Books are cataloged and classified according to the Anglo- American Cataloging Rules and both Dewey Decimal Classification and the Library of Congress Classification Systems.

The different types of book collections and the rules regarding their usage are as follows:

1. Reference – References like almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, handbooks, manuals, maps, yearbooks, and other general works are for library use only.

2. Filipiniana– Books written by Filipinos and by foreign authors about the Philippines, published in the Philippines or outside the Philippines or books that contain portion(s) or section(s) about the Philippines. These are for library use only.

3. Reserves – Books with a short loan period at the request of the faculty members for use of their students.

4. Circulation – Books which are readily accessible for use in- side or outside the library for one week.

• Project Paper / Degree Paper— are extant copies of graduate and undergraduate project papers submitted to TUA Library.

• Theses — are extant copies of graduate theses submitted to TUA Library.

• Dissertations—are extant copies of post graduate dissertations submitted to TUA Library.

Strictly for library use only and cannot be photocopied.

Collection of local and foreign serials or materials published with relative frequency which includes the following:

1.Magazines

2.Newspapers

3.Professional journals

Loose issues of periodicals are displayed in magazine boxes, while bound issues are shelved and arranged alphabetically by title. Current newspapers are placed in the newspaper racks.

Newspaper clippings are typically carefully preserved articles or excerpts from newspapers. They serve as historical snapshots of events, cultural moments, or noteworthy topics covered by newspapers over time. For online access, kindly check this resource: https://tinyurl.com/TUALibraryNewspaperClippings    

Online databases provide access to electronic journals & databases that the University Library has bought or licensed access to. The library holds a subscription for EBSCOhost research databases. Access to a variety of databases, e-journals, and e-books is available through the EBSCOhost interface. The databases are particularly useful for locating journal articles and other publications on a specific topic within each database's subject areas.

How to Access EBSCOhost:

To log in to EBSCOhost, use the following URL: https://search.ebscohost.com

Please message your librarian for the login credentials

A list of databases of open access books and journals evaluated by the library staff to provide additional resources or information for the researchers.

Flat, rolled and folded maps may be borrowed for classroom use. Globes are placed in the Reference reading area. 

Pamphlets, clippings, vertical files and Philippine documents are for library use only. Clippings or ephemeral materials from newspapers, magazines, Philippine documents, pamphlets, and maps which contain information about people, places, things, and events or other useful information for teaching, learning and research. Clippings about Trinity University of Asia and newspaper articles that are of important value are mounted in bond papers, placed in folders, labeled and filed by subject. They can be found in steel filing cabinets at the Reference-Periodicals Section. 

Includes memorabilia of the first Filipino president, old photographs regarding the history of the university, rare books and documents pertaining to the institution. 

The University Library collects a variety of classic and contemporary tabletop games to support co-curricular and recreational activities. Board and card games are available for in-library use. Available board games are:

• Monopoly

• Chess

• Games of the General

• Math Board

• Scrabble

• Snakes and Ladders

• Word Puzzle