The libraries of Xavier University are housed in two fully-

airconditioned buildings: the three-storey Main Library building, and

the five-storey Library Annex.

The two buildings are connected by a walkway. Collectively, the buildings have a seating capacity of 1,062.

This is the arrangement at the Library Annex.

22ndnd floor, Current Books & Reserve floor, Current Books & Reserve

33rdrd floor, books with the Dewey floor, books with the Dewey numbers 000-599 & Fictionnumbers 000-599 & Fiction

44thth floor, books with the Dewey floor, books with the Dewey numbers 600-999numbers 600-999

55thth Floor, SERIALS LIBRARY Floor, SERIALS LIBRARY

The AUDIO VISUAL SECTIONAUDIO VISUAL SECTION, located at the Annex building, 1st floor, provides an assortment of multimedia resources. Reservations for the use of 5 viewing rooms are made here.

There are four libraries at the Main BuildingMain Building.

At the At the 2nd floor are the GRADUATE GRADUATE LIBRARYLIBRARY, and the AMERICAN STUDIES RESOURCE CENTERAMERICAN STUDIES RESOURCE CENTER

which houses a special collection of resources on American studies.

At the 3rd floor are the LAW LAW LIBRARYLIBRARY, and the

Then, there is the MEDICAL MEDICAL LIBRARYLIBRARY, located at the 4th floor of the Community Health Care Clinic.

FILIPINIANA LIBRARYFILIPINIANA LIBRARY..

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Circulation counters open from:

8:30-12:00 a.m. 12:30-6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

8:30-12:00 a.m. 1:00-4:30 p.m. Saturday

Any changes in the schedule will be posted in advance.

The following SERVICES are provided: The following SERVICES are provided: Book & Periodical Borrowing Current Awareness

Article Alert New Acquisitions Pathfinder Table of Contents (TOC)

Display and Exhibits Document Delivery Hold Request Library Tour and Instruction Microfilm and Microfiche Photocopying Reference and Information Service Searching, Reserving, Stack Service

Free access is also provided in the wi-fi enabled libraries. Anyone can bring and use his or her wi-fi enabled laptop/notebook inside. No extra fees, no charges. There are also terminals for wi-fi use at designated library areas.

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES are available in the form of

online databases and CD-ROMS.

Currently, the Library has 22 ONLINE DATABASESONLINE DATABASES covering a wide variety of subject areas with articles dating as far back as 1975. The databases can be accessed at any computer at the main campus which is connected to the Internet. Access to the database is through the library website. The articles can be downloaded, printed or sent as an e-mail

CD-ROMs CD-ROMs on various subjects are also available at the 5th floor, Library Annex. Printing is free; just provide the paper.

Online Public Access CatalogOnline Public Access CatalogThe Online Public Access Catalog or OPAC is used to find library materials. The OPAC is searchable by keyword, author, title or subject.OPACs are available at all floors of the libraries.

Computerized-Issue SystemComputerized-Issue SystemThe library operates a computerized-issue system. A first-time borrower registers at Circulation Counter 2, 2nd floor, Library Annex. The current University ID is needed to borrow materials.

Library WebsiteLibrary WebsiteLibrary resources can be accessed anytime and anywhere through http://library.xu.edu.ph/http://library.xu.edu.ph/

The website provides links to the online databases, various libraries, local, national and foreign newspapers, free ejournals and ebooks, research guides by subject, and many more free Internet resources.

This is where the IDs are scanned prior to

entrance inside the library. The policy NO NO ID, NO ENTRYID, NO ENTRY is strictly implemented.

CONTROL AREACONTROL AREA

An electronic security system is also in place at the 2nd floor of the Library Annex. Before leaving the Library, all checked out materials are de-sensitized at Circulation Counter 2.

There are 11 experienced and well-trained LIBRARIANSLIBRARIANS and 8 CLERKSCLERKS who are ready to serve and provide assistance in the use of library resources.

There are also over 50 student assistants who can help with any library need.

The Library is a place for all library users to pursue their academic needs in a congenial atmosphere free from unnecessary disturbances. To this end, be considerate of, and respect, the needs of other library users. Help the library maintain a quiet “scholar’s workshop.”Thank You!