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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

“Quick Help for What You Need to Know About the Library”

What are the open days of the library?

Service Hours vary per campus library, you may refer to the Library Service Hours page for details.

Is our library available online?

The library offers the following online portals and services:

  • Website
    (https://library.batstateu.edu.ph/)
  • Social Media Pages – check the Contact Us page on the library website for the social media page of your campus library.
  • Chat and E-mail Service – check the Contact Us page on the library website for the social media page of your campus library.

Is the library open even if classes are suspended?

Services are available during regular library hours. The library is closed during Sundays, holidays, and class or work suspension.

Can we visit the library open during weekends?

Services are available during regular library hours. The library is closed during Sundays, holidays, and class or work suspension.

What are the requirements if we want to visit the library?

During limited and regular face-to-face classes, students coming to the library will tap their BatStateU ID on the attendance kiosk. The ID is also needed in borrowing books. If the BatStatel ID is not available, students may present their active registration form for any library transactions.

My borrowed book will be due today, however, I cannot go to the library to return the books that I borrowed, what should I do?

You can send us a request to renew your borrowed books) on the e-mail or chat service of the library where you borrowed your book(s). You may check the contact details on the Contact Us page in our website.

How do I borrow books from the library?

To borrow books:

  • Library users may check the Online Public Access Catalog to search and get the titles
    and location they need.
  • Library users may either ask the assistance of the library personnel or may go directly
    on the stacks area to get the books.
  • To borrow the books for home use, library users may either approach the Circulation Desk or at the Automated Self-Checkout kiosk to check-out the book(s).

How many books can I borrow for home use?

Undergraduate students and non-teaching personnel can borrow five (5) books at a time, while faculty members may borrow ten (10) books at a time.

Can we borrow thesis from the library?

All library users are allowed to use/access all printed Capstone Projects, Theses, and Dissertations within the library premises only. Library users can also request to view/access selected chapters) of scanned or e-copies of capstone projects, theses, and dissertations.

Can we access ScienceDirect when I am not in the campus?

All online resource subscriptions of the library can be accessed remotely or outside the BatStateU campuses. To access, Visit the Librory Website Select the online resource subscriptions from the Online Resources page. login page will prompt, use the same credentials from the Student/Faculty/Non-Teaching Personnel number

How do we avail the Turnitin Service from the library?

To avail the plagiarism checking service of the library, students and other library users may send their request to the official e-mail of the campus library offering the service.

I am a graduate of BatstateU, will I be allowed to visit the library to do research?

BatstateU Alumni may use print and online resources within the library premises or for photocopying.

How do pay fines?

The library services issues Payment Slip for overdue fines. The library user(s) will present the slip to the Cashier’s Office for payment. After payment, the library user will be issued a receipt by the Cashier’s Office, the receipt will be presented to the library.

What is the fine for late returning of books?

The library charges fines for unreturned books on or before the due date. A minimal fine of Php10.00 per day shall be charged, computation of fines excludes Sundays, holidays, and class/work suspensions.

How can I get a Library Card?

Issuance of library cards is available in selected BatStateU Libraries only. To avail one, student(s) will proceed to the Circulation Desk and request for the application form. Fill-out the form, present a copy of the recent Registration Form, and 1×1 ID picture.

How do I request for a Certificate of Thesis Submission?

Requesting for Certificate of Thesis Submission may be sent by filling-out the online request form of your campus library. To access the online form, log-in to the library website using your credentials in the BatStateU Student portal. Select the link of the online request form of your respective campus, student(s) shall be requested to upload a copy of the online 10-page manuscript together with the form. The personnel-in-charge in your campus library wil send an ‘acknowledgement receipt and will provide instructions as to the other requirements and the date of issuance.

I am from a different BatstateU campus, can I use the library from another campus?

BatstateU students are allowed to use the library(ies) from other BatStateU campuses. Students ‘may check from the library website the details on schedules of each campus libraries for accepting Students from other campuses.

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