1. GENERAL

 1.1. The Library of ILPD is a structural unit of the ILPD, which provides the necessary literature, databases and information for the study process and research activities of the ILPD. The Library operates as an open institution and provides its services also to the general public.

 1.2. The Library is open to general public from 7:00 till 19:00 on working days, However, there may be exceptions, which are announced before.

2. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE READERS

 2.1. ILPD Library is mainly a research and reference library and much of the collection does not circulate to a general public, therefore the Library provides an excellent reading place for all registered readers. A person may become a registered reader by filling out the "Library Reader" form.

 2.2. Every registered reader is assigned a reader’s card. The reader’s card is a personal document and cannot be lent out to anyone else.

 2.3. Registered readers are divided into two main categories: local readers and guests. Local readers include ILPD students, staff (administration and academic).

Guests are: academic researchers, including students; and general users, including practicing lawyers.

 2.4. Books may be borrowed only by local readers for a limited period of time (max. two weeks and 4 books at one time). No other Library materials may be borrowed. The term of usage of the library materials could be prolonged up to 1 week for staff. Number of books borrowed from the Library could be limited by the Library staff depending on the readers’ demands and availability of resources. However reference books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, legislation, official gazettes and periodicals, are only used for reading room.

 2.5. General rules of conduct in ILPD Library are as follows and must be observed by every person entering the Library premises:

 2.5.1. conversation, noise and other forms of disturbance must be kept to a minimum;

 2.5.2. foods, drinks and smoking are not allowed;

 2.5.3. mobile phones and other portable devices must be switched off;

 2.5.4. None of the library materials can be removed from the Library until it has been checked by the Library staff;

 2.5.5. connecting to the electrical, data or telephone supply in the library is not allowed;

 2.5.6. to photocopy library materials is not allowed;

 2.5.7. books may not be reshelved and must be left on the tables;

 2.5.8. all borrowed materials must be returned in the same condition as when borrowed and in due time;

 2.6. The Library management has the right to restrict access to the Library and its services for a one month period for users that seriously disturb the work of other Library users. In case of repeated disruptions, the Library management has the right to restrict such access indefinitely.

 2.7. If any of the borrowed Library possessions have been lost, the reader has an obligation to pay the cost for replacing them with an adequate item and besides that cover administrative expenses.

3. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE LIBRARY

 3.1. The Library staff has a duty to inform library users of the library usage regulations.

 3.2. Library has to follow the set terms for using the books and send reminders.

 3.3. The Library has a right to invite all persons entering the Library premises to observe these Library Regulations. In case of serious disturbance the Library staff has a right to banish a reader from the Library premises.

 3.4. The Library accepts no responsibility for personal possessions brought into the Library premises.

 3.5 All members of the Library staff are empowered to inspect any books in the possession of any person leaving the Library, and anyone found attempting to remove a library book from the Library without complying with approved Library borrowing procedures may be reported to Director of Library. Removal of books contrary to Library Regulations is a serious offense.

Labrary: General Information