Library Policies on Security and Control

 Overdue Books

·   Book, resource, or material borrowed from the Library will be returned on the date and time specified at the time of checkout.

·  Checked-out items have different loan periods based on the circulation type of the item and the type of user.

·   The library sends a series of courtesy notices to users about checked-out and overdue items through email or other social media platforms.

·  The borrower bears sole responsibility for returning materials on time and in the same condition as when the item was checked out.  

·   Non-receipt of courtesy notices is not a factor regarding overdue charges.

·    An overdue notice is posted on the Library Bulletin Board.

Lost/Damaged Books, Fines and Other Penalties

All library users, including administrators, faculty, and staff, LGU Staff, and students, are responsible for returning books in good condition and will be assessed fines for damages.

·   If any borrowed item is lost, the library should be notified immediately; overdue fines continue to be assessed until notification is received.

·    Lost book is to be replaced with the same title, author, edition, and copyright year.

·   If the first condition is not possible, a book on the same subject or a closely related subject may serve as a replacement, provided that it is the most recent edition.

·  Or, in case the book is out of print or is no longer available in the market, the borrower shall pay for the lost book based on the Guidelines for Charging (Lost books with no record of prices/costs).

·   If the borrower found the book after it was declared or reported lost and returns it, and if the book is in acceptable condition, the user will be required to pay only the accumulated overdue fine.

· Lost book should be replaced within two weeks after it has been reported lost, and/or before clearance is secured from the library.

·   If the book is damaged due to flood, fire, or other emergency situations, the borrower is required to replace the book with the same title and author, or upon the recommendation of the librarian. 

Stealing, Damaging, Mutilating, or Vandalizing of Library Resources

Stealing and mutilating books and other library collections are serious offenses and will be dealt with strictly in terms of the following cases:

·   Anyone found guilty of stealing any library resource will be held liable for a grave offense; thus, disciplinary action will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA).

·    Anyone found guilty of damaging, mutilating, or vandalizing a library resource shall be subjected to disciplinary action as sanctioned by the Library Management through the OSA, depending on the gravity of the offense. E.g., A library user may be suspended from borrowing any library resource.

·  In addition, he/she will be made to pay P100.00 plus the cost of acquiring a replacement of the stolen/damaged resource.