Rules

• All users must register with the library to become members.

• Registered members will be issued with a library card which must be presented at all times when visiting the library.

• Membership cards are not transferable.

• Such cards must be surrendered to the librarian when the holder ceases to have membership privileges.
  

• Only authorised registered users will be allowed to use the library.

• Unauthorised borrowing will be treated as theft.

• The library reserves the right to cancel membership on the basis of misconduct.

• Use of mobile phones in the library is STRICTLY prohibited and will be punished by suspension.

• Smoking, drinking and eating are not allowed in the library.

• Briefcases, large bags, and parcels must be deposited in the luggage lockers outside the library.

• Do not inconvenience other library users in any way.

• All library material must be handled with care.

• Loss or damage to library material will be charged at twice the market price plus 10 per cent administrative costs.

• Loss of library material should be reported immediately.

• Users must declare what they are carrying when entering and leaving the library.

• Silence must be maintained in the library.

• Library users must show their student/staff identification badges when entering the library.

• Library materials are not to be re-shelved by the user.

• All users must clear with the library on leaving the university.

• Students and staff may borrow two books at a time for a period of two weeks​.

• All loans are renewable once, subject to demand.

• Books on reserve/short loan may be lent out overnight or for a few hours subject to demand.

• Books for overnight loans will be lent out one hour before closing of the library and must be returned by 8:00 am the following morning.

• Books designated reference and reserve collections are for use in the library only.

• Journals and other non-book material will not be lent out.

• The library reserves the right to recall material on loan and may restrict circulation of any book in the library.

• Overdue charges will be levied on books not returned on time. These are payable on demand and are currently Tanzanian shillings 200 per day.

• Declared public holidays or notified closure of the library will be discounted.

• Members may reserve information resources that are already in circulation. Material so reserved will be lent out on 'first come first serve' basis.

• Members will be informed when reserved material become available and must collect them within 48 hours of the notice.

• A faculty is allowed to borrow three books for each module offered in the semester.​​​​​