Guidelines on Library Resources and Services to the New Normal
Library Access
All libraries and facilities are closed until further notice but will continue to offer services and resources online.
Borrowing of Books
Library will offer pick-up of print materials to faculty and students.
- Search for the title of the book using the web OPAC http://library.sanbeda.edu.ph:8081/
- Send the complete book details (i.e. Book title, Author, Call No.) and a request for material pick-up via email (library@sanbeda.edu.ph).
- The Library will notify you via email for the availability of requested material.
- Pick-up time is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday at the at the main entrance gate of University. (Kindly present your registration form and school ID).
- For person below twenty-one (21) years old and those who are sixty (60) years old and above, you may send a representative to pick-up the books presenting the ID and registration form of the borrower.
- Failure to pick-up the requested materials within 2 working days upon notification will forfeit the request.
Borrowing Privileges
During pandemic, the loan period is prolonged.
Patron Type | Material Type | Loan Period / Overdue Fines | ||||
| SHS and CAS students | 1 Reserve and 9 General Circulation OR 10 General Circulation | 1 week – Reserve Fine : 6.50/day 1 month - General Collection / Renewable 3x Fine : 1.00/day | ||||
| SHS and CAS Faculty | Full-time / Part-time - 10 books | Full-time : 1 semester Part-time : 3 months | ||||
| COL and GS Law students | 1 Reserve and 4 General Circulation OR 5 General Circulation | 1 week - Reserve Fine : 6.50/day 2 weeks - General Collection / Renewable 3x Fine : 1.00/day | ||||
| COL Faculty | Full-time / Part-time - 10 books | 1 week - Reserve 2 weeks - General Collection / Renewable 3x | ||||
| CON and COM students | 1 Reserve, 1 Reviewer and 3 General Circulation OR 5 General Circulation | 3 days – Reserve/Reviewer Fine : 30.00/day 1week - General Collection / Renewable 2x Fine : 10.00/day | ||||
| CON and COM Faculty | Full-time – 8 books Part-time – 4 books | 1 month -Reserve/Reviewer 1 semester – General Circulation | ||||
| GS Business and GS Liturgy student | 3 General Circulation | 1 week / Renewable 2x Fine : 1.00/day | ||||
| GS Business and GS Liturgy Faculty | Full-time / Part-time - 5 books | 1 month | ||||
| Administrators and Benedictine Community | 1 Reserve and 9 General Circulation OR 10 General Circulation | 1 week – Reserve 1 month - General Collection | ||||
| Non-teaching Personnel | 1 Reserve and 9 General Circulation OR 10 General Circulation | 1 week – Reserve 1 month - General Collection | ||||
*Overdue fines accumulated from March 9, 2020 to September 6, 2020 are waived.
Returning of books
1. Book returns are accepted in 2 ways :
- via drop-off, return the books at the book drop located at the main entrance gate of University. Kindly ensure book/s are inside a bag/box;
- via courier, necessary booking and delivery fee will be shouldered by the borrower.
2. Book returns will be accepted from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3. Kindly inform us thru email at library@sanbeda.edu.ph regarding the books returned.
4. For safety reason, all items will be held in quarantine for one week before they are checked-in.
Online resources
All online resources will continue to be available and accessible to everyone. To access the online resources visit : https://www.sanbeda.edu.ph/OnlineLibrary.
Online orientation & tutorials
Library research orientation and tutorials shall be offered online. For scheduling and appointments, please email us at library@sanbeda.edu.ph
Electronic Document Delivery Service
Faculty or students may request for assistance in securing or retrieving articles in digital format (subject to copyright restrictions and availability).
- Search the title of the article using the web OPAC http://library.sanbeda.edu.ph:8081/
- Send the details of the article and a request for electronic document delivery to library@sanbeda.edu.ph
HelpDesks
| Unit/Section | Email Address |
| SHS – Manila | library.shsmanila@sanbeda.edu.ph |
| CAS & MVP CCS | library.cas@sanbeda.edu.ph |
| CON & COM | library.healthsciences@sanbeda.edu.ph |
| COL & GS Law | library.law@sanbeda.edu.ph |
| GS Business & GS Liturgy | library.gradschool@sanbeda.edu.ph |
| Online Resources | library.onlinedatabases@sanbeda.edu.ph |
| Periodicals | library.periodicals@sanbeda.edu.ph |
| Acquisition | library.acquisition@sanbeda.edu.ph |
For other concerns or queries, email us at library@sanbeda.edu.ph or call 87356011 loc. 6135
