Membership

1. Only VKM students, researchers, faculty and staff as registered members are allowed to use the Library
2. Members should produce their College ID card at the entrance of the Library.
3. A duplicate Reader tickets will be issued on payment of Rs.15/- per ticket.

Visitors

1. Consultation facility is available for Research Scholars of other Universities/Institutions for a short period.
2. The research scholars should bring a recommendation letter from the Supervisor/Guide or a letter from the concerned Department/Organization..
3. The visiting scholar should bring an original and valid photo ID card.

Circulation

1. Books are issued for 21 days except for project books which are issued for overnight use only by depositing College ID card.
2. Journal & magazine will be issued overnight after depositing college ID card.
3. Books of special collection (Annie Besant, J.Krishnamurti, Vivekanand, etc.) will be issued for 7 days only.
4. Students can reserve books at the Circulation Counter in case they are already issued.
5. Books in demand may not be renewed.
6. Readers are responsible for books issued against their names.
7. Library reserves the right to recall any issued book even before the due date.
8. Borrowers must satisfy with the physical condition of the books before borrowing otherwise they will be held responsible for any damage later or at the time of return.

Property Counter

1. In case you lost the Property counter Token, you will have to pay Rs.20 as a fine towards this.

General Rules

1. Readers should maintain silence inside the Library.
2. Use of Mobile phones is prohibited inside the Library premises.
3. Users are not allowed to carry eatables/drinks inside the Library premises.
4. Reader's tickets are non-transferable.
5. Readers are not allowed to bring their personal books or any printed material (spiral/bound book/photocopied material) inside the Library
6. Personal belongings like bags, umbrellas, etc. should be deposited at the Property Counter against a token. These are not allowed inside the Library.
7. In case the property counter token is lost, the deposited article may be claimed with proper identification after producing a written request.
8. Readers are advised to keep their valuable items like money, passport, credit card, etc. with themselves.
9. The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the personal belongings of the users.
10. Marking, scratching, damaging, mutilating, stealing library materials or property will invite disciplinary action against the defaulters.
11. Readers should not talk or discuss as they may disturb other readers. Reading halls are meant for individual study and research only.
12. Users should not rest or keep their feet on tables, chairs, shelves, etc.
13. The Librarian reserves the right to suspend the membership of any member found misbehaving with the library staff or with any other member.

These rules are subject to revision/updating from time to time without assigning any reason.