📚 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
- Prepare the Requirements
- Gather all required documents listed above.
- 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.
- Submit Documents
- Hand over your documents to the Information and Circulation Staff.
- Fill Out the Application Form
- Complete the form provided at the library.
- Pay the Membership Fee
- ₱50.00 processing fee.
- Membership fee:
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- ₱40.00 for professionals, college, and high school students
- ₱20.00 for elementary students and children
- 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
- Present Library ID
- Leave your Library Card with the librarian.
- Select Books
- Use the catalog or color-coded guide.
- Fill Out Book Card
- Located at the back of each book.
- 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.