LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Library Development Committee plays an advisory role regarding the Library on matters of general policy, planning, programs, goals, and objectives in its support of teaching, learning, research and community‐building needs of the college. The basic objective of the committee is to facilitate communication with and obtaining feedback from users on library collections, programs, services, infrastructure, and communication mechanisms. It also discusses and evaluates budgetary issues for books, journals, databases, media, e-resources etc.

Composition:

Chairperson                       : Rev. Dr. Khen P Tombing, Principal

Vice Chairperson              : Dr. Samuel G Ngaihte, Registrar

Secretary                           : S Muansangluai Ngaihte, Head Librarian

Members                            : Dr. Siamkhanthang Neihsial, IQAC Director

                                            : Niangbiaklun, Library Assistant

                                            : Liankhenkhup Guite, Library Assistant

                                            : Tunsuanlian, Library Assistant

                                            : Esther Ngainunsang, Library Assistant

                                            :  All HoDs

LIBRARY GUIDELINES FOR USERS

1. Library users should maintain absolute silence inside the library premises;
2. Library Membership ID Card is a must for all library transaction. Membership ID Card are non-transferrable;
3. Users should keep their belongings in the property stack before entering the library;
4. Personal books/printed reading materials, issued books (except return/renewal purpose) are not allowed inside the library;
5. Two books can be issued at a time per student;
6. Books are issued to all members for a period of 10 days;
7. A fine of Rs. 5 per day per volume will be charged if books are not returned or renewed on time;
8. A particular title once issued cannot be re-issued for a second consecutive borrowing period, unless sufficient numbers of copies of the same title are available;
9. If the due date of a book falls on a holiday for the library, the next working day will be taken as the due date;
10. No member will be allowed to borrow books until the dues, if any, are cleared;
11. Reference books, magazines/journals and periodicals are for consultation purpose only;
12. Any sort of underlining/highlighting on pages and removing pages of books are absolutely forbidden;
13. Under special circumstances, the librarian may not issue books or retrieve the book already issued from any member without assigning any reason thereof;
14. Entry to the library will be restricted to Rayburn College students and staff only. Outside visitors may be given permission based on authorization from the competent authority;
15. Mobile phone must be kept in silent mode in the library. Users are not permitted to chew or consume food items in the library;
16. Every user must not re-shelf books by themselves after use; re-shelving will be done by library staff;
17. Library furniture, fitting or equipment should not be tampered with or their arrangements altered;
18. Respect for library staff is to be always maintained, and library materials are to be treated with utmost care;
19. Any violation of the library rules and regulations shall result in disciplinary process including cancellation of library membership.