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The Library Services is a department under the Academic Affairs Division housed at the St. Thomas Building. It is an integral part of the instructional program of Colegio de San Juan de Letran. It is equipped with resources and facilities necessary to influence student achievement and thus increase their opportunity for success.

Contact us: 
LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 
St. Thomas Building 
Colegio de San Juan de Letran 
151 Muralla St., Intramuros, 
Manila, 1002

P.O. Box 146 Manila, Philippines 
Trunkline: 527-7693 to 97; loc. 361 Telefax: 5250398
To contact the chief librarian,

email: library@letran.edu
website: library.letran.edu


Library User Guide

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR LIBRARY USERS
  1. Bonafide students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members of the Colegio can automatically access any library material. These users must present their valid Colegio ID for the current semester. Letran alumni should secure alumni card or letter from the Alumni office before using any library resources.

  2. Off-campus researchers must present a valid ID and a referral letter from their Chief Librarian. They are allowed to use the library for a reasonable referral fee. Lending of one’s ID to another student for any library transaction is strictly prohibited. Anyone caught of such act will mean suspension of library privileges for a month.

  3. Library users are requested to deposit their things, except their valuables, at the counter upon entering the library. Lost tag numbers must be reported immediately to the librarian-in-charge and payment must be done at the Finance Office.

  4. Reference books, theses, dissertations, and periodicals must be read within the library. Special collections (e.g. globes, maps, CDs, DVDs, transparencies and the like) can be borrowed out for classroom use only.

  5. A fine of ten pesos (P10.00) per day will be imposed on borrowers for overdue books and five pesos (P5.00) per hour for library materials issued by the hour.

  6. Damaged or lost book(s) must be reported immediately to the librarian-in- charge. It must be replaced within two (2) weeks from due date and the account should be settled. Overdue fines continue to be assessed until notification is received. Failure to replace and/or to pay the fines within the allotted time means suspension of borrowing privileges.

  7. A week before the final exam, all library materials borrowed must be returned. Reading during such time shall only be restricted inside the library. Likewise, the library will not entertain off-campus researchers during examination periods.

  8. No delinquent borrower is allowed to use the library and its resources unless he / she has settled all his / her library accounts.

  9. Patrons will be held responsible for the library materials that he / she borrowed.

  10. Books are to be used properly. Mutilating, defacing, vandalizing and tearing of books and other library materials are strictly prohibited. Anyone found guilty of such acts will be subjected to disciplinary action.

  11. Courtesy must be practiced in the library specially when borrowing or returning books or other library materials. Any act of discourtesy towards librarians will be duly noted for appropriate action.

  12. Sleeping, eating, drinking, smoking, talking aloud and other disruptive behavior are strictly prohibited inside the library and will be subjected to disciplinary action.

  13. Silence must be observed at all times. Students who have already been disturbing others will be reminded at once, and if they do not comply, they will be asked to leave the library premises.

  14. The general rules of discipline of the Colegio are to be observed in the library

Loan Policies

 

Students

Faculty / Employee

Elementary Library 3 books for a week subject to renewal. 4 books for 2 weeks subject to renewal.
High School Library 3 books for a week subject to renewal. 4 books for 2 weeks subject to renewal.
College Library Circulation Section 3 books for a week subject to renewal. 4 books for 2 weeks subject to renewal.
Reference Section Room use only. Room use only.
Filipiniana Section 3 books for 3 days subject to renewal. 4 books for 3 days subject to renewal.
Reserved Room use only Overnight.
Periodicals Room use only

Room use only

Graduate School Library 4 books for a week subject to renewal. 4 books for 2 weeks subject to renewal.