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VISIONVISIONThe University Library as the repository of resources shall seek to extend easy access, provide the venue and render quality service and relevant resources for the benefit of all constituents.

MISSIONMISSION

The University Library’s primary responsibility is to provide information support to the teaching and learning processes, research and extension service activities of the students, faculty and other members of the academic community through the use of organized, relevant resources and fast delivery of information services.

1. To give new students an overview of the library resources and services, policies and procedures governing the use of the library.

2. To teach them the basic skills in locating various information sources effectively and efficiently.

3. To familiarize them the general reference sources as well as the classification of books by subject through DDCS.

Is a place where books and other instructional materials are kept and organized for reading, studying and resource sharing. It is also a venue for consultation and for further research. A repository for both print and non-print materials like books, magazines, journals, AV materials and electronic sources.

Plays an indispensable role in accomplishing the aims and objectives of the school and in every department.

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13 Professional Librarians

10 Para-professionals

Anita C. SornitoDirector, ULRC

Telefax (064)248-2308Email add: ulrc@usm.edu.ph

ARIEL P. ARROGANTE

Library Coordinator/CVM Librarian

MRS. CELIA C. ORIA

Readers Services, Head

SUSAN S. MARTINEZ

Technical Services, Head

ARNOLD P. TORRESInfoTech Services, Head

Audio – Visual In-charge

MRS. LEONORA B. VILLANUEVA

Circulation Librarian

MRS. EDNA C. LANOMRS. EDNA C. LANOReference LibrarianReference Librarian

MS. GENEVIVE CATULONGCirculation Librarian

MS. LILIAN CLARITO Serials Librarian

MRS. MARLYN P. MONTISORFilipiniana Reference Librarian

MRS. PRIMITIVA V. CALLANOFilipiniana Librarian

MRS. FATIMA J. AMILBAHARGraduate School Librarian

CONCORDIA VILLEGASCONCORDIA VILLEGASHead Librarian Head Librarian

USM-KCC LibraryUSM-KCC Library

MRS. ROJAMA C. CAYABAS

High School Librarian

MRS. NATIVIDAD CENALibrary In-Charge, CED

MRS. ARFELY C. GUTIERREZTechnical Staff

MRS. MERLINDA M. BUTARDOAgriculture Library In-Charge

MS. IDEZA KRISNA V. BASIG

Reserve Section In-Charge /Photocopier Operator

MARITES B. BALANGUEArchives In-Charge / Photocopier Operator

ANNA MARIE LAZANClerk

JOHN RANBO C. GARCIATechnical Staff

DANTE AGRAVEDoor Checker

MR. RASUL BALAYMANMR. RASUL BALAYMANJanitorJanitor

KAHARUDIN MANAMBAUniversity Cultural Museum Curator

UNIVERSITY CULTURAL MUSEUM

The Building

Collection/ Artifacts

1. 1. POLICIESPOLICIES

Who may borrow?Who may borrow?

Students – refer to both graduate and undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at the University of Southern Mindanao both in main, USM-KCC and Buluan campuses.

B. B. Administration, faculty and non-teaching Administration, faculty and non-teaching personnelpersonnel

Members of the Administrative Council, Faculty and Non-teaching personnel of the University.

2. Off-campus users

a. Alumni, researchers, traveling lecturers and professors. They can make use of the library provided that they will present any ID Card

and secure Library Permit to Research from the Office of the Director of ULRC.

b. Researchers from other agencies/organizations and schools who wish to conduct research and avail of the services and resources will be charged an amount of P25.00 per day, however, no borrowing privilege is given to them for home use.

DAYDAY TIME TIME

Regular TermsRegular Terms

Monday – Friday 7:00 – 6:00 P.M.(no noon break)

Summer TermSummer Term

Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 12:00(with noon break) 1:00 - 5:00 PM

a. USM School ID for all employees and validated Automated Library Identification Card (ALIC) for the students must be presented at the Information Counter upon entry. Same will also be presented to the lending counter whenever any library material is to be borrowed.

b. Observe SILENCE. Talking aloud and making other unnecessary noise must be avoided.

c. KEEP THE LIBRARY CLEAN. Do not litter tables or floors with waste papers and other scraps; use the trash boxes provided for this purpose.

d. SMOKING is not permitted in the University Library.

e. KEEP THINGS IN ORDER. Return newspapers and magazines in their proper places.

f. BRINGING OF BAGS INSIDE THE READING AREA IS PROHIBITED. Bags and Umbrellas must be deposited at the baggage counter near the entrance of the library. Laptop bags are allowed and subject for inspection by the Guard .

g. Handle books and other library materials with care. They are intended to serve many users after you.

h. No student is allowed to borrow any library material unless he/she has a validated library ID.

i. All Library patrons must deposit their Library Cards upon entering the stock room. Books borrowed for home use must be properly processed by the librarian.

j. Borrowed books inside the reading area should not be returned to the shelves. Students are advised to leave borrowed books on the book trucks or to the librarian. This is to avoid the possibility of books being mis-shelved.

k. Student must get back his/her Library Card upon returning the borrowed materials, like books, journals, etc. The Library will not assume responsibility for loss Library Card.

l. Upon exit, students must:a. Open and show contents of bag, folder,

envelope, etc.b. Show the date due slip of book/s borrowed.

a. CIRCULATION BOOKS – Each borrower is allowed to borrow three (3) books at a time for 3 days. It is subject for renewal for another 3 days if it’s not requested. This is to be closely monitored by the Computerized

Circulation Borrowing System.

b. RESERVE FILIPINIANA BOOKS – These are strictly for “inside the library use only”. These can be photocopied upon request with the permission from the Librarian on duty.

c. REFERENCE BOOKS – These are general and subject references such encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, yearbooks, atlases, etc. and to be read only inside the library and not to be circulated for home use.

d. SERIAL COLLECTION – These are collections of Periodicals, non-book materials, theses, etc. and strictly for room use only.

USM faculty members are allowed to borrow a maximum of 10 books (5 circulation and 5 Filipiniana) for a period of one semester only. Books borrowed must be returned on or before the end of the semester. Faculty Reminder Slip is issued for faculty who failed to return the borrowed books on time.

a. For overdue books – a fine of P1.00 for the first hour and P0.50 for every hour thereafter (whenever the book is overdue).

b. Taking out periodical from the library without the knowledge of the librarian will pay twice the current value.

c. Lost or damaged book – When a book is lost, it should be reported immediately to the librarian. However, this does not exempt the borrower from paying the fines of overdue. Lost or damaged book must be replaced with the same book (Same title and author) or paid twice the current price of the book. A processing fee of 10% is added for any replaced book.

d. A fine of P35.00 is imposed for any request of Library Card replacement. Lost Library Card requires Affidavit of Loss from the Records Division upon filing new ALIC.

e. The ALIC is non-transferable. Anyone found guilty of lending his/her ALIC to others will be subject to a fine of 20.00.

f. Failure to surrender the ALIC upon transfer/separation/ graduation will be subject to a penalty of P20.00.

g. Any library user who shall willfully tear, deface, mutilate or steal library properties shall be subjected to the judicial discretion of the librarian.

h. Fines must be paid to the Readers Services Librarian. Students are advised to ask for an O.R. duly signed by the In-charge. For unpaid accounts, students must acknowledge in the Students’ Account Record at the Circulation Section.

i. Students caught stealing or destroying library materials are subject for disciplinary action or suspension from the library accordingly.

Issuance of the Automated Issuance of the Automated Library Identification Library Identification

Card (ALICCard (ALIC))

AA. . For In-coming First Year studentsFor In-coming First Year students

A.1. An Automated Library Identification Cards are issued upon presentation of Assessment/Enrollment Form . Official Receipt will be issued by the Readers Services Librarian upon payment of P35.00. The OR will then be presented at the Technical Section. Student’s signature must be reflected before lamination. Laminated ALIC will be released one day after the filing.

A.2. Filing and releasing of the Automated Library Identification Card must be done at the Office of the Technical Services Department.

B. B. For Higher YearsFor Higher Years

B.1. Request for ALIC requires the usual presentation of Assessment/Enrollment Form and payment of P35.00 (includes lamination).

B.2 Lost Library Card must be reported at the Office of the Director for immediate replacement. Request for new LIC will be issued upon presentation of the following:

- Affidavit of Loss- Assessment/Enrollment Form - P35.00 (Refer to Rule #5, D)

Library materials especially those which cannot be borrowed for home reading may be photocopied except graduate and undergraduate theses and Doctoral Dissertations. Books for photo duplication is not to be loaned out, except when there is power failure in the library area. The library has its own photocopying machine.

Any violation under the Library rules is regarded as an offense under the

University Rules of Conduct.

LIBRARY SERVICES LIBRARY SERVICES OFFERED BY THE OFFERED BY THE

(ULRC)(ULRC)

1. 1. Reference and Information ServicesReference and Information Services

a. Information Service - Provides answer to specific questions, statistical data, biographies, etc. thru searching and retrieval of appropriate materials.

b. Library Instruction - Provides orientation to new students and transferees about library policies, borrowing procedures, services and how to use the library materials and research tools like the card catalog, periodical index, bibliographic services, etc. Tour around the library and to the different sections is conducted right after the library instruction.

c. c. Bibliographic ServiceBibliographic Service -- Provides bibliographies of materials requested by the faculty such as list of new titles of books or list of books by subject area including list of new acquisitions.

d. Reader’s Advisory Service - Provides guidance to clientele in the choice of reading materials.

e. Term Paper Assistance - Provides assistance in the formulation of research paper.

a. Book Lending Service -a. Book Lending Service - Circulation books are available for check out at the Circulation Section through Computerized Circulation Borrowing System.

b. Reserve Book Service b. Reserve Book Service - Provides materials to support classroom instruction (i.e. textbooks, and review materials)

a. Current Awareness Service - a. Current Awareness Service - Provides current information through bulletin display, and current materials such as newspapers, journals, and vertical file materials. Newspaper Clippings are readily available for research.

b. Indexing Service -b. Indexing Service - Provides an in-house indexing service of important articles from local journals and magazines.

c. Reading Room Service c. Reading Room Service - Provides reading rooms equipped with research facilities and carrels for individual use.

d. Shelving and Stack Service - provides services by taking charge of the materials left at the tables to avoid misplacement. Shelf reading is done

regularly to monitor maintain daily statistics of in- house use of books.

e. Photocopying Service - Provides photocopying service for non-check out books to users.

7. Inter-Library Use Service7. Inter-Library Use Service -- Provides access of users from other libraries, schools and agencies to USM library and vice versa.

8. InfoTech Service - Provides access to users for Internet Searches. Services include:WIFI AccessJournal DatabasesOPACeBooksCD SearchingeLibrary (PROQUEST)

9. Other Services include:Document Delivery ServiceTable of Contents (Compilation for readers)Current contentsSelective Dissemination of Information (SDI)One-Stop Information Corner

LIBRARY BOOKSLIBRARY BOOKS

TWO TYPES OF BOOKS:TWO TYPES OF BOOKS:

1. 1. Fiction Fiction Books- are books based from author’s imagination portraying imaginary characters and event.

2. Non- fiction Books- are books based from scientific investigation and factual events

The Parts of the BookPhysical Division

The physical division of the book can be grouped as: (1) the binding, (2) the preliminary pages, (3) the text, and (4) the auxiliary or reference material.

A. BINDING – A. BINDING – Holds the leaves of the books together, protects them,

and makes them easy to handle.

B. PRELIMINARY PAGES 1. Flyleaves

2. Half-title page 3. Title page

4. The Copyright page 5. Dedication page 6. Preface

7. Table of contents 8. Introduction

C. TEXT/ BODY OF THE BOOK D. AUXILIARY OR REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Appendix 2. Bibliography

3. Glossary 4. Index

The kinds of general reference books, the purpose they serve, and example of each kind are listed below.

1. A DICTIONARY provides information about word meaning, derivation, spelling, pronunciation, syllabication, usage and current status.

Webster’s Third New International Dictionary of the English Language.

Tagalog-English Dictionary.

2. An ENCYCLOPEDIA is concerned with a particular subject of interest. It gives an overview of a topic, including definition, description, background, and bibliographical references.

• Encyclopedia Americana• Encyclopedia Britannica

3. An INDEX points out where an information can be found. There are indexes to articles which appear in periodicals, and indexes to articles on essays, poems, and other writings which appear in collected works.

a. Readers Guide to Periodicals Literatureb. Index Medicus

4. A YEARBOOK often called an annual, presents the event of the past year in brief, concise form.a. Philippine Yearbookb. Stateman’s Yearbook

5. A HANDBOOK, literally a small book, which can be held conveniently in the hand, provides miscellaneous items of information. It may also be called miscellany, a manual, or companion.a. Nursing Handbookb. Merc Manual

6. An ALMANAC, originally projected of the coming year-days, months, holidays, and weather forecast – is the name now given to a collection of miscellaneous facts and statistical information.

a. Philippine Almanac & Book of Factsb. Information Please Almanac

7. A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY is a collection of sketches of varying lengths about the lives of individuals, arranged alphabetically by surname.a. Philippine Biographical Dictionaryb. American Biographical Dictionary

8. A DIRECTORY lists the names and address of persons, organizations, or institutions. It may provide other pertinent information, such as the purposes, the addresses, and the officers of organizations.a. Directory of Private Schoolsb. CEAP Directory

9. An ATLAS is a volume of maps, plates, or charts, with or without explanatory text.

a. National Atlas of the United States of Americab. National Geographic Atlas of the World

10. A GAZETTER is a volume that provides geographical information and data about places. It does not define geographical terms. The second part of an atlas serves as the gazetteer.

11. A BIBLIOGRAPHY is a list of books and other materials, which have some relationship to each other. The materials listed are described as to author, title, publisher, price, and number of pages. In some bibliographies the materials are evaluated.

Promoting the use of Books and Other Promoting the use of Books and Other Library ResourcesLibrary Resources User’s awareness of the library’s resources and services will be enhanced by certain strategies that will stimulate reader’s interest. The following activities are maintained:

1. Bulletin Board Display2. Current Awareness Bulletin3. Posting of Book Jackets and Posters4. Book Display and Exhibit5. Current Acquisition lists6. Library Orientation Program7. National Book Week Celebration8. Film Showing

9. Inter-Library Visitation10. Establishing linkages/networking11. Conduct book fair12. Library Tour13. Production of Library User’s Guide14. Library Staff Enhancement Program15. Library User’s Survey16. One-Stop Information Corner17. Electronic Users’ Log –In System18. Provision of the CCTV Camera for security

and control.

Arrangement of the Books in the ShelvesArrangement of the Books in the Shelves

Books and other printed materials are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDCS) from General Works 000 – 999. Books are arranged from Other materials are stored in the Vertical File Cabinet arranged in alphabetical order. The library is adopting an open shelf system except for Serials Section. Books are arranged from left to right following the Call No.

The 10 major Division of the Dewey The 10 major Division of the Dewey Decimal Classification System Decimal Classification System

000-099 General Works100-199 Philosophy/Psychology200-299 Religion300-399 Social Science400-499 Languages500-599 Pure Science600-699 Applied Science/Technology700-799 The Arts800-899 Literature900-999 History

The CARD CATALOG is a directory of all the books in the library. It is the quickest and best way to locate book materials in a given subject. The ULRC Library is adopting a Union Type of Arrangement where the Author, Title and Subject Cards are filed as one, following strict alphabetical order from A-Z. AUTHOR CARDAUTHOR CARD – is filed according to the first letter of

author’s name.TITLE TITLE CARD – lists the title of the book. The main entry is the title of the book.SUBJECT SUBJECT CARD – a card, which the first entry is the

Subject of the book written in capital

letters.

The CATALOG CARD gives several items of information. The number on the left side is the CALL NUMBER. A CALL NUMBER states how the book is classified according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System and indicates the location symbol, where the book is being placed in the library. Same Call Number is reflected at the spine of the book.

The card contains the bibliographic entry of the book such as

the author or editor, complete title of the book, place of publication, publisher, copyright date, auxiliary information and tracing which includes the subject of the book.

Catalog Cards are arranged in alphabetical order from A-Z. Articles A, An, and The are excluded in the arrangement.

Fil909Z13w Zaide, Gregorio F.2010 World history / Gregorio F. Zaide, Sonia M. Zaide. – 5th ed. – Quezon City : All-Nations, c2010. x, 460p. : ill. ; 26 cm Includes index.32721 ISBN 971-642-154-032722 1. World history. 2. Geography. I. Zaide, Sonia M. II. Title.

Author CardLocation Symbol Author of the Book Title of the Book Edition

Call No.

Place ofPublication

Copyright date

Pagination Notes

Tracing

Publisher

Accession Numbers

Title CardTitle Card

Fil909 World history.Z13w Zaide, Gregorio F.2010 World history / Gregorio F. Zaide, Sonia M. Zaide. – 5th ed. – Quezon City : All-Nations, c2010. x, 460p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Includes index. ISBN 971-642-154-0

Author Card Author Card (Added entry)(Added entry)

Fil909Z13w Zaide, Sonia M.2010 World history / Gregorio F. Zaide, Sonia M. Zaide. – 5th ed. – Quezon City : All-Nations, c2010. x, 460p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Includes index. ISBN 971-642-154-0

Subject CardSubject Card

Fil909 WORLD HISTORYZ13w Zaide, Gregorio F.2010 World history / Gregorio F. Zaide, Sonia M. Zaide. – 5th ed. – Quezon City : All-Nations, c2010. x, 460p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Includes index. ISBN 971-642-154-0

Subject CardSubject Card

Fil909 GEOGRAPHYZ13w Zaide, Gregorio F.2010 World history / Gregorio F. Zaide, Sonia M. Zaide. – 5th ed. – Quezon City : All-Nations, c2010. x, 460p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Includes index. ISBN 971-642-154-0

Destiny Library Manager isan easy-to-use, web-based library

automation and managementsolution.

Click on the E- Library

Click Login icon

Type in your User Name and Password

HOW TO SEARCH

The WebPath Express service gives your students instant access to thousands of relevant, grade-appropriate Internet sites with just one search, directly from Destiny.

THE PERIODICAL INDEXTHE PERIODICAL INDEXThe Periodical Index is a separate cabinet placed near the Serial Section. It is a directory of all journals, magazines, theses both graduate and undergraduate. Same with the Card Catalog, it is made up of 3x5 cards, and arranged in straight alphabetical order from A to Z according to the subject of the article.

The example shows the information given by a typical index card.

Sample of Index CardSample of Index Card

DENGUE – PREVENTION Guerrero, Rafael D., III

The Asthma weed – a dengue cure? Marid Agribusiness Digest. 22(6) : 10+ October 2011.

IMPORTANT : PLS. DO NOT PULL OUT THE CARD FROM THE PERIODICAL INDEX CATALOG JUST COPY THE UPPER LEFT HAND INFORMATION/LOCATION SYMBOL AND GIVE IT TO THE SERIAL LIBRARIAN.

THE LIBRARY THESES BROWSERIt is a library software designed to facilitate the retrieval of Theses and Dissertations produced by USM graduates. Access to bibliographic information can be searched by:

1. Author/Researcher2. Title of the Study3. Adviser4. Keywords/Subject5. Abstract6. Location7. Specific search a. by course b. by year study conducted

You may ask your Serial librarian for the technical assistance.

BORROWING PROCEDUREBORROWING PROCEDUREA. RESERVE and REFERENCEBOOK BORROWING PROCEDURE

1. Validated Library Card must be presented upon request of the book/s for inside use. Sign or fill-up completely the necessary information asked in the book card.

2. The librarian must properly process Book/s borrowed for photocopy.

3. Librarians must always check the pages of the book upon charging and discharging.

4. Only books with multiple copies are entitled to be loaned out by the faculty.

E. FILIPINIANA MATERIALS E. FILIPINIANA MATERIALS BORROWING PROCEDUREBORROWING PROCEDURE

1. Validated Library Card must be presented every time a student will borrow materials from the Filipiniana Section.

2. Filipiniana Books are strictly for inside use only. Faculty may borrow a maximum of 5 titles to be used for the whole semester.

3. Students may request for photocopy at the Photocopying Section of the library with permission from the Filipiniana Librarian.

4. CHED-HEDF-PASUC Books can be borrowed for 3 days. Borrowing must be properly processed by the Librarian on duty.

5. Maps/Globes an other Filipiniana/General Reference Materials can be borrowed for classroom purposes only with permission from the teacher in-charge.

Activities during the National Activities during the National Book Week and Information Book Week and Information

Month:Month:

1. On –the-Spot Poster Making Contest2. Essay Writing Contest (English and Filipino)3. Quiz Bowl Contest (General Information)4. On-the Spot Collage Making5. Scramble Word Contest6. Book Character Designing Contest7. Special awards: (Students and Faculty Category)

* Outstanding Library User of the Year* Outstanding Book Borrower of the Year

Note: Activities will be facilitated by the Library Staff and Library and Information Science Society (LISS) and Book Lovers Club.

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