The Library Services is a department under the Academic Affairs Division housed at the St. Thomas Building. It is an integral part of the instructional program of Colegio de San Juan de Letran. It is equipped with resources and facilities necessary to influence student achievement and thus increase their opportunity for success.
The Library is responsible for providing necessary assistance in effectively using an adequate, organized and well-selected collection of varied forms of materials supporting the programs of the Colegio, Specifically, the Department aims to:
Philosophy
The Letran Library subscribes to the Dominican philosophy of education and adheres to the Book Selection Policy as contained in the Letran Library Collection Development Policy Statement. The library is keenly aware of the necessity of careful evaluation and selection of materials. It believes that ideas, intelligently presented, are powerful forces for good. It seeks materials which are accurate, objective, sincere and diligently avoids those which are consciously sensational. In fulfilling its responsibility, the library strives to include:
Mission
The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Library supports the Colegio’s Academic Community towards the
Integral Formation of the Human Persons by selecting and acquiring; cataloging and classifying,
retrieving and disseminating information, keeping in mind the Dominican Preaching through Education
in the noble tradition of DEUS, PATRIA, LETRAN.
Vision
The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Library envisions to be one of the leading information centers
capable of providing fast access to sources of information, and is fully automated, with systems linked to
other libraries locally and internationally under the able and willing support of the management.
Classification System
The library collections are classified and cataloged using the Library of Congress Classification System. Specifically, letters of the alphabet and Arabic numbers are used in classifying books and other library materials.
Library System
The library is currently using CONCOURSE, a high performance library automation software. Its revolutionary searching capabilities give the students the power they need to perform highly advanced, precise searches without sacrificing the needs of the sophisticated patrons.
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
Access to library collections can also be done using the online catalog. Several units have been installed in the library for purposes of search and retrieval of information. Inquiries can be addressed to any of the library staff.
Current Awareness / Bulletin Board Display
Announcements, lists of newly acquired books and other library matters are regularly posted in the bulletin boards. Acquisition lists are also forwarded to the academic departments for their reference and information.
Automated Statistical Machine
This is located at the entrance door of each library section. Students are requested to swipe their IDs to the machine for statistics purposes.
Baggage Counter
Library users are requested to deposit their things at the counter upon entering the library. Valuables such as cash, jewelries, cell phones and the like are excluded. Owners are responsible for their safekeeping. Lost tag numbers must be reported immediately to the librarian-in-charge and payment must be done at the Finance office.
Web OPAC
This allows patrons to search for materials cataloged in the library collections over the Internet. It provides researchers easy access through its friendly interface. With the library’s Web OPAC, patrons may view information about their fine balances, items on loan and items on reserve. Everyone has the convenience of being able to search the library collections remotely.
Library Homepage
The library has its own homepage designed to provide all the necessary information about the library, its services, staff, collection and other pertinent information to different library users via internet. The library homepage may be visited at www.letran.edu.ph/Department/Library
Workstations for Online Journals and Computer Databases
Each section of the library has computer units intended for online journals, newspapers in DVD format and for other online databases.
I am very pleased to welcome you to our home on the Internet. Whether you are seeking specific information or simply want to learn more about our school, you will find our website to be an exciting gateway to all things about LETRAN. LETRAN’s leadership in teaching, research, and community service makes it a beacon of excellence in higher education. Our students, faculty, and staff come together in a true community of scholars to advance knowledge, address societal challenges and pursue intellectual and personal fulfillment.
I encourage you to peruse our website and to visit it often. It will take you on a fascinating online journey through the vibrant and diverse school community that is LETRAN—"A school of Tradition and Excellence."
LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
St. Thomas Building
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
151 Muralla St., Intramuros,
Manila, 1002
P.O. Box 146 Manila, Philippines
Trunkline: 8527-7693 to 97 local 361
To contact the chief librarian, email library@letran.edu.ph
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