Policies regarding the use of the Discussion Rooms

• The discussion room booking period is open six (6) days a week.
• Students and employees may file for an online discussion room reservation for one and a half (1.5) hours. The available time slots can be viewed in the booking form (see blue button below).
• Proper decorum is expected from the users.
• Disruptive behavior and bringing in of food and drinks are strictly prohibited.
• A LIB staff will inspect the room before and after use to ensure that the furniture and equipment are in good working condition.
• Failure to arrive within the first fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled time shall render the reservation null and void.
• The discussion rooms will close 15 minutes before the LIB officially ends its business hours by 7:30 p.m.
• The University Student Government whose office is located in the University Student Commons mezzanine may randomly monitor the use of the discussion rooms and has the right to report any misconduct of users including improper use of the discussion room to the University Library.
• Other usage for the discussion rooms can be arranged with the UA&P LIB Info desk staff.

Policies regarding the use of Study Carrels

• Allowed users. Only one (1) user may occupy each carrel at a time. Due to its limited number (28 units), only the following are allowed to reserve and use the study carrels:
  • non-SLG students (i.e., those not taking AB Political Economy, Masters in Politicial Exconomy, Juris Doctor, or LEX Honors)
  • faculty and administrative personnel who are currently enrolled in a thesis course
• Duration of use. Reservations can be made for a maximum of four hours (4) per day for one week (Monday to Saturday). This can be extended for another four hours (4) if no one else has signed-up for their use.
• Unreserved study carrels can be used by any valid user on a first-come, first-served basis. Their availability can be verified and booked online one day in advance of your preferred date of visit.
• The drawer key of the carrel can be secured at the Info Desk upon submission of a duly accomplished online reservation form and presentation of a valid UA&P (ID) card. The key must be surrendered at the Info Desk upon leaving the Library premises.
• Personal belongings. The Library strongly discourages leaving personal belongings (e.g. bags, laptops, handheld devices) in the carrels and drawers unattended. The Library is not responsible for any lost items.
• Drawer use. Library materials that are not checked-out should not be kept in the carrel drawers.
• Food is not allowed. However, drinks in spill-proof containers or tumblers with secure lids or sealable bottles are allowed.

Policies regarding the use of computer units

Requirements for Borrowing

• A valid UA&P ID must be presented to borrow a unit
• The student must register at the Info Desk of the Library
• The student must duly fill out the multimedia borrower's slip

Terms of Loans

• The patron surrenders his UA&P ID at the Info Desk upon registration
• For iMac units, the library staff hands over the wireless keyboard and mouse to the patron at the Info Desk (note: The iMac units are to be used for editing of multimedia files (audio, video, graphics, publications, etc.) only. Email and other social media services are strictly prohibited)
• Only one (1) student/staff per computer is allowed at a given time
• Proper decorum is expected from the users/students (no disruptive behavior and bringing in of food and drinks)

Use Policy

• The use of the Internet is strictly for research and instructional purposes only.
• Access to the University's network resources including the Internet is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy of ICT.
• The use a computer unit is allowed for one individual at a time.
• Food and drinks including water are not allowed inside the public access computing facilities.
• Do not use the local disks as permanent storage. All data files in the computer are deleted on Saturdays of each week.

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Policies regarding the use iPad Units

Requirements for borrowing

• A valid UA&P ID must be presented to borrow a unit
• The student must register at the Info Desk of the Library
• The student must duly fill out the multimedia borrower's slip

Terms of Loans

• The staff on duty will check the Library Management System to verify whether the patron is currently enrolled and is cleared of library accountabilities
• The staff on duty will verify the integrity of the tablet to ensure that it is in good working condition before handing over the unit
• Only one (1) student is allowed to borrow one (1) tablet unit at any given time.
• All tablets must be strictly used to access e-books including University-subscribed electronic resources.
• Email access and the use of social media services are discouraged.
• The student may also use the tablet unit beside the Info-Desk of the library.
• Downloading of an article or chapter is allowed for printing at the Info Desk

Use Policy

• The use of the Internet is strictly for research and instructional purposes only.
• Access to the University's network resources including the Internet is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy of ICT.
• The use a computer unit is allowed for one individual at a time.
• Food and drinks including water are not allowed inside the public access computing facilities.
• Do not use the local disks as permanent storage. All data files in the computer are deleted every Saturday.

I want to use an iPad tablet

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Policies regarding the use of cameras

Requirements for borrowing

• A valid UA&P ID must be presented to borrow a unit
• The student must register at the Info Desk of the Library
• The student must duly fill out the multimedia borrower's slip

Terms of Loans

• Reservation of a camera unit must be done three (3) days before the intended date of use.
• Students/staff may reserve the camera or a maximum of (4) four hours per day, or may extend whole day or multiday borrowing, provided there is no other reservation for the unit during the day and they will return the unit one hour before the library closes.
• The reservation may be extended for one hour at a time after the four-hour limit as long as there is no one else scheduled to use the unit.
• Cancellation of reservation must be done at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of use.
• Reservation will be forfeited, if after 15 minutes the student/staff has not shown up.
• The audio and video files in the Secure Digital (SD) card will be deleted upon return of the camera.
• No student/staff may use another patron’s ID to check out the camera
• Borrowers are responsible for the security and prompt return of the camera.
• The camera should be returned 30 minutes before the Library closes at 7:00P.M.
• Borrowers who are unable to return the camera within the day will result in the restriction of borrowing privileges for one semester.
• In case the camera is damaged or lost by the borrower, the terms and conditions stated on the Accountability Agreement will be applied.

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Policies regarding the use of multimedia accessories

Requirements for borrowing

• A valid UA&P ID must be presented to borrow a unit
• The student must register at the Info Desk of the Library
• The student must duly fill out the multimedia borrower's slip

Terms of Loans

• Reservation of a multimedia accessory must be done three (3) days before the intended date of use.
• Students/staff may reserve the item for a maximum of (4) four hours per day, or may extend to a whole day or several days, provided there is no other reservation for the unit during the day and that the unit will be returned one hour before the library closes.
• The reservation may be extended for one hour at a time after the four-hour limit as long as there is no one else scheduled to use the unit.
• Cancellation of reservation must be done at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of use.
• Reservation will be forfeited, if after 15 minutes the student/staff has not shown up.
• No student/staff may use another patron’s ID to check out the equipment.
• Borrowers are responsible for the security and prompt return of the equipment.
• The item should be returned 30 minutes before the Library closes at 7:00P.M.
• Borrowers who are unable to return the equipment within the day will result in the restriction of borrowing privileges for one semester.
• In case the item is damaged or lost by the borrower, the terms and conditions stated on the Accountability Agreement will be applied.

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