ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION

The library and AV materials can be easily accessed through the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) terminals. The library is currently using myRDA System.

Library users have free access to the collection for the library adapts the open shelf system.

HOW TO ACCESS THE OPAC

1.To start searching the online public access catalog (opac) type a word or phrase and click the search button. The opac displays a list with the word or phrase.

2.You can move through the records using UP or DOWN keys to see one record at a time. After selection is made, double click the title or BIBLIOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION for more informationand its availability.

3.If you're not sure when or how to use the different search options, see the following guidelines displayed on the OPAC terminals.

POLICY ON BORROWING BOOKS IN THE COLLECTION

1.Browse and select books to be used for the research and bring them to the reading tables.

2.Students are allowed only two (3) books at a time.

3.After using the books, return them to thier respective sections.

HOW TO BORROW

1.Refer to the OPAC to verify if the book is available in the library.

2.On a slip of paper, copy the call number and location symbol and the title of book. 

3.With the call number and the location as guides , look for the book in their respective sections.

4.Once you have the book, write the date, your name and grade and section on the book card.

5.Present the book with the book card and your ID at the circulation counter for proper charging.

HOW TO RETURN

1.Present the book to the librarian at the circulation counter.

2. If the book is overdue, pay the fine at the Bursar's Office.

RENEWAL OF LOANS

A book maybe renewed once if there are no prior requests for the item.

LOAN LIMITATIONS

1.Students

1.Elementary students are allowed to borrow three (3) books for a week renewable once , except for the Reference and Reserve Collection.

2.Theses and periodicals are restricted for ROOM-USE only

3.Instructional media materials, Vertical files, books from General Reference  Collection, and some Filipiniana Collection shall be for ROOM-USE only.

2.Faculty Members

1.Faculty members may be borrowed five (5) books for one (1) month, renewable once.

2.Faculty members from other branch can only photocopy books that are found in the library.

3.Non-teaching Personnel

1.Non-teaching personnel my borrow three (3) books for a week, renewable once.

2.Non-teaching personnel from other branches can only photocopy that are found in the library.

4.Alumni/Visiting Users

Alumni/ visiting users can have access to library materials but restricted for ROOM- USE only.

Requirements:

1.Alumni - Almuni I.D.

2.Visiting Users- Referrral letter form their Chief Librarian and a fee of fifty (50) pesos payable at the Bursar's Office.

FINES AND PENALTIES

1.A book which is not returned on the stated due date will be charged three pesos (3.00php) including holidays, Saturday and Sunday.

2. Faculty members will be charged twenty pesos (5.00php) Including holidays, Saturday and Sunday.

3.Theses and Dissertations are restricted for ROOM-USE Only. A fine of one hundred pesos (100.00php) per theses per day for students  who will not follow the borrowinf policy for theses and Disertations.

DEFACED, MUTILATED AND LOST MATERIALS

1.Please report lost or damaged materials immediately to avoid paying overdue fines.

2.A lost book while on loan and library materials damaged  beyond depreciation must be replaced by the same title and copyright or the latest edition. The corresponding overue fines must be paid.

3.A P100.00 processing fee for the lost or damaged library materials must be paid at the Bursar's Office.

4.Failure to replace the lost and damaged books will not be issued clearance.

PHOTOCOPY

1.Photocopy of books/ periodicals is limited to twenty (20) minutes.

Reservation for Class Library Period

1.Faculty members must see to it that there are books or reference  materials available in the library before assigning library research,

2.Please inform the librarian one (1) day before the scheduled date in order to prepare    the materials to be used by the students

3.Faculty members must fill up the Reservation for Class Library Period Form.

4.Availablity for the use of the Library is on a first-come-first-serve basis.