Arc Library Orientation 2010

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Academic Resources Center

Lyceum of the PhilippinesUniversity

Library Orientation and InstructionProgram

for

ENGN10A, ENGN11A, & ENGN12AA.Y. 2010-2011


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THE LIBRARY

1. The LPU ARC serves 8 colleges/departments, namely:

CAS, CBA, CCS, CIR, CITHM, COE, CON, &

Graduate School

2. Open from:

Monday thru Friday Saturdays

6:30am to 8:00pm 6:30am to 7:00pm

3. Located at: 3rd Floor at the Mabini Hall.


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Material Classification

The Library uses the Library of Congress ClassificationScheme for the classification andorganizationof itscollection such as books, CDs, DVDs etc.

Each book has what we call a Call Number which iscomposedofone or two letters followed by numbers.

Example: TX

911.3

R64

2007

G

155

L48

2007

TX - Hospitality Industry G Geography,Tourism


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Finding

InformationintheLibrary


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Information sources you can use:

A.PRINT

1. Books

2. Magazines, Journals, Newspapers

3. Theses Collection

4. Vertical File

5. Index to Periodicals

B. MULTIMEDIA

1. VCD, DVD

2. maps, globes, charts, posters


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LibraryCollections

The Library has a very extensive

collectionof books andmultimedia

materials that are searchable through

the Online Public Access Catalog orOPAC.

The OPAC is located at the right side ofthe library entrance.


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Searching

Most search engines anddatabases search"words anywhere" or "keywords" automaticallyunless you select another type of search.

Keyword search/ recall search

-more information with less precision.

Advanced or Expert / precision search-focuses onfinding only preciselywhatyou need.


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Keyword Searching


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Advanced/ExpertSearch


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SECTIONS

ANDCOLLECTIONS


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REFERENCE SECTION


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Collections@

REFERENCE SECTION

This sectionof the library is where

dictionaries, atlases, almanacs,

encyclopedias, handbooks, manuals

andother reference materials are

found.


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ReferenceMaterials

What are reference tools?

Reference tools are materials that can beused by itself as a source of informationwithout the further use of a secondary

source.

These materials are available at theReference Section of the library.


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Kindsof Reference Tools:

DICTIONARIES

HANDBOOKS

ENCYCLOPEDIAS ALMANACS ANDSTATISTICS

INDEXES

BIOGRAPHIES

GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCES:

GEOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORIES, MAPSAND ATLASES, GAZETTEERS,

TRAVEL GUIDES


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Dictionary

Is a list of words in bookformat,

arranged alphabetically with its

definition, spelling, and syllabication

etc.


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1. FOREIGN LANGUAGED

ICTIONARIES

- tackles (2)two languages, one in English withforeign definitions and the other in the foreignlanguage with English meanings.

2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3. SUBJECT DICTIONARIES - focuses on specific subject.

4. SUPPLEMENTARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE MATERIALS deals with special phases of the Englishlanguage use such as grammar, synonyms,antonyms, rhyme and foreign terms.

TYPES OF DICTIONARIES:


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Supplementary English

SubjectForeign Language


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Handbooks A handbook is a type of reference tool or amaterial of instruction that is intended to

provide ready reference.

Handbooks may deal with any topic, and aregenerally compendiums of information in aparticular fieldor about a particulartechnique. They are designed to be easilyconsulted andprovide quick answers in acertain area.


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Example:


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Encyclopedia A comprehensive reference work

containing articles on a wide range of

subjects or onnumerous aspects of aparticular field, usually arranged

alphabetically.


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General

Encyclopedia

Special

Encyclopedia


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Almanacs An almanac is anannual

publication that includesinformation such as weatherforecasts, astronomicalinformation, and tide tables,containing tabular information in aparticular fieldor fields oftenarranged according to the calendaretc.

Used in answering statistical andfact-finding questions.


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GAZETTEERS

A gazetteer is ageographical dictionary or

directory, an importantreference for informationabout places and placenames.

may also providehistorical and statisticalinformation about placesand its geographicalmakeup.

GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCES


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Presents information ofgeneral interest to thetraveler.

Lists places to stay, places to

visit, historical backgroundof the country, etc.

ATLAS

is a reference tool containinga collection of maps.

TRAVEL GUIDES


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Indexes

- a regularly updatedprint periodical publication that

lists articles, books, and/or other information items,

usually within a particular discipline and is arranged

by subject and/or by author.

Biographical Sources

-are compilations of

biographies offamous

persons. Most of the time,these biographies are

compiled under

categories.


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MULTIMEDIA SECTION


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Collections@

MULTIMEDIASECTION

Houses the librarys collectionofnon-

print materials such as CDs, DVDs,

VHS tapes, slides, maps, globes, Audio

CDs, Video CDs, etc.


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Digital Versatile Discs (DVD)


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CIRCULATION SECTION


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Houses the general collectionof the

library about the different fields ofknowledge. These books are readily

accessible any time during library

hours and can be borrowedfor a

maximumof15days.

Collections@

CIRCULATIONSECTION


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RESERVESECTION


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Collections@

RESERVE SECTION

This section is the part of the library

where one canfind books that are often

requestedfor use and references whichwere suggested by faculty as required

readings.

This is also where the proper charging

anddischarging of the print collection

of the library is done.


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FILIPINIANA


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Collections@

FILIPINIANASECTION

Houses the materials writtenby Filipino authors or any

material with Philippine context

regardless of its authorsnationality.


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Example:


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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SECTION


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Houses the core collectionon

computer studies,

computer/electrical engineering,

general science, nursing and

hospitality management.

Collections@

SCIENCE ANDENGINEERINGSECTION


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Hospitality

Management/

Culinary arts

Tourism

Nursing


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Electronics

Engineering

Computer

Engineering

Computer

Studies


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PERIODICALSSECTION


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Collections@

PERIODICAL SECTION

Houses the periodicals collectionof

the library such as magazines,journals, publications, and

newspapers.


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Newspapers

Manila Standard Today

The Manila Times

Daily Tribune

Malaya: Business Insight

Business Mirror


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Journals


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This section is also responsible for the

compilationof various clippings by

subject of articles with educationaland informational value found innewspapers and are stored in the

Vertical File situatedoutside, just infront of the librarys exit.

Boundperiodicals are also available inthis section which are bound issues of

periodicals under the same title and

year ofpublication.


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BoundPeriodicals


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ELECTRONIC LIBRARY


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E-Lib

The E-Library provides access to the

internet, CD-ROMs, E-mail, social

networking sites andonlinedatabases andother onlineresources as supplement to the

information and services availableat the library.


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Terms of Access at the E-Lib:

The user must have a registeredor validated

library user account.

Present you ID and Enrolment Assessment Form

(EAF) upon entering.

Searching, downloading and the use of Social

Networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.are allowed.

Food and bags are not allowed inside the E-Lib.

Browsing of games andmalicious sites are strictly

prohibited.

Each user has 5free hours of E-Lib access, after it

is consumed, users can reload their account with a

fee of P10.00/hour payable at the CASHIERS

OFFICE.


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WEBLIOGRAPHY/

Online Reference

Sources

An extensive list of links todifferent

scholarly databases that serve as

online references for researchers andstudents found at the librarys

website.

-just type: http://arcnlpu.zxq.net toaccess then clickon the linkof your

choice.


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Not in our

library?


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Libraries help each other to give their

users better access to information

Request for REFERRAL LETTER

Referral Letters are issued to students and

faculty who would like to use other libraryscollection and resources. In reciprocal, the LPU

ARC accommodates visiting researchers (students

and employed individuals) to use the librarys

resources for free.


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III. MEDIA AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS- May be borrowed for (5) days, also renewable twice.- Overdue fine of P10.00 per day per title.

II. RESERVE- For overnight use only

- Overdue fine of P10.00 per hour.

LOAN POLICIES

I. CIRCULATION, FILIPINIANA, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGbooks

- 5 books at one time for 5 days, renewable twice.- Overdue fine of P10.00 per book per day.

The borrower must first have a registered or validated

library user account to be able to borrow library materials.


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Loan Policies

V. PERIODICALS

A. Magazines, Journals, Bound Periodicalsa. May be borrowed for (2) daysb. Overdue fine of Php10.00 per title perday is imposed, borrowing privilege issubject to suspension until the borroweditems are returned.

B. Vertical File Collection for photocopy only.

IV. THESES are strictly for ROOM USE ONLY.


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GETUPDATES!

1. Bulletin Board Announcements

2. Current Awareness Service

3. Table of Contents Alert

DOWNLOAD!

1. Links at our FACEBOOK account

[email protected]

ASK!ASK!ASK!

1. Ask A Librarian Stations

2. Approach library staff


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LIBRARY DOS AND DONTS

CELLPHONES must be put on SILENT or in VIBRATEmode. Please go outside to make or receive calls.

NO EATING or DRINKING please! Proceed to the canteenor eat your food at the corridor.

Be considerate of others The library is a QUIET STUDYAREA. Please keep your voices at a minimum toavoid bothering other users.

Keep music on earphones at a level so others cant hear you.


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TIDY UP your table before you leave and properly disposeyour trashes in trash cans found inside the library.

DO NOT TEAR, WRITE ON, or otherwise damage anylibrary material and/or equipment.

DONT LEAVE BOOKS scattered on your table, just stackthem up in order and we will do the re-shelving.

DOS AND DONTS


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Your cooperation in makingthe LIBRARY conducive to

study and research will behighly appreciated.

Thank You.

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Arc Library Orientation 2010