Internal Rules of the University Library
The internal regulations of the university library are a set of laws and organizational provisions that readers and users must respect in order to access the resources and benefit from all the services offered.
These rules apply to all beneficiaries: students, teachers, researchers, and other categories affiliated with the library.
New readers must register and returning users must renew their registration at the beginning of each academic year by presenting documents that justify their academic and administrative status.
Anyone interested may consult this regulation and request a copy at any time.
The library includes the following services:
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Reception and orientation service
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Acquisition and processing service
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Bibliographic research service
The management and supervision of these departments are the responsibility of the Library Director, assisted by the administrative service, which handles the following tasks:
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Proposing acquisition programs for academic references and documentation in coordination with departments
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Maintaining the thesis database
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Organizing the library’s documentation using the most modern classification and processing methods
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Ensuring the preservation of the library’s documentary collection
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Keeping an inventory register of new acquisitions
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Assisting teachers, students, and researchers with their bibliographic research
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Contributing to the promotion of scientific and bibliographic research
The school’s systems and networks department is responsible for supervising, managing, monitoring, and developing the library’s automated software and systems.
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The library card is personal and non-transferable. It must be presented upon request and returned at the end of studies.
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The library card must be shown at the entrance to the reading room. Bags must be left in the designated area, and users should keep valuable items with them, as the library administration is not responsible for loss.
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Unauthorized visits not approved by the School Director or the Library Director are strictly prohibited, regardless of the reason.
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External individuals may access library services only with written authorization from the School Director and approval from the Library Director, under conditions deemed appropriate.
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The Library Director has discretionary power to define access conditions and authorize the admission of external students or visitors.
All library materials are available for external borrowing, except for reference documents (encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, scientific journals, rare copies, theses, etc.), which are for on-site consultation only.
Library Hours
Open from Sunday to Thursday (excluding holidays):
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Types of Loans
A. Internal Loan: Allows on-site consultation in the reading room. Maximum of 3 books at a time.
B. External Loan: For registered regular users:
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Students: 2 books for 15 days, renewable once for one week
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Teachers: 4 books for 30 days, renewable once for one week
Proper Usage Rules
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Readers must handle documents with care. Writing, drawing, folding, or damaging books is prohibited.
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Damaged or incomplete documents must be reported before leaving the library. No document should be repaired without staff approval.
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Late returns incur a penalty of 3 days’ suspension per day of delay per book.
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Lost books must be replaced with an identical title or 3 equivalent books in the same field.
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Damaged items (torn, altered, etc.) result in immediate exclusion and responsibility for damages.
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All borrowed materials must be returned by June 15 of each academic year.
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Late returns beyond this date result in suspension from borrowing for the following year.
Loan Procedure Guidelines
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Respect borrowing and return schedules
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Present the library card
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Avoid crowding or queuing at the loan desk
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Borrowing must be done in person (no proxy allowed)
Reading Room Conduct
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Maintain absolute silence, individual reading only
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Coats and umbrellas must not be placed on tables
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No food, drinks, newspapers, or smoking
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Phones must be off or on silent
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Handle books carefully
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Do not gather around computers; use them strictly for research
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Unauthorized access to storage or loan computers is prohibited
Sanctions
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Any breach of regulations results in proportionate disciplinary measures
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Disrespect or insults toward staff are considered serious offenses:
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Verbal warning or written reprimand
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Temporary suspension of access and card retrieval
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Permanent exclusion
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In case of repeated offenses, disciplinary board involvement
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Sanctions are final and at the discretion of the Library Director
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All students, staff, and users must comply with this regulation to ensure the proper functioning of the library.
The enforcement and application of this regulation is the responsibility of the Library Director.
