Established in June 2012, the Institute of Chemistry Library is one of the ten (10) satellite libraries of the College of Science Library. Its mission is to support the curricular, instructional and research programs of the institute, through relevant and updated library resources in the field of chemistry.  It provides high quality service to students, faculty and staff of the UP community and the general public as well through enhanced access to innovative information resources.Established in June 2012, the Institute of Chemistry Library is one of the ten (10) satellite libraries of the College of Science Library. Its mission is to support the curricular, instructional and research programs of the institute, through relevant and updated library resources in the field of chemistry.  It provides high quality service to students, faculty and staff of the UP community and the general public as well through enhanced access to innovative information resources. 

The Institute of Chemistry Library is strategically located at the 1st floor of the IC Teaching Building, Room T1114, College of Science Complex, University of the Philippines. It is open to serve you through Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 12:00nn and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. (Temporarily closed until further notice)

Overdue Charges:

            - Php 2.00 per day exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays & holidays

• Circulation collection

The library houses and circulates more than 440 volumes of print books covering highly specialized topics in chemistry. These are classified according to Library of Congress Classification (LCC) and displayed in an open shelf where readers can go directly to the shelf and select books they would need. All books may be checked out with a current validated UP identification card for a loan periods of two weeks.

• Theses and dissertation collection

The library holds a collection of around 970 titles of print thesis and dissertations written by IC students. These can be easily accessed and retrieved using the library’s in-house database --the ABCD.  Access to ABCD is made through the internet and it can be used remotely by users all at the same time.

• Non-print collectionCurrently,

the library has approximately 350 e-books and subscribed to an electronic database called American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications with 68 scientific journals covering various fields in chemistry accessible on and off campus through Open Athens.

• Reading area and individual study carrels – this area has thirty (30) seating capacity which can be used for individual or group study.
• Internet station - equipped with 2 computers with Internet connection.  Services available are internet search, access to online databases and Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
• Scanning and Printing station - a separate computer unit solely for scanning and printing purposes. 
• Wi-Fi enabled area Wifi name:

- IChemLibrary

- Password:  nicescience

• Fully air-conditioned facility

1. Remote Access through OpenAthens

Access more than a hundred databases in different disciplines and twenty (20) plus databases with science and technology subjects. Two ways to access OpenAthens:            

Access via MyAthens:

• Go to https://my.openathens.net;
• Search for "University of the Philippines Diliman" in the "Find your Institution" search bar;
• Click "UP Webmail";
• Log in to your UP Mail account;
• Select the electronic databases you wish to access. 

Access via Google Apps:

• Sign in to your UP Mail at https://mail.up.edu.ph;
• Click the App Launcher at the upper right corner, scroll down and click the OpenAthens;
• Click "Login to MyAthens";
• Select the electronic databases you wish to access.

2. CS Libraries eBook Hub

Access IC syllabi references, IC library frequently used books, IC library and other CS institute libraries eBook collection anytime and anywhere.

• Go to the CS Libraries eBook Hub website at ebookhub.cslib.science.upd.edu.ph;
• Click the Login With UP Mail button and enter your UP Mail credentials;
• Once logged in, edit your personal details in the account management form and accept the terms and conditions;
• Kindly wait for the CSLIB administrators to validate your account;
• You will receive a confirmation email regarding the validation of your UP Mail account;
• After validation, your next login will now be redirected to the homepage;
• Finally, search by author or title using the discovery search box or explore the most frequently used books, syllabi references, and general list of eBooks per institute.

3. Document deliveryFor eBook and Journal article requests, email us using your UP mail account.

• If no UP mail yet, send us a copy of your Form 5.
• No limit to the number of documents/titles as long as it’s part of your IC syllabi references.

5. Theses and DissertationsRequest for electronic/scanned/print copy

• Faculty - Full text w/o expiration (if adviser). *If the Faculty is not the adviser, he/she should comply with the requirements same with the students.
• Students - Full text subject to the following requirements: (w/ expiration). *1. Classified as “F” for regular work; 2. Expired embargo (2018 and below); 3. University Permission page or must secure permission from the author or adviser.

6. Ask-a-Librarian and Current AwarenessWe provide the latest news and updates on the library’s collection, services and other announcements through our IC Library Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail account. Feel free to reach us anytime at our social media and Gmail account.

• Facebook - www.facebook.com/iclibupd/
• Gmail – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

7. Data Analytics (for IC faculty only)For faculty publication and citation report requests, email us using your UP mail account.

8. Acquisition of Library Materials (for IC Faculty only)

• Send library material request to the IC Librarian-in-Charge, or
• Fill out the online library material request form at tracking.cslib.upd.edu.ph/request. The College of Science Tracking System is a web-based platform that will allow CS Faculty to submit book request(s) online, check the status of book request(s) anytime, check the book fund updated per institute and view the updated list of new books per institute.

9.  InterLibrary Loan (ILL)For faculty who need help in obtaining reference materials from other libraries.

• Send your request to our official Gmail using your UP mail account

10. Library Orientation
For new students and faculty who want to learn some basic information about the IC library, its resources and how to use them.

• Send your request to our official Gmail using your UP mail account.

11. Internet, Wi-Fi and battery charging stations

• Wi-Fi, battery charging and use of computers are FREE and on a first-come, first-served basis.

12.  Reading and Discussion Area

• NO UP ID NO ENTRY
• NO facemask NO ENTRY
• First-come, first-served basis

13. Printing and Scanning            

Printing rates

• B&W - P3.00 per page
• Color - P5.00 to P15.00 per page
             

Scanning rates

• P3.00 per page
• Scan limit: up to 20 pages only (color or B&W)
• Delivery: send through UP mail within the day

1. Always bring your validated UP I.D. or Form 5. For ID countersigning. Please visit CS Library information desk.
2. NO food or beverages are allowed inside the library.
3. Please do not leave your things unattended. The library shall not be responsible for any loss or damage in items.
4. Use of database should be restricted to academic research and teaching as reference only.

• Circulation Services Circulation Services

- Borrowing of books 

- Loaning Privileges

All bonafide students, faculty and employees shall have these following privileges:

- Undergraduate students – 5 circulation books for two weeks

- Graduate students – 10 circulation books for two weeks

- Faculty – 10 circulation books for one month

- UP Employee (REPS)- 10 circulation books for two weeks

- UP Employee (Admin) – 5 circulation books for two weeks

• Fines

- Anyone who fails to return a book on the due date will be fined P 2.00/day exclusive of weekends and holidays.

- Students with overdue books or with standing obligations will not be given a clearance during enrollment unless accountabilities are settled.

• Reference Serviceso

- Ask-a-Librarian and current awareness via Gmail and Facebook

- Document deliveryo

- Interlibrary loan

- User instruction

- Gift and exchange

- Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC- Tuklas)