Library and Information Service Units


*        Bravo-Manjares Learning Center - 2nd Floor


       The Educational Media Resources Center (EMRC) houses audio-visual resources like audio-cassettes, Video Compact Discs: (VCD), DVD;  video-cassettes: (VHS); microfiche, slides, transparencies, speak and listen, etc. Hardware and other equipment such as TV, Stereo Component, Overhead & Slide Projectors, LCD projector, laptop and video-camera. This is a centralized center catering all library patrons from preschool, elementary, high school, college and graduate students, faculty and staff.


     The General Reference Library is a collection of encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, yearbooks, atlases, maps, charts, posters and pictures, indexes and bibliographies. Materials in this area are intended to be read inside the library only.
   The edutainment and knowledge computer stations located in the general reference library are for the use of electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries and other ebooks (CDROMs). Students could request for the use of CDROM that are available in the Digital Library. Personal CDs should not be used in the Library.

          The Graduate School Library is intended for the use of the Masteral, Doctoral students and Faculty of SCC. This section also includes collections of theses, dissertations and CDROMs of the Digital Library.


       
        The Periodical Library houses all the bound and loose issues of journals, magazines & newspapers. These materials are intended to be read inside the library only, but special consideration is determined by the Librarian to allow faculty or student to borrow for outside use. Bound journals and magazines are classified and cataloged are arranged according to their call numbers. Periodical index is available. This section also includes the Vertical Files of Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlets, Brochures, etc. An internet-connected computer intended to access the Infotrac Online Database is also available at the Periodical Library.


       
      The Philippine Studies collections are placed at the second floor adjacent to the General Reference Library.









*        Herman Krusi Library - 3rd Floor


       The Asiana Section consists of book written by Asian and Foreign authors about Asia and the people. It also includes publications about the Pacific Region, (OCEANIA). The books in this section may be borrowed for (3) three days only.


      The Filipiniana Library consists of books written by Filipino and foreign authors about the Philippines and/or the Filipino people. These may be books published abroad but reprinted in the Philippines. Copies of textbooks are also available here.


The Cyber Library is an environment of internet-connected computer workstations where students can research and access online information for self-study.


      The Fiction Section consists of books intended for leisure reading. Fiction books are arranged according to the author’s surnames in alphabetical order. Books in this area may be borrowed for (1) one week.
       

        The Stack Section houses all the subject areas of studies offered by the College. A bulk of foreign library holdings is found in this section. Books in this area may be borrowed for (1) one week.



   The Reserve and Circulation Section consists of books selected by the teachers for student their students in specific courses. Books are arranged according to subject or under their course title in alphabetical order.    
       This could be borrowed and checked out “over-noon”, “over-night”, and “over-weekend”. The photocopying machine operates in this section.



      The Special Collection consists of speeches, government documents, books of special value, etc. These books are for inside use only. Only the Faculty and Staff can borrow special collection for home use.



* College of Theology Library

        The Theology Library is house at the College of Theology building. It is open on Monday through Friday from 7:00 - 12:00 A.M., 1:00-5:00 P.M.





*  High School Library

  
         The High School Library is at the High School U-shaped building. with 100 seating capacity. The  Library is open on Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (no noon-break). 


* Preschool and Elementary School 
                      Library 

        The Preschool and Elem School Library is housed at the ground floor of the 2-storey intermediate building, with a seating capacity of 63. The library is open on Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (no noon-break).







Organization of the Library Collection


The Library materials are organized according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC). Library Materials can be searched using the Card Catalog and the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). These finding aids contain records and other information of books, audio-visual materials and electronic resources that are available in the Bravo-Manjares Learning Center and Herman Krusi Library. Library users can have easy and quick access to library holdings through on-line search method such as author, subject, title, call number and series. Location symbols are indicated for quick retrieval of information sources that can be found in the library. These are shown below:

A.  Dewey Decimal Classification System   (DDC)
000                     - Generalities
100                      - Philosophy and Psychology
200                      - Religion
300                      - Social Sciences
400                      - Language
500                      - Natural Sciences and Mathematics
600                      - Technology  (Applied Sciences)
700                      - The Arts
800                      - Literature and Rhetoric
900                      - Geography, Biography, History & Travel
    
B. Locations and Symbols
As                    - Asiana
BP                    - Bound Periodicals
C                      - Charts
CD                   - Digital Library & CDROM
CM                  - Cartographic Materials
CTL                 - College of Theology Library
EMRC             - Educational Media Resources Center
F or Fic           - Fiction
Fem Coll         - Feminist Collection   
Fil                     - Filipiniana      
GR/Ref           - General Reference / Reference
GSL                 - Graduate School Library
IS                     - Islamic Studies
Per                   - Periodical Library
PF                    - Pamphlet File
Phil Stud        - Philippine Studies
S                       - Stack
SC                    - Supplementary Copies                                  
SpC                 - Special Collection                             
               VF/PF          - Vertical File/Pamphlet Files

Library Service Hours


Main Library: Undergraduate  & Graduate School Libraries
Monday to Friday                         7:30 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (no noon-break)
Saturday                                        8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.    

Cyber Library/Internet
               Monday to Friday                      8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. 
               Saturday                         8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Theology Library
               Monday to Friday                      7:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M., 1:00-5:00 P.M.
 
High School Library
Monday to Friday                        7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (no noon-break)

Elementary School/Preschool Library
Monday to Friday                        7:00 A.M. - 5:00  P.M. (no noon-break)

EMRC- Viewing Room
Monday to Friday                        7:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.  Reserved for Graduate 
                                                                           School during  Saturdays).

* No service during Sundays and holidays, unless written request is made 2 days in advance.

Recipients and Recognized Users


*     The library is open to the following as validated Identification cards of School ID:
§  Bonafide students of Southern Christian College   
§  Administrators, Faculty & Staff of SCC
§  SCC Board of Trustees and UCCP Pastors

*     Friends of the Library& SCC Alumni
§  Friends of the Library are researchers not presently enrolled or connected with SCC. They include SCC alumni and outside researchers who are subject to the rules and regulations of the SCC Library System and payment of P50.00 (per day per person) as admission fee which enable them to use and do research in the library. However, they are not allowed to borrow any library material for outside or home use and not allowed to use the online services of the Library.

Values to be developed in the Library


*     Library Citizenship – Secure School ID and registration with the Library Monitoring 
              Utilization System.
*     Politeness and Courtesy – Observe/follow library general rules and regulations
*     Punctuality – Return borrowed library materials on due date/time
*     Honesty – Do not steal any library materials
*     Respect for Properties of the School – Do not tear or destroy library materials
*     Respect for the Rights of Others – Observe silence inside the library and consider privacy 
              of others
*     Neatness and Orderliness – Return library materials in proper places, throw garbage in 
              trash boxes

Goals and Objectives of the Library



1. To enrich, harmonize and support the academic and community programs of Southern Christian College in fostering lifelong learning.


2. To support the instructional process by acquiring informational and educational printed and non-printed library materials as required by the curriculum and the needs of its constituents.


3. To organize library materials for effective use.


4. To serve as a learning laboratory where clientele come to work critically and productively with ideas.


5. To stimulate and encourage the lifelong habit of good reading and to play its role in the wider realm of scholarship beyond the campus.


6. To respond to technological changes by monitoring and administer the increasing variety of formats: electronic, audio and video.


7. To provide instruction/orientation on the proper use of print, non-print, and electronic resources in a variety of ways, including workshops, electronic demonstrations of library collection.

Statement of Purpose

SCC Library will be the hub of an instruction and information network to support the educational and other programs of Southern Christian College by providing access to the excellent library resources that will lead students to wisdom and understanding with intellectual and ethical integrity. So that students may become more creative, reflective, productive and worthy citizens of the society.