To safeguard the rights of users and employees, protect and preserve library materials and facilities, and ensure a conducive environment for the library's proper operation, the following rules of conduct will be strictly enforced:

The IFRS library employs an “Open Shelf System,” allowing students, faculty, and other patrons to browse the shelves directly and select the books they wish to read or use. Books are organized according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) scheme.

B. For IFRS Students

1. For new students, a library ID is issued after institutional orientation. Returning students must have IDs validated.
2. Sign the logbook upon entering. Only students with validated library cards may use the facilities.
3. Place books on the book trolley after use.
4. Theses, major papers, dissertations, and reserved books must be read inside the library. Reserved books may be borrowed for overnight use one hour before closing or at 4:00 PM, and must be returned by 9:00 AM the next day.
5. General collection books may be borrowed for one week and renewed if not in demand.
6. Students may borrow up to three books at a time.
7. Check books before borrowing. Report missing or damaged pages.
8. Late returns incur fines: ₱5/day for general circulation; ₱5/hour for reserved books.
9. Lost books must be reported. Replacement cost plus 10% processing fee applies.
10. No food or drinks inside the library.
11. Silence must always be observed.

C. For Faculty and Staff

1. Faculty may keep circulation books for the entire semester if used as textbooks or references.
2. Faculty may borrow up to 15 books for 30 days.
3. Faculty responsibilities:
   1. Return books not being used so others may access them. Faculty are responsible for all borrowed books.
   2. Return books personally to the librarian.
   3. Books needed by students must be returned when the librarian notifies the faculty.
   4. Include references in syllabi; these will be placed in the reserved section under the instructor’s name.
4. Reserving books:
   1. Maximum of 20 library titles and 10 personal copies may be placed on reserve.
   2. Books selected from shelves will be displayed by the librarian.
   3. Reserved books may be borrowed only hourly or overnight.
5. Class discussions and faculty–student consultations are not allowed inside the library.
6. Notices of borrowed books are sent at the end of each semester.

D. Alumni, Former Faculty Members, and Students

1. Free Use

Alumni, former faculty, and honorably discharged students may use the library for 5 free days per semester with a special permit.

2. Fees

1. After 5 days, users must pay ₱150/day.
2. Receipts are issued by the Finance Office.
3. Special permits must be signed and surrendered after each visit.

3. Guidelines

1. Sign the logbook.
2. Books must be used inside the library only.

Note: Non-IFRS researchers or students must present a referral letter and pay ₱500 per semester.