Brief History

The creation of the College of Public Affairs (CPAf) on January 29, 1998 was prompted by the need to attune academic programs of the University of the Philippines Los Baños as she pursues her mission of promoting nationalism and development in the face of profound changes occurring in the global environment.

CPAf represents the embodiment of strength available in UPLB for meaningful pursuit of programs that cater to public affairs endeavors, i.e., programs and activities concerned with the furtherance of public interest, particularly in the rural and agricultural sector. This strength emanates from the academic, professional and support staff of merged socio-economic units with extensive experience in pursuits that are directly linked to the development concerns of UPLB's multiple publics.

Rules and Regulations

Students who are currently enrolled, regular faculty and staff of UP may use the library upon presentation of a valid ID and Borrower's Card issued by the college library or mother campus.

Alumni, former faculty and staff may use the library upon presentation of a valid ID and proof of former UP status. They will be issued a special library card which will entitle them to free use of the library for five(5) days per semester or summer; after which they will pay a research fee of PHP 20.00/day or PHP 450.00/year.

Government researchers may use the library upon presentation of a valid office ID and referral letter from the office's Head Librarian. They will be issued a special library card which will entitle them to free use of the library for five(5) days per semester or summer, after which they will pay a research fee of PHP 20.00/day; PHP 450.00/semester; or PHP 300.00/summer.

Private researchers and graduate students from other schools may use the library on Fridays only upon presentation of a valid office or school ID and referral letter from the office's or school's head librarian. They will be issued a special library card upon payment of a research fee of PHP50.00/day; PHP450.00/semester; or PHP300.00/summer.

Privileges

Five circulation books may be borrowed by undergraduate students and 10 circulation books by graduate students. Circulation books may be borrowed for two weeks during the semester and one week during the summer. These are renewable only once - on the due date. Two reserve books per subject may be borrowed overnight.

Ten circulation books may be borrowed by the faculty for one month. Faculty may also borrow serials (except current issue) for one week. Said materials are renewable only one - on the due date.

Alumni, former faculty and staff of UP, government researchers, private researchers and graduate students from other schools have Library Room-Use privileges.

Services

Computer-based card catalog using the CDS-ISIS
Selective Dissemination of information (New Acquisition, Occassional papers)
Course Reserves
Interlibrary Loan
Library Orientation every 1st semester to new graduate students

Library Service Hours

Regular semesters - Mondays - Fridays 8:00 - 12:00 - 1:00 - 5:00
Saturdays 8:00 - 12:00 - 1:00 - 5:00
Sem Break & Summer - Mondays - Fridays 8:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 5:00

Contact Information

Liwayway L. Baybay
College Librarian