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Services & Utilization

The ISUFST – Main Poblacion Site Library, as the college's academic support unit, aims to be a one-stop learning venue for all students. It has established innovative library services, made teaching and learning convenient and accessible both onsite and online.

Information Dissemination Services

Virtual Reference Assistance

Using Web 2.0 tools, the library provides remote reference services via the internet and social media.

New Acquisitions

A list of new materials is distributed to academic and administrative offices and posted on the library's Facebook page, bulletin board, and digital information screen (60-inch TV monitor).

Reader Services

Reserve

High-demand, rare, and expensive books, as well as single-copy items, are placed on reserve.

Circulation

Library circulation is fully automated.

General Reference

This includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, annuals, and handbooks. Theses and dissertations from ISUFST graduate students are also part of this collection.

Periodicals

The periodicals section offers magazines, professional journals, government publications, and an information file.

Electronic Resource Services

Electronic Library

This area provides internet access for research purposes only.

Library Information System

The library has a computerized catalog circulation and an online public access catalog (OPAC) through an in-house library system.

The library subscribes to e-journals and e-books, is part of the CHED ProQuest consortium for SUCs, and participates in the Phil E-lib project.

Electronic Databases

Open Access Databases

A list of 63 open-access database links is available at the entrance of the electronic library.

Wi-Fi

The library is a Wi-Fi zone, supporting connectivity for laptops, netbooks, cell phones, and tablets.

User Education Services

Individual Assistant to Users

All library users given individual assistance by the library staff according to their library needs.

Library Orientation

Freshmen students are given orientation at the beginning of the first semester.

Other Services

Exhibit Area/Bulletin Board

as part of its library publicity, the library maintains bulletin boards displays and occasionally prepare exhibits commemorating special occasions, the library is also equipped with 2 units 60 inches for digital information and events display.

Discussion Rooms

The library discussion room facilitated private group work and discussions; it is equipped with one small tv monitor.

Gaming Tables

Students may take a break from studying and enjoying chess and scabble using gaming table prepared for that purpose.

Individual Study Carrels

There are a number of carrel tables for students use if they wish to study without being disturb.

Peace and Calm Corner

In the fast-paced environment of university life, opportunities for rest and reflection can be rare. However, within our university library resides a dedicated space—the Peace and Calm Corner—designed to provide students with a tranquil retreat from their academic pursuits. We invite you to step into this serene environment and experience a moment of calm and restoration.