The third floor of the library serves as a quiet area where students study and research. Silence is maintained at all times.
The sections at this level are the following:
The Discussion Room is used for group discussion and study purposes through online reservation. Online reservation must be made a week before the scheduled time on first come, first serve basis. Cancellation must be made two days before the scheduled date so as to give others the chance to use the facilities.
The LRC reserves the right to cancel any activities that disruptive (loud conversation) of the LRC function.
The Don Carlos Locsin Collection includes 3,000 volumes of books on various subject areas like Philippine history, literature, politics, government, and more.
It also includes rare materials that date back to the early 1900s. It has precious and informative collection on the sugar industry, its history, and its development. Various periodicals are an outstanding part of this collection.
The Negrosiana collection is about the local history of the Province of Negros. It consists of books, publications, brochures, and other materials about Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. Exemplary research works written by local writers are housed in this section.
The Filipinana section consists of books and other resources about the Philippines, books written by Filipino authors, and books printed in the Philippines. These materials are for room use only. This a close shelf section.
In special cases, a student can borrow a book for classroom use only upon the request of the faculty. A written note from the concerned faculty is required before approval by the LRC Head.
Open study area is a space where students can discuss, engage and network among their classmates to do their academic research, homework, assignments and study.
Individual study area is a quite space where students can sharpen their mind, can concentrate and do their academic research, homework, assignments and study.
The Asian Studies houses resources about Asia and nearby countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Many artifacts are found in this section. Also on display are distinguished markers, flags, ornaments that represent a particular nation.
The Senator Jose Locsin Collection is the personal collection of the late Senator Jose Locsin. He was a physician, a former legislator and and outstanding philanthropist. The collection includes original manuscripts of his speeches on different occasions and languages. The collection also includes history books such as Noli me Tangere, El Filibusterismo and medicine.
The Knowledge Resource Network Collection (KRN) houses Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) publications such as books, report guides, manuals, primer brochures and also provide research assistance to the public. This is inline with the BSP vision on KRC to be catalyst for economic development by empowering the public to make informed and better economic and financial decision through easy access to information and services.