Objectives:

1.  To enable the Bulacan State University (BulSU) library users to return easily and safely the books borrowed. 

2.   To facilitate the returning of borrowed books and materials without violating health protocols prescribed to prevent further transmission of COVID-19 infection.

Rationale:

This service is offered to let library patrons drop off their finished books and media in book drop boxes. Drop boxes are located at the main gate and 2nd gate of the university. 

Process:

Step 1: Contact your College Librarian to  schedule your OLIBOR. 

Step 2: Place the book/s in the drop box for return.

**Drop boxes are located at the main gate and 2nd gate of the University. 

Step 3: Fill -out the google form (http://Tinyurl.com/BulSU-OLIBOR) or message the Library FB page and send the following:

Name:

Course/Department:

(Note: For employees please indicate your department/Office)

Title of the book:

Contact Number:

Photo of the returned books:  

Step 4: After accomplishing the form needed, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that your OLIBOR is successful. 

Objectives:

1. To develop awareness among library patrons as regards to the Bulacan State University (BulSU) Library profile, its collections and its services in particular to the new normal 

2.    To help the BulSU Library patrons in identifying, locating and accessing print and electronic resources provided by the BulSU Library 

Rationale:

This service is designed to provide library orientation for the students and faculty. 

Process: 

ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION

This process is by request and subject for scheduling.

Step 1: Fill- out online request form http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-OLI

Step 2: The Librarian will send a confirmation email together with the approved schedule 

Step 3: Log-in and join the google meet room at least 10 minutes before the online library 

instruction.

Step 4: Answer the Evaluation Form through the link that will be posted after the session : http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-LSF

Step 5: Upon completion of the Evaluation Form, the librarian will send an e-Certificate within 3-5 working days.

AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATION

You may watch the audiovisual presentation in your most convenient time.

Step 1: Fill- out online request form http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-OLI

** The link for the Audiovisual presentation is indicated in the google form. 

Step 2: After watching the Audio-Visual Presentation, answer the evaluation form included at the last part of the form.
** Don't forget to like and subscribe!

Step 3: Upon completion of the Evaluation Form, the library will send an e-Certificate within 3-5 working days.

Objectives:

1.     To enable the Bulacan State University (BulSU) library users to access our research collection. 

2.     To facilitate the scanning of research materials and photocopying of abstract 

Rationale:

This service provides virtual assistance to library users to help them in their research needs. This may include requests for photocopying and scanning of research materials. 

Process:

Step 1: Fill-out online request form http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-LIRA

Step 2: Once the form is accomplished, your lody will contact you via email to inform the availability of materials. 

Objectives:

1.  To enable the Bulacan State University (BulSU) library users to borrow books for home use; request for a photocopy and scanning purposes. 

2.   To facilitate the borrowing of books without violating health protocols prescribed to prevent further transmission of COVID-19 infection 

Rationale:

OBR is one of the services provided by the Bulacan State University Library. It allows library clients to borrow books for home use, for photocopy, and for scan via email request and Google Forms. Library patrons who wish to avail this service can photocopy and scan up to 10% of one chapter of the book. 

Process:

STEP 1: 

Fill out google form and choose your option: 

• for Scanning

The Clients can only request two (2) books wherein 10% of the book pages to be scanned, which are shared through google drive.

Step 1: Fill out google forms http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-OBR

Step 2: Librarian will contact you via email to inform the availability of material.

 ** Scanned materials will be shared via google drive.

• for Photocopying

The Clients can only request two (2) books wherein 10% of the book pages to be photocopied, which by appointment.

Step 1: Fill out google forms http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-OBR 

Step 2: Librarian will contact you via email to inform the availability of material and the date/time of pick-up of photocopied materials.

** For safety and security measures, the library staff will be the one to drop and retrieve the material to be photocopied at the photocopying shop located at Graceland Mall in front of Robinson’s entrance.

** There is no agreement between the library staff and the photocopying shop with regards to the fee of the materials photocopied, the client will be the one to shoulder the fees incurred.

• for Home USE

Clients may borrow books for home use subject to library policy.

Step 1: Fill out google form http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-OBR 

Step 2: Librarian will send an email for the confirmation, 

availability  of material, and date/time of pick-up. 

** Designated pick-up stations are BulSU gate 1 and gate 2 only. 

** For book returns (OLIBOR), please refer to this link http://Tinyurl.com/BulSU-OLIBOR

STEP 2: 

Once the form is accomplished, your lody will contact you via email to inform the availability of material and the date/time of pick-up of the materials.

Objectives:

1.   To provide a venue for systematic book purchase recommendations by BulSU library patrons.

2.    To facilitate receipt of recommendations from BulSU library clients through non-physical contact transactions in the effort to develop library collections.

Rationale:

Online Book Suggestion service is designed to provide access to resources tailored fit to the request of the library community. Students and faculty may send their suggested books to be purchased via BulSU OPAC and via e-Mail and social media accounts. 

Process:

VIA BULSU OPAC 

Clients may suggest books thru Bulsu OPAC 

Step 1: Please Login to your OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) email, if none register using your BulSU portal email. 

Step 2: After registration/log-in, kindly look for the purchase suggestion tab and click. 

Step 3: Fill out the necessary fields. 

Step 4: Please Click “Submit your suggestion” button once completely filled out. 

VIA ONLINE FORMS 

The Clients can suggest books thru Google Forms provided at the BulSU Aklatan google site.  

Step 1: Go to University Library G-site, Go to Forms Tab, 

Step 2: Select the Google Form for "Online Book Suggestion" or click the link http://tinyurl.com/BulSU-OBS

Step 3: Provide the necessary fields the bibliographic information (Title, author, copyright year, subject etc.) of your book suggestion. Then click submit. 

Step 4: Wait for LODY’s confirmation email. 

Objectives:

1.    To enable the Bulacan State University (BulSU) Library to conduct virtually various reference assistance and services to different library patrons of the university in the new normal during this time of pandemic.

2.    To respond to and address effectively the online queries of BulSU Library clienteles through online means 

Rationale:

This service provides virtual assistance to library users to help them in their information needs. This may include; answering Ready Reference Questions; providing Reader’s Advisory Services; and Bibliographic Verification. 

 Process:

Step 1: Send your Queries via Bulsu library virtual assistant connection 

Step 2: After receiving your request, your friendly lody will respond to you shortly 

Objectives:

1. To keep up with the trends by creating new programs in the form of Edutainment 

2.   To provide educational videos in promoting literacy

Rationale:

This new service has been created because BulSU Library wants to put a new twist in the promotion of its services through social media platforms and to assure the user-community that this academic library is not only concerned about its collections and other physical facilities. Similarly, the BulSU Library is also after teaching and inculcating in the minds of the user-community the passion and love for reading, the necessity to be information-literate, the need to be abreast with the current trends and most of all the need to learn the basic life hacks and simple instructions which can definitely help the people to be functional in the performance of their daily activities.

 Process:

Step 1: Search for bulsu aklatan via youtube.com or through this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09YgpQbXjAq1ifGWCE-ULA 

Step 2:  Click the subscribe button and the notification bell to have access to free online instructions, trends, Edutainment (Educational Entertainment event), DIY (Do It Yourself)/Life hacks, random asking of questions and a sort of library challenges wherein BulSU Librarians will respond to the requested challenge/s by the community.

Objectives:

1. To provide the Bulacan State University (BulSU) administration, faculty, staff and students remote access to various Open Educational Resources (OERs) 

2. To provide access to subscribed and open access databases.

3. To promote current awareness pertaining to library services.

Rationale:

The site includes a wide variety of Open Educational Resources ready for use. It is made available online and can be accessed remotely.  

 Process:

Step 1: Search for bulsu aklatan via Google.com or through this link https://sites.google.com/bulsu.edu.ph/bulsu-aklatan/ 

Step 2: Once you are redirected to Bulsu Aklatan Home page, you may now browse for the variety of Open Educational Resources ready for use.