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Cotabato Provincial Computerized Library System is using a computerized setup

featuring the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) System, barcode system and an E-library
station. The upgrading and transformation of the provincial library aims to keep pace with the
ongoing technological advancement in the information sector and to fulfill the mission to
improve the quality of service for the reading public.
The OPAC allows speedy access of library materials. The Barcode scanners and labels
ensure that all library collections can speedily be located for research and inventory
purposes. The E-library station which has four computers can be used for online browsing in
accordance to prescribed internet hours of the provincial government. It also provides access to
some documents of the National Library of the Philippines and locates some documents lodged
at other provincial libraries.
Under the new automated set-up, books can only be borrowed through a bar-coded
Readers Card. Researched materials meanwhile can be reproduced by library users through the
librarys new facilities with corresponding fees. [CPCL2009].
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Main Library
The Main Library, which is the seat of library administration, is situated at Gonzalez Hall in the
middle of the Academic Oval. In the light of the reorganization of the Office of the Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs*, a new organizational structure has been adopted. There are
four major divisions which covers the various functional sections:
(a) User Services Division, which lends books and provides reference, research and bibliographic
services; undertakes user education programs;
(b) University Archives, which handles University records, UP publications, personal papers of
prominent UP officials, alumni, faculty and staff, and maintains and preserve books, documents
and archival materials;
(c) Technical Services Division, which formulates and implements standard acquisition and
cataloging policies and procedures; and,
(d) Information Technology Division, which provides digitization services and develops and
maintains Library software applications, information systems and the Main Library computer
network.
The User Services Division consists of five (5) readers services sections: Information Services
and Instruction**, Filipiniana Books, Serials***, Special Collections, and the Social Sciences
and Philosophy Library. The University Archives has four (4) sections: University Records,
UPiana, Personal Papers and Preservation Services. The Technical Services Division has two

sections: Cataloging and Metadata Services and Acquisitions. There are two sections under the
Information Technology Division: Digitization Services and Information Systems and Network.
The Deputy University Librarian, a new assignment, was formed to mainly assist the University
Librarian in the management of the operations in the Library on a day-to-day basis, and assume
overall responsibility for the University Library in the absence of the University Librarian. Under
the Deputy University Librarian are two sections:Administrative Services, which provides
support to the functional sections/units of the Library; and, Strategic Communication, Research
and Marketing Section to facilitate efficient internal and external communication; marketing of
library collections and services, and, research and publication for the enhancement of Library
service.
Bulk of the library collection in the social sciences, standard reference sources, local and foreign
serials, UPiana and other special collections are found in the Main Library.
The Librarys print and non-book collection is complemented and updated by an extensive and
multidisciplinary state-of-the-art electronic (CD-ROMs and online) databases which are
accessible throughout the UP System. In the Main Library alone, there are OPAC terminals in the
lobby and service sections. and over 40 Internet browsers in the Information Services and
Instruction Section. These facilities are made available to library users from 8:00 AM to 12
midnight on weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays during regular semesters.
Several computers are also provided in the other sections for library clients and staff use as well.
To safeguard and at the same time facilitate the circulation of library materials, a library security
system with its prerequisite barcodes, barcode reader, magnetic strips, sensitizer-desensitizers
and a closed circuit television were installed in the Main Library and other college/unit libraries.
http://www.mainlib.upd.edu.ph/?q=main-library

The University Library, UP Diliman

The University Library of UP Diliman encompasses one Main Library and 36 College or Unit
Libraries. Adding to all of the other libraries throughout the entirety of the Universities of the
Philippines, there are a total of 42 libraries overall including the one in Pampanga. The main
library envisions global information exchange throughout the UP Library System. It is mandated
to be the information resource center of excellence in the social sciences, humanities, and basic
sciences. It strives for full automation, a world-class collection, and a staff of thoroughly modern
information professionals. The University Library was officially established by the Board of
Regents in 1922, fourteen years after the founding of the University of the Philippines in 1908.
The Main Library was the first building to be constructed after the university transferred from its
original site in Manila to the Diliman campus. Construction of the building was started in May
1949, four months after the transfer, and finished in June 1950, with completion on January of
1951. The University Library, which was at the same time designated as the Department of
Library Science, was placed on equal level with other departments of instruction for the services

of all colleges of the university. Between the years 1908 to 1922 University constituents made
use of small libraries in the various units and colleges of the university and government libraries
in Manila for their research and information needs. The UP Diliman Library Collections have
been developed in aid of teaching, research, and extension work in the disciplines designated to
Diliman. Topping the list of choice collections in UP Diliman are the Filipiniana Collections,
which come in print, non-print and digital forms.
The Main Library, Gonzalez Hall
Gonzalez Hall The Main Library, which is the seat of library administration, is situated at Gonzalez Hall in
the middle of the academic oval. This was intended as to portray that it is the "heart" of all the colleges
present around the academic oval. It is organized into three major divisions which covers the various
functional sections: (a) Technical Services Division which formulates and adopts standard acquisition,
cataloging and indexing policies and procedures, (b) Administrative Services which provides support to
the functional sections/units of the Library, and (c) User Education and Services Division which lends
books and provides reference, research, and bibliographic services; maintains and preserves books,
documents, and archival materials; undertakes user education programs; and maintains computerized
database applications.
It consists of eight (8) readers services sections (Filipiniana Books, Filipiniana Serials, Special
Collections, Media Services, General Reference and Electronic Resources, Social Sciences, Foreign
Serials, and the University Archives and Records Depository); four (4) technical sections (Acquisitions,
Bibliography and Indexing / R & D, Cataloging and Computer Services); and the Administrative Services
Department. The bulk of the library collection in the social sciences, general reference, foreign serials,
UPiana and other special collections are found in the Main Library.
The Librarys print and non-book collection is complemented and updated by an extensive and
multidisciplinary state-of-the-art electronic (CD-ROMs and online) databases which are accessible
throughout the UP system. In the Main Library alone, there are 30 OPAC terminals in the first floor lobby
and 24 CD-ROM/Internet browsers in the General Reference and Electronic Resources Section, made
available to library users from 8:00 AM to 12 midnight on weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on
Saturdays. Several computers are also provided in the other sections for library client and staff use as
well. To safeguard and at the same time facilitate the circulation of library materials, a library security
system with its prerequisite barcodes, barcode reader, magnetic strips, sensitizer-desensitizers and a
closed circuit television were installed in the Main Library and other college/unit libraries.

College/Unit Libraries

Archaeological Studies
Arts and Letters (CAL)
Architecture Asian Center
Asian Institute of Tourism (AIT)

Business Administration Center for Nationalist Studies (CNS)

Center for Integrative and Development Studies (CIDS)
Economics
Education Engineering I
Engineering II
Film Center
Fine Arts
Home Economics
Human Kinetics
Integrated School
Islamic Studies
Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI)
Labor & Industrial Relations (SOLAIR)
Law
Library & Information Studies
Marine Science
Mass Communication
Music
National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS)
National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)
Pampanga
Population Institute
Public Administration
Science
Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD)
Statistics
Technology Management
Third World Studies
Urban & Regional Planning

History

The first librarian of U.P. was Miss Mary Polk, an American Assistant Professor of Library
Science. She initiated the foundation of a modern library in the university with her 10-year
library development program which focused on an adequate book fund, a permanent library
building, and a sufficiently trained, experienced, and organized staff.
Every University Librarian since the University Library was established in 1922 has grappled
with four basic concerns: the book fund, staff development, library services, and information

technology. The main objectives set out by the planers of the current Gonzalez hall were
computerized networking, building renovation, and writing the definitive history of the UP
libraries. The networking project was coupled with an infrastructure project. The infrastructure
of Gonzalez Hall was designed by the university's first architect, upon transferring to Diliman,
Cesar Concio. And even the national artist Juan P. Nakpil was a member of the architectural staff.
The size of the building itself is a remarkable feat measuring 102.75 meters long and 20.55
meters wide as originally planned and supposedly had 4 floors with 8 decks, however only 5
decks are in use today.
Other notable librarians regarding the history of the main library:
Gabriel A. Bernardo (1924-1957) built the Library in Padre Faura, giving it the reputation of
being the best in Asia before the War. He rehabilitated and rebuilt the Library in Diliman after the
War.
Marina G. Dayrit (1963-1981) systematized library services and the staff training, beefed up the
library collection through Ford Foundation grants, developed the Filipiniana Special Collections
and Archives, and initiated microfilming and computerization. Atty. Myrna S. Feliciano, College
of Law Librarian, was officer-in-charge from 1981 until 1984.
Filomena M. Tann (1984-1986) decentralized acquisition and cataloging processes in accordance
with revised policies and reorganization of the University Library System as approved by the
Board of Regents.
Belen B. Angeles (1987-1999) obtained a Ford-Mellon grant to develop the humanities, social
sciences, and general science collections and to purchase license to use CDS/ISIS. She opened
Media Services, converted the Filipiniana Collection to machine-readable form, opened the
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), and enabled CD-ROM and INTERNET services.
Salvacion M. Arlante (1999-2012) launched the University Library Web site; purchased the
integrated library system MAELISA; pursued and implemented the in-house developed
Integrated Library System (iLib); adopted the policy of access versus holdings; promoted the
welfare of the Research, Extension and Professional Staff; and is exploring alternative
information technologies.
Rodolfo Y. Tarlit (2012-2014)
Chito N. Angeles (2014-present)
Mission
To provide library users:

the best access to the information that they need in support of instruction, research and extension
the best information services through the use of the new information and communication
technologies (ICTs) as applied in libraries.
Location
You can visit us at the Main Library Building, Gonzalez Hall Apacible St., University of the
Philippines Diliman. We are located between the Sunken Garden and UP Lagoon.
Named after former U.P. President Bienvenido Maria S. Gonzalez (1939-1951), the Main Library
Building was the first building to be constructed after the University transferred from its original
site in Manila to the Diliman campus. Construction of the building was started in May 1949, four
months after the transfer, and finished in June 1950.
The Main Library Building stands in the very midst of the academic buildings in Diliman. It is
rectangular, measuring 102.75 meters long and 20.55 meters wide, with four floors including the
basement. It has a stacks unit jutting to the rear from the center, measuring 27.40 meters long and
30.55 meter wide, with provisions for 8 decks of which only five are complete to date. The
decision to construct the Main Library at the center of the academic square accounts for its poor
geographical orientation. In order to align it with the other buildings, its entire length runs from
north to south, so that the building faces east and west, exposing readers inside to the glare of the
sun the whole day.
The exterior of the building has a touch of the classic by the presence of columns along the
frontage. Four massive columns extending upward to the fourth floor line the porch facing the
main entrance, with an additional four columns each on both sides of the porch reaching up to
the third floor. Access to the main entrance is provided by an 18-step stairway.
The building is modular in design and function. The structural bay measures 6.85 meters.
Internally its fixed commitments consist only of the stairs, elevator and toilets. Maximum
flexibility of physical lay-out is provided by the absence of load-bearing partitions, the
continuous ceiling, and modular lighting.
Collections

Current collections include 1,095,354 volumes of books and non-books; 16,698 titles of serials;
234 electronic books; and subscription to 25 major online databases including the Philippine
eLib.
General Reference includes e-books, online subscriptions, CD/DVD-ROMs, foreign and
Filipiniana reference books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, directories, almanacs,
yearbooks, etc. Room-use only.

Social Sciences compose of foreign books in the fields of philosophy, religion, history,
geography, anthropology, population, linguistics, sociology, and political science.
Filipiniana Books include printed books in the Philippines; books about the Philippines
regardless of author, language and publishers imprint; and books published by Filipinos in any
subject.
Serials include Filipiniana and foreign scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers.
Filipiniana Special Collections include rare books, books in personal papers of Filipiniana and
Archives Sections, microforms, tapes diskettes, government documents, maps, speeches, seminar
papers, vertical file, artworks and other rare collections. Room-use only.
Microforms are produced microfilm copies of personal papers and records at the UARD, rare
Filipiniana books and periodicals. Room-use only.
Audio-visual Materials include videotapes, computer discs, audio cassettes, slides and kits.
Room-use only.
University Archives contains university records,personal papers of University administrators,
faculty & University Student Council officers, theses and dissertations, and UP official
publications. Room-use only.

Bulwagan ng Dangal
The Bulwagan ng Dangal (Hall of Honor) is the newest and largest exhibition hall in the
University of the Philippines Diliman. Located at the basement of the Gonzalez Hall (University
Library), it was inaugurated on 18 June 2009, the 101st Foundation Day of the University. In a
brief program, University Librarian Prof. Salvacion M. Arlante welcomed the guests while
Office of the Initiatives for Culture and the Arts (OICA) Director Prof. Ruben Defeo described a
brief background of this endeavor. UP President Emerlinda Roman, UP Diliman Chancellor
Sergio Cao and National Artists Virgilio Almario and Napoleon Abueva, together with former UP
president Dr. Emanuel Soriano and Regent Nelia Gonzales untied the ceremonial ribbon,
marking the opening of the Bulwagan.
With the opening of the Bulwagan, Prof. Arlante noted that In the modern concept, the
university now has a library, an archives and a museum all in one place. Its central location
further emphasizes its focal presence as the geographic and cultural heart of the university. Dr.
GERARD LICO, the Campus Architect and professor at the College of Architecture designed the
basement of the Gonzalez Hall to serve its new purpose as an exhibit space.
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National Library of the Philippines

International Standard Book Number
It is an internationally recognized system whereby code numbers are assigned to books for easy
identification and speedy exchange of information among publishers and all segments of the
book industry and allied sectors. Specifically, it is a unique and unchangeable code number
assigned to one title, one binding or edition of a published work.
As of 2010, a total of One Hundred Seven Thousand and Sixty Eight (107,068) ISBN was issued
to various publishers in the Philippines.
Prefix is the blocks issued to old and new publishers with 10, 100, 1000 and 10000 unique
numbers.
Benefits of the ISBN

The ISBN is a unique international identifier for monographic publications; assigning a

number replaces the handling of long bibliographic descriptive records, thereby saving time and
staff costs and reducing copying errors.
Correct use of the ISBN allows different product forms and editions of a book, whether
printed or digital, to be clearly differentiated, ensuring that customers receive the version that
they require.
The ISBN facilitates compilation and updating of book-trade directories and
bibliographic databases, such as catalogues of books-in-print. Information on available books
can be found easily.
Ordering and distribution of books is mainly executed by ISBN; this is a fast and efficient
method.
The ISBN is machine-readable in the form of a 13-digit EAN-13 bar code. This is fast
and avoids mistakes.
The ISBN is required for the running of electronic point-of-sale systems in bookshops.
Many publishing and supply chain systems are based on ISBN
The accumulation of sales data is done by the ISBN. This enables the varying successes
of different product forms and editions of publications to be monitored, as well as enabling
comparisons between different subject areas and even different publishing houses.

The national lending right in some countries is based on the ISBN. Such schemes enable
authors and illustrators to receive payments proportionate to the number of times that their
books are lent out by public libraries.
Examples of types of monographic publications to which an ISBN shall be assigned are:

Printed books and pamphlets

Braille publications

Publications that are not intended by the publisher to be updated regularly or continued
indefinitely
Individual articles or issues of a particular continuing resource (but not the continuing
resource in its entirety)
Maps

Educational/instructional films, videos and transparencies

Audiobooks on cassette, or CD, or DVD (talking books)

Electronic publications either on physical carriers (such as machine-readable tapes,

diskettes, or CD-ROMs) or on the Internet (for download or streaming)
Digitised copies of printed monographic publications

Microform publications

Educational or instructional software

Mixed media publications (where the principal constituent is text-based)

Some examples of the types of material to which an ISBN shall NOT be assigned are:

Continuing resources treated in their entirety as bibliographic entities (individual issues

may qualify for ISBNs)
Abstract entities such as textual works and other abstract creations of intellectual or
artistic content
Ephemeral printed materials such as advertising matter and the like

Printed music

Art prints and art folders without title page and text

Personal documents (such as an electronic curriculum vitae or personal profile)

Greetings cards

Music sound recordings

Software that is intended for any purpose other than educational or instructional

Electronic bulletin boards

Emails and other electronic correspondence

Games
ISBN for eligible electronic publications
Where a publication is available electronically (e.g., an e-book, e-book app, CD-ROM, or
publication available on the Internet), it will qualify for an ISBN provided that it contains text
and is made available to the public, and that there is no intention for the publication to be a
continuing resource. Such publications may also include pictures and sounds.
Application Requirements:
A. For first time applicants:

1.

Photocopy of ANY of the following documents (Nature of Business should

be PUBLISHING):
Business permit/License with BIR Certificate

DTI registration as Publisher with BIR Certificate

SEC registration as Publisher with By-Laws and Articles

Organizational Chart (For Government Institution)

2. Photocopy of the Official title page (final title of the publication)

3. Copyright page (indicate the phrase "Published by" with the company name and address)
4. Duly filled out ISBN Factsheet and Information Sheet
5. Registration fee of P120.00/title
B. For Succeeding Applications:
1.

Photocopy of the Official title page (final title of the publication)

2.

Copyright page (indicate the phrase "Published by" with the company name and address)

3.

Duly filled out ISBN Information Sheet

4.

Registration fee of P120.00/title

Applications can be sent through any of the following:

1.

Hand-deliver

2.

Courier Service

3.

Postal Mail
Payment may be in form of:

1.

Postal Money Order (payable to: National Library of the Philippines)

2.

Cash
Publishers may claim the ISBN within the day for the hand-delivered documents while E-mail
will be sent a day after the receipt of the complete requirements from the Courier Service or
Postal Mail.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SHL LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

S.Y. 2013-2014

Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas (formerly Lyceum of Batangas) was

established on Sept. 27, 1966. Its initial library collection came into existence with the opening
of the High School Department. Books were donated by the Lyceum of the Philippines. The
modest collection housed at the Jose P. Laurel Building began to grow as the school opened the
Collegiate Department with Liberal Arts, Education and Commerce programs. It continued to
expand as it looked forward to the library needs of other courses.
In 1989, the school saw the need for a separate building to accommodate the growing number of
students. A library at the 3rd floor of the Sotero H. Laurel building was constructed to house the
Para-medical collection.
To enhance and improve library operations and services, and to keep pace with the trends in
technology, the computer-assisted research was introduced to the users in 1995. References
available in Compact Discs may be availed by using the CD-ROM/Multimedia Computer. The
Internet Room was established in 1997 with 15 units of computer exclusively for internet access.
In May 1999,the Marine Academy programs were re-accredited by CHED and IMO, the library
got an excellent rating. After the accreditation the Lyceum Merchant Marine Academy Library
was transferred to the fourth floor of the newly built Lyceum International Maritime Academy in
Cuta, Batangas City. It has 586.5 square meters floor area, also fully air-conditioned with 200
seating capacity.The collection consists of books for the Maritime Academy & College of
Engineering professionaland general education subjects.It has special collection of International
Maritime Organization Publications.While the Main and SHL SLRC were totally air-conditioned
in order to preserve the library materials and to further provide an atmosphere that is conducive
to learning.

To meet the changing needs of our clientele and to respond to the fast changes of technology, the
term library was changed to Instructional Media Center in 2001 and the installation of an
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) in summer of 2002.
In June 2004, theSHL SLRC scollection and resourceswere merged with theMain SLRCin
preparationforthetransfertothebiggerSLRCat the 3rd floor of thenew SHL Building which
materialized last April 25, 2005. The total floor area is 1,366.5 square meters with a starting
seating capacity of 300 readers, including the Center for Batangas Studies and J. P. L. Museum
which were separately manned by the Officer-in-Charge.
The 2 SLRCs have a total collection of approximately 40,000 volumes to date and a virtual
collection in the Internet Room. It subscribes to local and
foreign periodicals. It has a special collection of undergraduate and graduate school theses,
feasibility studies, research papers, information file materials, Compact Disc, slides and the
Archives Collection.
To ensure the security of the holdings, a 3M electronic security system device with Bookcheck
sensitizer and desensitizer were installed in each SLRC last April 2008 andClosed Circuit
Television Cameras (CCTV) in Oct. 2009.
The SLRC Users Monitoring System is being maintained thru the use of a barcode scanner to
scan the ID of students, faculty members and personnel who avail the SLRC services.The inhouse system was developed by the Management and Information System staff and was installed
last Summer of 2009.
To provide a more conducive and relaxing area for the students, reading couches were purchased
for the Main SLRC. The Reference and Periodicals Section of the Main SLRC was expanded in
March 2011 inclusive of the hallway near the Multimedia Rooms.The Multimedia Rooms which
serve as venue for Seminars, classroom related activities, academic contests and
otherinstitutional activities are equipped withbuilt-in LCD projectors.
A staff of licensed-librarians, library assistants and student assistants take care ofthe2 SLRCs and
are supervise by the SLRC Director.
Student with violation will be reported to the Guidance Counselor & High School Principal
*Suspension of SLRC privileges
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