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The library building is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The program of works include tiling,
electrical rewiring & installation of glass partition in order to provide an environment which is
conducive to study and learning.
Other provisions (e.g security/control, IT software, multimedia equipment, etc.)
To provide security and control of library resources, facilities like fire alarm system, fire
extinguishers, computers or IT equipment were requested and purchased for the library.
Technology utilization in library operations such as:
Integrated library system
Platonixz 2.0 was acquired by the library to be used as Integrated Library Information
System. There are eight menu commands, namely: Files, Search, Circulation, Acquisition,
Inventory, Reports, Settings, Venue and Equipment Reservation, and Attendance.
Access to electronic collections (e.g. e-books, e-journals, internet access)
The library offers internet services to its clientele. Aside from the internet
connection of the library (own account), the DICT has installed additional free internet line
to aid library users in their researches.
The University Library has subscription to EBSCO electronic journals on the following
databases namely ; Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Library Information
Science Source and EBSCO Open Dissertations. These databases covers various disciplines.
Smart Library (ebooks) were also purchased from to support the different programs of the
university.
These online resources can be access by students of the whole university system.
Institutional repositories
As a recipient of publications from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Philippine
Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development
(PCAARRD), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the library provided a separate area for their
collections. These were also organized for easy access and retrieval.
OUTCOMES
Evidences/manifestations that the environment in the library is conducive to learning.
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