TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION
Role…………………………………………………………….........1
Function………………………………………………………..........1
Vision/Mission Statement…………………………...........................1
Objectives……………………………………………………….......2
Services Offered……………………………………………….........3
II.
LIBRARY POLICIES…………………………………………………4
Service Hours………………………………………………………..4
Who May Borrow Library Materials………………………………..4
Requirements for Borrowing………………………………………..4
Policies in Borrowing Library Resources……………………….......5
III. HOW THE LIBRARY RESOURCES ARE ORGANIZED………..6
IV. HOW TO LOCATE LIBRARY MATERIALS………………….......7
Card Catalog & Sample of Catalogue Cards……………………...7-8
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)……………………………..9
Index to Periodicals………………………………………………..10
Internet Facility………………………………………………….....10
Location Symbol…………………………………………………...11
V.
WHERE TO LOCATE LIBRARY MATERIALS……………..12-15
Filipiniana..………………………………………………………...12
General Reference Section………………………………………...12
Circulation Section………………………………………………...16
Reserved Section…………………………………………………..16
Periodical Section………………………………………………….16
Multi-Media Section……………………………………………….16
eLibrary Section…………………………………………………....16
Technical Section…………………………………………………..16
VI. RULES AND REGULATIONS……………………………………...17
VII. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF MSU-GSC LIBRARY...18
VIII. PROGRAMS OFFERED…………...……………………………19-20
I.
INTRODUCTION
 ROLE :
The University Library is a repository of knowledge. It has a role as the
heart of the University. It is a center of information and research.
 FUNCTION :
The University Library mainly functions as a supporting facility for
academic programs, research, and learning activities for students and
teachers.
 VISION STATEMENT:
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In accordance with the goals and objectives of the Mindanao State
University, enshrined in its charter and anchored on the philosophy of
excellence in the exercise of its functions of instruction, research and
extension services through the various programs, the library looks at itself
as a dynamic support agency in the attainment of such avowed aspirations.
It is a library rich in resources consisting of both printed and non-printed
materials catering to the needs of the clientele and are easily accessible;
housed in spacious and comfortable facilities and administered by adequate
professionals and support staff with the librarians enjoying academic status
and benefits comparable if not better than the faculty members.
 MISSION STATEMENT:
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It is then the mission of the Mindanao State University library of the
locality to consistently build the collections in whatever forms and
kinds to support the degree programs.
The resources should likewise include other pertinent materials.
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C. CIRCULATION SECTION
* This section houses the main bulk of the library collection.
These books are supplemental reading materials.
 LIBRARY PROGRAMS/SERVICES OFFERED:
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Adequate Service Hours for Optimum Utilization – 10 hrs/day
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Easy access to information through printed catalog, opac, and open shelf
system.
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Library Instruction through Orientation
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Book circulation thru lending service
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Book Reservation
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Reference service thru entertaining queries; giving directions and direct
answers
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Material reproduction
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Selective dissemination of information thru bulletin board display
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Library networking/interlibrary loans thru referrals
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Multi-media/audio-visual services
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Internet services
D. RESERVED SECTION
Consists of limited available copies of textbook and collateral
reading
materials recommended by faculty members as required reading for courses.
These books are for shared use of students enrolled in the courses.
E. PERIODICAL SECTION
Contains publication published period by period like, journals, magazines, and
newspapers.
F. MULTI-MEDIA SECTION
Houses the electronic resources like, CDs, DVDs, and tapes; and visual
materials likes, maps, globes, posters, charts, etc.
G. E-LIBRARY SECTION
This is a facility that provides electronic resources like, general web
information (articles, pictures, music, and videos) and online subscription, like
eBooks and eJournals. This also caters printing services for the Library users.
H. TECHNICAL SECTION
Houses newly acquired library materials such as books and other electronic
resources.
Takes the responsibility of the technical processing
collection before sending it to the different sections for reader services.
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of library
Added to this component of service is the provision for the
infrastructure facilities and equipment that will lend comfort and
easy access to information for the academic community.
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VI. RULES AND REGULATIONS
Finally, to provide the needed professionals and skilled staff who
will further enhance instruction, research and extension activities of
Before entering the Library, readers are requested to deposit their
the various colleges.
bulky things such as bag, jacket, umbrella, etc. in the Deposit Counter
located near the main entrance.
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The basic objective of the MSU-GSC Library is to play its full part in
In case of lost baggage number, a charge of P15.00 will be imposed
supporting the instructional program of the university:
as replacement fee.
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 THRUSTS / OBJECTIVES:
Readers are required to present their University I.D. every time they
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non-print materials used in the instructional and research program of the
borrow any material from any section of the library.
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Readers shall observe courtesy in dealing with the library personnel.
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Readers shall not write on, mark, tear up or in any way damage any
material and other facilities belonging to the library.
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Eating and smoking are strictly prohibited within the library
To secure, organize and service books, periodicals, documents and other
institutions;
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To provide the physical facilities and equipment that will make possible
the most effective use of the library resources;
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To instruct the clientele in the effective and judicious use of the library;
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To encourage the students to develop the habit of self-education in order
premises.
that books and libraries may contribute to their intellectual development in
future years;
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To encourage extracurricular use of library materials;
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To assist and cooperate with faculty member in their instructional and
research program;
To cooperate with other libraries in the community and in the country at
large for purposes of inter-library cooperative endeavors
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5. Handbooks
D. POLICIES IN BORROWING LIBRARY RESOURCES:
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General references, books marked “INSIDE USE”, periodicals,
Literally a small book which can be held conveniently in the hand, provides
vertical files, and theses shall be for IN-HOUSE READING only.
miscellaneous items of information. It may also be called a miscellany, a manual
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Reserved books shall be for overnight use only.
or companion.
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Circulation books shall be on five (5) day loan basis and may be
Ex. Standard Handbook and Audio & Radio Engineering
renewed provided there have been no prior request for them.
Ex. Webster’s New Secretarial Handbook
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Students may borrow three (3) books at a time.
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Issuance of reserved books for home reading use will start at 2:00pm
6. Almanacs
Originally a projection of the coming year-days, months, holidays, and
and shall be returned not later than 9:00am on the following day.
weather forecasts-is the name now given to the collection of miscellaneous facts
Issuance of circulation books may be anytime of the day and shall be
and statistical information.
returned anytime on the date due.
Ex. The World Almanac and Book of Facts
Whitaker’s Almanac
The New Philippine Almanacs
 IN CASE OF OVERDUE:
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For Reserved Books, a fine of P1.00 per hour or P8.00 per day
per book will be imposed;
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7. Biographical Dictionaries
Are collection of sketches of varying lengths about the lives of
arranged alphabetically by surname.
For Circulation and Filipiniana Books, a fine of P5.00 per day
Ex. Webster's new biographical dictionary
per book will also be imposed.
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A lost book shall be replaced with an original copy or recent
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edition.
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8. Directories
List the names and addresses of persons, organizations,
Or institutions.
A charge of 15% plus the original price of the lost book shall be
collected from the borrower if in case s/he cannot replace it with
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*It may provide other pertinent information, such as the
purposes, the dues, and the officers of the organizations.
Ex. Directory of brakishwater aquaculture institutions
the original copy.
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individuals,
b. OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) - It is the electronic
version of the Library Card Catalog. (Below is the sample of OPAC
Main Menu)
c. PERIODICAL INDEX – is a pointer to periodical articles.
(See Sample of Periodical Index)
1. Subject
YOUTH
2. Title of the article
“Taking the reins.” Lourdes Didith V.
3. Author
Mendoza. INTERSECT. V.20, No.2, p.10-15,
4. Title of the
Ap-Je 2005.
Periodical
5. Date of Publication
6. Volume/Number/Pages
• Keyword
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searches through all the titles, authors,
subjects, series and notes for your search term.
Title
searches through all the titles.
Author
looks at all of the authors and
illustrators.
Subject
looks at all the subjects.
Series
searches through all the series.
d. INTERNET FACILITY – It is found at the eLibrary Section.
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II. LIBRARY POLICIES
A. Library Hours
Monday thru Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm (No Noon Break)
9. Bibliographies
B. Who may borrow library materials:
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List of books and other materials, which have some relationship to
each other.
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The materials listed are described as the author, title, publisher,
price, etc.
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All bona fide students of MSU
MSU faculty and staff
Non constituents of MSU library may be allowed to use the library subject
to its rules and regulations and upon the approval of the Campus Librarian.
Ex. Mindanao-Sulu Bibliography
They are extended the privileges to use the library materials within the
premise of the Library.
10. Atlases
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Are of maps, plates, or charts, with or without explanatory texts.
Ex. World History Atlas Geographic atlas of the world
11. Gazetteers
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Books that provide geographical information and data about places.
Ex. Webster's New
Geographical Dictionary
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C. REQUIREMENTS FOR USING THE LIBRARY/
BORROWING
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University I.D. issued by the Registrar’s Office.
The barcoded I.D. shall be presented and scanned whenever
User enters the Library and/or borrow materials belonging to the
Library. The I.D. shall not be transferrable. Loss of I.D. card shall
deprive users of the library use. Every student shall register his/her
name at the Library to activate his/her user account in the database.
For new student, the following shall be the requirements for
Library Registration:
1. University I. D.
2. Recent Certificate of Registration (COR) – original or
photocopy.
3. (1 pc.) 2 X 2 Recent ID picture
For old student, I.D. and COR shall be presented at the
Circulation Counter for Validation.
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2. Encyclopaedias
replaced with the same title.
Are concerned with subjects. It gives an overview of a topic,
including definition, description, background, and bibliographical
book damaged beyond normal depreciation while on loan shall be
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No delinquent borrower will be allowed to borrow or renew library
materials unless all library accounts are settled.
references.
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Ex. Encyclopedia Britannica
Borrowing by second person/proxy nor transferring of materials
that have been charged to him will be definitely prohibited as the
Encyclopedia Americana
original borrower will be responsible for the items borrowed.
3. Indexes
III. HOW THE LIBRARY RESOURCES ARE ORGANIZED
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Point out where information can be found.
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There are indexes to articles that appear in periodicals and there are
indexes to articles, essays, poems, and other writings that appear in
collected works.
Ex. Essay and General Literature Index
4. Yearbooks
It is often called an annual, presents the events of the past year in
brief,concise form.
Ex. SIPRI Yearbook 2000: Armaments, Disarmament and
International Security
Britannica Book of the Year
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 MSU-GSC Library used the Dewey Decimal Classification
System
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
 There are 10 main classes represented in the system:
000-099
Generalities
100-199
Philosophy and Psychology
200-299
Religion
300-399
Social Science
400-499
Language
500-599
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
600-699
Technology (Applied Science)
700-799
The Arts
800-899
Literature and Rhetoric
900-999
Geography and History
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IV. HOW TO LOCATE LIBRARY RESOURCES
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V. WHERE TO LOCATE LIBRARY MATERIALS
 DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE LIBRARY
There are tools in locating library materials
a. CARD CATALOG – is an index to the Library collections.
Catalogue cards are alphabetically arranged by Author, Title &
A. FILIPINIANA SECTION
This section contains books and similar publications written by Filipino or
Subject. It is located near the Entrance area. (See Sample below).
foreign authors, published in the Philippines or abroad but about the
Author Card
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Philippines in whole or in
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part.
B. GENERAL REFERENCE SECTION
This section contains materials which are intended to be consulted only for
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Dictionary of Computing / S.M.H., Collin. -New Delhi : Universal Book Stall, 1990.
236 p.
specific or brief topical-inquiry rather than to be read from cover to cover.
Kinds of general reference materials:
1. Dictionaries
Provide information about words-meaning, derivation, spelling,
syllabication, usage and current status.
Ex. The New Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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The Random House Dictionary
Legend:
1-Author
2-Title
3-Place of Publication
4-Publisher
5-Date of Publication
6-Number of Pages
7-Call number
8-Location Symbol
Dictionary of Art and Artists
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Title Card
e. LOCATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES
LOCATION
LOCATION SYMBOL
Filipiniana Section
Fil
General Reference Section
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Dictionary of Computing
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Collin, S.M.H.
Dictionary of Computing / S.M.H., Collin. -New Delhi : Universal Book Stall, 1990.
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Circulation Section
Reserved Section
Res
Periodical Section
P
Multi-Media Center
MMC
Electronic Library
eL
Subject Card
COMPUTER SCIENCE - DICTIONARIES
CETD Library
CL
Graduate School Library
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Collin, S.M.H.
Dictionary of Computing / S.M.H., Collin. –
New Delhi : Universal Book Stall, 1990.
236 p.
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Subject
Mindanao State University
Fatima, General Santos City
Service Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 8:00AM – 6:00 PM (No Noon Break)
Changes in the schedule will be posted at the Library’s
Bulletin Board at the Lobby.
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
1. MA/MS in Education
* M.A. in Education major in General Education
* M.A. in Education major in Reading
* M.A. in Education major in Administration
* M.S. in Teaching General Science
* M.S. in Teaching Elementary Science
* M.S. in Teaching High School Mathematics
* M.S. in Teaching Physics
Diploma in Teaching General Science
Diploma in Teaching Elementary Mathematics
Diploma in Teaching High School Mathematics
2. Master in Business Management majors in
* Finance
* Human Resource Management
* Institutional Management & Cooperative Management
* Marketing
* Production & Operations Management
3. Master in Public Administration majors in
* Organization and Management
* Public Personnel Administration
* Public Fiscal Administration
* Local Government Administration
* Human Resource Management
* Local & Regional Government Administration
Certificate in Government Management
4. Master in Sustainable Development majors in
* Sustainable Community Development
* Sustainable Economic Development
* Sustainable Environmental Education
* Sustainable Resource Management
5. Ph.D. in Educational Management
COLLEGE OF LAW (Extension from MSU-Marawi)
 Bachelor of Laws (L.Lb.)