LIBRARY POLICIES

Pupils

Violation of the library rules such as not returning books on time, lending and borrowing books for friends, defacing or mutilating books, stealing library properties and other violations are punishable by loss of library privileges, payment of the cost of the defaced or mutilated material, fines, or upon the discretion of the librarian.

Faculty

ON RESERVE BOOKS

All library-owned materials with the exception of the General Reference materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and others may be placed on reserve upon teacher’s request

ON REFERENCE SERVICE

1. Faculty members will be referred to all possible sources of information in their reference and research needs and in the preparation of their syllabi.
2. Faculty members should inform the librarian ahead of time before assigning certain readings/research topics to pupils, to enable her to prepare the needed materials.
3. Faculty members should fill out the Library Reservation Form at least three (3) working days before bringing/sending pupils to the library during class hours. They should stay with their pupils during the duration of the library activity. Giving instructions to pupils should be done in their respective classrooms.

ON CIRCULATION

1. Faculty members may borrow a maximum of 15 titles of books on subjects taught for one month, renewable for another month. However, the library may recall/hold the books borrowed if needed by another client.
2. Faculty members taking graduate courses, or enrolled in other courses shall be subject to the same regulations governing graduate students and students of other departments.
3. Faculty members are discouraged to borrow books for other members of their family or friends.
4. General Reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries atlases, maps, globes, and others are for “Library Use Only”. However, these can be borrowed for “Classroom Use”.
5. Generally, periodicals are for “Library Use Only”, however these can be borrowed for “Classroom Use”.
6. Faculty members with unreturned books/library materials cannot borrow books/library materials unless they return/renew them.
7. Unreturned materials on a given deadline are considered lost and charges are computed and forwarded to the accounting office upon the consent of the concerned faculty member. After one (1) year, charges are non-refundable.
8. Damaged/lost books must be reported immediately to the circulation desk/counter and to be replaced or paid within 30 days. Lost periodicals must be reported immediately to the librarian. Replacement of the same title and issue is preferred.
9. During inventory period, teachers are discouraged to borrow books and other library materials.

INTERNET ACCESS

1. Faculty members are enjoined to log-in and log-out when accessing online/electronic databases and other electronic resources in the Internet Access Area.
2. Original copies of CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs and others are for “Library Use Only”. These can be viewed in the Internet Access Area or through a personal laptop inside the library.
3. Faculty members may borrow a maximum of five (5) CD copies on subjects taught for one week and can be renewed for another week provided there’s no prior request for them.
4. For lost CDs, the borrower has to pay P200.00 which includes replacement and processing fee.
5. Requests for personal copy of CDs, DVDs and others are strictly prohibited.