Library Mission, Goal and Objectives

mission

The College Library exist to support to the philosophy, vision, mission, of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College and the goals and objectives of the different colleges, providing excellent library services on behalf of instruction, research, extension, production, and other school activity.

goal

Provide the best possible access to relevant information within a suitable environment.

objectives 

• Develop and maintain appropriate collections of print, non-print, and electronic resources in support of ongoing College Function; 

• Use technology to improve the delivery of programs, services, and resources; 

• Promote library and information services and resources to faculty, students and staff; 

• Develop and provide facilities that promote effective study and research; 

• Encourage the habit of reading and the use of libraries in order to develop the student's potential for self-education and intellectual development for lifelong education.

circulation policy 

The length of borrowing and quantity of materials borrowed by students and faculty/staff should be based on the size of the collection, the needs of the school, and the availability of reliable shelves.

Who Can Borrow What and For How Long:

• ISPSC faculty, staff, and students can borrow library material from the College Library for home use.

• ISPSC students may borrow library materials for home use so long as they have their Library ID Card.

• Students may borrow books overnight from General Circulation, Filipiniana, and Senior High School, and One (1) week for the fiction books. However, a faculty member may borrow books from the said section for one (1) semester. Other library materials are for library use only. 

• A faculty member may borrow up to five (5) book titles for a semester and up to three (3) book titles for a student overnight.

• A student and faculty from other campuses of ISPSC can borrow library materials for library use only even without a referral from the campus librarian provided that s/he has a valid school ID.

• Students and faculty from other schools/institutions can borrow library materials for library use only so long as they have a referral from their librarian and present a valid ID.

Guidelines in Borrowing Books and Library Materials

• Students, faculty, and staff of the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College are entitled to borrow books and other instructional materials;

• All books and other instructional materials borrowed from the library shall be returned to the library before its due date. A fine of 10 pesos will be charged from the borrower for every overdue item. Borrowing privileges for students with overdue books may be canceled or limited. 

• Lost or damaged library materials borrowed shall be paid by the borrower at the prevailing price or maybe replaced upon mutual agreement of the borrower and the librarian. An additional administration fee of fifty pesos(Php 50.00) shall be charged for every item lost;

• Only students, faculty, and staff with no overdue loans can borrow books from the library.