Academic Resources Center

Lyceum of the Philippines

University

Library Orientation and Instruction

Program
for
ENGN10A, ENGN11A, & ENGN12A
A.Y. 2010-2011
 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 Classification
Scheme for the classification and organization of its
collection such as books, CD’s, DVD’s etc.

• Each book has what we call a Call Number which is

composed of one or two letters followed by numbers.

Example: TX G
911.3 155
R64 L48
2007 2007
TX - Hospitality Industry G – Geography,Tourism 3
Finding Information in
the Library

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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 5
 Library Collections
• The Library has a very extensive
collection of books and multimedia
materials that are searchable through
the Online Public Access Catalog or
OPAC.
• The OPAC is located at the right side of
the library entrance.

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Searching
Most search engines and databases search
"words anywhere" or "keywords" automatically
unless you select another type of search.

Keyword search/ “recall” search

-more information with less precision.

“Advanced” or “Expert” / “precision” search

-focuses on finding only precisely what
you need.

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Keyword Searching

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Advanced/Expert Search

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 SECTIONS
AND
COLLECTIONS

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REFERENCE SECTION

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 Collections @
REFERENCE SECTION

• This section of the library is where

dictionaries, atlases, almanacs,
encyclopedias, handbooks, manuals
and other reference materials are
found.

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 Reference Materials
What are reference tools?

•Reference tools are materials that can be

used by itself as a source of information
without the further use of a secondary
source.

•These materials are available at the

Reference Section of the library.
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 Kinds of Reference Tools:

• DICTIONARIES
• HANDBOOKS
• ENCYCLOPEDIAS
• ALMANACS AND STATISTICS
• INDEXES
• BIOGRAPHIES
• GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCES:
GEOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORIES, MAPS
AND ATLASES, GAZETTEERS,
TRAVEL GUIDES 19
Dictionary

• Is a list of words in book format,

arranged alphabetically with its
definition, spelling, and syllabication
etc.
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 TYPES OF DICTIONARIES:
1. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DICTIONARIES
- tackles (2)two languages, one in English with
foreign definitions and the other in the foreign
language with English meanings.

2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3. SUBJECT DICTIONARIES - focuses on specific subject.

4. SUPPLEMENTARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE MATERIALS

– deals with special phases of the English
language use such as grammar, synonyms, antonyms,
rhyme and foreign terms.

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 Supplementary English

Foreign Language Subject

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 Handbooks
• A handbook is a type of reference tool or a
material of instruction that is intended to
provide ready reference.

• Handbooks may deal with any topic, and are

generally compendiums of information in a
particular field or about a particular
technique. They are designed to be easily
consulted and provide quick answers in a
certain area.
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Example:

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 Encyclopedia
• A comprehensive reference work
containing articles on a wide range of
subjects or on numerous aspects of a
particular field, usually arranged
alphabetically.

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 General Special
Encyclopedia Encyclopedia

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 Almanacs
• An almanac is an annual
publication that includes
information such as weather
forecasts, astronomical
information, and tide tables,
containing tabular information in a
particular field or fields often
arranged according to the calendar
etc.

• Used in answering statistical and

fact-finding questions.

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 GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCES

GAZETTEERS
•A gazetteer is a
geographical dictionary or
directory, an important
reference for information
about places and place
names.
•may also provide
historical and statistical
information about places
and its geographical
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TRAVEL GUIDES

• Presents information of
general interest to the
traveler.
• Lists places to stay, places to
visit, historical background
of the country, etc.

ATLAS
•is a reference tool containing
a collection of maps.
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Indexes
- a regularly updated print 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 of famous
persons. Most of the time,
these biographies are
compiled under
categories.
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MULTIMEDIA SECTION

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 Collections @
MULTIMEDIA SECTION
• Houses the library’s collection of non-
print materials such as CD’s, DVD’s,
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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 Collections @
CIRCULATION SECTION
• Houses the general collection of the
library about the different fields of
knowledge. These books are readily
accessible any time during library
hours and can be borrowed for a
maximum of 15 days.

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RESERVE SECTION

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 Collections @
RESERVE SECTION
• This section is the part of the library
where one can find books that are often
requested for use and references which
were suggested by faculty as required
readings.

• This is also where the proper charging

and discharging of the print collection
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FILIPINIANA

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 Collections @
FILIPINIANA SECTION

• Houses the materials written

by Filipino authors or any
material with Philippine context
regardless of its author’s
nationality.

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Example:

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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SECTION

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 Collections @
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SECTION

• Houses the core collection on

computer studies, computer/electrical
engineering, general science, nursing
and hospitality management.

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 Tourism
Hospitality
Management/
Culinary arts

Nursing

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 Computer
Engineering

Electronics
Engineering

Computer
Studies

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PERIODICALS SECTION

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 Collections @
PERIODICAL SECTION

• Houses the periodicals collection of 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 compilation
of various clippings by subject of articles with
educational and informational value found in
newspapers and are stored in the Vertical File
situated outside, just in front of the library’s exit.

• Bound periodicals are also available in this

section which are bound issues of periodicals
under the same title and year of publication.

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Bound Periodicals

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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 and online
databases and other online
resources as supplement to the
information and services available
at the library.

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Terms of Access at the E-Lib:
• The user must have a registered or 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 and malicious sites are strictly
prohibited.
• Each user has 5 free hours of E-Lib access, after it is
consumed, users can reload their account with a fee of
P10.00/hour payable at the CASHIER’S OFFICE.

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 WEBLIOGRAPHY /
Online Reference Sources

• An extensive list of links to different

scholarly databases that serve as
online references for researchers and
students found at the library’s
website.
-just type: http://arcnlpu.zxq.net to
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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 library’s
collection and resources. In reciprocal, the LPU
ARC accommodates visiting researchers (students
and employed individuals) to use the library’s
resources for free.

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 LOAN POLICIES
The borrower must first have a registered or validated
library user account to be able to borrow library materials.

I. CIRCULATION, FILIPINIANA, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

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

II. RESERVE
- For overnight use only
- Overdue fine of P10.00 per hour.

III. MEDIA AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS

- May be borrowed for (5) days, also renewable twice.
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 Loan Policies…

IV. THESES – are strictly for ROOM USE ONLY.

V. PERIODICALS

A. Magazines, Journals, Bound Periodicals

a. May be borrowed for (2) days
b. Overdue fine of Php10.00 per title per
day is imposed, borrowing privilege is
subject to suspension until the borrowed
items are returned.

B. Vertical File Collection – for photocopy only.

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 LIBRARY DO’S AND DON’T’S

CELLPHONES must be put on SILENT or in VIBRATE

mode. Please go outside to make or receive calls.

NO EATING or DRINKING please! Proceed to the canteen

or eat your food at the corridor.

Be considerate of others – The library is a QUIET STUDY

AREA. Please keep your voices at a minimum to avoid
bothering other users.

Keep music on earphones at a level so others can’t hear you.

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 DO’S AND DON’T’S

TIDY UP your table before you leave and properly dispose

your trashes in trash cans found inside the library.

DO NOT TEAR, WRITE ON, or otherwise damage any

library material and/or equipment.

DON’T LEAVE BOOKS scattered on your table, just stack

them up in order and we will do the re-shelving.
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Your cooperation in making
the LIBRARY conducive to
study and research will be
highly appreciated.

Thank You.
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