behind locked doors or closed counters or otherwise inaccessible to student for browsing.

c. At least 60% of the engineering library book collection shall be freely accessible to students for browsing, and the remainder available on call.

d. To eliminate pilferage from the library, the books or materials that the student should carry to or from the library should be monitored.



4.3.2.2 Loan System

Books not on reserve shall be allowed to be checked out by the students from the engineering library for at least one (1) class day with the opportunity for renewal following the said period.

4.3.2.3 Inter-Library Cooperation

Cooperative relations, including inter-library loan services and inter-library accessibility of resources with other libraries, shall be established and maintained to augment and enhance the engineering library services.

The cooperative relations, with respect to subscriptions to special use or specialized technical journals, shall include jointly planned purchases and the sharing of periodical resources among engineering libraries within a given locality, if feasible.

4.3.2.4 Library Hours

The engineering library shall be open during the regular school days. In no case shall it be less than 12 hours per regular school days.

4.3.2.5 Orientation of Students

There shall be a functional library orientation program for all new students at the start of each semester.

4.3.2.6 Announcements

The library shall have a system of announcing all new acquisitions at least once every two months to all engineering faculty and students.

4.3.2.7 Preservation of Resources

The library shall take measures for the preservation of periodicals and the refurbishing of books including moisture control, binding of periodicals, rebinding of worn books, pest control, proper shelving and storage, anti-theft practices, and availability of photo