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THE RULES OF THE LIBRARY
of Technical University of Lodz

	Borrowing books takes place in the Lending Division of the Main Library. It is registered in the library computer system. Readers may also take advantage of  Interlibrary Loans and Branch Libraries services. Enrolling at the Library Every Patron who has got the electronic ID card of TU of Lodz is authomatically enrolled at the Library and has the right to use its services. Otherwise the user to enroll has to visit the library Monday to Friday 9.00 to 19.30, Saturday 9.00 to 15.00 Lending Division
§ 1.	Opening hours - Monday to Friday 9.00 to 19.45  - Saturday 9.00 to 15.30
§ 2.	The right to use the Library
2.1.	The books can be borrowed by: a) Technical University Staff b) Technical University undergraduate Students c) Ph.D. Students in the Technical University d) Undergraduate Students University of Lodz (with the dean's office certificate) e) Retired Technical University Staff f) Persons of age who have paid the deposit - a fee which is calculated on the bases of the value of the book (The minimal cost is given in the Annexe 1.) g) External Readers and institutions - submitting interlibrary loan requests
2.2.	A valid Library Card gives the right to use the Lending Room.
2.3.	The Library Card enables the persons mentioned in § 2. 1a–f to use the Technical University Library Lending Room, the branch libraries collections and electronic resources.
§ 3.	Circulation loan conditions
3.1.	In order to obtain a current Library Card in the Technical University Main Library the following documents should be provided respectively:
	a) all interested: a completed application form that is a commitment to obey the rules of the Technical University Library, and it is also the approval of the loan registration system used in the Library. and moreover b) academic Staff members a document proving their full time job (in the form agreed upon between the Library Director and University authorities) one photograph c) postgraduate Ph.D. Students student's book with current registration one photograph d) Retired Technical University Staff a proof of identity retirement from TU of Lodz certificate one photograph e) external Readers a proof of identity
3.2.	The Reader is charged for the Library Card. The cost of the newly issued card is given in the Annexe 1.
3.3.	Academic Staff Library Card is valid throughout their working period.
3.4.	Retired Technical University Staff Library Card is valid without time limit.
3.5.	Library Card for deposit loans (mentioned in 3.1.e) is issued for five years.
3.6.	Library Card of the Honorary Reader is valid indefinitely.
3.7.	A Reader may be in the possession of only one library card.
3.8.	Technical University of Lodz staff are authorized to set a proxy to collect the ordered books.
3.9.	A proxy has to be a reader registered in the library system of the Library.
3.10.	The Library Card (electronic ID card of TU of Lodz) is not transferable. Failure to obey this regulation will result in the right to use the library being withdrawn (for both persons involved).
3.11.	The loss of the Library Card or any name or address changes should be reported to the Lending Division immediately.
3.12.	In order to obtain a duplicate of Library Card or for its replacement, if any Reader's personal data is changed, the documents mentioned in § 3. 3.1. should be submitted in the Computer Workshop - Ground Floor, Room 3. The Reader is charged for the Library Card duplicate in accordance with the Annexe 1.
3.13.	Borrowing allowances (total number, Main and branch libraries): a) academic Staff members and postgraduate Ph.D. Students - 25 vols. for 180 days, one renewal b) students - 16 vols. for 90 days, one renewal     Students who attend courses in two different faculties can borrow up to 24 vols. for 90 days, one renewal c) Retired Technical University Staff  - 5 vols. for 90 days, one renewal d) other Readers - 3 vols. for 30 days, no renewals
3.14.	Renewal can be done in duration of 30 days prior the fixed time of return, not before.
3.15.	All books on loan can be subject to recall after a shorter loan period if there is a big demand on them; also, giving important reasons the Director can designate another due date and time different than regular discharge date.
3.16.	The Lending Room gives the Reader the confirmation of clear accounts in the Main Library and its branches if all the obligations are met and the Library Card is returned.
§ 4.	Loan rules
4.1.	The necessary condition of checking out circulating material from the Library is presentation of a valid Library Card. The account should be clear from blockades (e.g.. because of overdue items, not paid fees, books not collected on time etc.).
4.2.	If there is no photograph on their Library Cards, the Readers are obliged to support the card with a proof of identity.
4.3.	Readers borrow books directly from Open Access Book Stack when the Library is open.
	Books from the Open Access Book Stack may be borrowed on the spot, in self Checkout system or at the stand of the librarian on duty, on  presentation of a valid Library Card.
4.4.	Books belonging to BGPL location may be ordered in computer system only when the Library is closed, work days from 20.00 to 7.00 and during weekends and holidays. They should be collected within three days since the day the order was made.
4.5.	The Readers paying the deposit fee are obliged to present in the Lending Room a receipt as a proof of deposit paid. The receipt will be returned to the Reader on return of the books, and it will enable the deposit collection.
4.6.	The Reader who neither collected reserved books on time, nor made order cancellation, will be punished by suspension of their rights to lend books in the Main Library and Branch Libraries for period of 14 days since the time they should collect books from the Lending Room.
4.7.	If the fine for late return of books, imposed on Readers who have paid the deposit, is not paid, the adequate part of deposit will be deducted.
4.8.	Loan and return transactions are computer- registered by the Library Staff member.
4.9.	Every Reader is obliged to become acquainted with his borrower's account on suitable terminals after every loan transaction. Any doubts should be cleared immediately on the spot.
4.10.	A Reader who returns the books by post entitles the Lending Room Staff to carry out discharge function without himself being present, and bears all consequences resulting from this Statute.
§ 5.	Restrictions
5.1.	Making copies is subjected to currently binding Law: a) the subject of complete copying prohibition are unpublished work e.g.. doctoral thesis c) published items are allowed for copying in fragments, for copying Readers personal use. The Reader may use such copies for their personal use. Copies may not be reproduced or distributed among other persons.
	Interlibrary Loans
§ 6.	General Rules
6.1.	Interlibrary Lending Room opens  - from Monday to Friday at 9.00 to 14.00 - except for Thursday - 13.30 to18.00
6.2.	If the searched materials are missing in the TU Main Library or branch libraries, the Library can get them from another library on the Reader's request. Borrowing materials from other libraries and scientific institutions takes place by principles of exchange.
6.3.	The use of the Interlibrary Lending Room services is restricted to Technical University Staff, Technical University undergraduate Students preparing their degree - M.Sc. thesis and Ph.D. Students.
6.4.	The condition to place an order in the Interlibrary Lending Room is having the valid Library Card.
6.5.	The order should be made in the request form (that can be downloaded f rom the Internet site of the Library). The Reader should place it personally in the Interlibrary Lending Room or send it.
6.6.	The Library that borrows the materials takes all responsibility for the condition of borrowed materials and for obeying the regulations and any special requirements of the lending Institution.
6.7.	The materials got from another library on the Reader's request may not be transported outside the Library. These can be consulted only on the library premises in the Reading Rooms.
6.8.	The Reader bears all the expenses connected with getting the materials from another Polish or foreign library.

1. A charge for the library card is 12.00 zl
2. A charge for the library card replacement is 12.00 zl
3. A charge for the damaged and replaced library card is 12.00 zl
4. The smallest deposit for the book on loan is 50.00 zl
5. The fine imposed on borrowers for late return of books is as follows:- 0.05 zl per day per book The minimal fine for one overdue item is 1.00 zl, maximal 50 zl.
6. The fine imposed on borrowers for late return of  books borrowedfrom Reading Rooms is as follows:
- for each hour 0,30 zl
- maximal fee 50,00 zl
7. Charges for the materials from abroad depend on kind of material requested and post office fees.