GUIDELINES FOR VISITING THE LIBRARY IN THE NEW NORMAL

   1.  The library is open to all UB administrators, faculty & staff, students who wish to visit the library online/onsite.

  2.  Library online services are available on both campuses. The library web page is linked to the 

       University website wherein electronic resources are available.

  3.  Library clients are encouraged to use the Ask a Librarian – online reference assistance 

       through the use of Google form (Information Query  Form) provided in the library web page and 

       Chat a Librarian using the library FB page to address the information query/s.

  4.  To those who intend to visit the library physically, fill out the library Appointment Form which  

       can be accessed from our library web page. Confirmation of the appointment will be sent via 

       email.

  5.  During the visit, everyone is advised to follow the minimum health protocols of the university    like wearing of face mask, face shield, hand sanitation, and observing physical distancing for mutual safety.

  6.  DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR SCHOOL ID AND YOUR BALLPEN.

General Guidelines

  1. Library client are required to register upon entering the library.

  2. Student’s Identification Card must be presented when borrowing library materials.

  3. General reference materials, theses and dissertations, periodicals, and special collections are 

      for library use only.

  4. Three books (3) may be borrowed at a time. Borrowing of books ends two (2) weeks before the 

      end of the current semester. 

  5. Books may be borrowed from Monday to Friday. Borrowers are encouraged to return borrowed 

      library materials on time.

  6. Lost books must be reported immediately to the librarian. A lost book must be replaced by 

      the same title/latest edition/related subject or paid in cash based on the current market price 

      plus processing cost.

  7. Missing/torn pages on any borrowed library materials must be reported immediately to the 

      librarian. Borrowed materials should be handled with utmost care. Damaged materials beyond 

      normal usage must be replaced by the same title plus processing cost.

 8. Photocopying of articles and excerpts from books and other library materials may be allowed  

      for personal use only.

  9. Abstract of theses/dissertations is the only part allowed for photocopying.

10. Anybody caught bringing out library materials taken without permission shall be dealt with 

      disciplinary action.

11. Library customers are reminded that the library is primarily for study and research. EATING, 

      SMOKING, LITTERING, LOITERING, and the like are not allowed. Loud conversations are 

      discouraged.