Tertiary Care Campus Library

Tertiary Care Campus Library Rules & Regulations

  1. Library Opening Hours

    • Tertiary Care Campus Library provides 24-hour service from Monday to Sunday.
    • No service during Ethiopian public official holidays.

  2. General Rules

    • Smoking and use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the library.
    • Consumption of food and drinks is not permitted.
    • No bags, umbrellas, parcels, etc. except files and books are allowed.
    • Storage facilities are provided at the library entrance.
    • All users must present books and items for inspection when leaving.
    • Silence and strict discipline must be maintained.
    • No user should disturb others during study.
    • Reservation of seats is not permitted.
    • Unattended books or items may be removed by library staff.
    • Users must be decently dressed and conduct themselves properly.
    • Library staff may ask users to leave for rule violations.
    • Library privileges may be suspended for rule infringement.
    • The library is not responsible for loss of personal belongings.

  1. General Loan Rules

    • No materials may be taken out without proper loan recording.
    • Unauthorized removal of materials is a serious offense.
    • Borrowed materials must be returned on or before the due date.
    • Normal loan period is two weeks.
    • Loan periods may vary by material type or user category.
    • Overdue items must be cleared before borrowing again.

  1. Overdue, Fines, Loss & Damage

    • Books must be returned on or before the due date.
    • Fines may be imposed for overdue books.
    • Lost or damaged books must be replaced with the same or latest edition.
    • Lost books are charged at double the book value.

  2. Overdue Books

    3. Books must be returned by the due date or earlier if recalled by the Librarian. Failure to do so is treated as a serious offense.

    The library may send overdue notices but is not responsible for non-delivery.

  1. Internet Room Rules

    • No games, music, or pornography.
    • No installation or removal of software.
    • Report technical problems to IT staff.
    • Computer usage time is allocated by the Digital Librarian.
    Note: These rules protect the interests of all users.

    Failure to comply may lead to suspension or disqualification.

    Rules may be modified from time to time.

  1. Internet Room Rules

    1. Do not use computers for:
      • Playing games
      • Playing music
      • Visiting pornography or related sites
    2. Do not install or uninstall any programs.
    3. Report faulty equipment to IT or digital library staff.
    4. Computer use is limited to allocated time.

Additional Policies

Late Returns

Late returns are subject to fines according to the university's library policy. Fines must be cleared before further borrowing.

Digital Resources

Access to e-resources is restricted to university students and staff. Login credentials should not be shared with others.

Study Rooms

Group study rooms must be booked in advance. Users must leave the room clean and return furniture to its original arrangement.