Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Bislig City Division
Bislig III District
San Roque, Bislig City

School Library and Media Center

POLICY AND SERVICES GUIDELINES
(Students, Faculty and Staff)
Introduction:

A school library media center (SMLCs) is a library within a school where students, staff, and often, parents of a public or
private school have access to a variety of resources. “A school library media center "uses all types of media... is
automated, and utilizes the Internet [as well as books] for information gathering." School libraries are distinct from public
libraries because they serve as "learner-oriented laboratories which support, extend, and individualize the school's
curriculum... A school library serves as the center and coordinating agency for all material used in the school."

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_library)

Vision:

The vision of Bislig III Distict School Libraries & Media Centers is to formulate dynamic and productive learners in an
information rich environment to be resourceful, critical thinkers, and responsible readers and users of information.

Mission:

The mission of Bislig III Distict School Libraries & Media Centers is to serve as an integral part of the school
environment, equipped with materials for instruction accessible for students and staff making become effective life-long
readers and learners, and productive citizens of the world.

Goal:

The goal of Bislig III Distict School Libraries & Media Centers is to ensure that all members of the school community
have equitable access to books and reading, to data information, and to information technology.

Objectives:

1. Provide information and ideas fundamental to education and holistic growth of the school community;
2. Equip the school community with lifelong learning skills enabling them to become productive citizens;
3. Foster among the users of library resources the love for reading;
4. Disseminate learning resources and expand the learning environment of the school community;
5. Provide conducive and accessible environment in meeting the demands of the entire school community;
6.
Service Hours:
Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (No Noon Break)

Requirements for Library use:

Pupils/Students:
Duly validated ID

Teachers/Administrator:
Employees ID

Behavior in the SLMC:

1. Always carry your duly validated ID. Do not lend it to anyone.
2. Silence shall be maintained as far as possible in the library.
3. Eating, bringing of foods and drinks except for bottled water are not allowed inside the SLMCs.
4. Be courteous to each other.
5. Set mobile phones to silent mode
6. Avoid any disruptive behaviors (dragging the chairs, banging the table) inside the library.
7. SLMC resources belong to everyone. Do not tamper with or damage any library property.
8. Ask for assistance from the Library-In-charge when you need it.
 9. Don’t disturb other library users around you.
10. Do not bring pets/animals in the SLMC premises

Control Policies:
1. Bislig III District SLMCs clientele should deposit their bags at the baggage counter/area except their
valuables (wallets, cellphones).
2. Bislig III District SLMCs clientele must write their names, grade level, section and signature in the
logbook upon entering the SLMCs premises.
3. The teacher in-charge of a class or section of students must be with the group when making library
research or activities.
4. Do not leave valuables unattended. The Library-In-charge is not responsible for any loss/damage of
personal property.

Circulation Policies:
1. Library borrower’s card with ID pictures is the official identification to be used in borrowing out
materials.
2. Borrowing by proxy and authorization letter is not allowed.
3. Obtain proper authorization before removing materials, equipment, or property from SLMC.
4. In case of calamities, where books are totally destroyed due to fire, floods and earthquakes, the students
should secure an affidavit of loss and the student may not replace and pay for the book lost.
5. Return SLMC resources on or before the due date to avoid sanctions.
6. Observe applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

Borrowing Privileges:
1. Students with borrower’s card are allowed to borrow books a maximum of 3 titles at a time for overnight
use.
2. Faculty with borrower’s card is allowed to borrow a maximum of 10 titles for 1 school year.

Borrowing Schedule:
*Pupils/Students shall be allowed to borrow library resources only within the vacant periods of the Teacher-
Librarian

Facilities:

Tables and chairs

Computers
Bookshelves
Print and Non-Print References/Materials

Services:
Reserve Books
Current Awareness
Reader’s Facilities
Computer Services
Activity Center

Cancellation/Suspension of Library privileges:

*Cancellation/Suspension of library privileges shall be imposed once the users have committed any violation of
the policy guidelines set by the school.
*The privileges entitled to library users shall be cancelled/suspended based on the gravity of the violations
committed.

Library Clearance:
*A library clearance shall be given to the pupils/students, faculty and staff at the end of the school year.
*Clearance will be signed by the Teacher-Librarian once the bearer has returned library resources borrowed
from the library.

Prepared by:

IVY GRACE C. HUSMILLO MARIFE P. GASTARDO FLORDELIZ C. TOGONON

JANETH C. GALELA RACHEL D. RUBIDO REY-JEN R. ESTRADA