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College Library Rules

  1. The Library is for use by members of Emmanuel College only, who may not bring visitors into the Library unless permission has been given by a member of the Library Staff.
  2. To gain access to the Library, College members must use the University card issued to them in their name, and similarly to borrow books College members must use the Library card issued to them in their name. Junior members must produce their Library card if requested to do so by a member of the Library staff.
  3. Eating and drinking are prohibited in the College Library, with the exception of water drunk at the water fountain near the foot of the Library stairs. Food and drink (including bottled water) must not be brought into the Library.
  4. Smoking is prohibited in the Library. Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters and matches may not be brought into the Library.
  5. Bottles of ink are not permitted in the Library, but ink is available from the Library office.
  6. On the spot fines of £10 will be levied on anyone found contravening these regulations. Fines will be debited from a Junior Member's college account.
  7. Noise in the Library must be kept to a minimum at all times.
  8. Radios, cassette players and personal stereos may not be brought into the Library.
  9. Mobile phones must not be used in the Library and must be switched off if brought into the Library.
  10. Laptop computers may only be used in designated places.
  11. 5 books may be reserved for use in the Library for 3 days by use of a reservation slip
  12. The hoarding of books on Library tables is not permitted, nor is the reservation of seats.
  13. All belongings left for more than one day at a desk will be removed to the Library basement gyp room.
  14. All belongings left on the floor may be removed by Library Staff to the Library basement gyp room.
  15. Books and periodicals used in the Library should be returned to the correct place on the shelves.
  16. Books must not be marked in any way.
  17. Reference books, journals, and books marked 'Not to be taken out' or ‘Reference Only’ are for use in the Library only.
  18. All books must be scanned on the computer at the Library entrance before they may be removed from the Library.
  19. A maximum of ten books may be borrowed at one time.
  20. Library books must be returned or renewed after 14 days. No reminder letters are sent. Junior members who exceed the time limit are fined.
  21. The fine for the late return of a book is £1 per book per week (or part of a week) for the first 28 days, rising to £5 per week thereafter. Fines will be debited from a Junior member's account.
  22. Short-loan books may be borrowed until 14.30 the following day. They may be borrowed for the weekend if borrowed after 12.00 on a Friday.
  23. The fine for the late return of a short-term loan item is £1 per day (or part of a day).
  24. A Junior member who either loses or does not return a book will be charged the replacement cost of the book, including any binding or administration costs.
  25. Library books must not be sub-lent. The original borrower of a book is responsible for its return.
  26. Vacation borrowing starts on the Monday of the final week of Full Term. Books borrowed during the vacation must be returned before Friday of the first week of the next Full Term.