LIBRARY SOURCES AND SERVICES
The Kalibo Municipal Library has a collection of varied information sources located at the different sections of the library. These resources have varying loan periods and procedures which are stated in each category. Some of these materials can only be used within the library due to its rarity. Majority of the collections are circulation and can be accessed from the open shelves. Arrangement of the collection is by Dewey Decimal System.
The library offers the following services to its users:
The Reader Services consist of the different sections to be able to deliver the needed services to the library clientele. It coordinates all the services of the Circulation Section, Filipiniana Section, Reference Section, Periodicals Section, Multimedia Section, Children’s Collection Section, and Special Collection Section. It implements the policies and procedures governing the loan, renewal, reservation, and return of materials.
3. General Circulation Information Resources.
These are collections of foreign books on various subject areas, or in-depth discussions on a particular topic. Books included are those materials on philosophy, religion, social science, language, pure science, applied science, fine arts, literature, history, fiction, and biography that may be borrowed within the library or for home use.
4. Reserve Information Resources.
These are books, articles, videotapes with limited number of copies. This may be used only within the library. Maybe requested for photocopying.
5. Filipiniana Information Resources.
These are collections of books about the Philippines, regardless of author or place of publication.
6. Periodicals Information Resources.
These are serials that consist of foreign and locally published journals, magazines, newspapers, and newsletters of societies, associations, and corporations and other similar publications that are for reference use only. Maybe requested for photocopying.
7. Vertical/Ephemeral Information Resources.
This consists of pamphlets, leaflets, annual reports, catalogs, and newspaper clippings filed alphabetically by subject. These provide up-to-date and supplementary information on all subject areas that are not yet available from books. An index and a list of subjects of these collections are also provided. These are stored at the Periodicals Section.
8. Reference Information Resources.
These are dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, handbooks, almanacs, directories, bibliographies, maps, atlases, etc. It also has vertical files of clippings, pamphlets, brochures on a wide variety of subjects which may be used within the library but not to be circulated for outside or home use.
9. Special Collection Information Resources.
These are collections of theses, dissertations, project feasibilities, and research studies. It also stores Rizaliana collection which includes the works of Dr. Jose Rizal--written by both Filipino and foreign authors--to help students become historically-aware, concerned citizens, and inculcate to them the love for country. It also has Akeanon collection, a collection about Aklan written by local, national or foreign writers. Exhibits of library activities and other important memorabilia are also on display in this section.
10. Multimedia Information Resources.
This includes collection of audio-visual materials in different formats like CD-ROMs, cassette tapes, VHS, and overhead transparencies. It also offers internet access that can help clients with their research queries which are not readily available in other library materials.
11. Children’s Collection Section.
These are collections of materials selected to meet the educational and recreational needs of children from infancy through age twelve. A separate children’s area helps facilitate browsing for this audience.
a. Children’s fiction contains a balance of contemporary and retrospective materials that encourage reading and a love of literature. The primary audience for these materials are children aged seven through twelve.
b. Easy books span a wide range of levels of comprehension and topics, including fiction and nonfiction. Many titles are selected in support of early literacy by providing enjoyment, helping to develop a child’s appreciation of art and language, and building vocabulary. The primary audience for this area of the collection is children from infancy to seven years, and their parents and caregivers.
c. Juvenile nonfiction titles are selected for developmentally appropriate levels of information. The primary audience is elementary school age children, aged six through twelve. These collections assist library users in their formal and informal learning.
12. Reference Service.
The library provides service for information requests received from customers in the library, by telephone and e-mail. Services provided at the reference desks include helping the customer locate materials, giving directions, interviewing customers to determine information needs. The Reference Librarian records all inquiries and actions taken for future reference.
13. Library Education Program.
Library education provides library orientation and instruction to enable clients of the library to effectively utilize its resources and services.
14. Current Awareness Service.
A bibliographic listing of new acquisitions of books and other information resources is displayed at the General Circulation Section. These new acquisitions are placed on separate shelves for one (1) week before they are finally placed on circulation. These are also posted at the library bulletin board.
15. Technical Services.
These refer to formulation and adoption of policies and procedures on acquisitions, cataloging indexing and bibliographic services.
16. Internet Services.
The Internet service is free of charge for the people of the municipality of Kalibo and is strictly for academic research purposes only.
17. Baggage counter.
Baggage counter is available at the entrance of the library for the convenience of the clients who will be using the library. They may deposit their bags and other belongings however, they have to bring with them their valuables.
The Kalibo Municipal Library has a collection of varied information sources located at the different sections of the library. These resources have varying loan periods and procedures which are stated in each category. Some of these materials can only be used within the library due to its rarity. Majority of the collections are circulation and can be accessed from the open shelves. Arrangement of the collection is by Dewey Decimal System.
The library offers the following services to its users:
- Loan Services
- Circulation Books: Circulation books may be borrowed for three (3) days, renewable, unless needed by other users. Two books may be borrowed at any one time.
- Fiction Books. Books on fiction may be circulated for one (1) week and renewable for another week
- Reserve Books: Hourly basis or for overnight use.
- Hourly loan: Room use of material for a period of two hours without renewal.
- Overnight loan: The book may be charged out after three o'clock in the afternoon to be returned the following working day not later than 9:30 in the morning.
- The following materials are for room use and photocopying::
- Reference
- Filipiniana
- Periodicals
- Clippings
- Brochures
- Vertical Files
- Special Collection
The Reader Services consist of the different sections to be able to deliver the needed services to the library clientele. It coordinates all the services of the Circulation Section, Filipiniana Section, Reference Section, Periodicals Section, Multimedia Section, Children’s Collection Section, and Special Collection Section. It implements the policies and procedures governing the loan, renewal, reservation, and return of materials.
3. General Circulation Information Resources.
These are collections of foreign books on various subject areas, or in-depth discussions on a particular topic. Books included are those materials on philosophy, religion, social science, language, pure science, applied science, fine arts, literature, history, fiction, and biography that may be borrowed within the library or for home use.
4. Reserve Information Resources.
These are books, articles, videotapes with limited number of copies. This may be used only within the library. Maybe requested for photocopying.
5. Filipiniana Information Resources.
These are collections of books about the Philippines, regardless of author or place of publication.
6. Periodicals Information Resources.
These are serials that consist of foreign and locally published journals, magazines, newspapers, and newsletters of societies, associations, and corporations and other similar publications that are for reference use only. Maybe requested for photocopying.
7. Vertical/Ephemeral Information Resources.
This consists of pamphlets, leaflets, annual reports, catalogs, and newspaper clippings filed alphabetically by subject. These provide up-to-date and supplementary information on all subject areas that are not yet available from books. An index and a list of subjects of these collections are also provided. These are stored at the Periodicals Section.
8. Reference Information Resources.
These are dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, handbooks, almanacs, directories, bibliographies, maps, atlases, etc. It also has vertical files of clippings, pamphlets, brochures on a wide variety of subjects which may be used within the library but not to be circulated for outside or home use.
9. Special Collection Information Resources.
These are collections of theses, dissertations, project feasibilities, and research studies. It also stores Rizaliana collection which includes the works of Dr. Jose Rizal--written by both Filipino and foreign authors--to help students become historically-aware, concerned citizens, and inculcate to them the love for country. It also has Akeanon collection, a collection about Aklan written by local, national or foreign writers. Exhibits of library activities and other important memorabilia are also on display in this section.
10. Multimedia Information Resources.
This includes collection of audio-visual materials in different formats like CD-ROMs, cassette tapes, VHS, and overhead transparencies. It also offers internet access that can help clients with their research queries which are not readily available in other library materials.
11. Children’s Collection Section.
These are collections of materials selected to meet the educational and recreational needs of children from infancy through age twelve. A separate children’s area helps facilitate browsing for this audience.
a. Children’s fiction contains a balance of contemporary and retrospective materials that encourage reading and a love of literature. The primary audience for these materials are children aged seven through twelve.
b. Easy books span a wide range of levels of comprehension and topics, including fiction and nonfiction. Many titles are selected in support of early literacy by providing enjoyment, helping to develop a child’s appreciation of art and language, and building vocabulary. The primary audience for this area of the collection is children from infancy to seven years, and their parents and caregivers.
c. Juvenile nonfiction titles are selected for developmentally appropriate levels of information. The primary audience is elementary school age children, aged six through twelve. These collections assist library users in their formal and informal learning.
12. Reference Service.
The library provides service for information requests received from customers in the library, by telephone and e-mail. Services provided at the reference desks include helping the customer locate materials, giving directions, interviewing customers to determine information needs. The Reference Librarian records all inquiries and actions taken for future reference.
13. Library Education Program.
Library education provides library orientation and instruction to enable clients of the library to effectively utilize its resources and services.
14. Current Awareness Service.
A bibliographic listing of new acquisitions of books and other information resources is displayed at the General Circulation Section. These new acquisitions are placed on separate shelves for one (1) week before they are finally placed on circulation. These are also posted at the library bulletin board.
15. Technical Services.
These refer to formulation and adoption of policies and procedures on acquisitions, cataloging indexing and bibliographic services.
16. Internet Services.
The Internet service is free of charge for the people of the municipality of Kalibo and is strictly for academic research purposes only.
17. Baggage counter.
Baggage counter is available at the entrance of the library for the convenience of the clients who will be using the library. They may deposit their bags and other belongings however, they have to bring with them their valuables.