Welcome to The Library of University College of Batangala

Library Procedures

General Rules & Regulations
  1. In order to enter the Library, readers must produce their university identity card or university record book.
  2. Readers are not permitted to bring books or copies of any printed materials, Brief cases, Bags, Attached cases, Files, Water bottles, Umbrellas, Hats, Parcels or any personal belongings in to the library. (They have to leave them on the shelf outside the library).
  3. Readers can bring & use their own laptops in the library, but laptop casing is not permitted to bring inside the library. The check in – check out process may be done by the security officer or a library staff member. (Readers should helpful for the process)
  4. The bag racks have been provided to keep your personal belongings outside of the library, but library staff is not responsible for your bags or other things.
  5. Readers are advised not to leave any belongings at library, Library staff is not responsible for any such matter.
  6. All library materials and other resources should be treated and protected as national resources.
  7. The conduct of users should not be disturbing the learning environment of the library and should refrain from any action that could embarrass the other users.
  8. Silence should be observed in all parts of the library.
  9. Readers should keep their mobile phones switched off in the library.
  10. No group discussions or meeting will be permitted in the library.
  11. It is required that all readers avoid wearing unsuitable clothes like shorts, hats or caps, noisy shoes etc., when they enter the library.
  12. Consumption of food and drinks, smoking, use of matches or lighters or an open flame in the library is strictly prohibited.
  13. Taking photographs inside the library is not allowed. Prior approval of the librarian in writing is required to take such photographs.
  14. When you are using books for reading purposes, the pages should not be folded.
  15. Keep the library books which you read in a corner of reading table.
  16. Avoid from disarranging the books on shelves or hiding them.
  17. Readers are not allowed to accompany any visitors to the library. All visitors should obtain the Assistant Librarian’s permission to enter the library.
  18. Any disorderly or improper behavior or breach of regulations will render the reader or borrower concerned liable for suspension of the library facilities or any disciplinary action decided by the university.
  19. Without library cards, books will not be issued.
  20. Switch off the fans which you used before leaving the library.

Overdue charges for lending items 

Item type Time overdue Fines (Per day)
 Lending Books (L)  1 - 7 days  Rs. 5/=
 Next 7 days  Rs. 7/=
 Beyond 14 days  Rs. 10/=
 Reference Books (L)  1 - 7 days  Rs. 5/=
 Next 7 days  Rs. 7/=
 Beyond 14 days  Rs. 10/=

Photocopying Service

Paper type Single side Double side
A4 Rs. 8/= Rs. 10/=
A3 Rs. 15/= Rs. 20/=
Legal size Rs. 10/= Rs. 12/=