Library Rules
Library Rules
The Library of St. Anne’s School, Titilagarh is a vibrant hub of knowledge and learning, fostering a love for reading and intellectual exploration among students. With a collection of 500 books, it serves as a valuable resource for academic growth and personal enrichment. The library is designed to support students across various grades, providing access to literature, reference materials, and educational resources that enhance their learning experience. Equipped with a dedicated reading corner, it encourages students to engage with books in a quiet and focused environment. Whether for research, leisure reading, or academic support, the library stands as a cornerstone of the school’s commitment to holistic education.
- Reading in an important means of gaining knowledge, building language skills, and of enjoyment. Students must inculcate in themselves, the habit and love for reading.
- Strict silence and order is to be observed by all in the library.
- A student must be in school uniform and in possession of the school identity card to enter the library. However, for borrowing, one needs to have his library card. These cards are not exchangeable.
- All articles and personal belongings must be left outside when entering the library. Only an exercise book and the library book, (if to be returned), may be taken into the library.
- Only one book will be issued per card and no student can take a book on another’s card. A book can be kept for two weeks and may be renewed for a maximum of one more time.
- Books exclusively for consultation are not to be taken out of the library. They remain available to all students at all times.
- Before leaving the library every student must submit himself and the books borrowed, for scrutiny.
- All magazines, reference book or books used while in the library must be put back in their proper places, after reading.
- Books borrowed from the library must be returned directly to the librarian. They must not be circulated. A students who circulates books borrowed from the library may have his library card withdrawn and may be fined as well.
- If any defect is noticed in a book that is borrowed, the librarian should be notified. Failure to do this checking renders one liable to be considered responsible for the defect noticed on the return of the book. A penalty may be imposed or damages done to books and articles in the library.
- Books lost must be replaced by the borrower.
- A remark will be entered in the Library Page of the School Diary for every book returned late. Three such remarks will result in the withdrawal of the lending card and a fine of Rs. 50 may also be imposed.
- A library card is distributed once a year, in April. Books can be borrowed only with a library card. A lost card may be replaced by a new one by paying a fine of Rs. 50.
- No books may be retained during the summer, autumn and winter vacations.
- Library hours: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
- Students are encouraged to make use of facilities in the school library during recess, for personal growth and for enhancing their knowledge.
- During class hours (8:00 am to 1:30 pm), students will be allowed into the library according to the time – table published by the Principal / Vice Principal. Special permission must be obtained from the Principal / Vice Principal for a student to enter the library during class hours outside their time table.