Part G – Library Regulations 

  

1 General 

  

1.1 These regulations apply to all materials, facilities and services supplied at or from University and Campus Libraries and to all those using University Library materials, facilities, and services. 

  

2 Access to Library Facilities and Services  

  

2.1 A registered user must not use another user’s registration card nor permit or allow another user to use their own registration card.  

  

2.2 In the case of some facilities and services, priority is given to certain classes of users. Users who experience difficulties due to such arrangements should discuss their case with a member of staff. 

  

2.3 All Library users must comply with instructions given by the Library or Security staff which may include being asked to leave the University and Campus Libraries.  

  

3 Borrowing Items from the University and Campus Libraries 

  

3.1 Loan periods for the items can be found in Library guides and on the Library web pages. Special vacation arrangements can be made. Some equipment and some materials are only available for short loan periods. Borrowers may be asked to return materials or equipment before the due date or time if they have been requested by others.  

  

3.2 If items are not available in the University, Library staff may agree to obtain them from other sources on behalf of the user. Users must agree to comply with any special loan periods or other conditions and meet the costs which may apply in such cases. 

  

4 Conduct of Users 

  

4.1 Users must conform to the Library’s rules concerning the consumption of food and drink. 

  

4.2 Actual or attempted unauthorised removal of materials is a breach of these regulations and shall be dealt with by the University Librarian, or if deemed appropriate, referral to the Student Conduct and Disciplinary Regulations.  

  

4.3 The University accepts no responsibility for personal property lost or damaged on University premises, including in University and Campus Libraries. 

  

5 Fines and the Recovery of Cost for Damaged or Lost Items 

  

5.1 All items must be returned on or before the expiry of the user’s registration. 

  

5.2 Items borrowed from University and Campus Libraries must be returned on or before the date for return. Fines shall be charged at the rates published in the University and Campus Libraries and on the Library web pages on requested items that have not been returned by their due date. 

  

5.3 A user who loses a borrowed item or fails to return it to the University or Campus Library will be charged for its replacement.  

  

5.4 Borrowing rights may be withdrawn from a user until such a fine or any other outstanding Library debt has been paid in full.