If books are muted by user how much fine can be taken.

[Namrata joshi]

I am a librarian in an Engineering college.I face a problem of muted books in circulation. Specially in rainy season students comes with wet books and we ask them to replace the books. They always refuse the decision and don't want to replace it. We already given them all instructions by notice board and library orientations. But this problem is on regular basis. Please suggest remedies.

[Vikramjeet Singh]

Namrata Joshi Ji,

I think it is a very serious problem. Every library have own rules i think you have to tell the managing committee of your institute. And you should have a proposal to them if  any student muted the library books the librarian have to power the demand new book or double amount of the book from the students who muted the library book. I think it is the best way to stop this type of activity.

Thanks with best of luck

[ARUN JANGRA]

yes i agree with Mr. vikramjeet singh that u have to tell the managing committee of ur institute and u also have to strict about these kind of serious problem.if any student muted the library book u should demand new book with a fine of rs. 50 or pay the double amount of the book.

[DR AKASH BABU JAIN]

i agree with mr jangras view demand of new book return but i m not agree with second opinion about fine because library is not a profit making organization and the user of library is supreme

[Namrata joshi]

Thanks to all.I agree with your all view point.I agree with the view point of akash jain.As we all know library is a non profit organization and user is supreme in library.But as a librarian we should satisfied our users and maintain & preserve library collections.But i think we all face careless users who muted books.If we do not take any actions or not be strict other users copy them and being careless about collection.Fine system must be there.We have  to be strict.But as per Dr.Ranganathan user is a superior in library what kind of regulations is there?

[Siddu]

Hi

 "Mutilation" or "Disfiguring" of books is a serious issue in several libraries across the country.  My experience tells me, students indulge in reckless use/ handling of books only when they are fully aware and convinced that they can get away with that.  The second thing that adds to the gravity of the problem is lack of enough awareness or sensitization of the issues among the users.  

I feel, the problem can be solved/mitigated or contained by adopting a "zero tolerance' on the issue.  Be stern at the same time polite. Oh yes, I also agree with suggestions made by some of the honourable members of this forum - taking your management and library committee into confidence before you venture to do anything of this sort.

Good luck.

[Abilash Achuthan]

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[Deepak B Wadtele]

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[Renganathan.R]

hai,

The following suggestions are vary up to the college rules and management support.

But, to stop this activity we, as a librarian must do something to educate the students.

1. Punishment must be heavy.

2. The books may be replaced by them but for the crime must be punished atleast 15 days suspension with penalty.

3. The students should surrender all the cards and cut the relationship with library activities.

4. The list of the crime students must be published in the notice board of the library. 

5. The student must work in the library or lab during the free hour and after the college hours, attendance must be maintained.

best of luck

[M.V.S.Murty]

Namrata Ji

I agree the mutation is a serious problem, as you told we must be user friendly it our basic and fundamental duty as a librarian, why don't you educate them instead of charging heavy fine are demand to replace the book in such away ask them to use one poly bag or raper to cover the book before issue and while returning the same I hope it will some what help you as well as our users

Thank you and good wishes