Library Rules & Regulations
All library users must observe the Library Rules and Regulations. The Chief Librarian is empowered to withhold library privileges from users who do not comply with any of the following rules and regulations.
1. Personal Belongings
Bags are permitted to be brought into the library. However, big items such as large bags, helmets, umbrellas, etc. shall be deposited in the pigeon holes and umbrella stand located in front of the library.
All library users should not leave their personal belongings unattended. The Library accepts no responsibility for theft, damage, misplacement or any loss of personal belongings of its users. Belongings left on empty seats for more than 20 minutes will be removed by library staff.
The library staff reserves the right to check books and possessions such as files and bags of users leaving the Library, whenever necessary.
2. Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology ID Cards
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology ID cards / membership cards are not transferable and may not be passed on to any other party to use. In the event that a library user loses his/her ID / membership card, he/she is required to report to the Library immediately to avoid his/her ID card from being misused by others. The cardholder is solely responsible for all the items issued on his/her card.
Access to the library building is strictly for cardholders only. Stern action shall be taken against cardholder who allow anyone else to use his/her card and library user who make use of other users’ cards to gain access to the library building.
The cardholder must present his/her ID / membership card for inspection upon request by the library staff.
3. Discipline and Conduct
All library users should be attired appropriately according to Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology guidelines.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the library.
The consumption of food and drink (except water) are not permitted in the library.
Silence must be observed in the library.
The use of handphones in the library is prohibited. All handphones must be switched off or set to silent mode while in the library.
Users are strictly not allowed to play games of any form in the library.
Users are not allowed to remove or change the placement of furniture or equipment in the library.
Sleeping is not allowed in the library.
Art work, role-play, video shooting and/or other disruptive activities are not allowed in the Library, including the discussion rooms.
Reserving or hogging seats is not allowed in the library due to limited seating available.
Stern action shall be taken against any users who steal or vandalize library materials/equipment.
Disciplinary action shall be taken against users who misbehave or make noise in the library. The Library Management has the right to request such users to leave the place immediately.
4. Lost/ Damaged/ Unreturned Library Materials
User who lost or damaged (fair wear and tear excepted) or failed to return any items shall be required to pay for the item’s replacement which shall be double the item price including fines (if any) and the student’s academic transcript/certificate will not be released if there are any outstanding loans or unpaid fines.
In the event that the lost or damaged or unreturned item is a gift/donation, the user shall be required to pay for the item’s replacement which shall be double the market price of the item or RM1,000.00, whichever is higher including fines (if any).
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology may take action to recover any amount due under Clause 4(i) & 4(ii) above, which action may include at not limited to lodging the user’s name and particulars to any or all Credit Reference Agencies (CRA) in Malaysia.
5. Copyright
Users shall be held personally liable for any action in contravention of the Copyright Act 1987.