IIM Sambalpur Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

Library (LRC) Guidelines, Rules and Regulations

General Rules • Online Resource Usage Policy • Circulation

General LRC Rules and Regulations:

Identity Card	Compulsory for entry. Guests require prior permission from the concerned authority.
Entry Procedure	Deposit bags at the entrance and sign the Entry Register. Only laptops, tablets, a scribbling pad, and books for return are allowed inside.
Contact Details	Keep the LRC informed of any change of address, phone number, or email during membership.
Class Hours	Students may not stay in the Library during class hours.
Photography	No photographs of the LRC without prior permission.
Silence	Strict silence must be observed. Mobile phones should be kept on silent mode.
Cleanliness	Use the dustbins provided. Beverages, food, and water bottles are not allowed inside.
Furniture Movement	Moving furniture in the reading hall is prohibited.
Digital Library Zone	Computers and Kindle readers are for academic use only — no movies or prohibited sites.
Reading Books	Books removed from the shelves for reference reading should be placed on the table nearest to the user. Users should not attempt to reshelve the books.
Periodicals & Newspapers	Newspapers, journals, and magazines should be kept in order and replaced after reading.
Discipline	Misconduct observed for the first time may result in a warning and temporary suspension of library membership. Subsequent misconduct may be reported to the Disciplinary Committee and may result in permanent cancellation of library membership.

ONLINE RESOURCE USAGE POLICY

Electronic resources, including e-books, online journals, data sets, case studies, and other online readings, are made available exclusively to the faculty, Staff, Students, and Research Scholars of IIM Sambalpur. (Restricted Access and Retrieval). These resources can be searched, browsed, and materials may be downloaded and printed as single copies of articles.

Students may print, or download and save, single copies of extracts of the Licensed Material (for example, one chapter, one article, or results of searches of the data) for their own personal use.

Students are required to take all reasonable precautions to maintain the integrity of passwords and any other security measures. Sharing of user ID and password with others is strictly prohibited. Transmitting, disseminating, or otherwise making online content available to unauthorized participants (i.e., sending to mailing lists or electronic bulletin boards) is not allowed.

Misuse of any online platforms facilitated by the institute in furtherance of education by any student of IIM Sambalpur shall result in appropriate action under various sections of the IT Act and other relevant laws of the country. IIM Sambalpur will not be responsible for any such misuse. Students violating Intellectual Property Rights may face legal actions against them by the holders of those rights.

At all times, library users will respect prevailing IPR/copyright rules for any LRC print and digital resources issued to or downloaded by them. At any given point, not more than 10% of a document can be photocopied. (Details can be referred to in THE COPYRIGHT RULES, 2013).

Books Circulation — Entitlements

Personal Visit	Members must come in person to borrow or return books.
Availability	Book issue is subject to availability; the Library may recall any book at any time.
Renewal	Books may be renewed once, provided there is no reservation on the title.
Sub-lending	Sub-lending or exchange of library books is not permitted.
Overdue Fine	Overdue fine: ₹1.00/day, including holidays.
Damage	Defacing or damaging books incurs full replacement cost with a fine

Suggestions & complaints regarding books, subscriptions, or LRC services:
library@iimsambalpur.ac.in <

All Days: 24 Hours (Except National Holidays)

Mon–Sat: 9:30 AM to 5:45 PM

Sun/Holidays: No Circulation