Library Services
NWUERC User’s Services
The NWUERC offers the following services to its clienteles:
Loaning, Renewing, Recalling, and Returning of Books, user advisory, Information literacy, charging overdue fines, overseeing discipline in use of library facilities and clearance of staff and students
RFID Based Attendance System
makes use of RFID technology to mark student's attendance in the library. The students have to use an RFID tag to mark their presence on the RFID reader. The data is stored in the attendance system with high accuracy and efficiency.
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
where patrons can search online bibliography of a library collection that is available to the public. NWU Online Reference Assistant (NORA) this service provides virtual assistance to library users to help them in their information needs. This may include answering ready reference questions; providing reader’s advisory services, and bibliographic verification.
Digital Document Delivery
patrons can request delivery of journal articles owned by the library through electronic mails. This is free to all NWU Library patrons. Contact NORA to avail this service. It aims to make the research of the patrons faster and easier.
Online Book Request
students and faculty may send their suggested and recommended books to be purchased via email or any virtual assistance connection.
Online Library Instruction
NWUERC offers virtual library instruction aimed at helping users become more adept at identifying, locating, and accessing print and electronic information resources provided in the library.
Borrowing of Books via Book Pick Up and Delivery Services
offered to library clienteles who can not come to the library to borrow books.
Returning of books via drop off (Book Drop) and courier (Book Padala)
is offered to let library patrons drop off their borrowed information resources in designated book drop boxes located at the entrance of the university (Gate3) and at the 1st floor of the main library (outside the library).
Outdoor Library book Returns (OLIBOR)
to facilitate the returning of borrowed books and materials without violating health protocols prescribed to prevent further transmission of COVID-19 infection.
NWUERC LIBCHAT
users can use this platform for asking factual questions, and request assistance, among other things. Remote References and Information Access — provides guidance to library patrons of NWU for them to have a remote access to e-journals, e-books, online databases and others needed in their study and research.
ERC.Learning (GSite)
provide access to Open Educational Resources (OERs) available online, remotely accessible and ready for use by NWUERC clienteles.
Library Orientation & Library Tour
gives short information/lecture to the patrons & visitors of the library with regard to library facilities,services & policies.
Indexing Service
the library provides indexes to articles on particular topics from journals, magazines, newspapers, brochures, and pamphlets. This is accessible through the OPAC.
Bibliographic Listing Service
a service given by the library to faculty members who needs a listing of materials in their specific field.
Internet Service
provides users access to the internet. Used only for research and other academic purposes.
Wi-Fi Network
the Library offers fast and free Wi-Fi.
Webliography
is a research tool that list electronic documents or websites that relate to a particular subject, especially one used in a scholarly work.
NWUERC Management Information System
list of up to date reference per program per subject.
Current Awareness Service (CAS)
Announce newly acquired materials through social media sites, e-bulletin board, library page, an new acquisition book display.
Info-marathon
quick orientation to students on the services of the library on the basics of searching the OPAC, accessing our online resources/databases, and using online services, specifically (NORA) NWU
Online Reference Assistant.
Information and Referral Services (I & R) are for students who wish to conduct their research in other libraries outside the University and needs a referral letter from the College Librarian.
Reference Service
provides personal assistance to library users to help them in their information needs. This may include the following: Reader's Assistance - users are offered assistance in the selection of library materials on the subject of inquiry. Researchers may be directed to appropriate sources of information available in the Library
Literature Search Assistance (LISA)
isa service offered to library users who aim to conduct authentic researches and develop well documented papers.It is an assistance to researchers, writers, and speakers in locating relevant literature for their research topics, or, paper
Searching Assistance
instructions & assistance are given in the use of electronic catalogues, databases, internet, etc.
Resource Sharing
a service given to researchers from other Schools/Institutions. They may use the library resources upon presentation of a valid ID and referral letter from the office’s or school’s head librarian. A researcher is charged a research fee of PhP30.00/day.
Automated Circulation
helps to improve the efficiency of library operations, and enhances the patron experience by providing access to the library’s collection in a fast and convenient way.
Online Book Reservation (OBR)
OBR offers a hassle-free way of borrowing book/s and asking reference queries. NWU students and faculty members can reserve book/s online.
Recreational/Games Corner (RGC)
this is to help students relieve stress from a recent rigorous activity. These games can be therapeutic, and they can also help students develop critical thinking skills or those with mental challenges.
Photocopying/PrintingService
photocopying service offered by the Library to its patrons.
limited to 10 pages only for each requester;
a page of printed matter costs PhP 2.00 for A4 size;
a sheet of full colored image costs PhP 12.00 for A4 size;
·logbook is provided for the clients to write their names, no. of pages, amount, and indicate their signatures.
Library Spaces:
Faculty Area
intended for the faculty only.A space where faculty can consult needed information resources and work on their lessons and research.
Multimedia Collection and Viewing Room.
A space where multimedia materials such as CDs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMS and other related materials and equipment are stored and used or viewed.
Staff lounge
An area where library staff members can eat, rest and relax during break time.
Col. Ben A. Nicolas Collection
Includes the rare book collection of the late Col. Ben A. Nicolas.
Rest and Relaxation Spaces
Consist of sofa and furniture sets that provide comfort to library users.
Quiet Study Spaces
Comprise study carrels where library users can study and work independently and in a more focused manner.
Discussion and Collaborative Learning Space
A space where library clients can gather in groups, to solve problems, work on a project/assignment, or have a meaningful discussion. This space fosters brainstorming, innovation and connectivity among team members.
Fiction Nook
An area for recreational reading. Includes a variety of well selected stories and novels written by famous local and foreign authors donated by the Col.Mrs. Roy A. Nicolas and Family. Items include popular fiction and crime, romance and detective stories.
PWD Corner
A space for persons with disability (PWDs) to avail of equal opportunity for library and information services that able library users enjoy