GENERAL POLICIES:
 Presentation of valid ID upon entering
Vision
Silliman University Library will be the re-
source center of excellence in the delivery of
fast, timely, relevant, and automated infor-
mation to the bonafide Silliman students,
faculty, and staff and to the larger communi-
ty of scholars, professionals and researchers
both here and abroad.
Mission
To constantly equip itself with updated mate-
rials in various formats, facilities and equip-
ment, complemented with personnel who are
instilled with competence, character and
faith, in support of the University’s thrust for
excellence in all its academic, research and
extension programs.
Regular Library hours:
8:00am–8:00pm – Mondays to Thursdays
8:00am–7:00pm – Fridays
8:00am–12:00nn – Saturdays
1:30pm–5:30pm – Saturdays
1:30pm–5:30pm – Sundays
Library service extends up to 9PM from
Mondays to Thursdays a week before and
during midterm and final examinations.
Hours will vary during semestral break/
summer/Christmas breaks.
the library and every time a book is
borrowed.
 A fine is imposed for every book not
returned on time and for lost books.
 Silence must be observed at all times.
 No eating, smoking, sleeping, littering,
Rober t B. & Metta J. Sillim an Libr ar y
and running around.
 No student is allowed to clip or
otherwise mutilate any library materials.
 No hiding of books nor stealing of library
property.
 Put cellular phones on silent mode while
inside the library premises
 Students entering the Library are
expected to be properly attired in
accordance with the dictates of good
taste and decency.
 A sanction will be imposed for every
violation of any library policy.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
American Studies Resource Center (ASRC)
Fidel V. Ramos Reading Center
International Labour Organization (ILO) Knowledge Corner
SU-WB Knowledge for Development Community (KDC)
Philippine–American Educational Foundation (PAEF)
Sillima n Un ive rs ity L ib ra ry
Hibbard Avenue, Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental
Phone: (035) 422- 6002 (loc. 516)
Telefax: (035) 422-7208
Email: library@su.edu.ph
Link: su.edu.ph/page/29-Silliman-University-Library
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Introduction
The Robert B. & Metta J. Silliman
Library System began its services with
only two bookcases and one small
room in Silliman Hall. From this
humble beginning, the library
collection grew steadily. Today, with
its present magnificent edifice, some
observers have been heard to remark
that it could well be among the best in
Southeast Asia. The library aims to
equip itself with updated materials,
facilities, and equipment in support of
the University's quest for excellence in
all its academic programs.
Resources
 Books
 Print (ebooks, DVDs, CDs,
CD-ROMs)
 Periodicals (Print and
ejournals)
 Theses and Dissertations
 Vertical Files
 Newspaper Clippings
 Special Collections
 American Studies
 Christian Literature
 Digitized Resources
 Environment
 Filipiniana
 Labor and Labor-related
Materials
 Literature
 Medicine & Other Allied
Health Sciences
 Negros Orientalia
 Nursing Using the Library Effectively
 Science and Technology
 Sillimaniana  Arrangement of Books
 Social Sciences 000–099 Generalities
 Socio-Economic Development Resources 100–199 Philosophy and Psychology
 Technology 200–299 Religion
 Ulahingan 300–399 Social Sciences
 World War II Records 400–499 Languages
Services 500–599 Natural Sciences & Math
600–699 Technology (Applied Sciences)
 Automated Circulation System 700–799 The Arts
 Book Delivery Service (BDS) 800–899 Literature & Rhetoric
 Current Awareness 900–999 Geography & History
 Evening-Weekend Services
 Information Literacy/Library Orientation
(group or individual — scheduled or as  Online Public Access Catalog
needed) The Online Public Access Catalog
 Internet Facility (OPAC) is a catalog of bibliographic
 Library Bulletin records of materials available in a
particular library. The OPAC of the
 Library Tour
 Photoduplicating Silliman University Library System
 Reference adopts an easy-to-use web-based library
 Scanning and Printing automation software called the Destiny
 Sending Electronic Copy of Table of Library Manager. It provides access to
Contents to Concerned Faculty Member SU library materials virtually
Facilities anywhere. It has a powerful searching
 Audio-Visual Facility tool by any combination of author, title,
 Discussion Rooms subject/keyword, date or format. The
 Exhibit Areas patron using the OPAC can also access
 Individual Study Carrels the location of the materials, gain
 Laptop Area knowledge whether the item is in the
 Venue for Conferences, Lectures, library or out on loan, as well as make
Seminars, Workshops, etc. reservation for a book. The software
combines circulation, cataloging,
searching, and reporting in one centrally
installed library system.
To access the OPAC at SU log on to
library.su.edu.ph:8080
Click Silliman University Library link
or browse the SU website.