Library Policies

Rules and Regulations

• Users must wear or bring a student's ID card or The Ship Campus authorized ID when entering the library.
• No bags, umbrellas, parcels, etc. except files and books may be brought into the library.
• Smoking, eating, and drinking are strictly NOT allowed inside the library.
• Reservation of seats is not permitted. The library staff may remove books and other articles left for any length of time on chairs and tables.
• Users must be decently dressed and conduct themselves properly in the library.
• The discussion rooms are available on a booking basis and must be used strictly for group discussions only.
• The library will not accept responsibility for the loss or misplacement of personal belongings.
• Students who are found vandalizing any library books or furniture will be penalized.
• Rearranging library furniture such as sofas, tables, etc. is not permitted.
• Talking over mobile phones is not allowed while in the library. You are required to put your mobile phone into silent mode.
• The library staff on duty have the right to request users to leave the premises if they are found violating any of the library rules.
• SILENCE must be observed in the library at all times.
• The library reserves the right to amend these rules from time to time.

Borrowing

• Materials taken out from the library must be properly checked out
• Users have to produce their students/staff ID card to borrow items.
• Book number of loans for each registered member is determined by his/her membership category. Borrowers are responsible for all materials borrowed under their names.
• Lost/damaged materials should be reported immediately to the librarian.

Renewal

• Renewal can be done twice only through online library portal or at the library counter.
• Renewals for overdue books are not allowed.
• Users are allowed to renew one (1) day before the due date or on the due date, borrowed item is not requested by other users, user not exceeded the maximum renewal limit and user record is not blocked for any reason.

Returning

• Borrowed materials must be returned on or before the due date.
• For lost material, the fine will be imposed, calculated from the date the material should have been returned until the date it was reported lost.
• Users who have outstanding fines will have their borrowing privileges suspended until the fines are settled.
• The notice of reminder will be email to the borrower.

Overdue Fines

Book Lost / Damaged Books

• Items not returned within 2 months from the due date are presumed lost and the user will be billed for the cost of replacing the items.
• If a user decides to replace the item, replacement will have to be made within 4 weeks from the date it was reported lost.
• Replacement of soft cover for hardcover copy is not accepted and the replacement copy must be the latest edition including RM30 processing fee..
• For cost of replacement, user need to pay current price of the books plus RM30 processing fee.
• Payments for replacement of lost/damaged materials are not returnable after a month from the date the payment is made.
• If the item is damaged, all cost involved on repairing or replacing the item will be borne by the user.