Library Membership, Rules & Regulations


Library Membership The following members are entitled to enroll themselves as members of the library; i) Enrolled Students of Kittel Arts College, Dharwad.

ii) Faculty/All Staff Members of Kittel Arts College, Dharwad.

iii) Visiting Faculty of Kittel Arts College, Dharwad.

iv) Sister Institutions Faculty Members.  


Re-Issue & Recall of Books Books shall be re-issued to the same borrower at once only. The Librarian can recall books at any time, if need arises


Condition of Loan The borrower shall be held responsible for any damage or mutilation noticed at the time of returning the book.

All the books shall be returned on or before the due date mentioned in the Due-Date-Slip.


Overdues & Fines Till the end of examination we will not charge any fine


Loss of Smart Card Members shall be held responsible for the loss & misuse of Smart card. First one has to write a letter to the Principal to get permission for the duplicate Smart card & the same is to be submitted to the librarian. Duplicate Smart card will be issued at the cost of Rs.100.00. 


Loss of Book, CD's & DVD's A material lost by the Member shall be replaced either with latest edition or pay double the price of the material.

If a volume of a Multi-volume publication is lost, one has to bear the complete set price if the lost volume is not available in the market.


Rules and Regulations

·    Only registered members of the college are allowed to use the Library.

·    You will not be entertained without the valid Smart card, and it is Non-Transferable.

·    Users are required to swap their Smart card under scanner at the time of Entry and Exit.

·    Entry in the Book Stacking Section with Bag, books and other materials is strictly prohibited.

·    Using of Mobile Phone and other gazettes in the Library is strictly prohibited.

·   Reference books and Periodicals are not issued out side the library premises.

·    Maintain Silence in the Library especially in the Reading Hall.

·    Eating, chewing, and smoking is strictly prohibited.

·    Borrowers must satisfy themselves with the physical condition of books before borrowing.

·    Members are responsible for books issued against their lost tickets.

·    Using computers of Library for emails, chatting & Preparing PPT is prohibited.

·    Readers’ should not write in, mark or otherwise disfigure/damage books, furniture, etc.