Gonzalez Hall

GENERAL INFORMATION GUIDE

JUNE 2009

MISSION: To provide library users:

• the best possible access to the

information that they need in support of instruction, research and extension

• the best possible information services through the use of the new information and communication technologies (ICTs) as applied in libraries

The University Library

University of the Philippines Diliman

HISTORY Every University Librarian since the University Library was established in 1922 has grappled with four basic concerns: the book fund, staff development, library services and information technology.

Mary Polk (1922-1924) from Indiana, USA, was the teacher of several heads of Philippine government libraries.

Gabriel A. Bernardo (1924-1957) built the Library in Padre Faura, giving it the reputation of being the best in Asia before the War. He rehabilitated and rebuilt the Library in Diliman after the War.

Natividad P. Verzosa (1956-1959) installed a Listening Center, instituted a Master of Arts in Library Science curriculum and published several bibliographies.

Juanito G. Maquiso (1959-1961) was the first Hygiene Librarian to become University Librarian; succeeded in creating the Institute of Library Science (ILS) in July 1961; and aired faculty reviews “From the Bookshelf” over DZUP in 1961.

Marina G. Dayrit (1963-1981) systematized library services and staff training, beefed up the library collection through Ford Foundation grants, developed the Filipiniana Special Collections and Archives, initiated microfilming and computerization.

Filomena M. Tann (1984-1986) decentralized acquisition and cataloging processes in accordance with revised policies and reorganization of the University Library System as approved by the Board of Regents.

Belen B. Angeles (1987-1999) obtained a Ford-Mellon grant to develop the humanities, social sciences and general science collections and to purchase license to use CDS/ISIS. She opened Media Services, converted the Filipiniana Collection to machine-readable form, opened the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), CD-ROM and INTERNET services.

Salvacion M. Arlante (1999-the present) launched the University Library Webpage; purchased the integrated library system MAELISA and networked the 33 UPD Libraries; adopted the policy of access versus holdings; promoted the welfare of the Research, Exten-sion and Professional Staff; developed a new in-house Integrated Library System (iLib); subscribed to multidisciplinary electronic resources; became a partner of the Philippine eLib, and is exploring alternative information technologies.

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REQUIREMENTS  

Students who are currently enrolled, regular faculty and staff of UP may use the library upon presentation of a valid ID. UP Webmail account is required for iLib transactions e.g. viewing of e-Library Card, book reservation, etc.

Alumni and former faculty and staff may use the library upon presentation of a valid ID and proof of former UP status. They are issued a special library card which entitles them to free use of the library for five (5) days per semester or summer; after which they pay a research fee of Php20.00/day or Php450.00/year.

Government researchers may use the library upon presentation of a valid office ID and referral letter from the office’s Head Librarian. They are issued a special library card which entitles them to free use of the library for five (5) days per semester or summer, after which they pay a research fee of Php20.00/day; Php450.00/semester; or Php300.00/summer.

Private researchers and graduate students from other schools may use the library on Wednesdays only, upon presentation of a valid office or school ID and referral letter from the office’s or school’s head librarian. They are issued a special library card upon payment of a research fee of Php50.00/day; Php450.00/semester; or Php300.00/summer.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMPOSITION  

Main: Filipiniana Book, Filipiniana Serials & Special Collections, Media Services, General Reference, Social Sciences, Foreign Serials, University Archives & Records Depository, Acquisitions, Bibliography & Indexing/R & D, Cataloging, Computer Services, Administrative Services.

College/Unit Libraries: Archeological Studies, Architecture, Arts & Letters, Asian Center, Business Administration, CIDS, Eco-nomics, Education, Engineering, Film Center, Fine Arts, Geology, Home Economics, Human Kinetics, Integrated School, Islamic Studies, ISSI, SOLAIR, Law, Library Science, Marine Science, Mass Communication, Music, NISMED, Population, Public Administration, Science, So-cial Work, Statistical Center, SURP, Tourism, Technology Mgt. Center, Third World Studies, UP Pampanga.

COLLECTIONS Books/Non-books 1,095,354 volumes Serials 16,698 titles Electronic Databases On-campus access Online subscriptions:

ACM Digital Library, ASCE Publications, ASME, ASTM Standards and Journals, Gale Virtual Reference Library, IEEE Xplore, Literature Resource Center, Nature, Project MUSE, ProQuest 5000 (ABI/INFORM Global, Academic Research Library, Nursing and Allied Health Source, ProQuest Agriculture Journals, ProQuest Computing, ProQuest Educational Journals, ProQuest Medical Library, ProQuest Science Journals, ProQuest Social Science Journals), ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, Science Direct (Physical Sciences and Engineering Sub-database), SpringerLink, WestLaw (access within UP Law only), JStor & EconLit (access within UPSE only)

CD-ROMs:

Indexes, abstracts, full-text and multimedia-interactive CD-ROMs on various disciplines

Access via the Philippine eLib*       (http://www.elib.gov.ph) 

• Emerald Management Xtra

• Digitized UP theses and dissertations, Filipiniana serials, Filipiniana special collections, rare books and periodicals

*Off-campus access to the Philippine eLib databases is possible by purchasing prepaid cards (Php100, 300, 500, 1000 denominations) or by paying the membership fee of Php1,200/month or Php7,000 for a half year unlimited access.

PRIVILEGES 

Five circulation books may be borrowed by undergraduate students and 10 circulation books by graduate students. Circulation books may be borrowed for two weeks during the semester and one week during the summer. These are renewable only once – on the due date. A total of two reserve books (1 per subject) may be borrowed overnight.

Ten circulation books may be borrowed by the faculty for one month. Faculty may also borrow serials (except current issue) for one week. Said materials are renewable only once – on the due date.

Ten circulation books may be borrowed by regular Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS) and 5 circulation books by regular Administrative staff for two weeks. They are renewable only once – on the due date.

Alumni, former faculty and staff of UP, government researchers, private researchers and graduate students from other schools have Library Room-Use privileges.

SERVICES, FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT 

Bibliography & indexing, Ask a Reference Librarian, database searching, current awareness services, document delivery, E-mail, interlibrary loan, referrals, Interactive Virtual Tour Emulation (INVITE), library orientations & tours, circulation, extended reading; Internet access, Wi-Fi® (Wireless Fidelity) network, microfilm reading and printing, Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), photocopying, preservation, printing, scanning, audiovisual room, discussion room, bindery, microfilm laboratory, barcode and library security machines, and CDS/ISIS & iLib softwares.

FINES  

Circulation book Php2.00/day exclusive of Sundays and Holidays. Reserve book Php1.00 for first hour; Php5.00 for succeeding hours; Php50.00 for one full day inclusive of Sundays and Holidays. Lost book Replacement or good photocopy of same title. Replacement of another title to be approved by the faculty/librarian or payment of its current value plus 50% of the cost of the book or photocopy cost. If lost book is found, a fine of Php2.00/day is computed from the due date until date of return, but not to exceed the current cost of the book. If current cost cannot be assessed for certain materials, e.g. Filipiniana materials, 50% will be added to the acquisition cost.

FEES  

Internet UP member* Php20/hr Non-UP/Alumni Php50/hr Computer Print-out Black (dot-matrix) UP member Php2/page Non-UP/Alumni Php4/page Black (Laser) Non/UP member Php5/page Colored UP member Php20/page Non-UP/Alumni Php30/page Microfilm e-copy UP member P10 blank CD plus P4/scanned image Non-UP/Alumni P10 blank CD plus P10/scanned image Electricity for Personal Laptop/Equipment UP member Php20/hr Non-UP/Alumni Php50/hr

* All students who are covered by the 2007 revised tuition and other fees are given free Internet access for 20 hours per semester/summer. COMPUTER USE CARD will be issued to them by the college library. For UP Faculty members, Internet access is free.

• Digitized publications of partner agencies, i.e., National Library of the Philippines (NLP), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Agriculture (DA)

STAFF  116 professionals & 142 paraprofessional staff 72 graduate & undergraduate student assistants

CONTACT INFORMATION 

The University Library University of the Philippines Diliman Gonzalez Hall, Apacible St. corner Osmeña Ave. Diliman, Quezon City 1101 PHILIPPINES Phones: 63 2 926.1877 (direct) : 63 2 981.8500 loc. 2852 (trunkline) Telefax : 63 2 926.1876 E-Mail : salvacion.arlante@up.edu.ph : dirmain@mainlib.upd.edu.ph : upd_genref@up.edu.ph

LIBRARY HOURS  Trunkline 632.981.8500

Administrative Services M-F 8-12;1-5 (ext. 2852)

User and Education Services

Filipiniana Books M-S 8-5 (ext. 2859) Filipiniana Serials M-S 8-5 (ext. 2860) Filipiniana Special Collections M-S 8-5 (ext. 2855) Foreign Serials M-F 8-5 (ext. 2856) S 8-12; 1-5 General Reference & Electronic M-F 8-12MN Resources S 8-5 (ext. 2861) Media Services M-F 8-12;1-5 (ext. 2863) S 8-12 Social Sciences & Philosophy M-S 8-5 (ext. 2867) University Archives M-F 8-12;1-5 (ext. 2868) S 8-12

Technical Services M-F 8-12;1-5

Acquisitions (ext. 2853)

Bibliography & Indexing (ext. 2853)

Cataloging (ext. 2857)

Computer Services (ext. 2858)

Data Center (ext. 2864)

Microfilm Laboratory (ext. 2855)