The Central Library enrolls the following types of members. Membership form can be collected from the Circulation Counter.

Rules and Regulations

General Instructions

• Users are requested to keep their personal belongings such as BAGS, FILES, FOLDERS, NOTEBOOKS, TEXT BOOKS, CDs, PEN DRIVES, FLOPPIES etc. on the shelves outside before entering the library.
• Noise must be kept to a minimum level in all areas of the Library. It is therefore advisable not to use the Library for group discussions.
• Mobile phones have to switch off or kept on vibrator mode before entering the Library.
• During the rainy season, users are requested to carry plastic bags for the library books, which will help to minimize the damage caused to the books.
• During examination days (inclusive of study leave), students will not be allowed to access the computer terminals in the library.
• If books, CDs and DVDs, journals and project reports are damaged by the borrower, replacement of the borrowed item and / or, a charge of `100/- will have to be paid by the borrower.

Borrowing Instructions

• WebOPAC (Library Catalog) can be searched online to know the availability of the book.
• SFIT Library uses an automated circulation system in which all transactions are recorded against a bar-coded label.
• Books, CDs, old question papers, project reports, syllabus copies etc. must be borrowed and duly returned at the circulation counter.
• Reference Books [arranged on Rack No 17(Right) and in the Reference Section] are not allowed for home issue.
• Users are requested to check the book before getting it issued.

Over-Dues

Fine amount equal to more than `.100 should be paid in The Catholic Syrian Bank by an A/C cheque in favour of St. Francis Institute of Technology in week’s time. The deposit slip should be shown at the Circulation Counter to release the Library Cards.

Lost books / Library cards

• If a book is mutilated or lost, the user will have to replace it by a new book or pay thrice the amount of the original price of the book along with the over due charges if any after filling-up the relevant Lost Book Form.
• If reader’s tickets are lost, the Library should be informed immediately. In genuine cases, a duplicate card may be issued on payment of ` 50/- per card.

The above mentioned rules are subject to periodical reviews and revisions by the management of the Institute.

User-Guides
The following user-guides are available with the Circulation Counter of the Library:

Guide No. 1	Search Document / Check Availability
Guide No. 2	Reservation of a book
Guide No. 3	Accessing CD-Server
Guide No. 4	Accessing IEEE Journals and Magazines
Guide No. 5	Accessing DELNET

In addition to the above User Guides, a general list of FAQs is available with the counter.