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Reference Collection
1. Where can I find the Reference Collections?
St. Gabriel's Library (Huamark Campus): The Reference Collection is on the 4th floor. Two rooms have been allotted for the Reference Collecton. There are three more rooms with separate special collections such as Philosophy and Religious Books Collection, Communication Arts Collection and Architecture Collection.
The Cathedral of Learning Library (Bangna Campus): the Reference Collection is on the 4th floor. It is in a special room. The room is on the left side when you exit from the elevator but on the right side if you come up by the stairs.
2. Can I check out reference materials?
Reference materials cannot be checked out the Reference Collection Materials are non-circulating. This is to keep the materials together so that the materials will be available for all our users. You can ask the staff for assistance if you wish to make a photocopy of some materials.
3. Should I reshelf the books after I have used them?
The reference books need not be reshelfed. The library staff will do it. You can leave them on the desk or return them to the staff.
4. What is the difference between"Reference Books" and Reserved Books"?
Reference materials are for use in the library only and may not be checked out. These are reference works such as dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, yearbooks and guidebooks.
Reserved materials are in high demand and are restricted to short term loans in order to allow better access to a greater number of people. Reserve items are only available only upon request. Some material temporarily put on reserve by faculty members for the duration of a course and later returned to the general collection. Fines will accrue for overdue Reserve items.
5. What can tell me if the book I search from library OPAC is a reference book?
The library puts letter "R" on book call number for materials in Reference Collection. "R" is stand for reference. You can see it on reference materials call number. For example, R 382.0943059 G379 2001.
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