Discussion Room Availability: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (weekdays); 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday).
Booking Procedure
Slot Duration: The discussion room can be booked for 1-hour slot. Same group can book maximum for 2 hours continuously.
Booking Basis: Bookings are available online. Link details are given in Library Website.
Group: The room can be booked for group study/discussion with minimum of 4 library users up to maximum of 10 users.
Key Collection
Location: The key along with the remote of the display for the discussion room must be collected from the Circulation Desk on the 4th Floor.
Deposit: To collect the key, minimum four user need to submit their institute ID card, while collecting the room key from 4th floor circulation desk.
Return: After your booking slot ends, please return the key to the Circulation Desk and collect your ID cards.
Usage Guidelines
Timeliness: Please ensure you vacate the room promptly at the end of your booked time slot to allow the next users to access the room on time.
Room Maintenance: When user(s) are finished using a study room, they must ensure that rooms are left clean for the next users. Lights are to be turned off, doors are locked before returning the key to the Circulation Desk. Ensure you take all your belongings when you leave. Rs. 200 fine per user (whose ID card is submitted at the counter) will be imposed if any user disturbs the cleanliness of the room for the first time. Repeated offenders will be debarred to use the facility and will be fined Rs. 500 per user for second time.
Noise Level: The rooms are not soundproof, and as such groups are asked to monitor the volume of their conversations so as not to disturb other library users.
Extensions: If no one has booked the next slot, you may extend your booking by another 1 hours. However, this must be confirmed at the Circulation Desk.
Responsibility: Users are responsible for any damage or loss of property in the discussion room during their booking time. The group will be responsible for the Physical damage of display/accessories etc in the room. The group has to bear the entire amount of physical damage of the any items in the discussion room.
Keys cannot be taken out of the library. The group has to bear the cost of lock replacement charge for lost study room keys. This fine will be added to the user’s library record and the user will not be allowed to check out or renew library materials until the fee is paid.
Appropriate Behaviour: The use of the discussion room is for the academic use only. Any non-academic/illegal activities are strictly prohibited and will lead to disciplinary action.
Additional notes
The discussion room is under CCTV surveillance.
The fine amount will be added to the respective user account of the Library.
By adhering to these guidelines, you help ensure a smooth and fair use of the library’s facilities for all members. Thank you for your cooperation!
