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:

1. Provide access to sources of information, which are vital to the learning process.
2. Increase the quantity and improve the quality of library holdings.
3. Provide a more efficient and effective services to the clientele.
4. Encourage the library staff to attend seminars, workshops/training programs and in-house seminars to keep abreast of the recent trends in librarianship.
5. Aid the parent institution in carrying out its objectives by contributing to its realization and supports the total program by acquiring and making available the books, materials, and services which are needed.

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:

1. source materials which document the past ( historical);
2. thoughtful interpretation of the ideas of the past (historical analysis);
3. a record of the times which is of current interest and provides material of future historical significance;
4. personal accounts & papers, memoirs or other writings of personal opinion on a subject of interest and counter-balancing and contrary opinions available.
5. Contemporary and standard works for recreation and leisure.
6. Selection and acquisition of books is based on four controlling factors, namely: the community, the individual merit of the book, the library and common sense.

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.

Reference and Information Services
Assistance provided through multiple platforms to help library users find and access the information resources.

Circulation Services
Ensure optimal access to library collections by adopting an open-shelf system for onsite users and provide continuous access to electronic resources, such as online databases, eBooks, e-journals and other eLearning materials and resources to allow users to undertake research and other academic related activities.

User Instruction Services
Specialized and in-depth assistance to faculty and students on the use of library resources in variety of ways such as hands-on active learning, orientations, e-resources tutorials, pathfinders, and web-based instruction.

Virtual Reference Assistance
An online reference assistance that serves library users’ queries using online tools to communicate, access, and deliver information.

Distance Learning Programs
Remote electronic access to collections and through electronic transmission or courier delivery of library materials to remote library users.
To support remote learning and online research study, the library provides remote access portal or service to access subscription-based electronic resources off campus.

Information Technology Infrastructure Services
Access to electronic resources and web services in both physical and virtual environments. This includes WIFI connectivity, internet connection, computer network and workstations for access to online and digital resources needed for research and study.

Library’s Official Website and Facebook Page
Serve as communication tools to facilitate online transactions and access to Online Catalog for searching of library materials including Research Guides and Open Educational Resources.
These Online Platforms also serve as a venue for the Current Awareness Service of the library where announcements, policies, procedures, facilities, and all related services can be found.

Research Guides
Research Guides are librarian-curated pathways to information, videos, article databases, library catalog links, citation help and other resources of a particular topic or discipline.
Research guides (also known as subject guides, course guides, or pathfinders) are organized collection of resources that provide targeted information on a particular subject to support student or faculty research in that area.

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.

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.

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.

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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