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Bulletin boards, the publication of LibNews and tarpaulin printing for some related activities are
being maintained for greater awareness and promotion on library matters;

Statistical records of users and usage of resources is always maintained. Starting from the
entrance door for the daily attendance of students down to the staff inside attending to what
type of reference material they are using;

A regular shelf-reading is being done by all reference staff in order to assess the status of the
physical condition of the books and eventually take the necessary action;

Reader’s guidance particularly in looking for information materials thru OPAC SYSTEM AND the
user of STARBOOKS and access of digital resources;

Reader’s guidance particularly in looking for information materials thru OPAC SYSTEM AND the
user of STARBOOKS and access of digital resources;

PARAMETER F- PHYSICAL SET-UP AND FACILITIES

LIBRARY SET-UP

The library occupies a total of 221 sq. m. floor area which can accommodate about 150
students at a time. The library is divided into 3 sections: the Circulation Section, Periodicals/
Theses and Internet Section and the Reading Area occupies the biggest space in the library.The
new 3 storey library is almost to finish so the library can transfer anytime.

OTHER PROVISIONS

The library has a Baggage Counter manned by student assistants. This is where students
entering the Library deposit their bags and other bulky belongings.

We only store software (CD-ROMs) for use by students through their respective professors. All
the necessary equipment’s except computers are available from the AVR Room located in the
nd
1 floor of the COE building.

TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION IN LIBRARY OPERATION SUCH AS:
 INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM

To modernize the library, automation of library
services has been initiated through the installation of the
IFSU Customized Integrated Library Management System
(ICILMS) in 2009. The system has three modules: the
OPAC, Circulation desk and Cataloguing module. These
modules are fully functional to facilitate location and
retrieval of books.