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The Library

Mr. Ezekiel Rodriguez subtitle style Click to edit Master

WHAT IS A LIBRARY?

A place in which information resources, such as books, serials/periodicals, print and non print materials are kept. Its main purpose is to support instruction and research.

Library Collection/Materials The Classification of the Books The Different Sections of the Library The Library Services

Sections of the Library

General References

GENERAL REFERENCES (dictionaries, almanac, indexes, yearbooks, encyclopedias, atlases, gazetteers, bibliographies, directories, biographical dictionaries)

Dictionaries - A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology. Encyclopedias - Reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge comprehensively.

Geographical references - are described as tools that provide information about places and include atlases, maps, gazetteers, and guide books. Biographical dictionaries - contain biographical sketches or the factual information about the lives of notable persons arranged alphabetically by surname.

Directories - are lists of names of persons, organizations usually arranged in alphabetical order which provide information such as addresses, telephone numbers, etc. of individual organizations or institutions. Yearbooks and almanacs - a yearbook is an annual compendium of data and statistics of a given year, while the almanac is an annual publication of statistics and other information which will inevitably cover material of previous years.

Bibliographies - are lists of books and other materials of a particular author, printer or country, or of those dealing with any particular theme; the literature of a subject. Indexes - are detailed and systematically arranged lists of names, terms, topics, or other items with exact page or other reference about each item which enable one to be identified and traced.

Manuals - are reference sources that provide instructions for doing any activity. Handbooks - are handy reference sources that provide miscellaneous information about a specific area of interest or topic.

Abstracts - are extended index which provide not only bibliographic citations but also summary of the contents of the document. Government publications - are good sources of information with regard to the organization and administration of our government, its operations and activities. These materials also provide statistical information.

Filipiniana Section

Filipiniana Books books that are being produced by a Filipino author. Publication that is about the Philippines and is being published and printed in the Philippines is also a Filipiniana.

General Circulation

General Circulation Books Usually a collection of books that pertains to the different area of subjects. These books can be circulated.

FICTION - literary work with which the content is produced by the imagination and is not necessarily based on facts.

NON-FICTION is an account or representation of a subject which is based on facts.

Periodical Section

Serials / Periodicals - are publications which appear in successive parts of numbers usually at regular intervals with indefinite appearance. (e.g. journals, magazines, newspapers)

Journals - a periodical presenting articles on a particular subject: a medical journal. Magazines - Publication issued periodically, containing miscellaneous editorial pieces, such as articles, short stories, interviews, photographic essays, or poems, of either a specific or general nature. Newspapers - A publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing current news, editorials, feature articles, and usually advertising.

Reserve Section

Reserve Books books reserved by Faculty members that will be used for current semester. These are usually textbooks.

Instructional Media Center

Audio-Visual Materials
CD-ROM VCD/DVD/VHS tape CD/Cassette tape Maps Globe Transparencies Charts Slides LCDs/OHPs

Books of Dr. Salvador Escoto books donated by Dr. Salvador Escoto, these books were rare and can be considered as special collection of

II. THE CLASSIFICATION OF BOOKS DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification)

LCC (Library of Congress Classification)

THE DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION


It was devised by Melvil Dewey

000 - 099 General Works (Encyclopedia, Dictionaries) 100 - 199 Philosophy (Ethics, Logic) 200 - 299 Religion (Bible, Saints) 300 399 Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Law) 400 499 Language (Composition, Speech) 500 599 Pure Science (Physics, Biology) 600 699 Applied Science (Agriculture, Aeronautics)

It is divided into ten main classes (10)

700 799 Arts and Recreation (Music, Painting) 800 899 Literature (Poetry, Essays)

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION


This classification system was developed by James Hanson
A - General Works B - Philosophy and Religion C - F History G - Geography, Anthropology , Leisure H - Social Science J - Political Science K - Law L - Education M - Music N - Fine Arts P Language and Literature Q Science R Medicine S Agriculture. Landscape, Architecture

It is divided into eighteen (18) main classes

THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION


T Technology U - Military Science V - Naval Science Z Bibliography, Publishing, Librarianship

It is divided into ten (18) main classes

DDC
370 G66 2007

LCC
LB 14.7 G66 2007

The Call Number of DDC begins with Arabic Numerals

The Call Number of LCC begins with Letters plus Arabic Numerals

OPAC: Online Public Access Catalog

THE CARD CATALOG

The it classifies the books several sliding drawers and situated Card Catalog, with at the most visible part of the library, contains the records into ten (10) groups of all books inside the library

THE CARD CATALOG


For each book, it has the following data:
1. 2. 3. 4.

Title of the book Author of the Book Editions Info on the Publication of the book (place, publisher date,) Number of pages and other physical descriptions International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

5.

6.

7. 8.

Subject Matter of the Book Call Number of the Book

it classifies the books into ten (10) groups

THE CARD CATALOG

These data about the book are typed on cards arranged it classifies the books alphabeticallygroups the sliding into ten (10) inside drawers. There are three major

420 S47
2004

Serrano, Josephine A. English language / Josephine A. Serrano. Manila: Rex Book Store, c2004. iv, 108 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. 1. English Language. I. Title.

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AUTHOR CARD

420 S47
2004

English Language Serrano, Josephine A. English language / Josephine A. Serrano. Manila: Rex Book Store, c2004. iv, 108 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

TITLE CARD

420 S47
2004

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Serrano, Josephine A. English language / Josephine A. Serrano. Manila: Rex Book Store, c2004. iv, 108 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

SUBJECT CARD

PARTS OF THE BOOK


Binding - The binding holds the leaves of the book together, protects them, and make them easy to handle. Spine - is the binding edge of the book and caries the title, the authors name, the publisher, and the call number if it is a library book. Endpapers are pasted to the covers to make them stronger; they may carry useful information, such as tables, maps, graphs, and rules.

Flyleaves are blank pages next to he end papers; they are the first and last leaves in the book. Half-title page gives a brief title of the book and the series title if the book belongs to a series Frontispiece is an illustration relating to the subject matter of the book; its precede the title page Title page is the chief source of information Copyright page the back (verso) of the title page and gives the date of copyright and copyright owners. Dedication page follows the title page and bears the name or names of

Preface introduces the author to the reader and gives his or her reasons for writing the book; it indicates those for whom the book is intended, acknowledges for assistance, as well as any special features. Table of content - is a list of the chapters of the book with page numbers; it may be so detailed that it serves as an outline of the book. Introduction - describes the general subject matter and plan of the book. Text- the text is made of the numbered chapters and constitutes the main body

Appendix- contains material referred to , but not explained, in the text. Bibliography- may be a list of a book, articles, and other materials, which the author has used in writing the book, or it may a list of materials recommended for further reading. Glossary- is a section, which lists and explains all technical or foreign words not explain in the body of the book. Index- is a list of the topics discussed in the text, arranged alphabetically with page references. An index may have subdivisions of the topics and cross

LIBRARY SERVICES
Circulation Service Service in the library wherein students and faculty are allowed to borrow books. Reference Service One of the services in the library that provide updated information to all library clientele (e.g. current awareness, answering queries, et al.) Internet Service Provide additional information other than information found

SCANNER

Electronic Security System

WEBPAC

THESIS/DISSERTATION SECTION
Features collection of graduate theses and dissertations.

The Graduate School Library Collection

The Basic Education Library

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