This document provides information about using a library. It discusses what a library is and the different types of materials typically found in a library, such as books, periodicals, reference materials, and audiovisual resources. It also describes common classification systems like the Dewey Decimal System used to organize materials. Finally, it outlines the typical sections and setup of a library, including the reference, reserved books, periodicals, and general circulation sections, as well as the card catalog and rules for using the library.

1. Using the library

2. Library
 A place in which reading materials, such as books,
periodicals, and newspapers, and often other materials
such as musical and video recordings, are kept for use or
lending.
 A collection of such materials, especially when
systematically arranged.
 A room in a private home for such a collection.
 An institution or foundation maintaining such a collection.
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3. Library Materials
 Reference books of a general or specialized nature giving
various kinds of information
 Books of fiction consisting of novels and stories about
imaginary people, places and things
 Books of biographies and autobiographies
 Books which supplement college courses such as
education, engineering, business, computer, history,
foreign language and others
 General books not related to specific subjects and books
on special fields not included in the program of
instructions
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4. Library Materials
 Magazines & Newspapers that include current issues &
bound volumes
 Government reports & publications
 Pamphlets & clippings kept in a special cabinet referred to
as vertical files
 Audiovisual materials such as pictures, films, plates &
slides
 Microfilms & microprints which are reduced photographic
productions of printed materials
 CD-ROM databases
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5. Library of Congress System
 Is used in libraries with large collections of books. This system groups books
according to subjects of 61 major classes with each class represented by a
capital letter.
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6. Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme
(DDC)
 Is a system of classifying books & other publications whereby main classes are
classifying books and other publications whereby main classes are designated
by a three-digit number & subdivisions are shown by numbers after a decimal
point
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7. Library Setup
REFERENCE SECTION
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases,
almanacs, yearbooks, manuals,
magazine indices, handbooks,
directories, gazettes and biographical
dictionaries are arranged systematically
in the Reference Section for class work
or personal inquiries.
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8. Library Setup
 RESERVED BOOK
SECTION
Books that are in the Reserved Book
Section can only be read in the
library. They cannot be taken out for
home use.
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9. Library Setup
 FILIPINIANA SECTION
Any book or pamphlet about the Philippines,
including award-winning plays, poems and
novels written by Filipinos can be found in the
Filipiniana Section.

10. Library Setup
 PERIODICAL SECTION
Magazines, periodicals &
newspapers that contain many
interesting and valuable
articles on multifarious
subjects including current
issues are place in the
Periodical Section.
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11. Library Setup
 GENERAL CIRCULATION
SECTION – Nonfiction and fiction
books, novels, plays and poems which
students can bring for several days can
be found in the General Circulation
Section.
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12. Library Setup
 ARCHIVAL SECTION
Old books and documents of historical
value are safely kept in the Archival
Section.
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13. Library Setup
 MULTIMEDIA CENTER –
generally houses audiovisual
materials, & equipment such as
videotapes, films, discs, databases,
projectors and powerpoint
equipment .
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14. CARD CATALOGUE
 Is a guide to the collection of
books in a library. It is an
alphabetical list of all the
books together with
information as to where they
may be located on the
shelves.
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15. Author Card
 The first line of the author card has the author’s last and first names.
This is usually the main entry followed by other information about
the book.
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16. Title Card
 The first line of the author card has the author’s last and first names.
This is usually the main entry followed by other information about
the book.
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17. Subject Card
 The first line of the subject card has the subject, usually in red or
black capital letters. This describes the content of the book.
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18. The Call Number
 The Call Number guides you where to find the book on the shelf. It is found on
the upper lefthand corner of every card in the card catalougue. It is the
combination of the class number and the author number.
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19. RULES AND REGULATIONS
 Leave your personal belongings such as handbags, briefcases, etc.,
outside the library entrance, on your own responsibility. The library
disclaims any liability for loss or damage.
 Submit any book or object for inspection, when requested by the
library staff.
 Do not write, underline or mark any book. Library books are carefully
examined on return and the borrower will be held responsible for the
damage.
 After reading, leave books on the table or on the book trolley. Please
do not shelve the books.
 Complete silence should be observed except for brief and subdued
talk with the library staff.
 Drinks and eatables are not allowed in the library.
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20. RULES AND REGULATIONS
 Keep your mobiles off within the library premises.
 Report lost books or other materials to the library immediately to stop
overdue fines.
 In case of lost Library Card, please immediately report to the
circulation staff so that your membership is temporarily blocked to
prevent misuse of the Library Card. Once you get a replacement,
please inform circulation staff so that your memberships can be re-
activated.
 Ask for help from library staff if you are unable to find your required
material.
 While returning library books or other materials at the Circulation
Desk please ensure that the circulation staff has returned the book(s).
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21. THANK YOU