UA&P LIB Virtual Tour

Welcome to the UA&P Library!

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UA&P Library Main Entrance

RFID Security Gates are placed on the library entrance and exit to ensure that library materials were properly checked out.

Book Tree Exchange Corner Library user can read books from the tree or donate a book for others to read.

Directional Signage Upon entering the UA&P Library, a directional signage is posted beside the automatic alcohol dispenser guiding library users where to go.

Don't forget to disinfect! Automatic alcohol dispensers are placed in different areas of the library available for the use of library users. Disinfect your hands upon entering the library, before and after use of library materials, and when exiting the library.

The UA&P Library follows a one-way foot traffic system. Directional foot markings are placed on the library floor carpet to guide you where to go or exit the library.

Self-service Checkout Kiosk Self-service checkout kiosks are available in front of the Undergraduate Library infodesk. Use this when checking out library materials you want to borrow. Just type in your ID number and place the library materials on the RFID pad. Easy, right? Or you may refer to the instructions posted beside the kiosk. Don't hesitate to request for an assistance from the library staff if you have encountered issues in checking out books. We're ready to help!

Undegraduate Library Infodesk Area While you may request for assistance or advice relating to the library services and collection when you chat with us real-time via Ask ViRA (also available at the library website) or when you email us at lib.infodesk@uap.asia, you may come to the infodesk area when you:

• have encountered issues in checking out library materials
• have urgent concerns.

Just make sure to maintain social distancing and properly wear your face mask when talking to the library staff.

Undergraduate Library Group Study Zone The individual and group study zones inside the library can be freely used by the students, faculty members, employees, and alumni once they have complied to the CMC and AFM campus entry requirements and are given clearance to enter the campus.

Self-service Checkout Kiosk Self-service checkout kiosks are available in front of the Undergraduate Library infodesk. Use this when checking out library materials you want to borrow. Just type in your ID number and place the library materials on the RFID pad. Easy, right? Or you may refer to the instructions posted beside the kiosk. Don't hesitate to request for an assistance from the library staff if you have encountered issues in checking out books. We're ready to help!

Undegraduate Library Infodesk Area While you may request for assistance or advice relating to the library services and collection when you chat with us real-time via Ask ViRA (also available at the library website) or when you email us at lib.infodesk@uap.asia, you may come to the infodesk area when you:

• have encountered issues in checking out library materials
• have urgent concerns.

Just make sure to maintain social distancing and properly wear your face mask when talking to the library staff.

PWD Study Room Library users with disabilities may use this room for studying or conducting research. The PWD Room also has a separate restroom that is PWD-friendly.

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PWD Study Room Comfort Room. Exclusive for library users with disabilities. The comfort room is equipped with automatic motion-sensor light and faucet, bidet, shower room, and glass shelf for the convenience of the library users.

Undergraduate Library Individual Study Zone For library users who prefer studying alone may use one of the seats in this area. The individual and group study zones inside the library can freely be used by the students, faculty members, employees, and alumni once they have complied to the CMC and AFM campus entry requirements and are given clearance to enter the campus.

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This is the LIB Administrative Offices. Inside you'll find the following offices:

• Reception Counter
• LIB Meeting Room (exclusive for the use of the library staff only)
• LIB Staff Lounge (exclusive for the use of the library staff only)
• University Librarian's Office
• Technical Services Division Area
• Content Evaluation Room
• Resource Receiving Room

University Librarian's Office This is where the University Librarian work and may hold meetings with library guests. The office is equipped with LEDTV for meetings and presentations.

LIB Meeting Room Exclusive for the use of the library staff when conducting meetings, presentations, strategic planning, and other library unit affairs.

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LIB Reception Counter Receiving of incoming and sending of outgoing documents for or by the library can be done here. It also serves as the working area of the library's administrative assistant.

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LIB Staff Lounge with alfresco Library staff use this area for eating or relaxing during breaks or after work shifts. This area is equipped with kitchen appliances and LEDTV with cable.

Technical Services Division Area This is where the library processes the acquired library materials before making it available for library users and placing it in the Undergraduate and Graduate Libraries' collection. Inside the Technical Services Division Area, you'll find the:

• Content Evaluation Room
• Resource Receiving Room

University Librarian's Office This is where the University Librarian work and may hold meetings with library guests. The office is equipped with LEDTV for meetings and presentations.

Resource Receiving Room This is where the library receives the acquired library materials from book publishers and vendors before processing it and making it available in the library collection.

Content Evaluation Room This is where the library staff, together with the Library Advisers, evaluate and classify recently acquired library materials before processing the library materials for library use.

Self-service pick-up area for Booking Requests Did you know you can place a booking request for the library materials you intend to borrow? If you didn't, you may refer to the guide here. Just make sure to log-in to your UA&P Google account to view the guide.

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Ladies' Comfort Room The Undergraduate Library Ladies Comfort Room is equipped with motion sensor faucet, hand soap, and hand dryer. Each cubicle has a bidet and tissue dispenser for the convenience of the library users.

University Gallery This area will display the library exhibit, which is currently located at the Metrobank Lobby, ACB. Currently, it is used as book quarantine area for used and returned library materials and library users are restricted to enter this area. These library materials will be in quarantine for 14 days before making it available for the use of other library users.

Don't forget to disinfect! Alcohol dispenser and health protocol signage is posted to remind library users to disinfect their hands before and after touching the library materials.

Undergraduate Library Collection Books and references relating to undergraduate studies, humanities, and art can be found here. You may borrow a book using the self-checkout kiosk in front of the Undergraduate Library infodesk. Please make sure that books you have taken from the shelves will be placed on top of your table instead of returning it back to the shelves. This is to help us prevent transmission of COVID-19 virus. You may browse the library collection through the Primo Discovery Service Platform to help you have an idea where to get the library material you want to borrow. Or you may already place a booking request so you can just pick up the book in the self-service pickup area when you visit the library or have it delivered to your home! No time to visit the library? No worries, you can also place a digitization request for book chapters you want to read. We'll scan the chapters and send it to your email.

You may browse the library collection through the Primo Discovery Service Platform to help you have an idea where to get the library material you want to borrow. Or you may already place a booking request so you can just pick up the book in the self-service pickup area when you visit the library or have it delivered to your home! No time to visit the library? No worries, you can also place a digitization request for book chapters you want to read. We'll scan the chapters and send it to your email.

Archives Ante Room This serves as the waiting area of the Archives section. Currently, the Archives section is closed to library users during the LIB Phase 3 Reopening.

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Oops, we'll add featured archival materials here soon!

We're still finishing the library renovations, but this will be the Archives Conservation Room. This is where preserving and conserving damaged library materials are being processed so that you may still access the information from these materials. How cool is that?

Archives Reading Room The University Archives is the repository of records and archives of enduring value that document the development and institutional memory of the University of Asia and the Pacific. Since these are archived materials, some may require extra caution in handling these items. Don't worry, the archivist will assist you in handling these documents. Currently, the Archives section is closed to library users during the LIB Phase 3 Reopening.

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Viewing Room Students, faculty members, and employees may reserve the viewing room for viewing of multimedia collection or for class preparations.

Multimedia Hub Currently, this area will be exclusively for the use of faculty members for class preparations or holding class meetings. Faculty members may reserve a seat in this area here. Note that reservations are not automatically confirmed and will still be for approval. Once the library renovation has finished, this will be the library's Multimedia Hub where library users can access multimedia materials such as CDs, DVDs, and maps.

Multimedia Collection & Equipment The Multimedia Collection contains audiovisual materials such as CDs, DVDs, VHS, and maps. These library materials may be borrowed for class instruction. The Multimedia Equipment (DSLR and accessories, drawing pad, and laptops) can be found here. To borrow multimedia equipment, place a multimedia equipment reservation.

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Men's Comfort Room The Undergraduate Library Men's Comfort Room is equipped with motion sensor faucet, hand soap, and hand dryer. Each cubicle has a bidet and tissue dispenser for the convenience of the library users.

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Photocopying and Binding Center Library users who want to photocopy book chapters or pages can pay for the service here. Only the photocopying service is available during the Phase 3 Reopening.

LIBRARY ENTRANCE

GRADUATE LIBRARY

Exit the library this way.

Faculty Study Lounge Faculty members can stay inside the Faculty Study to prepare for their class discussions. This area is exclusive for the use of faculty members only.

You may browse the library collection through the Primo Discovery Service Platform to help you have an idea where to get the library material you want to borrow. Or you may already place a booking request so you can just pick up the book in the self-service pickup area when you visit the library or have it delivered to your home! No time to visit the library? No worries, you can also place a digitization request for book chapters you want to read. We'll scan the chapters and send it to your email.

Graduate Library Collection Books relating to graduate studies, government publications, and serials can be found here. You may also browse the library collection through the Primo Discovery Service Platform to help you have an idea where to get the library material you want to borrow. Or you may already place a booking request so you can just pick up the book in the self-service pickup area when you visit the library or have it delivered to your home! No time to visit the library? No worries, you can also place a digitization request for book chapters you want to read. We'll scan the chapters and send it to your email.

You may browse the library collection through the Primo Discovery Service Platform to help you have an idea where to get the library material you want to borrow. Or you may already place a booking request so you can just pick up the book in the self-service pickup area when you visit the library or have it delivered to your home! No time to visit the library? No worries, you can also place a digitization request for book chapters you want to read. We'll scan the chapters and send it to your email.

Graduate Library Collection Books relating to the graduate studies, government publications, and serials can be found here. Note that only 2 users are allowed to browse per aisle. This is to follow the social distancing and prevent transmission of COVID-19 virus. You may also browse the library collection through the Primo Discovery Service Platform to help you have an idea where to get the library material you want to borrow. Or you may already place a booking request so you can just pick up the book in the self-service pickup area when you visit the library or have it delivered to your home! No time to visit the library? No worries, you can also place a digitization request for book chapters you want to read. We'll scan the chapters and send it to your email.

Filipiniana Collection Books written about the Philppines by Filipinos or non-Filipinos, published here or abroad, are considered Filipiniana Collection.

Serials Collection The last shelves in the Graduate Library Collection contain the Serials Collection, which are bound periodicals. These materials can be loaned out for 3 days only.

Archives Mobile Compactor This contains all the archival materials of the University Library.

Men's Comfort Room The Graduate Library Men's Comfort Room is equipped with motion sensor faucet, hand soap, and hand dryer. Each cubicle has a bidet and tissue dispenser for the convenience of the library users. It also has a shower room with water heater for library users who want to take a shower inside the library.

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Men's Comfort Room The Graduate Library Men's Comfort Room is equipped with motion sensor faucet, hand soap, and hand dryer. Each cubicle has bidet and tissue dispenser for the convenience of the library users. It also has a shower room with water heater for library users who want to take a shower inside the library.

General Reference Reference materials are various sources that provide background information or quick facts on any given topic. Reference materials are not allowed to be checked out and can only be used inside the library.

Filipiniana Collection These are collection of books written about the Philippines by Filipinos or non-Filipinos, published here or abroad.

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On the left, you will see the SCRA Collection.

Law and Governance Section Infodesk Area While you may request assistance or advice relating to the library services and collection when you chat with us in real-time via Ask ViRA or when you email us at lib.infodesk@uap.asia, you may come to the infodesk area when you have urgent concerns. Just make sure to maintain social distancing and properly wear your face mask when talking to the library staff.

Law and Governance Collab Room Law and Governance Students may use this room for meetings, debate, or presentations. Maximum of 3 persons is allowed inside the Collab Room.

Law and Governance Individual Study Spaces This space is exclusive for the use of Law and Governance students who want to review or study. Law and Governance may freely sit on any of the seats in this are without placing a reservation starting the LIB Phase 3 Reopening period.

Graduate Library Group Study Zone The individual and group study zones inside the library can be freely used by the students, faculty members, employees, and alumni once they have complied to the CMC and AFM campus entry requirements and are given clearance to enter the campus.

Graduate Library Group Study Zone The individual and group study zones inside the library can be freely used by the students, faculty members, employees, and alumni once they have complied to the CMC and AFM campus entry requirements and are given clearance to enter the campus.

Graduate Library Group Study Zone The individual and group study zones inside the library can be freely used by the students, faculty members, employees, and alumni once they have complied to the CMC and AFM campus entry requirements and are given clearance to enter the campus.

Public Access Computing Area 2 Library users may use the computers for research or other academic purposes. The PAC Area 2 has Mac Mini units and two iMac Units for video and graphic design editing. This area is closed for the LIB Phase 3 Reopening to avoid transmission of COVID-19 virus among library users.

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Public Access Computing Area 1 This area houses Windows desktop that the library users can use for research or other academic purposes. This area is closed for the LIB Phase 3 Reopening to avoid transmission of COVID-19 virus among library users.

Fire Exit for emergencies is available near the Graduate Library Group Study Zone

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Ladies' Comfort Room The Graduate Library Ladies' Comfort Room is equipped with motion sensor faucet, hand soap, and hand dryer. Each cubicle has a bidet and tissue dispenser for the convenience of the library users. It also has a shower room with water heater for library users who want to take a shower inside the library.

Periodicals Corner Read the latest issues of journals in this corner.

Graduate Library Group Study Zone The individual and group study zones inside the library can be freely used by the students, faculty members, employees, and alumni once they have complied to the CMC and AFM campus entry requirements and are given clearance to enter the campus.

Graduate Library Elevator Landing. This area is currently closed during the LIB Phase 3 Reopening.

Graduate Library Infodesk Area While you may request for assistance or advice relating to the library services and collection when you chat with us real-time via Ask ViRA (also available at the library website) or when you email us at lib.infodesk@uap.asia, you may come to the infodesk area when you:

• have encountered issues in checking out library materials
• have urgent concerns.

Just make sure to maintain social distancing and properly wear your face mask when talking to the library staff.

Self-service Checkout Kiosk Self-service checkout kiosks are available in front of the Graduate Library infodesk. Use this when checking out library materials you want to borrow. Just type in your ID number and place the library materials on the RFID pad. Easy, right? Or you may refer to the instructions posted beside the kiosk. Don't hesitate to request assistance from the library staff if you have encountered issues in checking out books. We're ready to help!

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas -- Knowledge Resource Collection You may browse the journals and publications by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas here.

Graduate Library Infodesk Area While you may request for assistance or advice relating to the library services and collection when you chat with us real-time via Ask ViRA (also available at the library website) or when you email us at lib.infodesk@uap.asia, you may come to the infodesk area when you:

• have encountered issues in checking out library materials
• have urgent concerns.

Just make sure to maintain social distancing and properly wear your face mask when talking to the library staff.

Graduate Library Elevator Landing. This area is currently closed during the LIB Phase 3 Reopening.

University Library Cafe Library users can drink and eat inside the University Library Cafe to de-stress from their research or academic work. Currently, this area will be used as a temporary study space for faculty members and employees on a first come, first served basis.

Graduate Library Elevator Landing. This area is currently closed during the LIB Phase 3 Reopening.

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University Library Cafe Alfresco More seats are available at the alfresco. Enjoy the view of the UA&P Campus while conducting research or simply relaxing.

Graduate Library Individual Study Zone The individual and group study zones inside the library can be freely used by the students, faculty members, employees, and alumni once they have complied to the CMC and AFM campus entry requirements and are given clearance to enter the campus.

Law and Governance Individual Study Space

LIB Discussion Rooms The LIB has 2 discussion rooms for groups of library users who want to conduct meetings or presentations.

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LIB Discussion Room 1 3 library users may use the Discussion Room 1 for meetings or presentations. Reserve the LIB Discussion Room here.

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LIB Discussion Room 2 6 library users may use the Discussion Room 2 for meetings or presentations. Reserve the LIB Discussion Room 2 here.

The LIB Discussion Room has LED TV for presentations equipped with HDMI cable.

Library users may use the elevator in going up to the UA&P Library- Undergraduate Library (third floor). Note that the Graduate Library elevator landing (fourth floor) will not be opened.

You are in ALB Building, Ground Floor

You are in ALB Building, Ground Floor

You are in ALB Building, Ground Floor

You are in CAS Garden

You are in CAS Garden

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Directional markings are placed on the stairs to guide library users on the one-way system policy that the UA&P Library implemented. Use this stairs to go up to the USC Discussion Rooms.

LIBRARY ENTRANCE

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USC Discussion Room 00 This Discussion Room is exclusive for the use of library users with disabilities. Just present your PWD Card before using the discussion room.

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USC Discussion Room During the Phase 3 Reopening the USC Discussion Rooms can now accommodate a maximum of 8 persons and a minimum of 3 persons per discussion room. Each discussion room is equipped with swivel chairs, whiteboard, whiteboard markers and erasers, LEDTV, and air-conditioning units.

USC Study Pods Library users can use the USC free-seating Study Pods across the USC Discussion Rooms if they need more study space for themselves.

Foot directional markings are placed in the area to guide library users where to go.

Foot directional markings are placed in the area to guide library users where to go.

Foot directional markings are placed in the area to guide library users where to go.

LIBRARY ENTRANCE

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24/7 RFID Book Chute Return books real-time without going to the UA&P Library. Returned books will be automatically reflected in your account. Instructions on how to use the RFID Book Chute can be found here as well. Just follow the guide when returning books.

Foot markings Foot markings for social distancing are placed near the 24/7 RFID Book Chute.