Feel free to ask for assistance or inquire about library services, resources and policies through the UC Libraries’ contact details:

Explore the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) to check the available references in the library.
OPAC link https://opac.uc-bcf.edu.ph

Explore here to check the available references in the library

Watch video on How to Search in the OPAC
https://youtu.be/_em8Z-otkZY.

Borrowing at 5F BRS

After deciding on the book you want to borrow, here are the steps on how to check out the book:

1. Proceed to the check out counter.
2. Hand over the book and your ID card to the library personnel.
3. Claim the book, ID card, and the circulation receipt after the book has been checked out.

Borrowing at 5F Main, 5F EDS, 6F BRS and Legarda

1. Present the call slip to the library personnel at the circulation counter for them to locate the book.
2. Hand over your ID card to the library personnel.
3. Claim the book, ID card, and the circulation receipt after the book has been checked out.

Note: Library patrons may request the renewal of borrowed library materials.

Watch the video on How to Borrow a book click here

Valid UC ID card

Yes, subject to its availability. Visit the Media Center located at the 5F BRS Building.

Patrons may return borrowed library materials to the library personnel at the Circulation Desk where they borrowed the library material during library hours.

For further help, you may contact us:
Email address: libraries@uc-bcf.edu.ph

Patrons may request for the renewal of a borrowed book, provided that the book is not requested by another patron or if there are other available copies.

You may request through the following library contact information:
Email address: libraries@uc-bcf.edu.ph

Confirmation of due date will be sent via UC Outlook email or SMS.

1. Inform the library personnel on the lost/damaged library material/equipment.

2. It shall be the accountability of the borrower to replace the lost/damaged library material/equipment, whether intentional or accidental.

3. The following options shall be applied:

3.1. For Books, Periodicals, and AV Materials:
a. Replacement with the same or updated material.
b. In case the same or updated material is not available, the borrower pays the current price/ subscription rate of the item.
c. Replacement of the library material related to the topic/subject of the lost item and with the same or updated copyright year.

3.2. For accompanying audio-visual materials of books:
a. Replacement with the same material.
b. In case the same material is not available, replacement may be any audio-visual material related to the topic/subject of the lost item and with the same or updated copyright year.

3.3. For equipment:
The Logistics Management Office (LMO) policies on lost/damaged equipment shall apply.

3.4. For Researches (Undergraduate Research Paper, Thesis, Dissertation, Institutional Research Paper):
a. Replacement with the same material.
b. In case the same material is not available, replace with a research book or in demand book related to the research topic.

For option b, consider the following:
If graduate research:
1 research paper = 1 book

If undergraduate research:
1-2 researches = 1 book
3-4 researches = 2 books
5-6 researches = 3 books

Book returned after its due date is subject to the following overdue fine:

a. Book with 12 hours loan period: Php 20.00 per day, per item plus Php 50.00 penalty

b. Book with 2, 7, and 31 days loan period; Php 20.00 per day, per item

Note: Non-class day is excluded in the computation of overdue fine.

Book returned after its due date is subject to the following overdue fine:

a. Book with 12 hours loan period: Php 20.00 per day, per item plus Php 50.00 penalty

b. Book with 2, 7, and 31 days loan period; Php 20.00 per day, per item

Note: Non-class day is excluded in the computation of overdue fine.

Get the latest updates on library advisories, events, services, resources, and policies from library bulletin boards and online platforms (Outlook email, Canvas and Web OPAC).

Get the latest updates on library advisories, events, services, resources, and policies from library bulletin boards and online platforms (Outlook email, Canvas and Web OPAC).

Request an e-copy of references from available library resources by filling out the online form  click here

Request a library material that is not available in the library collection by filling out the online form click here

Yes. Interlibrary researchers are afforded the services and resources of the UC Libraries subject to the library policies and procedures.

No. One of the library policies in borrowing books is that the student shall be currently enrolled.

Get a referral letter from the Office of the Director, Libraries during office hours.