Borrowing Privileges:

Everyone is welcome in the library to read and consult reading materials, but only valid library members may actually borrow library materials. First come first served system will be followed. Borrower must use their Library Card to access library services and resources but Reference Collections are not for loan.

• Every student can borrow (02 books + 02 Books CD/DVD) + 2 Movies at a time for a week against his/her library card and renew them once for seven days.
• Every teacher and officials can borrow maximum ten books for a semester against reading card.

Recall

• Borrower can recall for currently loaned items in urgent need by contacting circulation desk.
• Southern University library reserves the right to recall borrowed materials before the due date.

Overdue

• Item/s will be considered as overdue if any user fails to return or renew the item/s within the due date range.
• Borrower will not be able to borrow if s/he has overdue.
• Borrowing privileges will be suspended until the item/s is/are returned and the penalty for non-returned item/s is/are paid.
• Notices will be served through e-mail to student/staff e-mail accounts.
• Borrowers are responsible for checking that e-mail account.

Overdue fines

• Tk. 5.00 (Five) only per calendar day for each Book item.
• Tk. 5.00 (Five) only per Hour for each Reference item.

Lost Item

• If the borrowed item(s) is/are not returned within 6 (six) weeks, the item(s) will be considered as lost.
• Lost by the borrower must be replaced by a new copy of the same item(s).
• The borrower will be solely liable for the full replacement of cost and accumulated fines for the item(s) borrowed.
• The replacement cost of the borrowed item(s) will be the double of the current market price of the item.