Guidelines pertaining to the use of the Library

• The Library is a place for study and research. Silence shall be observed at all times.
• Mobile phones must be put on SILENT MODE when inside the Library.
• Loud discussions, eating, playing cards, or engaging in other loud noises activities disruptive of Library operations are strictly prohibited.
• Students shall be subjected to disciplinary action for any of the following acts:
  • The Library is a place for study and research. Silence shall be observed at all times.
  • Mobile phones must be put on SILENT MODE when inside the Library.
  • Loud discussions, eating, playing cards, or engaging in other loud noises activities disruptive of Library operations are strictly prohibited.
  • Students shall be subjected to disciplinary action for any of the following acts:
• Any person who lends his/her Identification Card shall have his/her Library privileges suspended for not more than one semester. Similarly, any user who uses an Identification Card not his/her own will be subjected to the same penalties.
• Books in the reading areas should not be returned to their shelves but left on the designated book tracks (to avoid their being misplaced).
• Students caught defacing, mutilating, or stealing any Library material or property shall be fined and required to replace the same or pay the replacement and processing cost. In appropriate cases, the additional penalty of suspension or expulsion shall be imposed.
• Valuables like wallet, cell phones, calculators, and others must not be left unattended inside the reading area. The staff of the library shall not responsible for the loss of any valuables.
• Wet umbrellas must not be brought inside the Library.

Sanctions and Fines

• No delinquent borrower shall be allowed to use the library and its resources unless he/she has settled all accounts due to the library.
• Library privileges for the students who have been delinquent or found violating library policies on three (3) consecutive occasions in a given semester shall be endorsed by the librarian to the guidance office in order to address further the behavior issue.
• Any person who fails to return any book on General Circulation on its due date or after recall shall pay a fine of Php 5.00 per book per day, exclusive of Sundays and holidays.
• If a library book is lost, the library shall be notified immediately. Overdue fines shall accumulate until lost book is replaced.
• All library patrons, including faculty members shall be responsible for the replacement of the lost items plus the accumulated overdue fines.
• Lost books must be replaced with the same title, edition & author. If the first condition is not possible, a book on the same subject or closely related subject may serve as a replacement provided it is of the same quality as the book that was lost and of the most recent edition.
• In case the lost book is no longer available, a book on the same subject or closely related subject may serve as a replacement provided that it is of the same quality as the book that was lost and of the most recent edition.
• If the patron finds the book after being declared or reported lost and returns it, and if the book is in good condition, the patron shall be required to pay only the accumulated overdue fine.
• The cost of the replacement copy for a damaged/lost book shall not be lower than the original copy. A processing fee shall be charged for each title replaced

Automated Circulation

Enables patrons to search a library's holdings from a computer terminal and also gives information on the circulation status of an item.

Database Searching

Available through the library OPAC, online or Internet databases.

Information and Referral Services (I & R)

For students who wish to conduct their research in other libraries outside the University and may request for a referral letter from the College Librarian.

Internet Access

Offers inside the library subject to the library policy.

Library Orientation

Introduces the library to freshmen students and informs them about library rules and regulations, procedures in borrowing books, library's resources and services.

Web On-Line Public Access Catalog (OPAC)

Where patron can search online bibliography of a library collection that is available to the public.

Wi-Fi Network

Offers inside the library.

Community Borrowers

MCU Community Associates

The following associates of the MCU may use the library resources subject to the rules and regulations governing their use:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate, and graduate.
• Graduate students with on-going master's theses/dissertations.
• Currently employed faculty members, and personnel (permanent, part-timer).
• Administrators and Officials

MCU Non-Community Associates

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

• Visiting researchers from other schools/institutions with referral letters from their Librarian or School Official
• Alumni, former faculty members, and students honorable discharge from the University
• Schools with consortium with the Graduate School

Borrowing Privileges

Room Use

• A maximum of 5 library materials from the Reserve Section and Thesis Section, Reference Section, General Circulation Section, and Periodical Section may be borrowed by a student for room use only.

Photocopy

• A maximum of 3 library materials from the Reserve Section, Reference Section, General Circulation Section, and Periodical Section may be borrowed by a student for photocopy (for a maximum of 30 minutes).

Overnight Use

• A maximum of 3 books from the General Circulation Section may be borrowed for overnight use and these must be returned to the library for the period of three days. Failure to return the borrowed book(s) on the due date shall be fined of Php. 5.00.

Computer Use and Web Services

Internet Access

• The Library believe that the Internet is a useful and powerful information library user resource. Library Internet workstations are provided to the public for research purposes during normal library hours. A person requesting the use of a library computer must agree to abide by the computer and Internet use policy.

Computer and Internet Use Policy

• The computing resources, including hardware, software, and the network environment may be used for lawful purposes only.
• Violation such as any regarding pornography, copyright, theft, vandalism, violation of personal privacy, and unauthorized access to computing resources, may subject one to possible criminal prosecution.
• The use of these resources for commercial activity is prohibited.
• All users agree to refrain from conduct that produces an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or study environment.

Policy

• The section can only be used for course work and related research. No recreational use of computers shall be permitted. These include Gaming, Watching drama, and video call. Anyone violating this shall be subjected to disciplinary action.
• Internet services may not be used for the purpose of transmitting or storing of materials that are, libelous or defamatory. Attempts to obtain unauthorized access to alteration of either local or remote computer systems or networks are strictly prohibited. This means no one is allowed to download any software into the system (Hotmail, Yahoo, and other installations). Anyone violating this shall be subjected to disciplinary action.
• Basic assistance from the Library staff may be provided upon request.

Wireless Access

• Wi-Fi Access may be used upon request from the Librarian.