Using the library

Using the library

Library A place in which reading materials, such as books,

periodicals, and newspapers, and often other materials such as musical and video recordings, are kept for use or lending.

A collection of such materials, especially when systematically arranged.

A room in a private home for such a collection. An institution or foundation maintaining such a

collection.

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Library Materials Reference books of a general or specialized nature

giving various kinds of information Books of fiction consisting of novels and stories

about imaginary people, places and things Books of biographies and autobiographies Books which supplement college courses such as

education, engineering, business, computer, history, foreign language and others

General books not related to specific subjects and books on special fields not included in the program of instructions


Library Materials Magazines & Newspapers that include current

issues & bound volumes Government reports & publications Pamphlets & clippings kept in a special cabinet

referred to as vertical files Audiovisual materials such as pictures, films, plates

& slides Microfilms & microprints which are reduced

photographic productions of printed materials CD-ROM databases


Library of Congress System

Is used in libraries with large collections of books. This system groups books according to subjects of 61 major classes with each class represented by a capital letter.


Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme (DDC) Is a system of classifying books & other publications whereby main

classes are classifying books and other publications whereby main classes are designated by a three-digit number & subdivisions are shown by numbers after a decimal point


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REFERENCE SECTION Encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, almanacs, yearbooks, manuals, magazine indices, handbooks, directories, gazettes and biographical dictionaries are arranged systematically in the Reference Section for class work or personal inquiries.


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RESERVED BOOK SECTION

Books that are in the Reserved Book Section can only be read in the library. They cannot be taken out for home use.


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FILIPINIANA SECTION Any book or pamphlet about the Philippines, including award-winning plays, poems and novels written by Filipinos can be found in the Filipiniana Section.

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PERIODICAL SECTION Magazines, periodicals & newspapers that contain many interesting and valuable articles on multifarious subjects including current issues are place in the Periodical Section.


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GENERAL CIRCULATION SECTION – Nonfiction and fiction books, novels, plays and poems which students can bring for several days can be found in the General Circulation Section.


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ARCHIVAL SECTION Old books and documents of historical value are safely kept in the Archival Section.


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MULTIMEDIA CENTER –generally houses audiovisual materials, & equipment such as videotapes, films, discs, databases, projectors and powerpoint equipment .


CARD CATALOGUE

Is a guide to the collection of books in a library. It is an alphabetical list of all the books together with information as to where they may be located on the shelves.


Author Card

The first line of the author card has the author’s last and first names. This is usually the main entry followed by other

information about the book. Study & Thinking Skills

Title Card

The first line of the author card has the author’s last and first names. This is usually the main entry followed by other

information about the book. Study & Thinking Skills

Subject Card

The first line of the subject card has the subject, usually in red or black capital letters. This describes the content of the book.


The Call Number The Call Number guides you where to find the book on the shelf. It is

found on the upper lefthand corner of every card in the card catalougue. It is the combination of the class number and the author number.


RULES AND REGULATIONS

Leave your personal belongings such as handbags, briefcases, etc., outside the library entrance, on your own responsibility. The library disclaims any liability for loss or damage.

Submit any book or object for inspection, when requested by the library staff.

Do not write, underline or mark any book. Library books are carefully examined on return and the borrower will be held responsible for the damage.

After reading, leave books on the table or on the book trolley. Please do not shelve the books.

Complete silence should be observed except for brief and subdued talk with the library staff.

Drinks and eatables are not allowed in the library.Study & Thinking Skills

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Keep your mobiles off within the library premises.

Report lost books or other materials to the library immediately to stop overdue fines.

In case of lost Library Card, please immediately report to the circulation staff so that your membership is temporarily blocked to prevent misuse of the Library Card. Once you get a replacement, please inform circulation staff so that your memberships can be re-activated.

Ask for help from library staff if you are unable to find your required material.

While returning library books or other materials at the Circulation Desk please ensure that the circulation staff has returned the book(s).


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