DLS-C Integrated School Library

The Integrated School Library is a service center, a teaching agency, a resource center and a reading center. It services primarily all faculty, staff and students of the Integrated School as well as other members of the school community requiring library services.

Physical Features

The Integrated School Library has two areas: the Lower and Middle Grades Learning Area and the Upper Grades Library.

Lower and Middle Grades Learning Area

• General Circulation
• General Reference Area
• General Reading Area
• Magazine & Periodicals Area
• Text Books Area
• Lasallian Corner
• Filipiniana Corner
• Faculty Area

• Focus on science education
• Prepare well-rounded, scientifically literate students
• Promote integration within the fields of science and with other subject areas
• Emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Offer a balanced academic and non-academic program

Instructional Strategies

• Meet diverse needs of students
• Adopt hands-on activities
• Utilize cooperative learning
• Provide use of computer technology
• Require the use of creative assessment techniques

Library Services

Library orientation. The library staff orients the students and faculty on the proper use of the library materials and how to maximize library resources.

Circulation and Borrowing of Library Materials.

Library orientation. The library staff orients the students and faculty on the proper use of the library materials and how to maximize library resources.

Library Club

as facilitated by the club moderators.

Poet's Society

The library accommodates students who are into poetry and arranges schedules for poetry recitation.

Library reservations for class visits and group research activities.

Accommodating Special classes

Library accommodates special Filipino students during their Filipino time and LINGAP scholars.

Reference and research services

The library personnel attend to the needs of the users. E.g. Location of library materials, answering ready reference question.

Current Awareness Services

Students are informed about the latest library news, trivia and recommended reading lists thru the Bulletin Board.

Educational Media Services

The library promotes a variety of learning experiences through the use of audio visual or non-print materials such as VHS, cassettes, VCDs, DVDs and CD-ROMs.

Technical Services

The library handles selection and procurement of books and takes care of the bibliographical description, classification and mechanical processing of materials.

Rules and Regulations

1. A library card is necessary in borrowing library materials.
2. Students are allowed to borrow 3 books at a time for a period of 5 days for fiction and 3 days for non-fiction.
3. Reference books, current periodicals and magazines are limited to room use only.
4. A fine of P10.00 a day is imposed for every overdue book.
5. Silence is to be observed at all times.
6. Consult the library staff for any assistance.

Access to the Collection

The library belongs to open shelve system, wherein users have direct access to the collection. The collection is arranged by subject according to the Library of Congress classification system.

Library Hours

The library is open every school days at 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Feel free to consult the library staff for assistance.