Getting a Membership ID and Using the Raul Roco Library

📚 How to Obtain a Library Card at RSRL

✅ Eligibility

• Must be a bona fide resident of Naga City.

📝 Requirements

Requirement	Where to Secure
Duly filled-out application form	RSRL
Photocopy of current school/office ID	Personal copy
Photocopy of billing statement (e.g., water/electric bill)	Personal copy

💳 Application Process

1. Prepare the Requirements
   • Gather all required documents listed above.
2. Visit the Raul S. Roco Library
   • Go to the 2nd Floor, R.S. Roco Library Building, City Hall Complex, J. Miranda Ave., Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City.
3. Submit Documents
   • Hand over your documents to the Information and Circulation Staff.
4. Fill Out the Application Form
   • Complete the form provided at the library.
5. Pay the Membership Fee
   • ₱50.00 processing fee.
   • Membership fee:
6. • ₱40.00 for professionals, college, and high school students
   • ₱20.00 for elementary students and children
7. Receive Temporary Library Card

• Issued immediately while your permanent card is processed (2–3 weeks).

 

📖 How to Use the Library

🔍 Searching for Books

You can search using:

• Online catalog: www.naga.gov.ph/elibrary
• Card catalog
• RSRL Book Guide (Color Coding System)

Color	Category
Light Yellow	Generalities
Green	Psychology, Philosophy
Light Blue	Religion
Black	Social Sciences
Orange	Language
Pink	Natural Science & Math
Yellow	Applied Science
Peach	Music & Arts
Red	Literature
Dark Blue	History & Biography
White	Novels/Fiction
Luminous Green	Bicol Special Collection

🪑 Reading Areas

• Reserve Section – Limited, high-demand materials (borrowable for short periods)
• Filipiniana – Philippine culture and history
• Circulation – General books for borrowing
• General Reference – Encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.
• Research – Specialized academic materials
• Periodical – Magazines, newspapers, journals
• Local Governance – Naga City government publications

📘 Borrowing Books

1. Present Library ID
   • Leave your Library Card with the librarian.
2. Select Books
   • Use the catalog or color-coded guide.
3. Fill Out Book Card
   • Located at the back of each book.
4. Check Out

• Librarian verifies and releases the book.
• You’ll be informed of the return date.

📅 Borrowing Terms

• Up to 6 books for 1 week.
• No borrowing fee.
• Late return penalty: ₱10.00/day per book.