Commonly Asked Questions:
1. What is the service hours of library?
- The library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday - Wednesday. If you want to request for library service beyond these hours, you may do so by filing a request addressed to the PSU Central Library Director.
2. How do I find materials in the library?
- PSU Central Library classifies books on the shelves in accordance with the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System. This is a simplified system that uses ten (10) main classes to classify books/ materials according to their topic. (Click here if you want to view the schedules) In layman's term, one has to do is to know what topic he is going to research, look at the schedules posted on the shelves and check the book spines for call numbers that matches the material one is looking for. Moreover, a card catalog cabinet can be found at the back of the circulation desk which provides a complete description of the book by title/author/subject. If all of these fail, call the librarian's attention. In the future, once an automated system is installed a Google-like search engine will be available to make your search easy.
3. How many books can I borrow?
- For students, three (3) circulation books can be borrowed for two (2) weeks and these can be renewed once provided that there are no other requests on queue. Faculty are allowed to borrow 5 books for the rest of the term, on the condition that they will use the material for classroom use. Admin staff are allowed the same number of books a faculty can borrow but only on a 2-week period. A thorough discussion of borrowing policies can be found at the Policies page.
4. Can I use the library printers? How do I connect to the library printer?
- You may print hardcopies of any information you may find in the library as long as it is doesn't violate any Copyright Laws. The library printer directory is \\PPROXY\PTR-LIBSTD. A step by step instruction can also be found on the "Configuring Library Printers" page located at the right side of this page.
5. Am I allowed to bring food inside the library?
- We strongly discourage eating in the library as it invites bacteria and insects that may deteriorate the library materials. However beverages are allowed especially during the summer months but these should be in sealed containers to avoid spilling of library materials and equipment. Users are encouraged to dispose litters in proper bins to maintain cleanliness of the library.
6. Can I borrow newspapers and magazines?
- Newspapers and magazines are categorized as periodicals hence they are only for LIBRARY USE ONLY.
7. I dont know how to search books, how can the library help me?
- PSU Central Library has a new service called Library Instruction Program (LIP). It aims to orient users particularly new students and employees who are interested in knowing what the library offers.
8. Are we allowed to have group activities or discussions?
- Yes, but only after getting permission from the Library Director. You have to state the nature of your activity/ discussion so that the library can give you an appropriate spot which will suit your needs. Likewise, the conducive learning environment of the library should be preserved so as not to disturb other library users.
9. Are we allowed to use or enter the library during salah (prayer) times?
- As practiced throughout the Kingdom, the Central Library also suspends all its services in observance of prayer times. Normally, users are given 2-5 minutes to vacate their posts after the first call.