Policies and guidance

Library rules

• Keep the library silent, and do not use mobile phones inside. Security staff may confiscate phones used in the library.
• Do not eat, drink or sleep in the library, or put your feet on the desks.
• Leave bags and briefcases in the cloakroom and baggage area.
• Leave books you used on the tables for staff to re-shelve.
• Do not leave personal books or files on a desk for more than ten minutes, and do not reserve seats in advance.
• Do not write on, underline or tear library materials, and handle ink with care.
• Use the bins provided for litter.
• Stealing or attempting to steal library property is a punishable offence.

Borrowing and charges

Late returns incur a daily charge set by the library from time to time. Lost or damaged items are charged at the current market price plus an administrative cost.

• Borrowing and returns Loan limits, renewals and the Text Book Loan programme.

Copyright

Copy only what copyright law allows for your study or research. The library’s guidance is to copy no more than 10% of a work for academic purposes, but what counts as fair dealing depends on the work and how you use it. Unauthorised copying can be a criminal offence, so ask a librarian if you are unsure.

Research integrity

Presenting copied material without acknowledging its source is plagiarism. Cite every source in the style your course requires, and use the library’s similarity index check before you submit.

• Referencing and citation Cite your sources and check your work.

Official documents

• September 2026 orientation booklet PDF · University Library section, pages 15–17 (opens in a new tab)
• Daystar University Students Handbook PDF · section 2.12, Library Department (2017 edition) (opens in a new tab)

Some details in these documents may have changed. If they differ from this page, ask the library which applies.