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1. All Library users shall respect all the Rules and Regulations pertaining to the use of the Library.
2. Regulations on copy right must be observed. Allowable cited information to avoid plagiarism is at a maximum of 15%.
3. All users are responsible for notifying the Library of their latest contact address.
4. Smoking, eating, drinking, mobile calls and other unacceptable conducts, which disturb other users are strictly prohibited in the Library.
5. Writing on, misuse (watching of movies, pornographic materials etc.), defacing or damaging Library information materials and property is prohibited.
6. Installation of any software in the Library computers is prohibited.
7. Theft of Library property shall be punishable according to the law of the land and by such other methods as the relevant authorities may decide.
8. All Library Users shall comply with fire, security and other safety regulations displayed in the Library.
9. Seats and tables in the reading areas shall not be reserved or moved from one place to another.
10. Overcoats,hats, bags, equipment and other non-Library materials shall be deposited in the designated area.
11. Library Users shall not leave their personal effects in the Library or study carrels.

Penalties and Discipline

1. The Head of Library together with other relevant authorities may deny use of the Library facilities to users infringing these Rule and Regulations, pending the decision of BUC Disciplinary Committee.
2. Breach of Library Rules and Regulations by staff and students of the University shall be dealt with in accordance with Regulations Governing Staff Disciplinary and the Regulations Governing Students Disciplinary and conduct respectively.
3. A daily overdue fine per day for long-loan books and short-loan books shall be levied until the book is returned or declared lost; and be paid for as per the laid down requirements. Since the Library management system is integrated to ERP, payment of overdue fines is paid directly to the Finance Department via institutional Mpesa Pay Bill number.
4. The relevant authorities shall have power to suspend or exclude from the use of the Library, any User who persistently disregard Library Rules and Regulations or for any other adequate cause that shall be considered to be in its opinion undesirable.

Clearance
All Users are required to clear with the Library and must pay for lost Library materials and overdue fines when their membership ceases.

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9.		ProQuest preserves rich, vast and varied information—whether historical archives or today’s scientific breakthroughs—and packages it with digital technologies that enhance its discovery, sharing and management. (NOTE:  Require specifics for the library.)
10.		OECD iLibrary is the online library of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) featuring its books, papers, and statistics and is the gateway to OECD's analysis and data.
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The following shall be eligible to access library services:

1. All registered students;
2. Members of Academic and Administrative Staff;
3. Council Members;
4. Members of Convocation; and
5. Any other Person as approved by the relevant BUC authority

Library Services

1. Circulation services: these include lending and returning information materials
2. Reference and referral services
3. Bibliographic services
4. Electronic services: the library subscribes to e-books and e-journals.
5. Photocopying services
6. User registration and clearance.

Library Hours of Operation

1. During the semester

2. During Vacation
   Weekdays         9.00 A.M. - 5.00 P.M.
   Saturdays          Closed Closed
   Sundays             Closed
3. The library will remain closed during public holidays
4. The library will be closed in the event of riots, fire, floods, or strikes.
5. The Head of Library shall give two (2) days' notice when the Library needs to be
   closed.

Borrowing of Library Materials

1. Library users are required to return library information resources during operation hours.
2. The following materials shall not be borrowed except under special circumstances or as the relevant authority may determine:
   i).   Reference books;
   ii).  Periodicals;
   iii). Archival Materials
   iv). Audio—visual materials.

The maximum number of books that may be borrowed is as tabulated below.