Library

General Objective

The CPC library was established and maintained to support the vision and the mission of the College as a Catholic learning institution.

It also supports the different programs in all levels elementary, secondary, tertiary and graduate levels.

Specific Objectives

To carry ovut the general objectives of fulfilling the Vision-Mission and supporting all programs for the success and welfare of the institution and all concerned, the following specific objective objectives are set forth.

  1. To acquire materials that will meet the research and information needs of the faculty and students,
  2. To organize these materials for effective use,
  3. To provide adequate resources for the clientele that will satisfy not only their immediate needs but also their remote life goals,
  4. To support the educational, religious, social, civic and cultural activities of the Purisimian community through the resources.
  5. To provide support and encouragement for academic advancement and extend assistance to any research work.
  6. To maintain adequate and upgraded collection,
  7. To continuosly educate the students in the proper use of the library resources and facilities,
  8. Too establish linkages with other libraries.

In order that all CPC Library users will have an equal opportunity to use the library resources , services and facilities, rules and regulations are established. Library users are expected to observe the following CPC Rules and Regulations;

Recognized Users

Bonafide students of CPC, Faculty and staff, Board of Trustees, Parish priest and lay workers of the Archdiocese of Capiz.

Researchers and alumni not connected with the college including those from IBP with referral according to the library policy.

Requirement for Using the Library

  1. Students must secure a library card which they use every time they wish to use the library and its resources.
  2. Library cards are issued upon presentation of official registration form and two ID photographs.
  3. Library cards must be validated every year/ semester or summer term, upon presentation of validated school ID.
  4. Library cards are not transferable and offenders forfeit their library privileges.

Circulation of Books

  1. Fiction Books: may be borrowed for one week renewable for another week.
  2. Non-Fiction Books: Three books of varied subjects maybe borrowed for home use for three days.
  3. Reference Books: One book for only one hour and renewable for another hour. Maybe requested for photocopy or be borrowed for overnight use from 5:30 PM but should returned at 8:00 the following morning.
  4. Reserved Books: One book for only one hour and renewable for another hour. maybe requested for photocopy or to be borrowed for overnight as for 4:30 pm but should be returned at 8:00 the following morning.
  5. Periodicals: All bound and unbound periodicals are for REFERENCE USE only. Maybe requested for photocopying.
  6. Thesis and Dissertations : All theses and dissertations are for REFERNCE USE only . Photocopypart is sing of any part strictly prohibited.
  7. Filipiniana Books: All Filipiniana Books are for REFERNCE USE only. Maybe requested for photocopying.

Maximum Allowable Books Loans

Students: 3 Non-fiction books for 3 days subject to renewal + 1 fiction book for 1 week subject to renewal

Faculty: 5 books per semester + 2 books for 2 week subject to renewal

  1. Books should be returned to renewed on time at the counter from which they were borrowed.
  2. Renewal of book loans is allowed except when other users need the material, or when it is overdue.
  3. Any book/ material on loan is subject to recall at anytime whenever whenever necessary.
  4. All overdue books should be returned immediately upon recall.
  5. Loan services are closed fifteen minutes before closing time.

Fines for overdue Books

  • Circulation Books : One peso per day (Php 1.00/ day)
  • Reserve Books: One peso per day (php 1.00/ hour)

Loss of Books

A lost book shall be replaced with the same or later edition of the same title and the corresponding fine must be paid. If repalcementss is not possible , the borrower shall pay the current price of the book,plus binding cost if appropriate , and fines, which shall be computed up to the day when the obligation is settled.

Damaged Library Materials

Any damage of library materials should be replaced by the borrowers or paid the current repalcement cost. The damaged material remains the property of the library.

Library Property

Writing on books, library tables and chairs, that of any library materials, tearing of pages and all other mutilation of books and others materials beyond reasonable wear are strictly prohibited and subjects tp disciplinary action. The penalty shall be as prescribed by the Student Affairs Office to whom a report shall be sent by the Library.

Removal of library materials or property from the library premises and installing / attering / deleting programs or utilities without authorization shall be dealt with appropraite disciplinary action.

Control Policies

  1. Librarys users should deposit their bags,briefcases, umbrellas, jackets, large envelops in the depository counter upon enteriing the library.However, cash or any valuables should be removed, for the library shall not be held liable for whatever is lost in the bags when deposited. Lost claim card is assessed a fee of Ten pesos.
  2. Students should present their valid school identification Card upon entering the library.
  3. All materials taken out of the library should be presented for inspection to the guard/ student assistant at the gate.

Conduct in the Library

  1. All library users are expected to respect the right of others to study in a quiet atmosphere. it is the staff’s responsibilty to enforce the rule of silence and as such are authorized to confiscate identification card of students who engage in discussions and in loud and extended conversations in the library and turn it over to the Director of Student Affair.
  2. Responsible conduct must be observed in the libraries at all times.Students who engage in disruptive and in inappropriate behaviors will be asked to leave the library.
  3. Accounting columner and other class projects that require the use of Manila paper, pentel pen, scissors, and related equipment should not be done in the library.
  4. Cellurar phones, beepers and other disruptive devices should be deactivated when entering the Library.
  5. Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted in the library.