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BORROWING POLICY

A.  Circulation Materials

                                                                              Loan Periods

            References Books                                        1 Day

            Filipiniana Books                                           1 Day

            Fiction Books                                                  1 Week

            Stack Books                                                    3 Days


B. Non-circulation material

  • Periodicals, Newspapers, General Reference books, and Unpublished Materials (Thesis and Dissertation) are available for library use only.

C. Borrowing

  • Valid ID must be presented when borrowing books. It is not transferable.
  • No library materials shall be removed from the Library until they have been properly recorded at the Circulation Counter.
  • A borrower shall, before leaving the Library, ensure that all books issued to him/her on loan are complete and undamaged.
  • A borrower shall, before leaving the Library, check the date due slip if it is properly processed

D. Return

  • Borrowers should return the books to the Library.

E. Renewals

  • Books on loan, except those reserved by others, may be renewed for another day for three (3) consecutive days.
  • The student cannot borrow/renew books unless the account is settled;

F. Reservation

  • Books can be reserved by contacting the Reference in-charge through FB messenger/Email or approaching the information desk counter
  • The in-charge will reserve the books to be loaned.

G. Overdue

  • Borrowers should return the books to the library, if the book is not returned on time; an overdue penalty will be applied.  

H. Penalty/Fine

  • Community service for Undergraduate Students; 
  • Donation of any parallel library material or suspension from borrowing for an equivalent period for Graduate Studies Students. 

I. Loss

  • If you lost the books, they must be reported immediately to the university/campus librarian to avoid penalties.
  • Replacement of the same title, author, and updated edition is advised.

J. Theft

  • Taking books out of the library without properly charging out at the circulation counter will be considered theft. This is a serious offense and may result in immediate suspension and loss of library privilege according to pertinent CTU policies.