IIM Bodh Gaya Library

→Maintain Silence: The library is a place for self-study and research. All users must maintain silence, discipline, and a peaceful environment.

→Identity Card: A valid identity card is mandatory for entering the library.

→Entry and Exit Recording: All users must record their entry and exit using the RFID Patron Traffic Counter while visiting the library.

→Personal Belongings: Bags, suitcases, umbrellas, and other personal belongings must be deposited at the property counter. Individual books, periodicals, and loose papers may be brought into the library with prior permission from the library staff. Users shall be solely responsible for the safety and security of their personal belongings. The LRC shall not be held responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings.

→Food and Beverages: Food items, including biscuits, cookies, fruits, chocolates, and beverages such as cold drinks, tea, and coffee, are strictly prohibited inside the library. Only reusable, non-disposable water bottles are permitted.

→Newspapers: Newspapers must be folded properly after reading and returned to their designated place.

→Sleeping and Gossiping: Sleeping, gossiping, and activities that disturb other users are strictly prohibited inside the library.

→Care of Library Materials: Users must not deface, mark, cut, mutilate, or otherwise damage library materials. Anyone found damaging library materials will be liable to pay the full replacement cost of the damaged item.

→Care of Furniture and Equipment: Chairs, tables, furniture, fixtures, and other library equipment must not be marked, damaged, or displaced from their designated positions.

→Movement of Library Books: Users must not carry books from one floor to another. After use, books must be left on the designated reading tables for library staff to collect and reshelve.

→Respectful Conduct: All users must behave respectfully towards library staff and fellow patrons and comply with the instructions issued by the library staff.

→Violation of Rules: Any violation of library rules may result in the suspension or withdrawal of library privileges and services. Serious or repeated violations may lead to the termination of library membership, subject to applicable institutional rules.

→Security and Surveillance: Security cameras are installed in the reading rooms to safeguard library materials and ensure the safety and security of patrons and staff.

→Unattended Belongings: Users are advised not to leave books, study materials, or personal belongings unattended on study tables or in study spaces for more than two hours. The library shall not be responsible for unattended personal belongings.

→Eligibility: Only enrolled students, research scholars, faculty, and active staff can request acquisitions to procure library resources.

→Request Submission: Acquisition requests should be submitted through a designated channel, such as an online form or a physical request slip, at the library's circulation desk.

→Relevance: Requests must align with the library's collection development policy and support the institution's community's educational, research, or recreational needs.

→Format: Requests can be made for materials in various formats, including but not limited to print books, e-books, audiobooks, journals, and online databases.

→Review Process: Acquisition requests will be reviewed by library staff or a designated committee to assess their suitability based on factors such as relevance, quality, and availability.

→Budget Consideration: The library's budget constraints will be considered when evaluating acquisition requests.

→Timeliness: Requests will be processed promptly, with efforts made to acquire requested materials as soon as possible, subject to availability and budgetary constraints.

→Communication: Library patrons will be informed of the status of their acquisition requests, including whether the requested materials have been acquired, are pending, or cannot be fulfilled.

Purchase Recommendation Form for Books

→Library Membership: Patrons may need to register for library membership to borrow materials.

→Borrowing Privileges: The library has different borrowing privileges based on membership type, as shown below.

Category	No. of Books	Borrowing Period
Faculty	20	90 Days
Ph.D. Students	08	60 Days
PGP Students	05	15 Days
IPM Students	03	30 Days
Staff	02	07 Days

→Responsibility: Library users are expected to receive an email notification after they issue, return, or renew a book. However, users are advised to promptly contact the library circulation counter if they find any discrepancy in the circulation transactions email.

→Restricted Material: Reference material, magazines, and newspapers will not be issued; these may be used in the library premises only.

→Renewals: Patrons can renew borrowed materials for an additional loan period, provided no holds exist. Renewals can often be made online or in person.

→Fines and Fees: The library charges Rs. 5/- per day as a fine for overdue items. If a book is lost, damaged, or disfigured, the user must report it to the library in writing. The borrower will be required to replace it (or the latest edition) along with INR 100 plus any overdue charges.

→Holds and Reservations: Patrons may be able to place holds or reservations on items currently checked out, allowing them to be notified when the item becomes available.

→Recalls: The library can recall checked-out items if needed by other patrons or for other reasons, and borrowers must return them by a specified date.

→Inter-library Loan: If the library does not have a particular item, patrons can request it through inter-library loan.

→Silent Mode: Patrons using gadgets (mobile, laptop, tablet, music devices) should keep them on silent mode in the library.

→Personal Responsibility: Patrons are responsible for the security and safety of their gadgets. The LRC will not be liable for any damage, loss, or theft of personal devices.

→Disturbance Prevention: Patrons using gadgets should refrain from engaging in activities that disturb others, such as playing loud music or watching videos without headphones.

→Privacy and Confidentiality: Patrons should respect the privacy and confidentiality of others when using gadgets in library spaces, including refraining from taking photos or videos of other library users without their consent.

→The LRC at IIMBG provides electronic resources such as e-journals, e-databases, and e-books, which are meant for academic purposes.

→These resources can be searched and browsed, and material may be downloaded and printed as single copies of articles, as in the case of printed library material.

→Downloading or printing a complete book, an entire issue, or a volume of one or more journals (systematic downloading) is strictly prohibited.

→The use of robots, spiders, or intelligent agents to access, search, and/or systematically download from these resources is also prohibited.

→Any violation of this policy will result in penal action as per the rules and regulations of the Institute.

→Please note that downloading resources systematically may result in the publisher blocking access for the entire community of users at IIM Bodh Gaya.

→These rules are occasionally subject to revision or change without assigning any reason. The Librarian is free to make any decision in the interest of the library or institution.

The Learning Resource Centre offers designated group discussion and presentation spaces. To book these spaces, please visit library.iimbg.ac.in and log in using your IIMBG email address as your username and password. Discussion rooms and event rooms are available for academic and study purposes only, and can be reserved by IIMBG students, faculty, and fellows.

→Users must deposit their ID cards at the help desk to collect discussion room keys. Key collection is based on a confirmed booking mail and requires at least four users to be present.

→Bookings can be made up to two days in advance, for one or two one-hour slots per day. The booking start and end times must be strictly followed.

→Users are responsible for the room's equipment, furniture, and fittings. They should use them with care and not modify the room partitions without permission from library staff.

→The library will cancel bookings if the group fails to show up within 10 minutes of the booking time; the booking will be given to the next group in need.

→Please ensure that any discussions or activities in the room do not cause disruptions to other users.

→Please make sure to leave the room clean when checking out.

→The library can inspect rooms at any time, suspend facility use, or impose fines for misuse.

→Do not use markers, pens, pencils, crayons, or other writing tools on the boards, as they may damage them. Please use the smartboard pen, available from the circulation counter along with the room keys.

→The display screens are connected to the Institute's network and can be accessed through Wi-Fi.

→If you need assistance connecting your devices for screen-sharing, please ask the library staff.

→The person booking the discussion room is responsible for maintaining the room's furniture, accessories, and equipment. Charges for damaged equipment or furniture may be equivalent to the cost of replacement. For assistance, contact library staff at the Circulation Desk.

→The discussion room can be used only for academic or group study purposes.

→The library reserves the right to modify or change these terms and conditions without prior notice.

Space Booking

→Inappropriate seating arrangements: Sitting in restricted or unauthorized areas of the library.

→Disruptive behaviour: Engaging in activities that disturb other library users, such as loud talking, group discussions in silent zones, or using mobile phones in quiet areas.

→Unacceptable conduct: Sitting in a way that is deemed improper, such as occupying excessive space, intimate seating with another peer, engaging in indecency, etc.

Any behaviour that violates the library's code of conduct, or engaging in activities unrelated to studying or reading, will result in strict action against the offender. The consequences are as follows:

First instance

Suspended from the library for one month, along with intimation to the concerned Programme office for further action.

Repeat instance

Debarred from the library for the whole semester, with the matter informed to the concerned Programme office for further action.

General Rules

Guidelines for Acquisition

Circulation Guide

Guidelines for Using Gadgets

Guidelines for Fair Use of E-Resources

Guidelines for Space Booking

Guidelines on Objectionable Sitting in the Library

Violation of Library Decorum

First instance

Repeat instance

Physical Collection

E-Resource

Others

Library Use Policy

General Rules

Guidelines for Acquisition

Circulation Guide

Guidelines for Using Gadgets

Guidelines for Fair Use of E-Resources

Guidelines for Space Booking

Guidelines on Objectionable Sitting in the Library

Violation of Library Decorum

First instance

Repeat instance