DWCC Library
When the Mindoro College, now Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) was established in 1946, the library occupied one room at the ground floor of the Bishop’s Residence, adjacent to the Sto. Niño Cathedral. Then in 1953, it was transferred to another building vacated by the Holy Infant Academy which was also located in the same compound. A librarian took charge of the library with 6,000 volumes of books.
Since 1965, the library has been occupying the left wing of the second floor of the main building in the present site of Divine Word College of Calapan, From 9,000 volumes; the collection of books has increased to 21,335, plus other non-print materials, and periodicals. The members of the staff and student assistants increased in size too. The library has a total floor area of 726.31 sq. and has a seating capacity of 300 readers at a time.
The past College Librarians were the following:
Miss Emma Duremdes (1954-1956)
Miss Maria Fe Leachon (1957-1959)
Miss Josefina Tecson (1959-1960)
Miss Juanita M. Manguiat (1960-1993)
Ms. Lina C. Gubgoban (1993-2015)
Vision
The DWCCC Library as an Academic Library that provides innovative and quality facilities and service to its stakeholders for professional and spiritual growth.
Mission
To provide and support the academic needs of the stakeholders of DWCC to be qualified professionals with respect to cultural preservation.
Goal
1. Maintain a well-balanced library collection;
2. Provide functional library facilities;
3. Engage in continuing professional development and to attend relevant seminars, trainings; and
4. Maintain an efficient and effective library system that develops well organized collections
- To support the academic needs of the curricula of the Divine Word College of Calapan;
- To subscribe to magazines and professional journals (local and foreign).
- To acquire non-print materials to assist instruction especially in their area of discipline;
- To prepare reports regarding the recent acquisitions of the library to all library users;
- To implement a systematic collection development program that will provide for regular collection;
- To monitor the library material expenditures of all the academic department and informing them of the status of their library materials budget;
- To enhance the effectiveness of the centralized acquisitions and for a close monitoring of all requests for library books and other materials, to ensure relevance and avoid unnecessary duplication.
- To improve the library physical environment and the implementation of library policies, and
- To have a quality library personnel service.
- The Library is a place for study and research. Silence at all times is to be observed inside the library premises.
- The Library is to be kept clean and orderly. Chairs are to be pulled out and pushed quietly to their proper places before leaving. Scratch papers should be placed in wastepaper plastic container.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the library.
- Vandalism such as writing on books and furniture, and destroying equipment is prohibited.
- Cellular phones, laptops and music players are permitted in the Library, however, they must not disturb other library users. Urgent phone calls should be made outside the library.
- Working students assigned in the library have the authority to reprimand library patrons if necessary.
- Library patrons should respect working student on duty.
Borrowing Privileges for Circulation Books
-Students (undergraduate) can borrow a maximum of 5 circulation books from 2:00-4:00, Monday to Friday. Books must be returned by 7:30 am the following day.
* Failure to abide by this rule would mean a fine of Php 2.00 per hour or Php 20 per day; computation of fines will be based on the office hours of the library.
-Faculty (full time) – maximum of 10 books per semester
(part-time) – maximum of 5 books per semester
A lost book must be reported immediately and replaced by the borrower with the same title and author. If it is not located at the local bookstores, it can be settled with the same amount plus Php 100.00 processing cost, to be paid to the Cashier window of the DWCC Accounting Office.
The Official Receipt (OR) is to be given to the Head Librarian.
Locker Guidelines
• All library users are required to deposit their bags and large envelopes in the locker provided for library users.
• Lockers are monitored by a CCTV and secured with padlocks, locker keys can be borrowed at the Locker Counter.
• The Library is not liable for any loss or damage of one’s personal belongings; please check lockers before leaving.
Overdue Fines
• The use of a locker is good for 2 hours and can be renewed once for another 2 hours. Late renewal will be subject to Twenty pesos fines
(Php 20.00) for every succeeding hour.
Lost Key
• Two hundred Fifty pesos (Php 250.00) will be charged to any lost or damaged keys by the users.
Dress Code
• All DWCC students must observe the prescribed uniform
from Monday to Thursday.
• The following outfits are NOT allowed: All kinds of shorts, sleeveless shirts/blouses, short skirts/dresses, slippers, and cropped tops.
• Wearing P.E. uniforms is not allowed inside the library.
• All On-The-Job Training, Student Teachers must observe their prescribed uniforms with their school IDs and be required to get a letter of permit from SAO.
DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICE (DDS)
DDS is a service for DWCC students, faculty, and staff to request full-text articles and book chapters available in our Library.
Guidelines:
1. Search for the title of the book using the DWCC Library Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) at library.dwcc.edu.ph or through the
DWCC E-Library link on your Learning Management System (LMS) account.
2. Send your request to DIVINA by chatting on DWCC Library’s Official Facebook Page. (Include the Title of the Book, Author, and Call Number for immediate processing)
3. Expect a message containing the Scanned Chapter/s in a Photo within1-2 working days.
Reminders:
-Scanning request applies only to books available at DWCC Library
-One (1) chapter per patron per day
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
If there is a title you think the library should purchase, let us know.
Use this form to recommend a title for our collections. https://forms.gle/dYAhv29NLrmevBT29
ASK DIVINA
* Expect a response within 24 hours, excluding Sundays & holidays.
DWCC MINDORO MANGYAN MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Archive collections include DWCC history, SVD history, pictures of DWCC activities, yearbooks, and other archive materials about the Institution.
Mindoro-Mangyan Museum collections are composed of the following: Pictures of eight (8) major Mangyan tribes, a map of Mindoro, handicrafts, Mangyan attire, Hanunuo Mangyan writings, household articles, musical instruments, weapons, Puerto Galera excavations of different pots, and Mindoro festivals in pictures.
All of these materials are to be used inside the library only.
Ms. Teresita M. Miralles, RL
Head Librarian
Miss Mary Anne V. Quesada, RL
Technical Services Librarian
Miss Josefina M. Cantos
Library Assistant
Filipiniana Section
Miss Mary Grace M. Marquez, RL
Circulation Librarian
Mr. Robert R. Zamora
Library Assistant
Reserved Section
Ms. Ma. Robena B. Cabrera, RL
Serials Librarian
Ms. Marlar H. Balita
Information Assistant
(ERS, MMS, Discussion Room, and Reference Section)
Vision
The DWCCC Library as an Academic Library that provides innovative and quality facilities and service to its stakeholders for professional and spiritual growth.
Mission
To provide and support the academic needs of the stakeholders of DWCC to be qualified professionals with respect to cultural preservation.
Goal
1. Maintain a well-balanced library collection;
2. Provide functional library facilities;
3. Engage in continuing professional development and to attend relevant seminars, trainings; and
4. Maintain an efficient and effective library system that develops well organized collections
- To support the academic needs of the curricula of the Divine Word College of Calapan;
- To subscribe to magazines and professional journals (local and foreign).
- To acquire non-print materials to assist instruction especially in their area of discipline;
- To prepare reports regarding the recent acquisitions of the library to all library users;
- To implement a systematic collection development program that will provide for regular collection;
- To monitor the library material expenditures of all the academic department and informing them of the status of their library materials budget;
- To enhance the effectiveness of the centralized acquisitions and for a close monitoring of all requests for library books and other materials, to ensure relevance and avoid unnecessary duplication.
- To improve the library physical environment and the implementation of library policies, and
- To have a quality library personnel service.
DDS is a service for DWCC students, faculty and staff to request full text articles and book chapters available in our Library.
Recommend a title /Suggest a purchase
If there is a title you think the library should purchase, let us know. Please check the online catalog before making a suggestion for purchase.
NOTE:
Online catalog when click should direct to the website (library.dwcc.edu.ph)
Use this form (https://forms.gle/dYAhv29NLrmevBT29) to recommend a title for our collections.
Ask DIVINA (Online Queries)
Provides accurate & instant answers to reference questions through chat –social media (Facebook).
* Expect a response within 24 hours, excluding Sundays & holidays.
- The Library is a place for study and research. Silence at all times is to be observed inside the library premises.
- The Library is to be kept clean and orderly. Chairs are to be pulled out and pushed quietly to their proper places before leaving. Scratch papers should be placed in wastepaper plastic container.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the library.
- Vandalism such as writing on books and furniture, and destroying equipment is prohibited.
- Cellular phones, laptops and music players are permitted in the Library, however, they must not disturb other library users. Urgent phone calls should be made outside the library.
- Working students assigned in the library have the authority to reprimand library patrons if necessary.
- Library patrons should respect working student on duty.
Library Sections & Services
Behind-the-scenes activities are undertaken here. It is the fundamental and backbone service of the Library. It encompasses receiving library resources, encoding library resources in Follett Destiny Library Manager (DLM); (Library Automation System), and labeling library resources for use by the patron.
This section houses and circulates the major library collection covering the different areas of discipline. This section adopts the “open shelf” system, where users can go directly to the shelf and choose the books they would like to browse or use. Also includes checking out and returning of books. All books in this section may be borrowed for home use.
Borrowing Privileges:
- Students (undergraduate) – maximum of 5 circulation books should be borrowed from 2:00 -4:00 pm and must be returned at due time 7:30 am on the following day.
- Faculty (full time) – maximum of 10 books per semester
- Faculty (part time) – maximum of 5 books per semester
* Failure to abide by this rule would mean fine of Php 2.00 per hour or Php 20 per day; computation of fines will be based on the office hours of the library.
This section consists of books published in the Philippines, books authored by Filipinos and books about the Philippines regardless of author and place of publication.
The Periodical Section is the place where needed information can be found in journals, magazines, newspapers and other serial literature. Current issues are properly displayed on open shelves.
Reference service includes reference query. The resources found in this section are encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs, dictionaries, handbooks, manuals, year books and other informational books. Language and SVD reference books are also located in this section.
This section caters the needs of the DWCC Graduate students, faculty members and undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in research work. Outsiders with the required referral letter and valid ID are also allowed to use this section.
The collection includes dissertations, masteral theses and books for graduate students.
*All of these materials are for room use only. Books can be allowed for photocopying, but theses and dissertations only abstract.
ERS provides services and facilities for Internet, Typing, Scanning & Printing of information needed for research purposes.
The Multimedia Services Section (MMS) houses and circulates educational media materials and equipment such as CD, DVD, VCD, slides and cassette tapes. Collection includes foreign movies, documentary films, modules and songs. The Multimedia Services Section is equipped with television, DVD player and a cassette. It accommodates small groups of 10 persons for viewing of films. It can be use also as Discussion Room.
The Discussion Room is used for group discussion and study purposes. Use of the room is limited to a minimum of 4 and maximum of 10 persons.
Archive collections include DWCC history, SVD history, pictures of DWCC activities, yearbooks, and other archive materials about the Institution.
Mindoro-Mangyan Museum collections are composed of the following:
- Pictures of eight (8) major Mangyan tribes,
- Map of Mindoro, handicrafts,
- Mangyan attire,
- Hanunuo Mangyan writings, household articles,
- Musical instruments,
- Weapons,
- Puerto Galera excavations of different pots, and
- Mindoro festivals in pictures.
*All of these materials are to be used inside the library only.
Behind-the-scenes activities are undertaken here. It is the fundamental and backbone service of the Library. It encompasses receiving library resources, encoding library resources in Follett Destiny Library Manager (DLM); (Library Automation System), and labeling library resources for use by the patron.
This section houses and circulates the major library collection covering the different areas of discipline. This section adopts the “open shelf” system, where users can go directly to the shelf and choose the books they would like to browse or use. Also includes checking out and returning of books. All books in this section may be borrowed for home use.
Borrowing Privileges:
- Students (undergraduate) – maximum of 5 circulation books should be borrowed from 2:00 -4:00 pm and must be returned at due time 7:30 am on the following day.
- Faculty (full time) – maximum of 10 books per semester
- Faculty (part time) – maximum of 5 books per semester
* Failure to abide by this rule would mean fine of Php 2.00 per hour or Php 20 per day; computation of fines will be based on the office hours of the library.
This section consists of books published in the Philippines, books authored by Filipinos and books about the Philippines regardless of author and place of publication.
The Periodical Section is the place where needed information can be found in journals, magazines, newspapers and other serial literature. Current issues are properly displayed on open shelves.
Reference service includes reference query. The resources found in this section are encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs, dictionaries, handbooks, manuals, year books and other informational books. Language and SVD reference books are also located in this section.
This section caters the needs of the DWCC Graduate students, faculty members and undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in research work. Outsiders with the required referral letter and valid ID are also allowed to use this section.
The collection includes dissertations, masteral theses and books for graduate students.
*All of these materials are for room use only. Books can be allowed for photocopying, but theses and dissertations only abstract.
ERS provides services and facilities for Internet, Typing, Scanning & Printing of information needed for research purposes.
The Multimedia Services Section (MMS) houses and circulates educational media materials and equipment such as CD, DVD, VCD, slides and cassette tapes. Collection includes foreign movies, documentary films, modules and songs. The Multimedia Services Section is equipped with television, DVD player and a cassette. It accommodates small groups of 10 persons for viewing of films. It can be use also as Discussion Room.
The Discussion Room is used for group discussion and study purposes. Use of the room is limited to a minimum of 4 and maximum of 10 persons.
Archive collections include DWCC history, SVD history, pictures of DWCC activities, yearbooks, and other archive materials about the Institution.
Mindoro-Mangyan Museum collections are composed of the following:
- Pictures of eight (8) major Mangyan tribes,
- Map of Mindoro, handicrafts,
- Mangyan attire,
- Hanunuo Mangyan writings, household articles,
- Musical instruments,
- Weapons,
- Puerto Galera excavations of different pots, and
- Mindoro festivals in pictures.
*All of these materials are to be used inside the library only.