Researchers
Does the UA&P library accept outside researchers?
Outsider researchers are currently not allowed during the Library Phase 4 reopening.
UA&P alumni, however, may access the Library's physical premises during opening hours.
What are the requirements needed for outside researchers upon entrance to the UA&P library? And what are the use policies of the university library?
Please refer to our policies regarding researchers from outside institutions.
Can UA&P students and staff visit libraries of other institutions/schools/universities?
Yes, UA&P students and staff may visit other libraries. We suggest, however, that you check out the requirements needed before you visit these libraries through our reference librarian. You may also view the directory of local libraries for an overview of the library requirements.
Visitors
Downloadable Forms
The forms below are for the sole use of UA&P library patrons and can only be viewed if you are signed in to your UA&P (uap.asia) account.
- Records Storage Request Form (RSRF)
- Loan Request Form (LRF)
Journals
How can I access the subscribed online databases via off-campus?
Most of the online subscriptions can be accessed off-campus using your UA&P (uap.asia) account via the OpenAthens service. Other resources that do not support the OpenAthens service would require you to configure your computer's network proxy settings before you can access the institutional subscription. Using the OpenAthens is pretty straightforward since all you have to do is sign in with your uap.asia account when prompted. As for setting up the network proxy, you can find the configuration steps on our Online Guide for Off-Campus Journal Access.
How do I request for my off-campus access account?
First of all, you need to fill out the Online Application Form for Off-Campus Account Request and follow the rest of the instructions indicated on the page.
How do I configure my off-campus access account in my computer?
Please follow the instructions on the links according to the operating system you are currently using: Windows PCs, Windows 10 PCs, Apple Mac OS X
Borrowing
How long can I borrow books?
Books in the General Collection circulate for two (2) weeks and one (1) week during summer. For more details, you may refer to our Policies on Loan Periods.
Can I borrow the books on course reserves?
Books on Reserve are for room use and circulate in an hourly basis. These can be checked out overnight from 6:00 p.m. and should be returned not later than 9:00 a.m. the following day. You may also refer to our Policies on Loan Periods.
Renewal
How do I renew my books when I am off-campus?
Renewals can also be done via email, telephone, or using the PRIMO platform. For more details, you may refer to our Book Borrowing Policies.
How many times can I renew the books I borrowed in PRIMO MyLibraryCard?
Please refer to our policy on borrowing books and take note of the column labeled "Renewals."
Fees
How much is the researchers’ fee for outside researchers?
A fee of Php 100 is charged for every visit. For further details, you may refer to our policies regarding researchers from outside institutions.
How much is the overdue fine per day?
An overdue fine of Php 10 per day will be charged for materials in the General Collection. Please refer to our Policies on Accountabilities for details on other charges.
Referral Letters
What is a referral letter?
Referral letters are issued to those individuals who need to acquire materials in case such materials are not available in the UA&P library and also to those wish to perform research in other libraries and research agencies.
What are the requirements needed upon request of a referral letter?
In requesting a referral letter, a student and/or employee must first present a valid UA&P ID. A request for referral letter form must be filled out and handed over to the reference librarian.
Can we visit other libraries without a referral letter?
Most libraries require a referral letter from the school/university where an outside researcher would come from.
Where and from whom do we request for a referral letter?
A referral letter may be requested from our Reference Librarian at the Don Eugenio Lopez Library (CAS Library) from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Is there a limit to the number of researchers accepted by a school/university library?
There are libraries that accept only a specific number of outside researchers per school per day. You may inquire from our UA&P Reference Librarian for the availability of slots upon visiting or you may refer to our compiled information on local Libraries.