3. As seating in the library is limited, readers must not reserve seats by leaving personal items on them - such items will be removed by library staff.
  4. The library accepts no responsibility at all for personal property, including borrowed books, left anywhere in the library.
  5. Library staff are charged with the duty of giving service to users and ensuring that library rules and regulations are observed for the mutual benefit of the entire community.
  6. A suggestion/complements box is available at the entrance, and readers are welcome to make suggestions for the improvement of the library service.
  7. All personal textbooks are not allowed in the library.
  8. Do not smoke, drink, chew, eat or make noise in the library.
  9. All cell phones must be put on silent mode or switched off.
  10. It is an offence to use another person's ID card.
  11. Remember we are here to serve you and you are the reason we are here - if in doubt of anything, please ASK.

Discipline

  1. Silence must be observed at all times. Use of mobile phones is prohibited - please put them on vibration mode.
  2. Good order must be observed in the Library, e.g. placing of feet on furniture, removal of shirts, wearing of caps, flip flops and hats, eating or sleeping in the Library are forbidden.
  3. Smoking, eating and the use of open fire in any part of the Library is prohibited.
  4. Cases, parcels, overcoats, etc. must be left in the baggage area.
  5. All users leaving the library carrying books or parcels must show them to the security.
  6. Stealing or attempting to steal book(s) or any other property is an offence, and those caught will be severely dealt with.
  7. Failure to observe the rules may earn suspension from use of the library.

Damage, Loss of Library Books and/or Property

  1. Users will be held responsible for any damage/losses occurring to book(s) while in their possession, and required to pay for the value of the book plus administrative costs.
  2. Users are required to check the physical status of a book before borrowing, as no torn book shall be issued neither shall they be accepted back - damages or mutilations shall be charged.
  3. Any defect in, or damage to, a book should be reported to the Circulation Librarian.
  4. The marking and defacing of any book is strictly forbidden. Refreshments, bottles and any other materials which might accidentally damage library books or property must not be brought to the Library.
  5. Wilful damage of library property will be paid for by the person responsible.

Clearance

  1. All users are required to clear with the library and must pay for lost books and overdue fines before they leave the University.
  2. Students who fail to comply with clearance procedures shall have their examination results withheld.
  3. Staff who fail to comply with clearance procedures will have the cost of replacement of the books plus administrative cost deducted by the Finance Officer from their terminal or other benefits.

Have a question about these rules?

Speak to the Circulation Librarian or get in touch with our team.

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