UP EnggLib Facilities
Social learning spaces for sharing and collaboration.
UP EnggLib is more than a reading area. It houses several facilities designed around learning enriched by technology, collaboration, and user comfort. What sets UP EnggLib apart from other libraries is that the library heavily invests in technological infrastructure and operations. EnggLib marks itself as an IT library, in the midst of the changing times. In order to streamline all processes in the library, EnggLib is heavily dependent in this infrastructure. The Library guarantees to deliver fast and efficient services to its users and set an updated know-how on the technological advances in the world. The Library has its own server room and all rooms are well-connected to its local area network. Each room was designed with a unique purpose and has the ability to connect and access the different resources intended for development and research. Select any of the links below to discover UP EnggLib's facilities.
The Learning Commons
One-stop location for all things academic and digital.
Among the many innovations of UP EnggLib is The Learning Commons (TLC). TLC is a space designed to promote interaction, collaboration, and group learning among users and is a one-stop location for all things academic and digital, providing users with means to access the library's electronic resources, engage in multimedia projects, and participate in group coursework. EnggLib came up with TLC as a response to the changing information lifestyle of users and changing methods of classroom instruction that has shifted from being individual-based to group learning. It is a program that brings into maturity the library's adaptation of the Commons concept by integrating technology and ergonomics with information resources and services in order to create an academic environment that magnifies learning possibilities by encouraging shared experience.
The Learning Commons is equipped with multimedia-capable computer workstations for a wide range of tasks such as Web surfing, desktop publishing, multimedia content creation, and software development for various platforms. These workstations are customized to feature various software applications that our students need in order to complete their academic requirements. Users can choose among Windows, Mac, and Linux workstations to suit their needs. TLC encourages a culture of being the go-to place of students for their machine problems, media hub, laboratory exercises, or chill-out place, providing them with comfortable bean bags, carpeted flooring, and a noise-allowed facility.
By its novelty and uniqueness, The Learning Commons has earned UP EnggLib a distinct place among modern Philippine libraries and currently serves as a benchmark for other institutions with similar on-going projects. It also takes pride that after a year of operations, TLC was awarded the Outstanding Library Program of 2011 by the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc.
Multimedia Viewing Room
The TLC Multimedia Viewing Room features the marriage of flexibility and technology. Reconfigurable tables and chairs allow it to suit any purpose - be it a viewing session, a forum, or a classroom setup. The room is equipped with a high-definition LED TV, touch-screen desktop computer, Blu-ray player, DVD/multimedia player, surround sound system, digital projector, and electronic smartboard for that technology-enhanced classroom experience.
The TLC Multimedia Viewing Room is exclusive for COE faculty members and staff.
Film Fridays
TLC also hosts a regular activity dubbed as Film Fridays, a weekly alternative learning experience where students can enjoy watching features & documentaries about engineering, sciences and technology. Students are free to come here every Friday, and enjoy watching and learning in a comfortable setting. Drop by at TLC Multimedia Viewing Room every Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
Printing Services
Students may avail printing services at the TLC’s Printing Station whether in black and white (P5/page) or in colored (P20/page).
Reading Areas
Spaces for serious study and research.
The reading areas of UP EnggLib not only house book collections but also ergonomic furniture for individual users. Specially-designed reading carrels provide private, personal spaces for study, with ample lighting and spacing to provide an excellent reading experience.
OPAC Stations
Designated computer terminals were distributed in the reading areas of the Circulation and Serials Section as OPAC stations. These give users quick access to Tuklas, UP Diliman’s resource discovery tool that will enable users to search for print and electronic resources available in the university.
Self-Check In/Out Kiosks
To provide a more convenient way of borrowing and returning books, users may use the Self Check In/Out kiosks at the Circulation section.
eReaders
UP EnggLib also has computers and mobile devices dedicated solely for browsing electronic resources. Computers were reconfigured as eReaders where the eGateway Portal can be freely accessed. Users can also borrow iPads and Kindles and enjoy reading e-books from our various online database providers, browse our recommended technology websites, or read magazines and newspapers online, all at their fingertips! eReaders are available for free to all users of EnggLib.
Charging Stations
Certain areas dedicated as charging stations were also made available for UP EnggLib users. Users can charge their gadgets and laptops using the strategically-placed electrical outlets available all over the library. It may be a simple service, and yet, can mean so much to those who are using their own devices for their research and studies.
Discussion Rooms
A collaborative space conducive for teaching, learning and research.
Discussion Rooms in UP EnggLib make learning even more productive by specifically intending to cater the needs of the students for their academic-related interactions. These rooms, available at the Circulation, and The Learning Commons sections, are equipped with comfortable seating, spacious desks, and whiteboards to provide library users a place for academic discussions and group study sessions.
To use the discussion rooms, users can simply leave their UP ID at the librarian in charge and sign the logbook. Each group can only stay for a maximum of 2 hours and certain rules should also be observed while using the Discussion Rooms. Feel free to approach the librarian in charge for assistance.
The following rooms are available for use upon approval of reservation:
| UP Engineering Library I | Users |
|---|---|
| Conference Room | Faculty only |
| Graduate Reading Room - Ergonomics Section | min. (3) - max. (6) students |
| Graduate Reading Room - Kinematics Section | min. (3) - max. (6) students |
| Discussion Room - Geodesy Section | min. (3) - max. (6) students |
| Discussion Room - Satellite Section | min. (3) - max. (6) students |
| Discussion Room - Simulations Section | min. (3) - max. (6) students |
| Discussion Room - Thermodynamics Section | min. (3) - max. (6) students |
| UP Engineering Library II | Users |
|---|---|
| TLC Multimedia Room | Faculty only |
| TLC Discussion Room (1 table available) | min. (3) - max. (6) students per table |
| ERG Discussion Room - Frequency Section | min. (3) - max. (10) students |
| ERG Discussion Room - Programming Section | min. (3) - max. (10) students |
| ERG Discussion Room - Signal Section | min. (3) - max. (10) students |
| ERG Discussion Room - Transistor Section | min. (3) - max. (10) students |
Discussion Room Online Reservation Guidelines
- Only faculty members may reserve the TLC Multimedia Room and the Conference Room.
- Discussion Rooms are strictly for Academic Purposes Only.
- For usage of Discussion Rooms, maximum of two hours per reservation only.
- To avoid the misuse of the library's discussion rooms, it is now required that the student who requested the facility be present on the scheduled date of the use of the facility. The student must bring an ID to be presented to the staff and confirm that all the participants of the group are from the UP College of Engineering. Otherwise, the reservation will be cancelled.
- Only those reservations using UP mail accounts (@up.edu.ph) will be honored.
- Students must bring their own whiteboard markers.
DOST Faculty & Graduate Reading Room
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Faculty and Graduate Reading Room houses a special collection of periodicals, free Internet access, and even free-flowing coffee - in essence, a lounge reserved for UP COE faculty members and graduate students who may need a quieter place to read and write their papers or to just relax after a long day in class. The reading room is located in the Serials Section and is equipped with comfortable seats and tables -- a perfect place to take some time off while refreshing the mind and to also proceed doing tasks and duties once energized.
Thesis Rooms
Special room to gain research insights.
UP EnggLib's collection of theses, feasibility studies, and plant designs is housed in the Thesis Rooms where students and researchers can freely browse through to find information and gain insights relevant to their fields of study. Please bear in mind, though, that these researches are the results of the intellectual minds and hard effort of UP COE students and, therefore, should never be reproduced in any way without appropriate consent from the authors. Proper citation is also necessary when using other person's ideas in your own researches.
Student Wellness (SWELL) Room
As part of the Engineering Library's advocacy to go beyond providing the best resources and services to its users by also promoting the health and wellbeing of the community, the Student Wellness (SWELL) Room was established to provide a facility for students' mental health wellness.
The SWELL Facility has two areas: the Focus Group Discussion Activity area with large couches, bean bags, board games and relaxing music; and the Counseling room where students can avail of professional help for more serious mental health problems. Counseling services are provided by UP PsycServ, OCG, and FriendlyCare.
The Reading Zone
Give one. Get one.
UP EnggLib provides another special space - an open book exchange - where students may freely give and take books from the shelf. The Reading Zone is an open reading space for anyone to read, discuss, and share/swap materials without direct supervision of library personnel. Anyone is welcome to donate books at the Reading Zone, with no strings attached. Give your old books a second chance to be loved by new people! Who knows, you might also find your new favorite book here. Give one and get one at the Reading Zone.
