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The Kedah Digital Library (KDL) reserves the right to add and / amend any of the terms & conditions without prior notice. In order to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for reading, learning, and other library activities, KDL require all users to comply with the following Rules and Regulations.

Definitions
  • “KDL” means the Kedah Digital Library
  • “KDL staff” means the staff of Kedah Digital Library
  • “Librarian” means the Head of Kedah Digital Library
  • “Staff on duty” means the staff work during operation hour
1.0 – Operation Hour

Day: Saturday to Wednesday (Daily)
Time: 9.00 A.M. to 6.00 A.M.

2.0 – General Rules & Regulations
  • Food and beverages are available at Old Town White Coffee at cafeteria. It is the only place where food and beverages are allowed. KDL encourage users to patronize Old Town White Coffee;
  • No outside food and drinks allowed in KDL building. The only exception is for bottled water, which must be kept securely closed when not in use;
  • No smoking please, including electronic cigarettes in KDL premises;
  • KDL atmosphere will be adhered to at all times. No loud voices, running around, name-calling, inappropriate language or bad behavior will be tolerated;
  • All electronic gadgets used in the area should be set in ‘SILENT MODE’. These should not be left unattended to prevent any losses;
  • Users should be properly attired;
  • Children under the age of 6 must be supervised and within visual contact of a parents/guardian at all times while using KDL facilities;
  • No library equipment may be moved, modified or tampered with without permission from the Librarian;
  • Belongings left on tables and chairs at Rental Room for more than 15 minutes unattended may be removed by the KDL Staff;
  • Users will be responsible for their own goods belongings inside KDL and KDL shall not take any responsibility for loss of personal property;
  • If users find any items left in the library, please leave it with the KDL Staff at the KDL. Users who lose items in KDL area may check at the Help Desk Counter;
  • KDL practices a “shoe-free” environment and no shoes are allowed on KDL building. The Library have provided users with shoe lockers at Ground Level. User need to arrange their shoes neatly at designed area if shoe racks are fully used;
  • No backpacks or large shoulder bags are allowed in KDL building. These items will either be stored in a locker at Ground Level. No exceptions will be made;
  • Animals are not permitted in KDL compound;
  • Maintain the cleanliness of KDL premises and ensure that unnecessary waste are thrown in the designated bins;
  • Loitering around library buildings is prohibited, trespassing in non-public areas of KDL is prohibited;
  • Good order must be observed in KDL at all times, for example, placing of feet on the furniture, smoking, sleeping etc. will not be allowed;
  • Notices must not be displayed or distributed by users in any part of KDL except by or with the permission of the Librarian, nor may users offer anything for sale in KDL;
  • Whenever a fire alarm sounds in KDL building, all readers must vacate the library immediately;
  • Users who use KDL facilities and services, is subject to KDL Rules and Regulations that has been established from time to time;
  • The KDL staff on duty has the authority to bar any person from using library facilities for any infringement of the KDL Rules and Regulations;
3.0 – Library Authority
  • All users will be held responsible for any damage or loss of library materials in their possession and will be required to meet the cost of replacement and processing;
  • KDL reserve the right to add, delete or amend these terms and conditions at any time and from time to time and prior written notice of the same in such form and manner determined by KDL shall be given to the library user;
4.0 – Delegation

Members of the public who would like to visit KDL must send an official letter from their place of employment or college/university that they are studying at, stating the purpose and duration of their visit. All letter have to submit to:

Pengarah, Perbadanan 
Perpustakaan Awam ,
Jalan Kolam Air, 
05100, Alor Setar, Kedah
5.0 – Feedback

Feedback may be left via email:kdl@kedahlib.gov.my, or see Staff on duty at Help Desk Counter, Ground Floor.