ISUC LIBRARY
Library Sections
Reserved Books/Circulation Section
Books designated by members of the faculty as required and collateral readings for their subject courses are placed in this section.
General Collection
This section, comprising the bulk of the library collection, includes books of universal or general treatment in all fields such as philosophy, religion, social sciences, languages, pure sciences, applied sciences, fine arts, literature, geography, biography and history. Unless they have been designated as Reserved Books, these books are loaned at the charging desk for overnight, subject to renewal if not in demand.
Reference Section
This section contains general and specialized reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, gazetteers, guidebooks, yearbooks and almanacs, biographical sources, handbooks and manuals, directories, bibliographies and catalogs. While these books are on open access, they should be loaned at charging desk. Reference books are for room use only.
Periodicals Section
This section contains of local and foreign journals, magazines and newspapers. Current issues are displayed alphabetically by title on magazine racks.
A vertical file (a collection of clippings, pamphlets and other ephemera) is also found in this section. This is arranged alphabetically by subject in folders in the vertical cabinet.
Learning Resource Management Center
The Learning Resource Management Center (LRMC) is a specialized area within the library designed to support the educational needs of students and staff, with a particular emphasis on electronic resources. Users can access the Online Library, which serves as a comprehensive repository of e-books, e-journals, and other digital resources. This includes subscriptions to prominent databases such as EBSCOhost, JSTOR, TRITECH Digital Media, 3G E-learning, and IG Publishing, among others.
The LRMC offers a variety of tools and services to enhance research and learning. This includes fifteen computer tablets, four laptops, and desktop computers. Additionally, it features an "Ask a Librarian" chat service, allowing patrons to communicate directly with librarians for assistance. The center also provides dedicated spaces for research, discussion, and audio-visual activities, ensuring a well-rounded support system for academic endeavors.
Filipiniana/Theses Section
This section includes doctoral dissertations, masteral and undergraduate theses, books on the Philippines and written by Filipinos. These materials are loaned at the charging desk in that particular section. Theses are for room use only. Filipiniana books are loaned for overnight subject to renewal if no prior requests have been made for them.
Depository Counter
This counter is a place where students baggage be deposited before they can enter into any sections of the main library.
