The University Library is only open Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the following: For Faculty/Admin: PUP ID Card Student: Current Registration Card

You need to have the following requirements in order to borrow a book: Library Account Certificate of Registration Borrower’s card Steps to follow when borrowing a book online: Patrons can request to borrow books and other reference materials online and check them out from the NALLRC. When requested, PUP faculty, staff, and students can borrow and check out books and other reference materials online. To place a request, search the library's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) for library materials. to do this, use your PUP Library account. You may request up to five (5) items for faculty, administrative employees, and officials. Three (3) books for students at one time. Once your items are ready, you will receive an email at your PUP Webmail address instructing you to use an online calendar to schedule a checkout date and time, as well as details on how to collect your items. The library staff will check out your books and place them in a paper bag to minimize contact. Each library location will have a takeout approach that involves minimal contact between you and the library staff. Don’t forget to bring your PUP ID card to your scheduled checkout appointment and follow safety and health measures.

To place a request, search the library's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) for library materials. Use your PUP Library account to request items for checkout. You can request up to five items (faculty, administration, and officials) and three items (students) at the same time. Once your items are ready, you will receive an email at your PUP Webmail address instructing you to use an online calendar to schedule a checkout date and time. On the date of your scheduled checkout appointment, carefully read the instructions you receive in the confirmation email about your scheduled appointment time. It will include instructions on how to get your items. The Library staff will check out your books and place them in a paper bag to minimize contact. Each library location will have a takeout approach that involves minimal contact between you and staff. Bring your PUP ID card to your scheduled checkout appointment, and follow safety and health measures.

If a book is not returned by the due date, there will be a fine of PHP100.00 per day.

For other library-related issues, you can contact them at: Online access: all e-books, online journals, and databases are available as before. To get help: Chat with a librarian to ask a quick research question, ask a question, or consult a subject matter expert. (Chat with a Librarian via ils.pup.edu.ph.) Online Research Help Schedule: 7AM - 12NN Ms. Mardeliza L. Sandoval 12NN - 7PM Ms. Maria Theresa M. Zapanta Access the service desk online via chat and by phone from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. when the building is closed. For your reference, the Circulation Services Schedule is listed in the table below. 7: 00 am – 8: 00 am Mr. Romer S. Julian 8: 00 am – 9: 00 am Ms. Aubrey Renz M. Catanghal 9: 00 am – 10: 00 am Mr. Carl Jerome V. Pelagio 10:00 am – 11: 00 am Ms. Niña DG Gutierrez 11:00 am – 12: 00 noon Ms. Meychell S. Angoy 12:00 am – 1: 00 pm Ms. Myleen L. Delos Santos 1:00 pm – 2: 00 pm Mr. Orlando L. Oliverio, Jr. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mr. Edmer C. Ramirez 3: 00 pm – 4: 00pm Ms. Jean Razzell P. Gagalac Part of the NALLRC’s service is the Virtual Reference, which allows librarians and patrons to communicate with each other in real time through the internet by email, chat, or instant messaging.

Users must observe the library's circulation policy at all times. The book(s) (and/or other material(s)) requested will be ready after two working days (provided the material(s) requested are on shelves) from the date of the request. Once the material(s) is ready for pickup, we will notify you via text message, phone call, or email. We will safely pack all requested materials and have them ready for pick-up at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the NALLRC Building.

User Type No. of Items allowed Period Renewal PUP Administrators Deans Faculty members Support Staff 5 2 weeks 1 time for 1 week (depending upon the number of available copies) Request for renewal of materials can be done via email Student 3 2 weeks

A bibliographical description of the book can be accessed via the OPAC site. However, the library is currently provides scanning services to meet our patrons' information needs.

The PUP library does not sell books.

We have our Online Public Access Catalog that describes the library materials. Visit our website at ils.pup.edu.ph.