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b. Theses, Dissertations, Periodicals, Vertical File
Materials, Pictures and Maps. These materials should
be used within the library only.
3.Circulation Service
The circulation section takes charge of loaning out
materials on the open shelves.
Purpose:
The purpose of circulation service is to make
available the library materials to the clientele. This section
is responsible for the arrangement of the books on the
shelves according to the classification system utilized by
the library, they return to shelves after use and facilitate
smooth running system of borrowing and returning of
books.
Steps in Borrowing
a. Location
One of the first steps in locating a book is by knowing
its “call number” which can be obtained from the card
catalog.
Three approaches can be used in searching for a book,
through the name of the author, the title of the book, and
subject with which it tackles. The call number corresponds
to the number on the spine of the book.
