Library Book Services (Using and Borrowing)

Department/Office: Raul S. Roco Library
Classification: Simple
Type of Transaction: G2C - Government to Citizens
Who May Avail: Any Resident

About the Service

To search books in the library, users may use the following:

  • On-line catalog thru ww.naga.gov.ph/elibrary
  • Card catalog
  • RSRL’s book guide/color coding

The RSRL book guide is a color coding scheme where books are shelved according to their color code (found at the lower portion of the book’s spine). The coding scheme followed is:

light yellow 

generalities (e.g. research, journalism, bibliographies)

green 

psychology, philosophy

light blue 

religion

black 

social sciences (e.g. education political science, law)

orange 

language

pink 

natural science and mathematics

yellow

applied science (e.g. engineering, accounting, management)

peach 

music and arts

red 

literature

dark blue

history and biography

white 

novels/fiction

luminous green 

special collection, Bicol references

 

Reading Areas

The library set up is conducive to learning. The following sections in the library provide adequate space for research and reading:

–> Reserve

a section that contains reading materials that are limited, and highly-anticipated when needed and requested. Borrowing of books is allowed only for a limited period of time (1 hour, 3 hours, overnight, 3 days, etc.

–> Filipiniana

materials published containing information on Philippine culture and history whether published by Filipino or foreign authors

–> Circulation

an area in the library where a variety of books and other materials are shelved. These resources may be checked out by registered borrowers for use inside or outside the library.

–> General  Reference

these materials provide in-depth information on a broad range of subjects. (e.g. encyclopedia, dictionaries, almanac, yearbooks, bibliography, etc.)

–> Research

a collection in the library that supports specialized research in an academic discipline or field. Most collections include primary sources (manuscripts), secondary sources (unpublished theses, etc.), and the bibliographic tools needed to conduct an exhaustive search.

–> Periodical

a collection containing magazines, journals, newspapers and other ephemeral materials.

–> Local Governance 

an area in the library that contains publications regarding Naga City’s widely- recognized government programs; and the texts of bills, resolutions, ordinances, reports, periodicals and other resource materials used by the city government.

 

Membership

Users of the library only have to present their identification card. Those who would like to bring home books and reference materials, however, must be library members. They have to present their Library Card.

Membership Fee

The Membership is allowed to bona fide resident of Naga City. Library Holders are allowed to borrow six (6) books at a time for a week.

The membership fee is P 40.00 for professional, college and high school students, and P 20.00 for elementary and children. The holder has the opportunity to borrow 6 books for a week.

Borrowing Books:

  • No fee is charged for borrowing and bringing home books
  • But the Library charges the following penalties for returning reference materials beyond the due date:
BOOK 

Circulation

Reserve, Filipiniana/Bikol

NAGA CITY RESIDENTS

P 10.00 / day


10.00 / day

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

WHERE TO SECURE

Duly filled up application form for Library Membership

RSRL 

Photocopy of current school/office ID

 

Photocopy of any billing statement (e.g. water or electric bill, etc.)

 

Steps

CLIENT STEPS

AGENCY ACTION

FEES TO BE PAID

PROCESSING TIME

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

1. Applying for a Library Card

Bring the requirements to the Roco Library, fill-up an application form and pay the fee. 

You will, then, be issued a Temporary Library Card while it is being processed (the processing time of library ID Card is 2-3 weeks).

P50.00

2 minutes

RECHILDA M. TENGCO

Information and Circulation Staff

Doing Research/Browsing through Library Materials

If you are not a member, present an identification card (e.g. school/office ID). You, then, can use library materials. Use the card catalog and Roco Library book guide/color coding scheme in looking for books.

You may also request for more information from Roco Library personnel.

  





30 seconds






RECHILDA M. TENGCO

Information and Circulation Staff



Borrowing and Bringing Home Books/Non-book References

1. Fill-up Book Card

Present and leave your Library ID Card to librarian-in-charge before selecting any books to read or to borrow.
Fill-up the book card. This is found at the back of the book.

  






1 minute

RECHILDA M. TENGCO

Information and Circulation Staff


EMMA R. AUREUS

Bikol & Local History Staff


FEDERICO VINLUAN

City Librarian

 

2. Checking of References and Release of Borrowed Book

Library-in-charge checks the references. You will be informed about the date when the book is to be returned. The book is then released.

 




1 minute




RECHILDA M. TENGCO

Information and Circulation Staff


FEDERICO VINLUAN

City Librarian

TOTAL

P

5 minutes

 
For inquiries, pls. contact: Mr. Federico J. Vinluan /Librarian IV / Office Head
Address:

Raul S. Roco Library
2/F Raul S. Roco Library Bldg., Naga City Hall Complex,
Juan Q. Miranda Ave., Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City

Contact Number(s):
☎ PLDT: +63-54-871-2050 (Local: 3090 (no line))
☎ GLOBE: +63-54-205-2980 (Local: 3090 (no line))

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