MEMBERSHIP REGULATIONS

• Smartcard must be displayed as stated in the university rules and regulations. Student with temporary ID are advised to present their IC (Identity Card) upon entering into the library.
• Library membership privileges are not transferable. It is serious offence for those who are using the other users card for any of library transactions.
• Smart card, when lost, must be reported immediately to the Security Office and Customer Services Counter. The Library will not be responsible for loans made via the Self-Check Out Systems.
  

GENERAL REGULATIONS

• Smoking, food and drinks as well as the use of handphones ( cellular phones) are not allowed in the library.
• Silence will be strictly observed in the library. Handphones should be set to silent mode before entering the library. (Penalty: One month suspension and for every subsequent offence, an additional month of suspension)
• The library has the right to ask users to leave the building whose behaviour may be deemed as disturbing. Users shall not: Under University Rules and Regulations Part II: Section 4 (i) "contravene or fail to comply with any instruction or requirement by the University Librarian, a member of the library staff or other library employee(s) in respect of the use of the library, its books and other facilities". Section 29.6 " Where a student fails to comply with contravenes any legitimate instruction, direction or requirement given or made by any officer or employee of the university authorized to give or make the same in the University, he shall be guilty of a disciplinary offense
• Users of the library should be appropriately attired as stated in University Rules and Regulations.
• Bags, helmets, umbrellas, rain coats and packages except for handbags and files are not permitted to be brought in to the library. They must be left in the pigeon holes or lockers provided in front of the library at the user’s own risk.
• Reservation of a seat is not permitted. Other users have the right to have the seat if it is left vacant for more than 15 minutes.
• The library will not take any responsibility for any damage and loss of personal items that are left behind in the library.
• All items which are left behind in the reading areas during closing time may be claimed at the Circulation Counter.
• Members must ensure that items checked out are returned or renewed on or before the due date. Notices sent to the academicians through e-mail serve only as a reminder and non-receipt of the notices does not absolve any member from paying fines or other penalties as stated in these rules. All books and personal belongings must be presented to the staff or security officer at the library exits whenever required to do so.
• Accessing undesirable Internet sites and downloading, chatting, email, printing and circulating undesirable materials are strictly prohibited.
• Installing or customizing any computer programs in Library’s personal computers are also strictly prohibited.
• All services at the Customer Services Counter will be closed 30 minutes before the closing time.
  

COPYRIGHT REGULATIONS

• The University Library will adhere to the Copyright Act as stated in Malaysian Copyright Act 1987 and amendments up to year 2000.

  Photocopying machine & PCs (for library users)

• Warning notice
  TAKE NOTICE that the unauthorized copying, reproducing, sharing and / or downloading of any copyrighted material or an attempt to do so whether by use of the University’s facilities or outside networks / facilities whether in hard copy or soft copy format, shall constitute an infringement under the Copyright Act 1987 and shall be a strict liability offence.

• Disclaimer
  In the event of any infringement of the provisions of the Copyright Act 1987 whether knowingly or unknowingly the University shall not be liable for the same in any manner whatsoever and any individual, student, organization, body or group of students of the University shall be personally liable for all such acts of infringement and shall undertake to indemnify and keep indemnified the University against all such claims and actions

LOST AND FINES REGULATIONS

• Each borrower is responsible for every item s/he borrowed. (as stated in the library policy).
• Academic or non-academic staff who resign, on study or sabbatical leave are required to return all materials borrowed from the library.
• Students who withdraw, discontinue or have completed courses at the University must return all borrowed materials to the library. Students who fail to clear any fines or return materials borrowed from the library on completion of their courses will have their transcripts suspended. Library has the rights to ask finance division to deduct from student’s deposit.
• Official time for determining fines on overdue books and for other purposes will be read according to the time determined in the computer system at the Customer Services Counter. Should the system be down, library staff at the Customer Services Counter will determine the correct time.
  

VANDALISM REGULATIONS

• Users are not allowed to remove any library furniture and equipment from their original place.
• Users who are caught defacing or damaging library properties will be subject to disciplinary action: -
  - Offence: Stealing of library materials and assets - Dismissed from University
  - Offence: Vandalism (e.g. tearing, cutting, scribbling, and tempering of library assets) - One year suspension from study
  - Offence: Smoking - One year suspension from study.