Calbiga Western Samar College Library

CALBIGA WESTERN SAMAR COLLEGE
Polangi, Calbiga Samar
THE LIBRARY

OVERVIEW
The library is one of the major frontliners of an educational institution. Many changes and improvements have already taken place in the library as the College grows to meet global challenges.
During your stay in the College you will find that your life is not confined to the classroom, to the textbooks and to the company of your classmates. You will also gain the company of information resources and services of the library.
Reading opens up your eyes to new world that you may not possibly reach. It keeps you in touch with ideas and events throughout the world. It transports you back to the past or projects you into the future. Reading may not bring you instant wealth and happiness but through it you may become a more mature, more informed and more responsible citizen of the world.

MISSION
The library as a dynamic and responsive center for the full intellectual & cultural development of the students through love for reading which will enable and empower them to adapt to global technological changes.
VISION
To provide the Calbiga Western Samar College Students and the local community the relevant resources for their intellectual growth, citizenship, building, lifelong learning and enlightenment.

GOALS
1. Align the books and other relevant information with curriculum changes
2. Acquire rich and abundant collections of materials to many formats both print and electronic to meet the teaching –learning needs of the school curriculum.
3. Acquire and offer wireless internet access to learning resources beyond the school walls.
4. Promote life-long learning through information literacy instruction that is integrated with the classroom content.
5. Promote, establish and maintain National Standards in Library Information Services.
SERVICES OFFERED
• Book Display – A book display, one of the regular library features, is found in every section of the library. The new books are placed on display for browsing for a period of time before they are finally put into circulation.
• Current Awareness – The library disseminates important current information. Relevant articles from recent periodicals in different areas of disciplines.
• Customer Service – The Reference and Information Service Section provides personal assistance to every library customer to be able to meet his information needs.
• Library Tour – The library in coordination with the English Department conducts students’ library tour to the different library sections.
• Vertical File Materials – These include clippings, pamphlets, brochures, booklets which are arranged in alphabetical order by subject. You will find these materials at the Reference Section.
• Query File – This is a collection of queries received and answered by the reference librarian. This file is arranged alphabetically according to topic.

CONTACT INFORMATION

MS. ANALYN P. ESCALANTE
09384768171
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e-mail: [email protected]
MS. NELIA F. PULGA
09279713146
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[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00AM – 4:00 PM