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• Approved Library Manual

The Library Operations Manual contains written policies and procedures covering the library’s internal
administration. It is intended to help answer questions about the library’s personnel, policies and
practices. This manual was prepared especially for the Isabela State University Library and was confirmed
as per Resolution No. 50, s. 2009. Minor amendments were done in 2013 & 2016.

• Composition and Functions of the Library Board/Committee
The Campus Library Board Committee is composed of the Deans, Campus Librarian and SSC President.
As members of the committee, they are expected to perform the following functions: a) encourage faculty
and students to participate or get involved in any library activities; b) recommend regularly relevant books
and other learning resources/materials for the library; c) teach and encourage students or staff to use the
library and develop their information skills; d) assist on the delivery of the curriculum through provision
of information, knowledge and resources to support student learning; e) assist teachers in project making,
curriculum enrichment and professional improvement; and f) assist the librarian in library developments
such as revision of the library manual, library development plan, etc. for the improvement of library
services.

• Approved Library Development Plan

The 5-Year Library Development Plan (2019-2023) was devised and approved by the Vice-President
for Academic and Related Affairs. The Library Development Plan includes eight (8) areas namely: a)
Administration; b) Library Personnel/Staff; c) Collection Development, Organization and Preservation; d)
Services and Utilization; e) Physical Set-Up and Facilities; f) Financial Support; g) Linkages and h) ISO
9001:2015 Standards. This is to address the various needs and demands of the academic community.
Strategic objectives on the different areas were set in order to attain the goal/s for the improvement of
delivery of library services.

❖ IMPLEMENTATION

• Management, administration and supervision of the library

The library’s organizational structure is well-defined (Figure 1.). It shows the personnel chart as well
as their respective area of assignments. This implies that they are to perform the duties and
responsibilities expected of them as in-charge of the section. The library is managed by a licensed
librarian, likewise a licensed teacher. She finished her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science
in 2015 at Saint Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City and Master of Arts in Education with
specialization in in English in March 2014 at the University of Cagayan Valley, Tuguegarao City. She actively
participates in administrative council and academic council activities of the institution.

The head librarian regularly submits accomplishments and other reports to higher authorities as

deemed necessary. A duly approved library operations manual is available to guide librarians in the
internal administration and operational activities of the library. A Five-Year Development Plan is prepared
in consultation with the institution’s officials.

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