Services and Programs

Library Orientation

The orientation is conducted every first term of the school year  to ensure the students’ proper orientation on the use of the library.  This is done in coordination with the Reading Department.  The orientation includes, among others, organization of the library and the relationship of the unit to the organization, tour of the library, integration research, online system (e.g. database, electronic journals and catalog) and other library services.

Library Instruction Program

Librarians offer a variety of library instruction sessions for students in all levels.  These sessions are designated to introduce students to a wide range of electronic and print resources, as well as research strategies for a successful completion of class assignments or projects in the field of study.

Book Patrol

The library provides a variety of books to grade school students during their Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) sessions.  Students, during these sessions, may borrow books from a roving book cart and enjoy reading.  The books in the book patrol are replaced regularly depending on the grade level it will visit.

Storytelling / Booktalk

The Prep librarian facilitates this activity in the lower levels to hone the children’s imagination and creative thinking skills as well as to awaken their interest in reading.

Readers’ Services

Users receive assistance in the selection of books/AV materials and other information sources on a given topic.  Librarians conduct literature searches on the subject of inquiry to provide answers to simple and complex questions.

Bibliographic Services

The Library complies and updates bibliographies in different subject areas.  Lists of newly acquired books/AV materials and equipment are provided for information purposes and are also disseminated through the school’s e-Daily Bulletin.

Parents’ Book Collection

Materials on self-improvement, values education, parenting, business and management, local travel, health, midlife, marriage and family enrichment, learning disabilities, special children, etc. may be found in the Parent’s Book Collection.  Only bona fide members of the Parents Association (PA) and teachers of DLSZ may use/borrow these materials.

Class-Supervised Research

The librarian assists students and faculty in their research work.

Electronic Resource Services

The library provides services to students, faculty and other library clientele on the use of CD-ROM, Internet and other electronic resources.

Online Public Access Catalog

Students are encouraged to search for available materials in the library through the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).  They may browse the library’s collection at home by accessing the DLSZ website (www.zobel.dlsu.edu.ph) and clicking on the DLSZ library search button.

Inter-Library Loan Among Zobel Libraries

The center offers for students and faculty alike.  Unavailable materials in the Grade School library can be made available in other section libraries (Prep and High School).  One may still borrow the said materials directly from the library provided he/she has a valid barcode ID and has not yet exceeded the maximum allowable number.  The inter-library loans may be placed upon request.

Referral Letter

Referral letters are issued to students or faculty members who would like to use other libraries outside Zobel.  Application forms are available at the LRC Head’s Office.

Visiting Library Users

The following guidelines apply to visiting library users:

1. DLSZ alumna/alumnus must present his/her alumni membership card.

2. Outsiders must present a referral letter from their respective librarians.

3. Payment should be made at the Accounting Office.

4. Fees are as follows:

   Graduate students                         --        P30.00

   Undergraduate students                 --        P20.00

   Elementary/High School students   --        P10.00

Reader’s Advisory

The library also offers pupils advisory services in order to facilitate retrieval of information.

Mini-Library

To reach out to as many readers as possible, a Mini-Library is available at the Multi-Purpose Hall during recess and lunch time.

Library Media Club

A co-curricular activity is designed to inculcate in the pupils appreciation and love for reading.  It also provides avenues  for them to become socially aware and responsible on what is happening around them and be able to stand against any form of violence especially towards children.

Book Trivia / Brain Teasers

To continue developing their reading habit, pupils are being exposed to a variety of trivia questions, contests, and other related activities.  This is being done during recess, lunch time and  during LRC Instruction period.

Arts and Crafts

This activity is being done during LRC Instruction period, recess or lunch time in order to encourage more pupils to visit and read in the library.  Activities being done here are all reading related.

AV Assistance

AV technicians are available anytime to assist all faculty members in this area.  They help facilitate in the teaching and learning through the use of modern technology.

Bulletin Boards

To promote and show the different activities of the Prep-Division 1 library, bulletin boards are regularly updated for these purposes.

Book Exhibit

A monthly exhibit showcasing variety of reading materials on different subject areas is also being done to promote reading.

Collaboration with Teachers

Librarians actively participate in all curriculum-related activities to support the school attain its vision of helping the learners acquire knowledge and skills for life-long learning in a diverse and technologically changing global society.