College Library Orientation

by:

 Ms. Simeona Delfin College Librarian

SY 2007 - 2008

To provide the library users information services in support of instruction, research, and/or curricular offerings and thrusts of St. Scholastica’s College Manila, through updated library resources and services.

REGULAR SEMESTRAL SCHEDULE:

7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon – Fri8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday

Notice of vacation hours, holidays and any other changes will be posted on the library bulletin board.

DURING SUMMER / CHRISTMAS BREAK SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 n.n. – 1:00 p.m. Mon – Fri1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday

The Main Library is located at the second floor of St. Scholastica’s College M Building. There are two wings.

• Sta. Maria Wing •Office of the College Librarian•General Reference Section•Periodicals Section •Computer Room•Graduate Library•Cataloging Section•Faculty Room•Discussion Room

• St. Mechtild Wing

•General Collection•Filipiniana Collection•Theses Collection •St. Benedict Collection•Women Studies Collection•Best Sellers / Novels•Reserve Books

• To acquire, organize and update the library’s collection to support the College Unit’s teaching-learning program.• To encourage students to read beyond the requirements of the curriculum.

- For their own development and enjoyment - To acquire the necessary skills and habits to continue their education even after graduation.

• To provide instruction and assistance in the effective use of learning resources/services.

• To work with faculty in integrating information skills, knowledge of information sources, and the use of technology in accessing information needed to strengthen their instruction, research and extension programs.

• Air-conditioned library• Library automated system (OPAC)• Computer Room (21 work stations with Internet and 10 work stations with CD-Rom access)• Discussion Room• Faculty Room

Ramil AlmazanLibrary Clerk

Ms. Simeona DelfinCollege Librarian

• Human Resources / Personnel:

Ms. Edna L. CabeSecretary

Reference Section

Ms. Leslie A. BellosilloReference Librarian

Marife Quindong Library Clerk

Circulation Section

Ms. Lea VeraCirculation Section Supervisor

Jhun Torres Library Clerk

Editha Buenaobra Library Clerk

Rhodora Cassanova Library Clerk

In case you have question(s) or clarification(s), Please feel free to approach us and we will be gladly to help you.

Jennifer D. Cabuso Library Clerk

Periodicals Section

Ms. Helen I. VidalPeriodicals Librarian

Jocelyn Desamito Library Clerk

Rogelio Magtira Library Clerk

In case you have question(s) or clarification(s), Please feel free to approach us and we will be gladly to help you.

Evelyn Dungog Library Clerk

Technical Section

Ms. Lailani P. InciongTechnical Services Librarian 

Liza Nebran Library Clerk

Photocopier Operators

Antonio Magsino  St. Mechtilde Wing

Glenn KabigtingSta. Maria Wing

In case you have question(s) or clarification(s), Please feel free to approach us and we will be gladly to help you.

• Print / Electronic Periodicals: ● Magazines: 43 titles● Professional journals: 56 titles● Newspapers: 8 titles● Online electronic journal database

(EBSCO Online) : Citations, Abstracts, Full-text

of 4,842 foreign journals, which includes 5 titles of databases namely Academic Search Elite, Professional Development Collection, MAS Ultra - School Edition, Primary Search and PsycARTICLES

• Book Collection: Total Volumes: 42,145 vols.

• CD-ROM databases• Microforms: Back issues of local newspapers and magazines and foreign journals • Internet access• College Library web site with links to outside information sources

● Reference: Information Assistance/Instruction

- Use of the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and other electronic sources

- Answering user’s queries

● Circulation: Lending out books: General Collection and Reserve

● Library Instructions

Different information sources: Print, Electronic

● Referrals to other consortium member libraries (CEAP, SMI-IC, CWC)

● Photocopying ● Computer printing and

scanning of selected library materials

● Printing of microform materials

Revised by: jdc / 51707