Usage of the NIMH Library

1. Library hours are from 7.00 am – 4.00 pm every weekday except Sundays and public holidays

2. Annual membership fee is Rs.100/= and all members should renew annually.

3. Only one membership card will be issued per staff member.

4. Two staff members who are working in NIMH should sign for membership applications as guarantees

5. Books issue only for card owners

6. If lending books damaged or lost, member should replace new copy of same book or other book which has same valuation

7. If membership card lost, Rs.50.00 should pay to issue new membership card

8. Lending books a. Two books at a time for maximum of 2 weeks b. Same book will not be issued more than 2 consecutive times for the same member c. Books marked with red ‗R‘ are not available for lending, only for references in library d. Overdue date books will be charged Rs.5.00 per day e. Two journals will be issued at a time only for members f. Check your books conditions and return date before leaving the library

9. Using Reading area a. All library members can use reading area b. Others can get temporary membership(valid for 3 months) to use reading area (Rs.100.00 for membership) c. Taking meals, sleeping and using mobile phones inside the library are strictly prohibited d. Please maintain silence in the library and do not disturb others