Editing University Library (section)

=='''[http://iskwiki.upd.edu.ph/index.php/Category:University_Library_Instructions Library Instructions]'''==

[[Category:University Library Instructions]]

[[How to request for document delivery?]]

[[How to request for library orientation?]]

[[How to request for extended reading?]]

[[How to Check Out Reserve Books?]]

[[How to Reserve Books on Loan?]]


'''Do you Need a Book? Search the WebOPAC.'''

'''iLib: Integrated Library System''' is an in-house developed library system for UP. iLib is customized based on the needs of the library users and is being deployed in all Constituent Units (CUs) throughout the UP System. 

'''Why Use the WebOPAC (iLib)?'''

* To find books, journals, thesis, audiovisual, etc.
* To view a list of items on loan to you
* To reserve book on loan
* To check on fines & recalls
* To find out what is on Reserve for your courses
* To find the latest titles received
* To recommend titles for purchase
* And more…


'''How to Search the WebOPAC?'''

* Simply type your search expression and click the "Search" button using the Basic Search or Advanced Search interface
* Using the drop down menu, you may limit your search by Title, Author, Subject, Call Number, or Any field
* From the search results page, click the Title of the item to view the brief and full bibliographic details
* Note the call number and the location of the item you wish to borrow
* Log in using your UP Webmail account to reserve books that are already on loan
* To print or e-mail a list of items you need, select the item and click “Add to cart” button. * Then, click the “View cart” button under the Online Catalog menu. Select again the items in the cart, then click the “Preview” button
* Press the “Print this page” button or “Send as email” button


Listen and Learn: 
*[[Media:How_Search_WebOPAC_Using_Basic_Seach.wav|How to search WebOPAC using Basic Search]]
*[[Media:How_Search_Using_WebOPAC_Advanced_Seach.wav|How to search WebOPAC using Advanced Search]]
*[[Media:Lib L&L Orientation and Tour program.mp3‎|Library Orientation and Tour Program]]
*[[Media:How_Check_Your_e-Library_Card.wav|How to check your e-Library Card]]
*[[Media:Lib L&L Wifi.MP3‎|Free access WiFi]]
*[[Media:Lib L&L Website.MP3‎|University Library website features]]
*[[Media:Lib L&L Docu Delivery.MP3|Document Delivery Request]]
*[[Media:How_Checkout_book.wav|How to checkout a book]]
*[[Media:how-to-use-microfilm.mp3|How to use Microfim]]




'''How to Find Newspaper Articles?'''

Index to Philippine Newspapers (IPN)
* Web-based name-subject index to newspapers published in the Philippines
* ISIS-based stand-alone terminals located at the Filipiniana Serials Section
* Print (1981 to date) and computerized version (1984 to date)
* Uses Boolean operators, phrase and root keywords


'''How to Search the IPN?'''

* Go to the University Library website
* Click the “Index to Philippine Newspaper” link
* Click the “Search Index” button to begin your search
* Type your keyword and click the “Search” button
* You may limit your search by newspaper title and date of publication
* Click the “Browse” button to browse the indexed issues by newspaper titles

Listen and Learn: [[Media:How_to_Search_the_Index_to_Philippine_Newspapers.wav|How to search the Index to Philippine Newspapers]]


'''How to Find Articles from e-Journals and e-Books?'''

* Go to the library website www.mainlib.upd.edu.ph
* To find a database, click the “Online Subscriptions” link under the “Electronic Resources” menu 
* Define your search terms
* Translate your enquiry or assignment topic into terms the database can understand
* Nouns or noun phrases are best
* Start searching using the basic search or advanced search interface

Listen and Learn: [[Media:How_to_Find_Academic_Articles.wav|How to find Academic Articles]]