Code of Conduct
The following basic rules are in force at all libraries:
- All clients of the TUT libraries may borrow information resources from any TUT Library and information Service subject to the limitations of their library membership category.
- A valid TUT identification card is required for information resources to be checked-out.
- LIS clients are liable for all information resources checked-out on their TUT identification cards.
- The number of information resources to be checked-out from the open-shelves and their corresponding loan periods differ per client type, resource type, location and LIS policy.
- Failure to return resources on or before the due date will result in the imposition of a late return fine/charge per day for open-shelf information resources or per hour for reserved/short loan collection and/or suspension of library privileges.
- All borrowers are subject to overdue fines as set by TUT LIS, and penalties for resources kept beyond the loan expiry date without renewal.
- Three (3) printed or electronic reminders, shall be sent to defaulters, after which information resources not returned shall be regarded as lost and replacement charges levied
- If a student member fails to pay the replacement fee mentioned in rule 6 above, Student Academic Support will facilitate the process for a library to block the member’s examination results on ITS until the outstanding amount is paid to the library.
- If a staff member fails to pay the replacement fee mentioned in rule 6 above, disciplinary action could be taken due to negligent loss of University property.
- Lecturers may place library and/or personal copies of information resources on reserved/short loan through the TUT LIS systems for access by students in their departments.
- LIS shall not be held liable for loss of or damage to personal copies that are placed on the reserved/short loan collection.
- Information resources shall be placed on reserve/short loan for up to one term at a time.
- LIS reserves the right to recall checked-out resources from borrowers.
- Borrowers may renew loans provided those resources are not on hold.
- Reference works may not be used outside the library.
- All clients are subject to all TUT LIS policies pertaining to their TUT identification cards.
- All lost or stolen TUT identification cards must be reported immediately to any TUT Campus for blocking against any further use.
- Queries about fines levied should be made to the Circulation Staff.
- All monies due must be paid in at the Finance Cashiers’ and receipts brought to the LIS for updating of clients’ records.
- Day visitors shall not be allowed to borrow information resources.