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Provision of STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic Research-Based Oriented On- line Kiosk
System) and Tech for ED located at the center most area of the library where clients can access E-books
and E -journals;

A Book selection tour among the Deans or Program Chairperson is also encouraged together with the
librarian to assure a well selected book titles for their program needs;

In order to enrich more collection, soliciting book donations or any other form of assistance is already a
habitual practice of the librarian;

Immediate use is assured for the new acquisition as it is quickly organized through cataloging and
classification by using the standard format of the DDC system;

A color coding of materials is adopted to all sections of the reference are in order to allow easy access;

Inventory, retrieval of borrowed books & weeding process is done regularly in order to assess outdated
and mutilated books;

Preservation and conservation room is maintained to stock those need for repair and binding. However,
those that requires immediate repair is attended to by the reference staff right there in their respective
tables for another user that follow;

PARAMETER D- SERVICES AND UTILIZATION

SYSTEM-INPUTS AND PROCESSES

The procedures in the utilization of the library resources and availment of personnel services

Library orientations are conducted regularly to students and new employees of the university. Library

services, policies and regulations are discussed while procedures on how to locate books and other library
materials are demonstrated . A library guide is provided to cover announcements of new services and
acquisitions and remind library users to comply with the policies.
To modernize the library , services were automated with the installation of Library System. It has
three modules, namely; the OPAC, Circulation on Line and Cataloging module. These modules are fully functional
to facilitate location and retrieval of books.
A computerized log system is also in place to replace the manual pen and paper register to modernize
library operation. This system monitors the daily attendance of library users providing an up to date data and
statistics of library entry.
A library guide is also distributed to students and Library bulletin boards are regularly structured and
updated.

The library implements an open shelves policy where library users have an open access to the
library’s resources. They are free to browse, read, and borrow library materials. Students are allowed to borrow
a maximum of two books at a time, whether for room use, photocopy or overnight. In case of overnight use,
students can only borrow books between three o’clock to five o’clock in the afternoon and return the same
following day between eight on the morning till twelve o’clock noon. Only books in the