Acquisition and Public Service (Part 2)

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LIBRARY SERVICESLIBRARY SERVICES

The library servicesThe library services

are divided intoare divided into ::

Technical ServicesTechnical Services

Readers/Public ServicesReaders/Public Services


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TEC HNI CA L SERVI CESEC HNI CA L SERVI CESare concerned with organizing the body ofare concerned with organizing the body of

knowledge that the library has acquired. Itknowledge that the library has acquired. It

includes services such as :includes services such as :

AcquisitionAcquisition

Cataloging & classificationCataloging & classification

Preparing bibliographyPreparing bibliography

Abstracting & indexingAbstracting & indexing

WebliographyWebliography


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READER/ PUBLI CEADER/ PUBLI CSERVI CESERVI CESMain objective is to assist the library customer in allMain objective is to assist the library customer in all

his library needs and problems.his library needs and problems.

It includes services such as :It includes services such as :

Reference and Information Services;Reference and Information Services;Referral Services;Referral Services;

Viewing Services;Viewing Services;

Current Awareness Services;Current Awareness Services;

Information Literacy ServicesInformation Literacy ServicesPhotocopying & Printing Services;Photocopying & Printing Services;

Library Orientation Tour;Library Orientation Tour;

Library Instruction and ;Library Instruction and ;

Book LoansBook Loans


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CIRCULATION AND F IL IP IANAIRCULATION AND F IL IP IANASECTIONSECTIONS Circulation SectionCirculation Section

This section contains foreign-This section contains foreign-authored books in different subjectauthored books in different subject

areas.areas.

Customers may borrow the book forCustomers may borrow the book for

overnight use only (from 5:00 PM andovernight use only (from 5:00 PM and

return this at 10:00 AM of the followingreturn this at 10:00 AM of the following

day).day).

Fill-up the research form and indicateFill-up the research form and indicate

the call number, title, and author of thethe call number, title, and author of the

book for easy access of the material.book for easy access of the material.

FILIPINIANA SECTIONFILIPINIANA SECTION Filipiniana contains a collection ofFilipiniana contains a collection of

Filipino authored books or otherFilipino authored books or other

materials whose topics are about thematerials whose topics are about the

Philippines whether (foreign or localPhilippines whether (foreign or local

authors). It has also some of theauthors). It has also some of the

Rizaliana collections that provide in-Rizaliana collections that provide in-

depth information on the life of Dr.depth information on the life of Dr.

Jose Rizal.Jose Rizal.

FilipinianaCirculation


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RE FEREN CE SE CTI ONE FEREN CE SE CTI ONThis section consists ofThis section consists ofmaterials that guide students inmaterials that guide students in

their researches. Referencetheir researches. Reference

books such as: Encyclopedias,books such as: Encyclopedias,

Yearbooks, Dictionaries, Yearbooks, Dictionaries,

Gazetteer, Thesaurus, Almanac,Gazetteer, Thesaurus, Almanac,Atlas, Handbooks, Indexes, andAtlas, Handbooks, Indexes, and

BibliographiesBibliographies

Reference materials can beReference materials can be

utilized freely by the customersutilized freely by the customersbut their uses are limited withinbut their uses are limited within

the walls of the library. Piece ofthe walls of the library. Piece of

papers and a pen only shall bepapers and a pen only shall be

allowed in this section for notesallowed in this section for notes

takingtaking..Reference Section


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REFERENCE BOOKSREFERENCE BOOKS

ReferenceReferencebooksbooks :: EncyclopediasEncyclopedias YearbooksYearbooks

DictionariesDictionaries GazetteerGazetteer ThesaurusThesaurus AlmanacAlmanac HandbooksHandbooks

AtlasAtlas IndexesIndexes BibliographiesBibliographies PamphletPamphlet

Dictionary

Pamphlet


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PERIODICAL SECTIONPERIODICAL SECTION

This area collectsThis area collectsgovernmentgovernment

publicationspublications

(published by(published by

governmentgovernment

agencies such asagencies such asNSO, UNESCONSO, UNESCO

Philippines,Philippines,

PAGCOR, BIR,PAGCOR, BIR,

etc.) journals,etc.) journals,magazines (foreignmagazines (foreign

and local), andand local), and

newspapernewspaper

clippingsclippings..

Journals and Magazines

NewspapersClippings


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INTERNET SECTIONINTERNET SECTION Students have free access with theStudents have free access with the

Internet facilities to supplementInternet facilities to supplementtheir information needs and othertheir information needs and otherresearches.researches.

It is open from 10:00AM - 12:00PM;It is open from 10:00AM - 12:00PM;1:00PM - 5:00 PM. First come first1:00PM - 5:00 PM. First come firstserve basis for one-hour use perserve basis for one-hour use per

student. The student must presentstudent. The student must presenthis/her library card and required tohis/her library card and required tolog in.log in.

Internet is for academic researchInternet is for academic researchonly.only.

Typing/encoding, online gamingTyping/encoding, online gamingand online chats are not allowed.and online chats are not allowed.

Use of removable devices such asUse of removable devices such asFloppy disk, CDs and USB areFloppy disk, CDs and USB arestrictly prohibited.strictly prohibited.


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MEDIA SECTIONMEDIA SECTION

It has a collection oIt has a collection ofeducationaleducationalvideotapes, slides, CD-videotapes, slides, CD-

ROMs, and diskettes.ROMs, and diskettes.A Faculty member canA Faculty member canuse the AV equipmentuse the AV equipmentlike thelike theoverhead/opaqueoverhead/opaque

projector andprojector andtelevision upontelevision uponrequest from the Mediarequest from the MediaLibrarian.Librarian.


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ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMARCHIVES AND MUSEUM

MUSEUMMUSEUM

It consists of museumIt consists of museum

materials donated bymaterials donated by

Japanese friends andJapanese friends and

other institutions.other institutions.

ARCHIVESARCHIVES

contain RTUcontain RTUpublications like annualpublications like annual

reports, newslettersreports, newsletters

and othersand others

RTU Publications

Japanese collections


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TH ESES SEC TI ONH ESES SEC TI ON This section houses aThis section houses a

collection of theses bycollection of theses by

students in differentstudents in different

colleges/departments.colleges/departments.

Theses can be used foTheses can be used forreference purposes andreference purposes and

room use only.room use only.

Photocopying of thesisPhotocopying of thesis

abstracts is notabstracts is notallowed.allowed.

Theses collections


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REFERENCE SERVICEREFERENCE SERVICE

The Librarian givesThe Librarian gives

reference service byreference service by

answering questions oanswering questions or

directing the customersdirecting the customers

to the information theyto the information theyneed. He/she facilitatesneed. He/she facilitates

the storage andthe storage and

retrieval of informationretrieval of information

for easy access.for easy access.


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REF ERRAL SE RVI CESEF ERRAL SE RVI CES Students andStudents and

faculty couldfaculty could

request forequest for

referral letter fromreferral letter from

the Universitythe University

Library Director toLibrary Director to

research to otheresearch to otherlibraries/agencieslibraries/agencies..

Referral Letter


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VIEWING SERVICEVIEWING SERVICE

The University LibraryThe University Library

has viewing room in allhas viewing room in all

colleges. But thecolleges. But the

borrowing of audio-borrowing of audio-

visual and electronicvisual and electronicresources isresources is

centralized . Facultycentralized . Faculty

member and studentsmember and students

could request focould request forviewing of educationalviewing of educational

film.film.


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PHOT OCOPYINGHOT OCOPYINGSERVICESERVICES

The University LibraryThe University Libraryprovidesprovidesphotocopyingphotocopyingservices to students,services to students,faculty andfaculty and

administrativeadministrativeemployees.employees.

It is located at the 2ndIt is located at the 2ndfloor of ITC Buildingfloor of ITC Building(in front of the Main(in front of the Main

Library). There areLibrary). There arealso photocopying atalso photocopying atthe Main Academicthe Main AcademicBuilding and OldBuilding and OldBuildingBuilding..


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PRI NTI NG SERVI CESRI NTING SERVI CES(EXCLU SI VE FOR INTERN ETEXCLU SI VE FOR INTERN ETUSERS ONLY)SERS ONLY) Students may requestStudents may request

for the printout copiesfor the printout copies

of the researchedof the researched

information for a fee.information for a fee.

Full text will cost PhpFull text will cost Php

2.50/page2.50/page

Full text with graphicsFull text with graphics

will cost Php 3.00/pagewill cost Php 3.00/page

You are required to You are required to

provide your own bondprovide your own bond

paperpaperUse of Internet with pages for printing


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CUR REN T AWARE NESSUR REN T AWARE NESSSERV IC ESERV IC ES Current AwarenessCurrent Awareness

ServicesServices It is located at theIt is located at the

entrance of everyentrance of every

Library. It shows libraryLibrary. It shows libraryreports and activities,reports and activities,newsletters,newsletters,announcements andannouncements andbibliography of newlybibliography of newlyacquired books andacquired books and

information educatinginformation educatingthe academicthe academiccommunitycommunity


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INF ORMA TI ONNF ORMA TI ONLITERA CYITERA CY Information Literacy isInformation Literacy is

the current innovationthe current innovationin the library. Thein the library. Theacademic community isacademic community isbeing informed orbeing informed or

educated oneducated oninformation technology,information technology,science or any topicscience or any topicthat will benefit them.that will benefit them.The information isThe information is

posted in the Bulletinposted in the BulletinBoard and is publishedBoard and is publishedin Information Literacyin Information LiteracyJournalJournal


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USER EDU CATI ONSER EDU CATI ON The University LibraryThe University Library

conducts library orientation.conducts library orientation.The librarians give alsoThe librarians give alsoindividual instruction as theyindividual instruction as theysee the need to deliver onesee the need to deliver one

to a student who needs it.to a student who needs it.Instruction may cover theInstruction may cover theuse of the card catalog,use of the card catalog,indexes, and databases untilindexes, and databases untila customer is able to do ana customer is able to do anindependent research.independent research.

Brochures about theseBrochures about thesematters are alsomatters are alsodisseminated to students.disseminated to students.

Library Orientation


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BOO K L OA NSOO K L OA NS This refers toThis refers to

giving of librarygiving of library

services to theservices to the

customers incustomers in

terms of loaningterms of loaningof books andof books and

other libraryother library

materials as wellmaterials as well

as personalas personal

assistance inassistance in

looking forlooking for

informationinformation


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GUID ELINES IN B OOKUID EL INES IN B OOKLOAN SOAN S Borrowers shall be held accountable for all booksBorrowers shall be held accountable for all books

borrowed.borrowed. Present the current validated LC together with thePresent the current validated LC together with the

filled up research form of the book to be borrowedfilled up research form of the book to be borrowedand sign the book card.and sign the book card.

Return the book at the counter on or before the dueReturn the book at the counter on or before the due

date.date.For home use books (circulation materials),For home use books (circulation materials),borrowings start at 5:00 p.m. and must be returnedborrowings start at 5:00 p.m. and must be returnednot later than 10:00 a.m. of the following school day.not later than 10:00 a.m. of the following school day.Validated library card and current registration mustValidated library card and current registration must

be presented and attached at the book card signedbe presented and attached at the book card signedby the borrower.by the borrower. Borrowers are subject to pay fines amounting toBorrowers are subject to pay fines amounting to

twenty pesos (Php 20.00) per day (includingtwenty pesos (Php 20.00) per day (includingSaturdays & Sundays) at the Cashier for overdueSaturdays & Sundays) at the Cashier for overdue

books.books.


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METHOD OF CONTROLMETHOD OF CONTROL

The studentThe student

customer iscustomer is

required to log-inrequired to log-in

upon entering theupon entering thelibrary unit orlibrary unit or

section.section.

In borrowing orIn borrowing or

loaning book, theloaning book, thestudent presentsstudent presents

his/her library cardhis/her library card..Log-in Counter


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METHOD OF CONTROLMETHOD OF CONTROLLOANING/BORROWINGLOANING/BORROWING

( student-customer)( student-customer)

3.3. In -charging/checkingIn -charging/checkingout book to theout book to theborrower, let him/herborrower, let him/hersign the book card atsign the book card at

the back of the book.the back of the book.4.4. Attach the libraryAttach the library

card of the borrowercard of the borrowerto the book card.to the book card.

book cardbook card

book pocketbook pocket

Library Card


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METHOD OF CONTROLMETHOD OF CONTROLRETURNING OF BOOKRETURNING OF BOOK

2.2. In -charging/checkingIn -charging/checkingIN book borrowed, getIN book borrowed, get

the book card andthe book card and

cross out the name ofcross out the name of

borrowerborrower

3.3. Give back the libraryGive back the librarycard to the borrower.card to the borrower.

4.4. Put back the bookPut back the bookcard to the bookcard to the book

pocketpocket

book cardbook card

book pocketbook pocket


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METHOD OF CONTROLMETHOD OF CONTROL

Borrowing and Returning of BooksBorrowing and Returning of Books(Faculty/Employees/Graduate students)(Faculty/Employees/Graduate students)

11. The same procedure in borrowing and returning o. The same procedure in borrowing and returning ofbooks is applied for faculty members or employeesbooks is applied for faculty members or employees

and graduate students of the institution.and graduate students of the institution.

2. The graduate student is required to present2. The graduate student is required to presenthis/her library card in borrowing book/s.his/her library card in borrowing book/s. Part timePart time

Faculty are allowed book for room use only.Faculty are allowed book for room use only.However, he/she can photocopy specific pages oHowever, he/she can photocopy specific pages ofthe book.the book.


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METHOD OF CONTROLMETHOD OF CONTROL Borrowing and ReturningBorrowing and Returning

of Books Faculty,of Books Faculty,

Employees, GraduateEmployees, Graduate

Students Customers)Students Customers)

3. Enter the book/s3. Enter the book/s

borrowed by theborrowed by the

customer to the Mastercustomer to the Master

Card then file in theCard then file in the

Pigeon Box .Pigeon Box .

4. Cross out the book/s4. Cross out the book/sborrowed when returnedborrowed when returned

and countersigned it.and countersigned it.

Master Card

Pigeon Box


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ARRANGEME NT OFRRANGEME NT OFBOOKSOOKS Books are organizedBooks are organized

and classifiedand classified

according to Deweyaccording to Dewey

Decimal ClassificationDecimal Classification(DDC). The books are(DDC). The books are

arranged by classarranged by class

number, a combinationnumber, a combination

of letter and number. Itof letter and number. Itis arranged unit by unit.is arranged unit by unit.

Example :

001.06

M234 001.6 001.6

L477 L829

1989 001.6

M569

1987001- is about computers, M234, L477,

L829- are author numbers, 1989, 1987-

Copyright year of the book


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SIGNAGESIGNAGE

Signage signsSignage signs Guide the librarGuide the library

customers to thecustomers to the

directions or places odirections or places oflibrary materials.library materials.

Examples :Examples : books,books,

Periodicals, or how toPeriodicals, or how to

look for information olook for information or

use of the DDC Chart.use of the DDC Chart.DDC Chart-guide the customers to

the specific discipline on the shelves


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OTHE R S ERVIC ESTHE R S ERVIC ESBibliographyBibliographyCatalogingCataloging

Abstracting and IndexingAbstracting and Indexing

WebliographyWebliography


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CAT AL OG ING AN DAT AL OG ING AN DCLASSI FICA TI ONLASSI FICA TI ON The purpose of cataloging isThe purpose of cataloging is

to put order into collection ofto put order into collection ofbooks so that the volumesbooks so that the volumesmay be located and used formay be located and used forreference and circulation.reference and circulation.The purpose of classificationThe purpose of classificationis to facilitate the discovery ofis to facilitate the discovery ofknowledge in literature byknowledge in literature bygrouping together the booksgrouping together the booksaccording to the Deweyaccording to the DeweyDecimal ClassificationDecimal Classification

System (DDC)System (DDC)

Tools in organization ofTools in organization ofmaterialsmaterials : Dewey Decimal: Dewey DecimalClassification System (DDC),Classification System (DDC),Cutters Author Table andCutters Author Table andAnglo-American CatalogingAnglo-American Cataloging

Rules.Rules.

Cataloging Tools


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Dewey Decimal ClassificationDewey Decimal Classification

It is a classificationIt is a classificationsystem, whichsystem, whichdivides humandivides humanknowledge into tenknowledge into tenmain classes withmain classes with

further decimalfurther decimaldivision using adivision using anotation ofnotation ofnumbers. It isnumbers. It iscalled decimalcalled decimalsystem becausesystem becauseknowledge isknowledge isdivided anddivided andsubdivided in groupsubdivided in group

of tensof tens..

000 099000 099 GeneralitiesGeneralities

100 199100 199 Philosophy &Philosophy &PsychologyPsychology

200 299200 299 Religion &Religion &MythologyMythology

300 399300 399 Social Issues &Social Issues &FolkloreFolklore

400 499400 499 LanguageLanguage

500 599500 599 Pure SciencesPure Sciences

600 - 699600 - 699 AppliedAppliedSciencesSciences

700 799700 799 Arts &Arts &RecreationRecreation

800 899800 899 LiteratureLiterature

900 999900 999 History andHistory andGeographyGeography


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Sears List of Subject HeadingsSears List of Subject Headings It is a printed list of subjectIt is a printed list of subject

headings for the mindsheadings for the minds

representing various types ofrepresenting various types of

libraries. By using the list as alibraries. By using the list as a

base for establishing subjectbase for establishing subject

headings, the cataloger has aheadings, the cataloger has a

standard on which to rely.standard on which to rely.

Consistency on both level ofConsistency on both level of

specificity and accepted listspecificity and accepted list

where the choice amongwhere the choice among

possible wordings has beenpossible wordings has been

made and received is on themade and received is on the

list. By following the patternslist. By following the patternsof headings printed in the list,of headings printed in the list,

the cataloger will also have tothe cataloger will also have to

add new headings that will beadd new headings that will be

compatible with the tool.compatible with the tool.


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C.A. Cutters three-figureC.A. Cutters three-figure

author tableauthor table

Author numbers areAuthor numbers are

usually taken fromusually taken from

this table in whichthis table in which

numerals arenumerals areassigned to lettersassigned to letters

of the alphabet inof the alphabet in

the order of thethe order of the

alphabet thus,alphabet thus,providing for theproviding for the

alphabeticalalphabetical

arrangement by thearrangement by the

author.author.


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Anglo American Cataloging RulesAnglo American Cataloging Rules

These are rulesThese are rules

designed for use in thedesigned for use in the

construction ofconstruction of

catalogues and othercatalogues and other

lists in general librarieslists in general librariesof all sizes.of all sizes.

The rules cover theThe rules cover the

description of and thedescription of and the

provision of accessprovision of accesspoints for all librarypoints for all library

materials commonlymaterials commonly

collected at the presentcollected at the present

time.time.


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ABSTRACTING AND INDEXINGBSTRACTING AND INDEXINGSERVICESERVICES An abstract is anAn abstract is an

abbreviated, accurateabbreviated, accuraterepresentation of therepresentation of the

contents of acontents of a

document.document.

ConciseConcise

condensation ofcondensation of

significant content ofsignificant content of

a document -a document -

objectives, scope andobjectives, scope and

major findings of amajor findings of a

document.document.

The abstracts areThe abstracts areindexed by keywordsindexed by keywords

to facilitate searchingto facilitate searching

and retrieval.and retrieval.

o 00230023Melendres, Nieves V. (BS-PE)."InstructionalMelendres, Nieves V. (BS-PE)."Instructional

o Skills of Physical Education Teachers as Perceived bySkills of Physical Education Teachers as Perceived bythe Students in Andresthe Students in Andres

o Bonifacio High School, Arellano University, SchoolBonifacio High School, Arellano University, SchoolYear 1986-1987." RTUB. Sept. 1986. 49pYear 1986-1987." RTUB. Sept. 1986. 49p

o The perceptions of 200 students on theThe perceptions of 200 students on theinstructional skills of PE teachers were studied usinginstructional skills of PE teachers were studied usinga researcher-made questionnaire which consists ofa researcher-made questionnaire which consists of

10-item-5-point Likert scale. Findings showed that the10-item-5-point Likert scale. Findings showed that thestudents' perceptions have "oftentimes"students' perceptions have "oftentimes"interpretation. This means that the instructional skillsinterpretation. This means that the instructional skillslike "analyzes and identifies specific learning tasks;like "analyzes and identifies specific learning tasks;identifies needs, interests and capacities of individualidentifies needs, interests and capacities of individualstudents, and provides adequately for them;students, and provides adequately for them;motivates the lesson [sic]; asks questionsmotivates the lesson [sic]; asks questionseffectively to develop critical thinking and creativity,effectively to develop critical thinking and creativity,etc. are done repeatedly or frequently implications ofetc. are done repeatedly or frequently implications ofhe findings. (5 tabs.; 19 refs.) CBG.he findings. (5 tabs.; 19 refs.) CBG.

o keywords : Education, physical education, Teachers,keywords : Education, physical education, Teachers,Instructional skills, High SchoolInstructional skills, High School

Abstract of Thesis


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WEBL IOG RAPH YEBL IOG RAPH YWebliographyWebliography is a list of goodis a list of good

websites compiledwebsites compiled

to facilitateto facilitatesearching ofsearching of

information by theinformation by the

students using thestudents using the

Internet.Internet.

Nutrition WebsitesNutrition Websites

Tidewater Community CollegeTidewater Community College

Learning Resources CenterLearning Resources Center

http://http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.htmlwww.tcc.edu/lrc/index.html

The Food and Nutrition InformationThe Food and Nutrition Information

CenterCenter

http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/

The Food and Nutrition InformationThe Food and Nutrition Information

Center (FNIC) of the NationalCenter (FNIC) of the National

AgriculturalAgricultural

Library (USDA) maintains a variety ofLibrary (USDA) maintains a variety of

electronic access points for the fullelectronic access points for the full

texts of itstexts of its

bibliographies, resource lists, and factbibliographies, resource lists, and fact

sheets.sheets.
http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.htmlhttp://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.htmlhttp://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.htmlhttp://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.htmlhttp://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.htmlhttp://www.tcc.edu/lrc/index.html


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DIFFERENCES OF CATALOGSDIFFERENCES OF CATALOGS

There are twoThere are two

types oftypes of

catalogscatalogs ::

Card CatalogCard Catalog

On Line PublicOn Line Public

Access CatalogAccess Catalog

(OPAC(OPAC))


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BibliographicBibliographic BookBook

Sutton,R. (2000)Sutton,R. (2000) ChemistryChemistry

for the Life Sciences.for the Life Sciences.

Taylor & Francis.Taylor & Francis. Journal ArticleJournal Article

Tura, D. (2004) AntioxidantTura, D. (2004) Antioxidant

activity of propolis ofactivity of propolis of

various geographicvarious geographicorigins.origins. Food Chemistry,Food Chemistry,

884(3), p. 329-339.4(3), p. 329-339.


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ON-LINE PUBLIC ACCESSON-LINE PUBLIC ACCESS

CATALOG (OPAC)CATALOG (OPAC)

FOLLET DATABASE


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Author CardAuthor Card

FF330330Si12Si12 Sicat, Gerardo PSicat, Gerardo P19831983 Economics. Mandaluyong City :Economics. Mandaluyong City :

National Book Store, 1983.National Book Store, 1983.

892p. : ill.892p. : ill.Includes index.Includes index.ISBN : 971-0800-868.ISBN : 971-0800-868.

1. Economics.I. Title.1. Economics.I. Title.

Author

Call

No.

Location Symbol

Title

Tracings


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LIBRA RY UN ITSIBRA RY UN ITS

Laboratory High School Library

Main Library Graduate Library

College Library-Pasig Campus


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READING CENTERREADING CENTER

Reading CentersReading Centers(RC)(RC) are established in order toare established in order to

augment lack of space at theaugment lack of space at theMain Library. The ReadingMain Library. The ReadingCenters are:Centers are:

College of Arts and SciencesCollege of Arts and Sciences College of EducationCollege of Education College of Business andCollege of Business and

Entrepreneurial TechnologyEntrepreneurial Technology College of Engineering andCollege of Engineering and

Industrial and TechnologyIndustrial and Technology College of Nursing.College of Nursing. Books and other libraryBooks and other library

resources are room useresources are room useonly.only.

CAS RCCED RC

CBET RC

CON RC

CON RC

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