Library Automated System

The Library is the storehouse of knowledge. It had been instituted as a vital support system to provide continuously for the reading needs of students, faculty and the community. Effective utilization of the library facilities and services will help the students to succed in his academic life.

This library weblog is desinged to provide the student with some general information about the SLUC Main Library its set-up, service hour's, Library regulation, as well as other library-related information

I. LIBRARY CARD POLICIES (For both old and new students)

1. Students are absolutely prohibited to lend or use somebody else’s library card. Violation of this rule shall mean suspension of library privileges for one week of lender and the borrower.2. At the end of the semester every student is instructed present his/her library card to the
Chief Librarian as requisite for the signing of his/her clearance.3. In case of loss of the library card, report it immediately to the librarian in the Circulation Section for a duplicate. However, the duplicate library card will be replaced one week after its loss. This is to give time for the student to look for his library card. It might only be missing or misplaced.4. A damaged library shall be replaced upon presentation of the damaged one.5. Fee of ten pesos (P10.00) shall be paid for the replacement of the lost/damaged library card in the cashier. Replacement for lost cards shall be allowed only once a year.

II. SERVICE HOURS

1. Library hours start at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. on school days. On Saturdays, it is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No noon break.2. It is closed on Sundays and Holidays.3. Library services ends at 4:30 p.m., (30) thirty minutes before the regular closing time in the afternoon to enable the staff to summarize the day’s activities and put everything in place for the next day’s work.

III. OPEN SHELVED SYSTEM

The library adapts the open self system to give full access to all users to enter the stack areas for maximum resources utilization.The Library uses dual classification system. The DDC or Dewey Decimal Classification and the Library of Congress.

IV. GENERAL RULES:

1. Students are not allowed to enter the Main Library without their library card. The NO LIBRARY ID, NO ENTRY is strictly enforced.

2. Students are required to leave their things in the depository area located inside the main library.

3. Register your name, course, date and subject you are going to research in the corresponding section of the library. (Reference, Circulation, Filipiniana, Periodical).

4. Leave your library card in the charging desk.

5. Valuable things such as money, jewelry, cell phone are allowed to be taken inside.

6. Cell phone should be turn-off upon entering the main library.

7. The library staffs are not liable of lost things incurred inside the library.

8. Library staff has the right to confiscate cell phone being use inside the main library.

V. STEPS TO FOLLOW IN BORROWING BOOKS

When borrowing library materials from the different sections in the library, the following steps should be followed:
Verify fro the OPAC or card catalog if the book/library material you need is available in the library.

1. Copy in the call slips the call number, author, title of the book and write your name and course.

2. Use this in locating the book in the specific section the book is shelved.

3. Consult the Librarian – in charge or student assistance if you cannot locate the material needed.

4. When you locate the book/material, write the date and your name on the borrower’s card.

5. After writing your name and the date give the book card, Library ID and the call slip using the Computer or at the Librarian In-charge using the system
Present the library card to the librarians assigned in the section for proper charging of book/materials.

VI. HOW TO ACCESS MATERIALS IN THE DIFFERENT SECTIONS IN THE LIBRARY

CIRCULATION/MAIN SECTION:

Books in this section may be checked out starting 12:00 p.m. and must be ed the following day. A maximum of three (3) books may be leaned for a day. Fiction books may be borrowed for one (1) week. For an overdue book in the Circulation, a fine of P2.00 for the first hour and P1.00 for every succeeding hour, including Saturday, Sunday and holidays, shall be charged to the student. In no case, however, shall the fine exceed P10.00 a day.

REFERENCE SECTION:

Materials in this section are consulted for specific information such as encyclopedia, dictionaries, atlases and other. These are for strictly room use and photocopying purposes only. Borrowing for overnight is not allowed.

FILIPINIANA, ASIANA, RIZALIANA SECTION

These books may be checked out for overnight use starting 3:30 p.m. and should be returned not later than 8:30 a.m. the next day.

For an overnight book that is not returned on the next day, a fine of P4.00 for the first hour and P2.00 for every succeeding four including Saturday, Sunday and holidays shall be changed to the students. In no case, however, shall the fine exceed P20.00 a day.

AUDIO - VISUAL SECTION:

Any request from this section must be coordinated to the chief Librarian for one (1) day or one (1) week before the actual viewing or borrowing of audio-visual materials and facilities. This is to give time to prepare the needed library materials and for scheduling of the Librarian – in- charge of the section.

PERIODICAL SECTION

1. Newspapers and magazines are strictly for room use only. They should not be taken out to assure users/readers of the latest news any time of the day.
In some rare cases, they can be read outside the library for one hour, but should be returned immediately after use.
2. Journals may be borrowed overnight anytime of the day but should be returned the next day.


3. Clippings may be borrowed for reproduction purposes only.

VII. INTERNET

Seven (7) computer workstation are available for students’ use. Reservations for internet, CD browsing, downloading, CD burning, and encoding purposes must be made in advance. Students with no library card are not allowed to use facilities.

VIII. PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES

Photocopying services are available at the lounge area.

IX. OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Lost or damaged library materials should be reported immediately to the librarian. The user who lost the material should replace it within thirty (30) days after the report of loss.2. A lost book should be replaced by the same kind of book or its latest/revised edition, aside from paying the corresponding fine, if the book is irreplaceable.3. It is strictly prohibited to write on the book pages, tearing page and other forms of vandalism.Mutilation of library materials shall be dealt with according to the rules on the Student Discipline.(Refer to Student Handbook)4. One week before the final examination during the semester, the library does not loan out books/materials anymore.However, these can be borrowed for room use only.Loaned out books/library materials should have been returned before the chief librarian signs the student’s clearance, which is a prerequisite from him to take the final exam.