About the Library
MISSION
The GRC library is committed to provide academic library resources and services through bibliographic support. The GRC Library create supportive and productive teaching-learning environments that foster lifelong learning.
VISION
The College Library exists to provide access to information and to preserve knowledge and culture. Since learning can be obtained from traditional sources and modern technology, it is our aim that the college library shall be able to perform its role effectively to be able to cope up with the demands of the new community of users as well as meet the challenges posed by digital technology and other available computer and information systems.
OBJECTIVES
The College Library recognizes its role as a vital source of information and research in the academe. The organization of all materials and resources, the facilities provided and selection, training, and management of the staff, are all geared toward the fulfillment of the library’s in the college.
The general objective of the College Library System is to gather and organize as adequate collection of library materials- print and non-print, book and non-book, in support of college’s educational programs.
GRC library is located at the 3rd floor besides RCE and I.T. Office
Divided into different areas such as a Reading Area, a Reference/Information Desk and Collection of books.
Has a seating capacity for three hundred forty six (346) readers
Has fourteen (14) computers with internet connection
Library automated system
An open shelf system is available for easy browsing
The library is divided into seven sections – the Circulation/Reserve Section, Filipiniana Section, Reference Section, Periodicals Section, Internet Station, Discussion Area, Faculty Corner, and PWDs area.
The Library Staff is headed by the Chief Librarian. Together with trained professional librarian, one support staff.
John Angelo B. Gomez, RL
Technical Services / Cataloguing and Classification
Acting Chief Librarian
Bachelor in Library and information Science
John Martin B. Mella
Circulation & Reserve Services / Periodicals Section / Special Collections Section / Internet Stations / Computer Technical Support
Library Staff
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Cherry Jane A. Paler
Circulation & Reserve Services / Periodicals Section
Library Staff
Bachelor of Elementary Education
General Circulation
Monday – Friday : 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday : Closed
Internet Section
Monday – Friday : 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday : Closed
Periodical Section
Monday – Friday : 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday : Closed
Library Email
You are welcome to send your questions here.
Email address: library@grc.edu.ph
Library Facebook Page
Global Reciprocal Colleges Library
Library Mobile Number
0999-948-4197
WHO MAY USE THE LIBRARY
Bonafide GRC Students
Bonafide GRC Faculty
GRC Administrators
GRC Employee
GRC Alumni
Interlibrary Researchers
The Library’s prime purpose is to provide services, resources, and facilities for all the GRC community of users. Like any shared facility, it is necessary to have some rules and regulations to ensure that the best possible environment for study and research is provided for all users. Library users are expected to observe the GRC Library Rules and Regulations as set out below.
1. Library users may Utilize the library facilities and its services from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (Monday to Friday) 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Saturday).
2. They shall input their respective student/employee number in the online attendance data.
3. Bags shall be deposited in the bag counter located outside the library and only notebooks, pens, books to be returned and valuable items are allowed inside the library. The library will not be liable to any losses in the bag counter.
4. Faculty members/Students may borrow the basic textbooks during the semester.
5. Special Collections like Theses, STRAMA, Business Plan, Marketing Plan, Business Research, Feasibility Studies and Research are room use only. Photocopying or taking pictures is prohibited.
6. All general reference books such as: Encyclopedias, Atlases, Almanacs, Dictionary, Journals, Magazines, Special Collections (Theses, STRAMA, Business Plan, Marketing Plan, and Research) and Periodicals are not to be taken out.
7. All books charged out must be physically returned at the end of the semester for inventory purposes. Clearance will not be signed for those who have outstanding book obligations.
8. The library should not be used for meetings and for conferences. However, if no other room is available and the meeting is deemed essential and it is work-related, the library may be used as the venue subject to the approval by the librarian and provided that the meeting is held between 9am – 5pm only.
9. Eating, Smoking, Drinking, Littering, Loud talking and Loitering inside the library are strictly prohibited.
10. Writing on the books, wall, tables, chairs and other furniture and equipment inside and out of the library is prohibited.
11. Use of someone Else’s Identification I.D. and allowing library users to use your privileges shall have his library privileges suspended for not more than one semester. Library privileges are not transferable. Only the individual named on the School I.D. can use the card.
12. Lost bag number should be reported immediately. Submit request letter to release your bag and replace the bag number.
13. For charging of laptop shall fill up a 1 hour request form. This is available at the Circulation counter and approved by the Library personnel. Additional hours shall be granted for charging purposes if there is an available outlet. Gadgets other than the laptop are not allowed for charging.
14. Library users shall turn off or put to silent mode their mobile phones. Library users shall go out of the library when making or answering calls so they will not disturb other users in the library where they cannot be heard by those inside the library.
15. Reservation of seats is not allowed. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis will be strictly observed in the use of the reading room area. Therefore, if all seats are taken, the library extension outside may be used.
16. No GRC student is allowed to enter the library premises WITHOUT validating privileges.
17. Library staff on duty has the right to request library users who are found violating any of the rules to leave the library premises and shall be subject to disciplinary action.