The use of the different types of library resources by bonafide students, faculty, Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS), and administrative staff shall be subject to the following conditions:
All computing devices including their peripherals and/or accessories are for OFFICIAL and ACADEMIC use only and should only be used inside the premises of the Library building. Users shall be required to wait so the staff can verify the borrowed device. Users who may wish to borrow any item for a longer period may signify in writing the intent of use and purpose and must seek approval from the University Librarian. Users may borrow only one laptop or tablet at a time. Users may not add, delete, or change any programs/applications without the permission of the Learning Commons librarian. The library shall not be responsible for recovering files saved in the computing devices. Users shall be responsible for the full replacement and repair costs if the laptop/tablet or any peripherals borrowed are lost or damaged as determined by the library. The Library reserves the right to decline usage to any borrower at any time.
Power charging for personal laptops/netbooks (handheld gadgets)is allowed for 1 hour on any floor level/Section of the Library, provided that the users should register first at the Counter where the station is located.
a) Use of Electronic Library Card (KOHA)
a.1) KOHA account is necessary for borrowing library materials.
a.2) Once account has been created, client will be notified via email with the login details (username and password)
b) Registration for Library Privileges.
Bona fide members of the University who register for library privileges shall be required to obtain the following:
b.1) Student identification card and Form 5 or SAIS screenshot; or
b.2) Faculty/staff identification or appointment papers
Specific Guidelines on Student’s Identification Card:
b.1.1) The ID of a student is issued by the Registrar.
b.1.2) The duly authorized staff of the student’s College library/Main Library issues a signed ID sticker upon presentation of their Form 5 provided he has no outstanding account with the U.P. Library or upon Checking and verifying the attachments from the accomplished google form for ID validation.
b.1.3) The ID of a cross-registrant from within or outside the University and that of a special student and/or non-degree student is countersigned by the duly authorized staff of their college library (e.g. he was advised in that college or their Form 5 is signed by the College Secretary). However, if he was advised by the Registrar their ID is countersigned by the Main Library of the Constituent University where he is enrolled provided he has paid their library fee and has no outstanding account with the U.P. Library.
b.1.4) The ID of a student on residence will only be countersigned upon payment of their library fee as manifested in their Form 5. Otherwise, they are treated as an alumnus or former student.
b.1.5) A student who has no ID (e.g. new student or one who has lost their ID) may be issued a temporary ID by their college library or, in the case of a cross-registrant, a special student, or a non-degree student, upon presentation of their Form 5 and receipt from the Registrar that he has paid for their ID and which should include a “1×1” ID size picture, provided that they have paid their library fee and has no outstanding account with the UP library.