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REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES8

This service assists users in finding resources to specific search and research questions through physical and electronic means. This service is also designed to provide users access to various materials, including books, articles, and other documents. It can be delivered/sent via electronic means. The librarian will search, retrieve, request, receive, and download information from various sources, agencies, and libraries.

CIRCULATION SERVICES

The primary role of circulation services is to make the library resources available to the library users. The Circulation Services shall include the charging out of the materials to the readers, receiving, and returning of books.

A. Book Borrowing Services - A face-to-face book borrowing, renewal, and returning transaction that can be done manually or through the electronic library system (ELib).

B. Book Borrowing & Delivery Services - This service combines online book-borrowing transactions and book delivery within the university premises tailored to meet the needs of patrons facing mobility challenges. It is exclusively offered to senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and others experiencing unfavorable conditions/situations that prevent them from physically visiting the library. Users within these categories may specify their delivery preferences. The face-to-face delivery is scheduled at an agreed-upon date and time within the university premises. 

C. Library Card Application, Validation, & Replacement - This service covers library card applications, validation, and replacement for officially enrolled students for on-site booking (https://bit.ly/LibraryCardBookingPage)or walk-in transactions. 

SECURING LIBRARY CLEARANCE

This service covers securing library clearance in physical and online transactions.

INTERLIBRARY SERVICES

This services facilitates collaboration between libraries to provide access to materials not available in a particular library's collection. This may include utilizing materilas from other campus libraries or external libraries through interlibrary use programs. Interlibrary services aim to expand users' access to resources beyond the holdings of their local library, thereby enhancing research and learning opportuities through the broader availability of amterials and resources.

PERIODICAL SERVICES

The primary role of the periodical services is to provide current information and back issues of local and foreign journals, magazines, newspaper and other periodical materials. This section assists library users in identifying and finding periodical collection to satisfy their specific purpose and; teaches and introduces to library user the use of periodical collections both printed and online resources.

INFORMATION LITERACY SERVICES

This service refers to the assistance provided by the library to clients who have basic questions about using the library services and its resources.

A. Library Inquiry - The client may ask directional, ready reference questions and simple queries on the availability of the library resources (including queries that can be answered yes or no), service hours, and the like.

B. Formal Library Orientation/instruction - Clients may request and have an appointment for a one-on-one or group/class library orientation/ instruction about the library’s policies, guidelines, and processes, including e-resources (databases, educational tools, research applications, e-books, e-journals, etc.), services available, and facilities.

C. Informal Library Orientation/instruction - This service may be availed based on two circumstances: first, when the librarian observes that a certain client is confused or has difficulty in locating information sources; second, when clients directly ask for informal instruction on how to use or find specific resources or briefing on the library’s policies, guidelines, and processes among others. 

TECHNICAL SERVICES

A. Cataloging and Classification Services

INTERNET SERVICES

The library serves as a dynamic hub of knowledge and connectivity, extending its resources beyond the confines of books to the boundless realms of the internet. By providing internet services to students, it becomes a gateway to a wealth of digital information, fostering research, collaboration, and exploration. Whether delving into scholarly databases, accessing online journals, or engaging in virtual forums, students find themselves empowered to navigate the vast expanse of the digital landscape. In an era where information is at our fingertips, the library's provision of internet services ensures that every student has equitable access to the tools necessary for academic success and intellectual growth, transcending physical barriers and opening doors to limitless possibilities.