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Instructional Media Center (IMC) [Print Section]

Library Hours

Regular school days
7:00am to 5:30pm (weekdays)
8:00am to 12:00nn (Saturdays)

During vacation

8:00am to 12:00nn; 1:00pm to 5:00pm (weekdays)
8:00am to 12:00nn (Saturdays)

Notice of change in the schedule will be posted on the Bulletin Board.

Who may use the IMC - Print Section

The Print Section is open to all SSC students, members of the faculty, administrators, employees, Sisters of the Benedictine community, subject to its rules and regulations. Likewise, SSC alumnae are also entitled to do research work in the section upon presentation of an alumnae card.

Types of resources and the length of time these can be checked out

1.   General collection books which cover the entire subject areas may be checked out for one week and subject to renewal unless called for by another clientele.

2.   Filipiniana and Rizaliana Collection books may be checked out for two days and still some may be limited for "ROOM USE ONLY" due to scarcity of materials.

3.   Fiction books/popular novels/ bestsellers may be checked out for a period of two weeks and subject to renewal if not reserved by another clientele.

4.   Biographical books may be checked out for two weeks just like the fiction books.

5.   Pamphlets may be checked out for a period of one week and subject to renewal unless called for by another clientele.

6.   Reserved books which relate to specific classroom assignments are shelved in the Circulation Section. These books are "FOR ROOM USE ONLY".  However, these may be checked out for "OVERNIGHT USE" from 4:00pm and returned not later than 8:00am the following day.

Other resources that may be checked out for classroom purposes only

1.   General Reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, manuals, handbooks, yearbooks, almanacs, indexes, atlases, and other certain collected works.

2.   Bound volumes of periodicals

3.   Vertical file materials

4.   Visual aids such as Maps, Charts, and Globes

Because these resources will be used often, it is important to know where in the Print Section these resources are located.

Internet Access

The IMC - Print Section has Internet Access available for the use of students.  Internet access supplements or enhances the section's ability to meet the informational and research needs of the students.  Since the purpose of the Internet access is to supplement research, students must read before hand the Internet Access Policy.

Aids in the use of collection

The Card Catalogue

The basic information link to all materials available in the Print Section is the Card Catalogue. There are two kinds of library catalogues - the traditional card catalogue listed on a 3x5 card and the online public access catalogue (OPAC), an electronic listing.  Both catalogues list books by author, title and subject.

The Periodical Indexes

A Periodical Index in traditional format is located in the Periodicals section. This index helps you locate specific magazine/journal articles from the more than 33 periodical titles being subscribed to by the Print Section.

The Classification System

The IMC - Print Section collection is arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system: 000-999.  The chief purpose of DDC is to provide basis for organizing materials so that they can be located quickly and easily by the clientele.

The Call Number

The Call Number which is composed of the classification number and the author number, identifies individual books and indicates where the book is shelved in the Print Section.

How to check out materials

1.   Consult either of the catalogues and check whether the Print Section has the book you are looking for.

2.   Note down the call number and location symbol where the book may be found.

3.   When the book is located, present to the librarian at the Circulation desk for proper marking.

4.   No student should bring out any material without the proper markings. A student is held responsible for any material checked out on her card.  Such that a book should not be passed on from one borrower to another but instead it has to be returned first and checked out to the next borrower.

5.   Students are entitled to checked out five books at a time.  Books in great demand may be recalled at any time and place on the Reserved Shelf.

6.   A delinquent borrower is not allowed to borrow books from the IMC - Print Section until she settles her account.

How to return/renew checked out books

Return/Renew the checked out books only at the Circulation Desk , on or before the due date. Always present your school I.D. for scanning purposes.

How to reserve a book

Inform the Librarian of a particular checked out book you may want to place a reservation hold. Verify the due date and come back for it.  Books "placed on hold/reserved" will only be held for three days, from the day you placed the reservation hold.

Overdue books/materials

Checked out materials not returned on the due date, incur a fine of PhP0.50 a day. Sundays and holidays are not included when counting the number of days a book is overdue. A fine of PhP1.00 is imposed for every day of delay in returning "FOR CLASSROOM USE ONLY" books.  A fine of PhP10.00 is imposed for every day of delay in returning a Reference material.

Lost and damaged books

All lost/damaged books should be reported immediately to the Librarian. A replacement of recent edition must be made with an identical title or subject or another book written by the same author, only after consultation with the Librarian.  An additional charge of PhP50.00 is added for the cost of cataloguing processes.

Photocopying Services

Photocopying services are available in the IMC from 7:00am to 11:00am and from 12:00nn to 5:00pm.

Rules and Regulations

Every student must be aware first and foremost of the existing IMC - Print Section Rules and Regulations.

1.   Students must always bring with them the school I.D. in order to avail of the use of Print Section's resources and services.

2.   Bags and stuffed toys cannot be taken inside the Print Section.

3.   Cellular phones and all kinds of audio cassette recorders must be turned off before bringing inside the Print Section.

4.   The IMC - Print Section has an "open stack collection."  It therefore follows that binders, fillers, big envelopes and other items brought inside are subjected to inspection before taking them out.  Books are inspected upon leaving the premises to make certain that they are properly marked.

5.   Order is to be maintained by returning the books to the proper shelves; by placing one's chair in its proper place and by removing all personal belongings upon leaving.

6.   Smoking, eating, littering, playing and napping are absolutely prohibited.

7.   SILENCE must be properly observed.

8.   Students who willfully mutilate or steal the Print Section's materials will be subjected to disciplinary action.

9.   Misbehavior will cause the withdrawal or suspension of the IMC - Print Section privileges.  Repeated action of misbehavior or other serious cases of misconduct will be reported to the Coordinator of Student Formation.

Violations of the said rules and regulations of the IMC - Print Section will not be excused on the plea of ignorance.

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Last updated: June 06, 2008

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