Sections and Services
Reference and Information Section
The Reference and Information Section stores encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, gazetteers, yearbooks, corporate files, government issuances, university catalogs, United Nations, Asian Development Bank Collection, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) and the La Salliana collections. Computer terminals are assigned for the use of electronics encyclopedias and other references available in CD format.
Services
- Reference/research assistance
- Bibliographic services
- Referral letter issuance
- Acceptance of visiting researchers
Facilities
There are 5 computers in this section for accessing encyclopedias and other reference materials in electronic format.
Borrowing Privileges
All materials in this section are for room use only, however, these materials may be photocopied.
Periodicals Section
This section houses all local and foreign magazines, journals, newspapers and vertical file collection. Current periodical materials are displayed on the magazine racks. Back issues of subscribed journals are bound and arranged alphabetically according to title. The section also allots computers to access online databases like Emerald, open access journals and online newspaper. Back issues of newspapers are also available in digital format.
Services
- Circulation
- Reference and information retrieval
- Document delivery services
- Indexing services
- Current awareness
- Bibliographic Services
Facilities
Four computers in this section are available for accessing
on-line newspapers, journals in CD-ROM format, Open Access E-journals and subscription database such as Emerald.
Borrowing Privileges
All materials in this section are for room use only, however, these materials may be photocopied.
Reserve and Humanities Section
The Reserve section contains books that are prescribed by the faculty members for their courses. Bibles, philosophy books and Rizaliana books are also located in this section.
The Humanities section houses books on architecture, communication arts, mass media, journalism, photography, languages, literature, religion and fiction. However, the architecture collection is separately located within the area of the Humanities section.
Services
- Circulation
- Reference and information retrieval
- Bibliography services
- Document delivery services
- Current awareness
- On-line public access catalog
Borrowing Privileges
Students are allowed to borrow two (2) books at a time for a period of one week from Humanities collection. However, reserve books are generally for room use only. They may be borrowed by students for overnight use after 3:00 p.m. and should be returned not later than 10:00 a.m. the following day.
Fines and Fees
- Borrowers with overdue books must settle their accounts before borrowing/renewing books.
- A fine of P10.00 a day is imposed for every overdue book while P1.00 per hour or P12.00 per day for reserved books.
Filipiniana Section
The Filipiniana section houses printed materials on various subjects about the Philippines or any related topic to the Philippines regardless of author, imprint, and format. There are four special collections that are also included in this section: Dr. Isagani Cruz Collection (IRC), Dr. Lakandupil Garcia Collection, Regional Literature Collection and Local History Collection.
Services
- Document delivery services
- Indexing (Philippine literature and Presidents’ biographies)
- Abstracting (Filipiniana – Reference)
- Current awareness
- On-line Public Access Catalog
- Compilation of bibliography
Borrowing Privileges
Students are allowed to borrow two (2) books at a time for a period of one week. Filipiniana-Reference and Special Collection materials may be photocopied but cannot be borrowed for home use.
Fines and Fees
- A fine of P10.00 a day for students is imposed for every overdue book.
- Borrowers with overdue book/s must settle their accounts first before borrowing/renewing books.
Science and Social Science Section
The Sciences section houses books on mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, agriculture, engineering, technology and military science.
The Social Science Section houses books on psychology, biography, world history, tourism, hotel and restaurant management, anthropology, physical education, statistics, business, economics, management, marketing, accounting, advertising, sociology, criminology, political science, education, law and library science.
Services
- Circulation
- Reference and information retrieval
- Bibliography
- Document delivery services
- Current awareness
- On-line Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
Borrowing Privileges
Students are allowed to borrow two (2) books at a time for the period of one week.
Fines and Fees
- A fine of P10.00 a day for students is imposed for every overdue book.
- Borrowers with overdue book/s must settle their accounts first before borrowing/renewing books.
The Graduate School Corner
The graduate school corner is located near the Office of the Director. All references prescribed by the graduate studies are housed separately.
Facilities
Five computers with internet access are available for graduate student researchers.
Borrowing Privileges
Students in the graduate program are allowed to borrow five (5) books at a time for the period of one week.
Fines and Fees
- Borrowers with overdue books must settle their accounts before borrowing/renewing books.
- A fine of P10.00 a day is imposed for every overdue book while P1.00 per hour or P12.00 per day for reserved books.
Archives and Special Collection
The Archives and Special Collection is the unit of the library that houses the official university records, university publications, theses collection in print and in electronic format of both graduate and undergraduate students, as well as of faculty members who graduated from different colleges and universities. Also included in the collection are rare books, memorabilia, preservation copy of Lasalliana collection, copy of faculty members’ research output funded by the University Faculty Research Office (UFRO) and publish works written by faculty members of the university.
Services
- Circulation
- Reference and Information Retrieval
- Document Delivery Service
- On-line Public Access Catalog
- Bibliographic Services
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Borrowing Privileges
- All materials in this unit are strictly for room use only.
- Only abstract of theses and dissertation is allowed for photocopying.
- The use of University records requires permission from the offices/unit/department that created such records
Facilities
Computer terminals are available for locating thesis collection in bibliographic format or in full text thru EASCA database.
Educational Media Services
The Educational Media Services (EMS) houses and circulates educational media materials such as video cassette and audio-cassette-tapes, transparencies, slides, kits, maps, charts, and VCD. It is equipped with multi-media, overhead, slide and opaque projector, video cassette player and recorder, television monitor and wide screen. It is also in charged of the schedule and maintenance for the viewing rooms and discussion rooms.
Services
- Multi-media services
- Circulation
- Overhead, slide, and opaque projection
- Photography services
- Audio and Video Recording
- Bibliographic services
- On-line Public Access Catalog
- On-line Reservation
Borrowing Privileges
- All requests for EMS materials and services should be filed at least 24 hours prior to the date of the need.
- Reservation of viewing room and other function room is on a first come first serve basis.
- EMS materials such as VHS and audiotapes, slides, transparencies, maps, chart are strictly for viewing room or classroom use only.
- Reservation forms are available online through the DLSU-D website and at the EMS Office.
Facilities
- Two fully air-conditioned theater type viewing rooms which can accommodate 89 students or two classes each with television monitor, VHS/VCD players, multimedia, computers, and sound system
- University meeting room is also available which can accommodate a maximum of 20 participants.
- Discussion rooms that can be used for small group discussions, theses defense and meetings; These rooms can accommodate 8-10 students.
Technical Services
The Technical Services Unit is in charge of acquisition, cataloging and classification of library materials. Mechanical processing of all library materials such as accessioning, bar coding, providing book pockets, book cards, date due slips, and printing of call numbers are done in this unit. It also maintains shelf-list catalog and encoding of data in the AEA OPAC.
Services
- Acquisition
- Cataloging and Classification
- Bibliography Services
- Document delivery services
- On-line Public Access Catalog
Electronic Resource Services
Formally introduced on June 1998, the Electronic Resource Services (ERS) adapts to the changing needs in library computerization and information technology.
This unit lodges the CD-ROM collection, multimedia and other materials in electronic format.
The unit is also in charge of the maintenance and update of the OPAC and different library databases. It is also responsible for the repair and maintenance of computers at the AEA.
Services
- Internet and printing services
- CD-ROM access
- Documents transfer services
- Bibliography services
- On-line Public Access Catalog
- Transparency Printing
- PDF conversion and CD burning for theses and dissertation
Facilities
125 computers for students
12 computers for faculty members
2 laser printer
1 high-speed dot matrix printer
1 scanner
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