Schedule Of Penalties
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OFFENCE |
FINE/PENALTY FOR STUDENTS |
1 |
Theft or attempted theft of Library items, equipment, furniture or furnishings |
1) Twice the replacement cost of item, |
2 |
Defacing, mutilating or damaging Library items, facilities equipment, furniture or furnishing or willfully altering or destroying identification marks relating to the ownership or location of Library items, equipment, furniture or furnishings |
1) Replacement cost of item, |
3 |
Obtaining or using a GIT CARD under false pretences |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 2 weeks |
4 |
Violating a suspension that is in effect |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of one academic year on top of the current suspension. |
5 |
Smoking, eating or drinking in Library buildings (including stairwells and decks), sleeping in the library |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 1 week |
6 |
Use of computers in a manner contravening college |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 1 week |
7 |
Rudeness to library staff, including college security |
The case will be heard by the H.O.D Library/the deputy, who will determine whether it should be heard at the disciplinary committee. |
8 |
Use of communication devices including cell phones, earphones, etc) |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 1 week. Withhold cellphone for 2 weeks. If done repeatedly be suspended for the whole term. |
9 |
Noise making, discussions, consultations in the reading areas. |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 1 week . |
10 |
Contravention of intellectual property stipulations of the such as photocopying limits |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 1 term. |
11 |
Bringing unauthorized items such as overcoats, big bags, campus bags, briefcases, etc |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 1 month. |
12 |
Behavior which adversely impacts on other individuals' use or access to Library facilities and resources |
Suspension from the Library for a maximum period of 1 term. |
13 |
Possession of items from other libraries that are either overdue or have evidence of having been removed without proper authorization |
The item will be confiscated, awaiting consultations with the concerned library |