Overdue books.items are charged a $1 per day.

1. It is mandatory for each student to register with the library in order to borrow books.
   A valid CUZ identity Card or confirmation letter from the registry must be produced before one's account is activated.
2. A valid CUZ identity Card must be presented to the Library staff at the Circulation counter when borrowing items. I.D Cards shall be for the exclusive use of the owner only and should not be swapped among friends. NO ID - No SERVICE!
3. Are entitled to four (4) books at a time inclusive of one (1) from the reserve section.
4. The loan period for each ordinary issue shall be two weeks (14 days).
5. Books on reserve shall be loaned for one (1) day.
6. Books may be renewed up to two (2) times as the library does not have adequate stock for students.
7. Reserve items can be borrowed for overnight after three (3pm) and returned the folloeing day at 0900hrs. Reserve books to be borrowed for the weekend shall be borrowed on Friday after 3pm and returned on Monday at 0900hrs.
8. Borrowers must observe the hours of issue/return of Reserve items in accordance with the approved overnight and weekend loan periods.
9. Reserve items in great demand shall be restricted to one hour loan.
10. Fines for overdue Reserve items are charged per hour.
11. Upon return, every library book lent to student and staff shall be inspected and any damage or loss shall be made good in terms of the library Regulations.
12. Members relinquishing use of the library must return all outstanding materials and pay fines if any beforehand and obtain Library clearance.
13. All students shall be required to acquaint themselves with penalties likely to be imposed for infringement of library rules.
14. All books may be subject to recall by The Librarian.

Members of teaching and researching staff shall be entitled to borrow a total of five books.

1. Borrowed materials shall be returned by the end of one month loan period.
2. Loan items no longer required shall be returned to the library immediately notwithstanding the loan period.
3. Loans may be renewed once after the initial period. Applications for renewal shall be made personally by presenting the items in question to library staff.
4. All books may be subject to recall by The Librarian.
5. Overdue loans shall be subject to a fine to be determined from the time to time by the Librarian in consultation with the Library committee.

1. Members of the Administrative staff shall be entitled to borrow five (5) items. Each item shall be issued for a period of one month. No renewals.
2. Administrative staff loans shall be subject to borrowing rules and regulations for students as stated above.

Spouses of Academic, Administrative and Technical Staff are allowed to register with the Library and are allowed to borrow two books for a period of fourteen days.