Ask Marikit

Marikit is PLMar Library’s Virtual Librarian. Though the library is physically closed due to COVID-19 pandemic, it will not be a hindrance to reach out to the academic community. Marikit will play a big role in assisting library-related queries sent by the faculty and students through Facebook and E-mail.

Who is Marikit?

Marikit is a 40-feet statue along the riverside area. “Marikit-Na” depicts a beautiful woman a long time ago, who is fond of looking at her reflection in the river and is said to have accidentally drowned, and from whom the city supposedly got its name. Folk stories describe her as a beautiful lady (“Marikit” means pretty) with long hair who was always seen near the chapel of Jesus de la Peña and the river.

How does ASK MARIKIT work?

Behind Marikit are librarians and library staff. Researchers may send Marikit their queries through Facebook and E-mail. This will be facilitated by the staff as soon as possible. References will be sent in an electronic format following the Copyright Law.

How to use Marikit?

Option 1

1. Go to facebook.com/plmarlibrary

2. Click Send Message and then Get Started.

3. An automated reply will appear. You just need to choose from the following choices:

A. If you click References, a list of courses will appear. Feel free to choose. And if you’ve chosen, an automated reply will appear saying, Thank you for your response. Marikit assigned our on-duty library staff to attend to your request.

B. If you click on Library Clearance, the same automated response saying, Thank you for your response. Marikit assigned our on-duty library staff to attend to your request will be sent. Just wait for the library staff’s reply within 2-3 business days. He/she will advise you of what to do.

C. If you chose Request a Link, a list of clickable Online Databases, eBooks and other eResources will appear.

4. You are near to the end of your Facebook Library Transaction! An automated reply saying, Anything you need? will appear, and there will be two choices.

A. If you chose Yes, you will get back from the start of the transaction.

B. And If you chose That’s all, a Facebook button will appear, redirecting you to our Facebook Page.

5. That’s the end of your Transaction!