_Lending
Govt. Medical college libraries in Kerala function normally as reference libraries. Still, books are issued to faculty, Post Graduate students, UG students and SC/ST students. Koha Library management software is used for lending out books.
No. of books issued
Teaching Staff 5 Books (30 days)
PG students 2 Books (14 days)
UG students 2 Books (14 days)
Non Teaching Staff 1 Book (14 days)
Materials not for Loan
Newly arrived books which are under display, rare books, books which have no additional copies, books which are of high demand but no. of copies less, books which are kept for binding etc will not be issued.
Returning of Library Material
Borrowers shall return the books at the Loan Counter (circulation desk) and take possession of their library cards.
Lost Books and other Material
Loss of books should be reported promptly. Replacement costs will be charged to the reader as per the existing rules. It should be noted that overdue charges will be collected up to the date on which the library was informed of the loss.
If a lost book or periodical is subsequently returned and has not already been re-ordered, the replacement charge will be canceled but overdue charges collected.
Mutilation of Material
Readers who underline words or deface, mark, cut or otherwise mutilate a book will be assessed the full costs involved in replacing the damaged volume.
Thoughtful readers will help the Library keep its collections in the best possible physical condition in order that future readers also may enjoy the resources of the Library.