LIBRARY
 
 
 
 
 
MUCG Library - Rules and Regulations


Rules & Rgulations
The following rules and regulations govern the use of the Methodist University College Library. Please read them carefully and ensure that you understand them.
 
 
POSTERS
Displaying of posters in the library and its precincts is prohibited except at designated areas with
the permission of the Librarian.
 
 
STUDY AREAS
TIn order to maintain quality study and research environment, individual library patrons must be sensitive to other patrons. Individuals who wish to engage in discussion are encouraged to use the open reading room at the ground floor.
 
 
FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Food/drinks/water are prohibited in the library. This is to help preserve and maintain library resources .
 
 
DAMAGE OR MUTILATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
Any person who shall willfully, maliciously or wantonly mutilate, deface, tear, write upon, mar or injure any library material or facility may be subjected to a fine, loss of borrowing rights, dismissal or prosecution.
 
 
SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited in the Library and its precincts.
 
 
USE OF MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE
As a courtesy to other library users, cell phones and beepers must be switched off or put on silent tone in the library.
 
 
BRINGING OF NON MEMBERS
The library is open to only registered members of MUCG. It shall, therefore, be an offence to bring a non-university student into the library without the permission from the Librarian.
 
 
ID CARDS
Patrons may be required to show their ID card at the security check point before being admitted into the library and at the circulation desk where you borrow/return book (s).
 
 
PERSONAL BOOKS & BAGS
Personal books, bags and any other materials should be deposited with the Security at the entrance of the library and a tag collected as receipt. The library will, however, not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any item so deposited.
 
 
NO RESERVATION OF SEATS
No seat shall be reserved by or for any user. Any seat so reserved shall be cleared by the library staff for use by others.
 
 
LAWS OF COPYRIGHT
The laws governing copyright should be observed when making request for photocopy.
 
 
OTHER ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
• Gowns, raincoats, umbrellas, cameras, scanners, tape recorders, etc. must be deposited with the security officer.
• Pets are not allowed in the library.
• Firearms and other offensive weapons are not allowed into the library.
 
 
STEALING
Stealing of Library books/materials may lead to prosecution.
 
 
PENALTIES/SANCTIONS
Patrons who do not comply with these regulations, shall be cautioned, fine, suspended or dismissed from the University or face prosecution in some cases.