The Policies
Sayyid Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Busaidi Learning Resources Center Policies
Borrowing Privileges
| Patron Type | Material Type | Loan Limit | Loan Period |
| Faculty | General Library Books | 2 books | 15 days |
| Textbooks (listed in module desciptor) | 10 books | 120 days | |
| Audiovisual | 2 items | 7 days | |
| Magazine & Journals (back issues only) | 2 items | 3days | |
| Students | General Library Books | 2 books | 15 days |
| Textbooks (listed in module desciptor) | 5 books | 15 days | |
| Audiovisual | 2 items | 7 days | |
| Magazine & Journals (back issues only) | 2 items | 3 days | |
| Staff | General Library Books | 2 books | 15 days |
| Textbooks (listed in module desciptor) | 2 books | 15 days | |
| Audiovisual | 2 items | 7 days | |
| Magazine & Journals (back issues only) | 2 items | 3 days |
Renewal:
Patrons can renew the borrowed books and other materials twice if not required or reserved by another patron.
Reservation:
The books currently on loan can be reserved by another patron and will be issued to him/her on return. Patrons can reserve up to 2 books at a time. Patron will have 5 days to borrow the reserved item(s). After 5 days it will be returned to the shelf.
Fine:
A fine of 200 baizas per book per day will be charged for the overdue or late return book(s). Users will not be allowed to check out any material from the center until the fine(s) is paid.
Lost or Damaged LRC Books:
Patrons are responsible for any loss or damage to the borrowed books and they have to replace or pay the cost of replacing the damaged/lost books.
