Library Rules & Regulations

Library Users
Members. The following members of the UP System may use the library resources subject to the rules and regulations governing their use:

  • All bona fide students, faculty and employees, members of the Board of Regents and officials of the University
  • Retired faculty members specifically granted off-campus-reading privileges by the Board of Regents
  • Visiting scholars with university appointments
  • Cross registrants from other colleges and universities, and special students

  • Non-members. The following non-members of the University may use the library resources within library premises subject to the rules and regulations governing their use:

  • Alumni, former faculty members and students honorably discharged from the University
  • Graduate students from other schools
  • Government and private researchers
  • Registration for Library Privileges of bonafide members of the University
    Requirements:
    • Student identification card valid for the current semester; or,
    • Faculty/Staff identification card or appointment papers;
    • Active UP WebMail account
    • Library clearance
    Specific Guidelines on Student's Identification Card
    • The ID of a student is issued by the Registrar.
    • The duly authorized staff of the student's college library countersigns his ID upon presentation of his Form 5 provided he has no outstanding account with the U.P. Library.
    • The ID of a cross-registrant from within or outside the University and that of a special student and/or non-degree student is countersigned by the duly authorized staff of his college library (e.g. he was advised in that college or his Form 5 is signed by the secretary of his college). If however, he was advised by the Registrar his ID is countersigned by the Main Library of the Constituent University where he is enrolled provided he has paid his library fee and has no outstanding account with the U.P. Library.
    • The ID of a student on residence will only be countersigned upon payment of his library fee as manifested in his Form 5. Otherwise, he is treated as an alumnus or former student.
    • A student who has no ID (e.g. new student or one who has lost his ID) may be issued a temporary ID (Green) by his college library or, in the case of a cross-registrant, a special student, or a non-degree student, by his college library upon presentation of his Form 5 and receipt from the Registrar that he has paid for his ID and which should include a "1x1" ID size picture, provided that he has paid his library fee and has no outstanding account with the UP library. If however, he was advised by the Registrar, his temporary ID card is issued by the Main Library.
    Use of Library Resources
    ClassificationTerms of Use
    General Reference Books
    • General reference books and materials (encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, etc.) shall be for room use only
    • General reference books may be issued for classroom use upon the request of a faculty member, but these shall be returned within the day
    Theses, Dissertations, and Periodicals
    • Theses, dissertations, and periodicals shall be for room use only. However, faculty and officials of the University may borrow a periodical, other than the latest issue for a period of not more than one (1) week.
    Reserve Books
    • Reserve books (required reading materials for courses offered during the semester/ midyear) shall be lent for room use only and recalled two hours after issue.
    • It may also be borrowed for overnight use upon request and be returned not later than 9:00 A.M. the next working day.
    Circulation Books
    • Students may loan circulation books for home use for fourteen (14) days, while faculty members may do so for one month.
    Special Collections
    • Special collections (rare books, personal papers of the Filipiniana and Archives Sections, AV materials, microforms, diskettes, art collections, and certain types of Fine Arts books, etc.) shall be for room use only
    • The use of archival materials, such as: official records, personal papers, manuscripts, diaries, legal papers, memorabilia, etc. shall be subject to any restrictions that may have been imposed on particular records by the originating office of the University of the Philippines System or the donor as stipulated in the deed of donation.
    • Members using special facilities, such as microforms, computers and the media resources, shall be assessed prescribed fees.
    Use of Library by Non-UP Members
    All Non-UP researchers will be accommodated during Mondays and Saturdays only.
    TypesTerms & Conditions
    For alumni, former faculty members and students honorably discharged from the University Free use
    • Library use for five (5) days is free of charge within a semester.
    • Special permits are issued by the duly authorized staff of the college/unit library they would like to use. Beyond five days, they will be asked to pay library fees.
    Fees
    • Beyond five days the following fees are charged: PHP 20.00 per day; PHP 450.00 per year.
    • Upon payment of the fees, they are issued special permits by the duly authorized staff of the college/unit library they would like to use.
    • Letter of Introduction or ID. Identification cards or letters of introduction from a University personnel or a U.P. Alumni Association ID must be presented when applying for a permit to use the library.
    Students and researchers
    • A referral letter from their librarian requesting privilege to use the UP College of Engineering Library addressed to the Head Librarian must be presented
    • Valid school/university ID.
    Private researchers
    • They must present a letter of request to use the UP libraries from their offices, and their office IDs.
    Fees
    ClassificationFee
    Non-UP students from private universities / colleges and private researchers
    PHP 50.00 per day;
    PHP 450.00 per semester
    PHP 350.00 per midyear
    Non-UP students from other state or public universities and government researchers
    PHP 20.00 per/day
    PHP 450 per semester
    PHP 300 per midyear
    Library permit. In all cases, the authorized library staff should issue a special library permit.
    Borrowing Privileges
    User GroupPrivileges
    Undergraduate students
    • 5 circulation books for 2 weeks
    • 2 reserve books for overnight
    Graduate students
    • 10 circulation books for 2 weeks
    • 2 reserve books for overnight
    Faculty
    • 10 circulation books for 1 month
    • Serials (non-current) for 1 week
    • Abovementioned materials can be renewed only once
    Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS)
    • 10 circulation books for 2 weeks
    Administrative Staff
    • 5 circulation books for 2 weeks
    Non-UP Members
    • Room-use only
    Specific Guidlines
    • Any student, faculty and staff who has a countersigned ID and an active UP WebMail may borrow circulation books from any UP library subject to its rules and regulations.
    • A student who has a countersigned ID may reserve for overnight use, one or two materials, provided he is enrolled in the course(s) wherein said materials are required readings. He may take them out on or after the appointed hour.
    • If however a student/faculty/staff has an overdue loan(s) he may not be allowed to borrow another item until he returns the book(s) and pays the fine(s) even if his total charges are less than the maximum (5 or 10) allowed.
    Record Withdrawal
    A record of withdrawal shall be made of every material of any kind taken from the library. Any person who draws a book or periodical from the library shall be held accountable for it until its return.

    Since 2008, the University Library no longer issues borrowers card. Your e-Library Card will be provided and is conveniently accessible online. You may consult your Library transaction records by logging into the iLib using your UP Webmail account.

    Do not forget to ask for a receipt of the books you are taking out.
    Recall Books
    Any book on loan may be recalled if:
    • officials of the University have an urgent need of the book;
    • a book is to be placed on "Reserve" for a course or is to be given shorter loan periods;
    • it is overdue; or
    • the libraries are conducting their mandated annual inventory.
    Loss of Library Resources
    Material TypeTerms and Conditions
    Circulation Book
    • Any person who lost of library resources or fails to return a book within seven (7) days after due date or recall shall either replace it with the same title, or pay its current replacement value, or replace it within thirty (30) days with another title to be selected by the librarian.
    • In all cases, the borrower shall pay a fine equivalent to 50% of the cost of the book.
    Periodical
    • Any person who loses or fails to return a periodical after recall shall either replace it with the same title and issue number within thirty (30) days or pay its current replacement value, and pay a fine equivalent to 50% of the cost of the periodical.
    Book Fines
    ConditionFines
    Failure to Return a Circulation Book
    • Any person who fails to return any book open to general circulation on its due date or after recall shall pay a fine of PHP 2.00 a day, exclusive of Sundays and holidays.
    Failure to Return a Reserve Book
    • Any person who fails to return a reserve book shall pay a fine according to the following schedule:
      - For the first hour or a fraction thereof after the hour appointed for return, one peso (PHP 1.00);
      - For each hour after the first, five pesos (PHP 5.00);
      - For each full day, fifty pesos (PHP 50.00).
    • A second offense within a semester shall automatically suspend/curtail this privilege for the rest of the semester or midyear.
    Withdrawal of a Reserve Book. Without Reservation Permit
    • Any person who draws out a reserve book for overnight use without an approved reservation shall pay a fine of PHP 50.00.
    • The library privilege to borrow from the reserve collections shall be suspended for two weeks on the second offense.
    Failure to Return a General Reference Book and Other Restricted Materials Borrowed for Photocopying Purposes
    • Any person who fails to return a general reference book and other restricted materials borrowed for photocopying purposes shall pay a fine of PHP 50.00.
    • On the second offense the person shall have his library privileges suspended for one week.
    Use of Special Collections and Archival Materials
    Violation of the rule on the use of special collections and archival materials shall mean suspension of library privileges not exceeding one month.
    Mutilating or Stealing Library Properties
    Any person who shall deface, mutilate, appropriate for himself, or steal any library material or property shall replace it or pay its current replacement value and pay a fine of not less than three hundred pesos (PHP 300.00) but not more than fifty percent (50%) of the current cost of the book whichever is higher. This is without prejudice to the imposition, in appropriate cases, of an additional penalty of suspension or expulsion to be imposed after due process, by the Chancellor upon the recommendation of the University Librarian through the Dean.
    Resource-On-Demand
    RESOURCE ON DEMAND (ROD) is a document delivery service for UP library users. The ROD service processes articles and book chapter requests from the journals, books, e-resources and other materials available only in UP Diliman Libraries. These documents are scanned and can be picked up in person or sent electronically via email.

    Requests may be sent to EnggLib’s official email address, library@engglib.upd.edu.ph.

    As of 1st Semester AY 2023-2024, ROD services are exclusive to UP clients. Non-UP clients may browse library materials via on-site viewing only, subject to the University Library’s visitor access policy.
    Falsification and Use of Someone Else's Identification Card
    Any person who falsifies the identification card shall, after due process, be suspended from the University for not more than one semester.

    Any person who uses an identification card not his own shall have his library privileges suspended for not more than one semester.
    Disorderly and Disruptive Behavior
    Any person engaged in disorderly conduct such as drunken behavior creating disorder, disruptive behavior, e.g. excessive noise, loud discussions etc.; or improper behavior, e.g. smoking, eating within the library premises shall be asked by the Librarian to leave the library premises and shall be subjected to suspension of library privileges for not more than two weeks.
    Refusal or Failure to Settle Library Accounts
    Any person who after due notice shall refuse or fail without just cause to settle library accounts or obligations:
    • shall not be allowed to register
    • shall not be permitted to use the University libraries
    • shall not be issued a University clearance
    Laptop Lending Service
    The University of the Philippines Diliman College of Engineering Library's (UP COE Library) provides computer laptops for borrowing - exclusively for the use of enrolled UPD COE students - on a first come, first served basis.

    Guidelines
    Borrowing
    1. Actively enrolled UP COE students may borrow a laptop for room-use only.
    2. A duly countersigned ID and Internet Use Card (pink card) are required to borrow a laptop.
    3. A liability agreement, as part of the Laptop Lending Form, should be fully understood and signed by the user before the equipment is lent out.
    4. Only one (1) laptop is allowed per user. A user is not allowed to borrow a laptop from another student.
    5. Only the laptop will be lent to the user. The charger and other accessories will remain at the Circulation/ Reserve section. In the event that battery is exhausted, user must return the equipment to the Circulation/ Reserve section for replacement.

    Loan Periods
    1. A laptop can be borrowed during library hours for four (4) hours and must be returned to the Circulation/ Reserve section after the loan period. Borrowing may be extended if the equipment is available.
    2. A laptop may be used within the premises of the UP COE Library II only. Bringing the laptop outside UP COE Library II is prohibited and will be considered a violation.

    Returns
    1. Laptop borrowed at the EnggLib2 Circulation/ Reserve Section must not be brought anywhere outside the Circulation Reading Area and must be returned before the library closes..
    2. Users are not allowed to give the laptop to a third party to return.

    Fees and Damages
    1. Users are responsible for the security and prevention of damage to equipment while it is in their possession. Users are responsible for any laptop that is lost, damaged, or stolen.
    2. In the event that a user would fail to return a laptop during the day it was lent out, the user would be penalized by being temporarily suspended to borrow next time.
    3. A user is also responsible for the replacement costs for laptops given to a third party to return which are damaged or stolen. The user would be informed of the necessary replacement costs for lost or stolen laptops.
    4. Contact the library at library@engglib.upd.edu.ph if item is lost or damaged or immediately file a report at the Circulation/ Reserve section.