1. LIBRARY SERVICES

 

LIBRARY HOURS

 

The library will not be open for service during semestral break, Christmas vacation, and on occasion when memo is received from top management.

 

Unless otherwise directed or revised by the University, the library hours are as follows:

 

LAW LIBRARY:

Monday – Saturday

7:30 am – 10:00 pm

 

LAW LIBRARY EXTENSION:

Monday – Saturday

9:00 am – 10:00 pm

 

Sundays before and during major examinations 

• Specific duration to be indicated in the relevant written request.

 

Other Sundays and Holidays

• Specific duration to be indicated in the relevant written request.

       

Midterm and Final Examination Week

• Specific duration of extension of library hours to be indicated in the relevant written request.

 

Note: A buzzer announces that the user has fifteen (15) minutes to wind up before closing time.

 

GENERAL RULES

 

LAW LIBRARY

 

The Library Department has instituted some policies in order to preserve its collections and ensure that the library is a safe and comfortable environment for all users. Users should be considerate of their fellow library users and abide by the policies, rules and regulations of the library. Some services and collections may have particular policies governing their use. Refer to library staff, flyers, or posted signages in certain areas in the library.

               

In order to perform its functions to the satisfaction of all students, the library needs to have the following rules:

 

• The following may use the library resources subject to the rules and regulations governing their use.
  1. All bona fide students, faculty, and non-teaching staff of the University;
  2. Students, faculty, and non-teaching staff from other UC Campuses;

• Cross registrants from other universities and schools; and

1. Non-Members:
   • Alumni;
   • Students from other schools;
   • Enrolled reviewees of the University of Cebu Bar Review Center;
   • Enrolled students for the Master of Laws Program;
   • Government and private researchers; and
   • Visitors with university appointments

• SILENCE and proper decorum must be observed at all times in the library. Inappropriate or unruly conduct will not be tolerated. Library staff will intervene to stop prohibited activities and behaviors (e.g. playing and watching movies using electronic gadgets, etc.). Those responsible will be listed and reported to the Student’s Affairs Office (SAO) for sanction and advised to leave from the library.
• User can use their mobile phones. Set cellular phones and other electronic devices to silent or vibrate mode. Users can use the texting functions of their cell phones; however, phone conversation is strictly prohibited inside the library since this will disrupt the work of others. We reserve the right to ask anyone engaged in phone conversation to leave the library.
• Unofficial picture taking using digital cameras or mobile phones with built-in camera is strictly disallowed. If necessary for project related purposes, ask permission from the campus librarian.
• SMOKING, SLEEPING, and DOING INDUSTRIAL WORKS (i.e. doing projects which require cutting materials, painting, and other distractive activities other than studying and reviewing) are not allowed.
• Bringing of water bottles and consumption of water is allowed inside the law library. Eating and bringing of other food and beverages are strictly prohibited inside the law library except when consumed at the law library extension pantry. Food items must be deposited near the exit door before entering the library.
• Library should be kept clean and orderly. Chairs must be pushed back against the table after using and must not be transferred from one place to another. Observe the appropriate number seating capacity of each table and the corresponding color coding of the chairs.
• Books in the reading area should not be returned to the shelves but be left on the table to avoid them from being misplaced. Reserved books, Periodicals, and Library Use Only (LUO) need to be returned to the Reserve Section, Periodicals Section, and Central Circulation Desk.
• Use the library materials properly. Do not tear page/s nor underline part/s as these are forms of vandalism and are punishable under library policy.
• LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. The Library Department is not responsible for any personal items that are lost or stolen in the library. However, we do maintain Lost and Found Area. Items will be listed and posted after which, if items will not be claimed after two days it will be submitted to the Students Affairs Office (SAO).

 

PANTRY AT THE LAW LIBRARY EXTENSION

 

Students who are using the Pantry at the Law Library Extension are required to observe the following:

               

• Users must log in their names upon entry to the library extension for records purposes.
• SILENCE and proper decorum must be observed at all times in the library extension. Inappropriate or unruly conduct will not be tolerated. Library staff will intervene to stop prohibited activities and behaviors (e.g. playing and watching movies using electronic gadgets, etc.).
• Users can use their mobile phones. Set cellular phones and other electronic devices to silent or vibrate mode. Users can use the texting functions of their cell phones.
• Users may engage in quiet conversation in person or by telephone as long as other users are not disturbed. If a conversation or use of a device can be heard by patrons more than 5 feet away, it is presumed to be disturbing to others.
• Unofficial picture taking using digital cameras or mobile phones with built-in camera is strictly disallowed. If necessary for project related purposes, ask permission from the campus librarian.
• SMOKING, SLEEPING, and DOING INDUSTRIAL WORKS are not allowed.
• Bringing of water bottles and consumption of water is allowed inside the law library. Eating and bringing of other food and beverages are strictly prohibited inside the law library except when consumed at the law library extension pantry. Food items must be deposited near the exit door before entering the library.
• Only light snacks are allowed to be consumed inside the pantry, subject to the observance of the other rules set out in this section.
• Library should be kept clean and orderly. Chairs must be pushed back against the carrels after using and must not be transferred from one place to another.
• Only one (1) student per carrel is allowed.
• Books borrowed from the main law library may be allowed to be brought in the library extension and must be returned to the main library.
• Use the library materials properly. Do not tear page/s nor underline part/s as these are forms of vandalism and are punishable under library policy.
• Bringing of coffee inside the pantry is allowed. But the student must make sure not to spill over the books and other materials inside the law library extension.
• Users are expected to make sure that the pantry is clean and free from clutter. Garbage bins are located inside the pantry to ensure cleanliness and orderliness.
• LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. The Library Department is not responsible for any personal items that are lost or stolen in the library. However, we do maintain Lost and Found Area. Items will be listed and posted after which, if items will not be claimed after two days it will be submitted to the Students Affairs Office (SAO).

 

FACULTY READING ROOM

 

• The Faculty Reading Room is a place for quite reading, research, studying and writing exclusive for the use of the faculty members of the School of Law.

 

• The Faculty Members of the School of Law shall be given priority access to the law books, periodicals, journals and other resource materials in the law library.

 

• The Faculty Reading Room is located at the Law Library Extension where the faculty members can access the pantry, should they need to eat food and/or drink coffee and other beverages during their stay at the reading room.

 

DISCUSSION ROOM

 

• The discussion room is a place where law students can gather into groups and share their thoughts and ideas on issues, brainstorm group projects and activities, meet and discuss certain assignments and encourage a free exchange of concerns with their friends and peers.

 

• Books and other reading materials may be brought inside the discussion room, which is located inside the main law library.

 

• General rules in the library shall also apply to law students using the discussion rooms.

 

USE OF SCHOOL ID IN THE LIBRARY

 

• All bona fide students of the University, including those listed in item 2(a) of the Regulations can borrow library materials upon presentation of valid school identification card (ID). A school ID is a permit to enter and use the library. The school ID is non-transferrable. Students caught using another school ID will have their school ID confiscated.

 

• Validated school ID must be presented when borrowing any of the library materials at the loan desk.

 

• Students who want to reproduce any of the library materials should ask permission from the Section In-charge; sign the book card and leave their school ID.

 

5. CONTROL PROCEDURE

 

• Any user who wants to use the library is required to pass through security screening located at the entrance/exit doors.

 

• A log system is installed at the entrance door as a control measure allowing official students to enter the library and to facilitate statistics on user patronage.

 

• Every user should wear their validated school ID before entering the library. NO SCHOOL ID, NO ENTRY.

 

1. Upon entering the library, every student will be required to:

• Scan their school ID in the Log System;
• Open and show their briefcases, bags, folders, big envelopes, etc.; and
• Properly log in their laptops, netbooks, printers, etc.

1. Upon leaving the library, every student will be required to:

• Open and show their briefcases, bags, folders, envelopes, etc.;
• Show Date Due Slip of every library material/s that are to be taken outside of the library for inspection; and
• Properly log out their laptops, netbooks, printers, etc.

 

• Photocopy Center. Materials for reproduction will be checked at the Photocopy Center. The user fills out a Photocopy Slip; leave ID and book card to the working scholar in-charge. Patrons are required to comply with copyright law in cases were books are photocopies, or scanned; capturing of images, printing, downloading information sources in print, electronic or any other formats must comply to the rules specified in the intellectual property law.

 

CIRCULATION

 

• Transaction Hours

 

Law Library and Law Library Extension

Monday—Saturday, including Sundays and Holidays (upon prior request of the department concerned)

8:00 am – 9:45 pm

 

• Students may be allowed to borrow a maximum of five (5) books at a time, while faculty can borrow a maximum of ten (10) books, [Exception: non-circulating materials e.g. periodicals, general reference, etc.]

 

• Reference books may be borrowed for 1 week, renewable for another 1 week, unless needed by other students.

 

• Reserved books may be borrowed for two (2) hours within the library, subject to renewal, if not in demand.

 

Overnight use for course reserves

 

Check out                                                                              Due date

 

Monday – Friday

                           5:30 pm                                                                      6:00 pm the following working day

 

 

Saturday

                        4:30 pm                                                                         6:00 pm the following working day

 

Days prior to Sundays and Holiday Service

 

                                 5:00pm                                                                         1:00 pm the following day                

 

Sundays and Holidays

                        4:00 pm                                                                   8:00 am the following working day            

                          

 

Note: Room Use is only applicable if classes are scheduled during morning & afternoon sessions (8:00 am – 5:30 pm). Central Circulation Desk will close at 9:45 pm.

 

• Fiction books may be borrowed for one (1) week, renewable, if not in demand.

 

• The following materials are to be read only in the library:

• General Reference Books [encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, books in set, etc.]
• Theses and dissertations
• Filipiniana books except for Filipiniana (Reserve) books
• Asiania
• Periodicals [newspapers, magazines and journals]
• Highly Illustrated Items in closed cabinets
• Other materials intended for library use such as CDs/DVDs and electronic resources can be viewed within the library premises. CDs/DVDs and electronic resources are previewed before they are borrowed by the users.

 

• A week before final examination, books can no longer be borrowed for home use.

 

• Fines and Penalties

 

Overdue books:

5. Reserved books: Php5.00 for the first hour and Php3.00 for every succeeding hour including Sundays and Holidays.

 

25. Php25.00 per day will be charged for unreturned reserved books and periodicals borrowed for photocopying use.

 

• Reference books: Php3.00 per day, including Sundays and Holidays.

3. Fiction books: Php3.00 per day, including Sundays and Holidays. 

 Note: Fines and charges for lost books may vary per campus.

 

• Lost books must be reported immediately to the Central Circulation Staff In-charge and be replaced or paid within 15 days, after which charges will be reported to the Cashier’s Office to the account of the person concerned.
• Habitual delinquency. Suspension of the privilege to borrow library materials is imposed to students who are frequently late in returning books and who willfully disregard library regulations.
• Mutilating and stealing. Students caught or proven to be stealing and mutilating library property are recommended for disciplinary action by the SAO.
• Students violating the library rules & regulations, policies will be reported to the SAO Director for sanction.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY-BASED SERVICES

 

1. Internet

 

1. All bona fide students of the University can use the Internet facilities of the library upon presentation of their valid school ID.
2. Students are charged a minimal amount for the use of the Internet services.
3. Printing of searched topics is also permitted for a fee. 
4. Access to a sexually explicit material is strictly prohibited. Students caught accessing to sexually explicit sites will be dealt with accordingly. 
5. Talking, eating, drinking and smoking are strictly prohibited inside the room. 
6. Companions and bystanders are not allowed.

 

2. Wi-Fi Facility. Users are responsible for making sure their computers have the correct settings and necessary hardware to access the service. Library staff cannot assist users in configuring their equipment in troubleshooting problems [Law Library].

 

3. Electrical Outlets are provided in the library public spaces. They are only intended for laptop and other gadgets. Charging zones are assigned and outlets are intended for students use.

 

4. Public Access Computers. Computers intended as a free based service allowing users to access the online catalog, e-journals, e-books, online databases [reference, textual, bibliographic] as well as identified websites for educational needs.

 

     Notes:

 

Students violating the library established rules, regulations and policies will be reported to the SAO Director for sanction.

 

Complaints, suggestions and comments to library business should be addressed to library personnel verbally or written [suggestion box] or by email [ucbaniladcampus_library@yahoo.com]. If the complaint has not been settled, the user may contact the Campus Librarian.