Rules

| Who may use the Library | Taking out books | Returning books | Lost cards | Reading in the Library |

Who may use the Library

• The library may be used only by those who have the permission of Newnham College Library Company Limited.
• Authorized users will have their University cards validated for Library use; these cards are not transferable.
• Library users must use their own University card to gain admission to the Library and, if eligible, to borrow books; library users must not use their card to admit anyone else to the Library.
• Library users must also carry their NCLCL reader’s ticket at all times when using the library.
• Library visitors should apply to Newnham College Library staff for permission to enter and/or use the library.

Taking out books

• Members of Newnham College in residence are allowed to borrow from Newnham College Library. Members of Newnham College who borrow books must not pass them on to non-members of Newnham College. Books borrowed for the vacation may not be taken out of the United Kingdom except with written permission from the College Librarian.
• Books must not be marked or defaced in any way.
• Every book taken out of the Library must be correctly recorded on the self-issue loan terminal or in the manual loans register.
• The following may not be taken out of the Library: books of reference, including Science books from the Special Shelves, unbound periodicals, pamphlets, rare books and books from special collections, and certain books and periodicals marked Not To Be Taken Away.
• No one may have out more that 10 books at a time. Each volume of a work counts as a separate book.
• The fine for taking a book out of the Library without registering the loan on the computer or in the manual loans register is £10 a volume.

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Returning books

• Most books are due back 28 days after borrowing, and should be left in the bookdrops unless renewed for a further period. Some books in demand may be borrowed for 3 days only, and may not be renewed. There is a fixed due date for the return of books at the end of each term and vacation.
• If a book is overdue, there will be a fine of 20p per volume per day. Fines will be added to Newnham College bills at the end of each term.
• All books must be returned to the Library at such times as the Librarian calls them in.

Lost cards

• Lost cards should be reported to Library staff.

Reading in the Library

• A library user has the right to a place only while actually working in the Library; on leaving, Library users must either return books to their right places or leave no more than six in a neat pile, with a reservation slip clearly visible. Library users must also remove all private property.
• No food or drink may be brought into the Library. The Librarian may impose a fine of £5 if you do so.
• Because of the risk of spillage, bottles of ink are not allowed in the Library.
• No candles or other naked lights may be used in the Library, and no smoking is permitted in the Library.
• Books belonging to other libraries should be returned where they belong (and not left in Newnham College Library): the fine for failing to do this is £1 a volume.