Editing Engineering Library II (section)

== Sections and Services ==

* The '''[[Library acquisitions|Acquisition]] Section''' facilitates the selection, ordering, payment processing and accessioning of new print and non-print materials. It also serves as the major link that connects the library to its Faculty members by involving them in the acquisition process.<ref>{{cite book|title=Acquisition Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref>
* The '''Administrative Services Section''' provides assistance to the various front facing services of the EnggLib. It is through this section that the necessary operating requirements, such as the procurement of supplies, furniture and equipment are processed. It also addresses and manages matters regarding the personnel and finances of the EnggLib.<ref>{{cite book|title=Administrative Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref> 
* The '''Cataloging Section''' provides [[bibliographic]] information for every material included in the library, ensuring its access and exchange of bibliographic and authority information. It also coordinates between the Acquisition Section for the processing of newly acquired materials, and forwards it to the Circulation and Reference Sections for the materials’ announcements.<ref>{{cite book|title=Cataloging Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref>
[[File:EnggLib2 Reading Area.JPG|thumb|Reading Area of EnggLib2 Circulation-Reserve Section]]
[[File:EnggLib2 Book Display.JPG|thumb|Book display area of EnggLib2]]

* The '''[[Library circulation|Circulation]] and Reserve Section''' houses a vast collection of books covering all areas of instruction of the College. On the Library's open shelves are books that may be loaned by students and faculty. On the other hand, [[Library reserve|reserve books]] are often prescribed for certain Engineering courses and are available for room use or overnight loan only to allow more students to use them. EnggLib also houses a growing collection of [[e-books]] and provides access to various [[digital library]] databases for engineering and technology.<ref>{{cite book|title=Circulation and Reserve Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref>
* The '''Reference Section''' houses handbooks, manuals, and technical documentation on various engineering topics. In addition to the books, the Library also provides access to electronic reference resources - [[encyclopedias]], glossaries, manuals. The Reference Librarian is available to answer all [[queries]] regarding the collections, facilities and other concerns of EnggLib’s clients, may it be in person, through phone call, online via chat, or through various [[social media]] websites of EnggLib.<ref name="UG Catalog 8788">{{cite book|title=University of the Philippines College of Engineering Undergraduate Catalog|date=2008|pages=87–88}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Reference Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=UP College of Engineering Library Annual Report 2012|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City|page=15,34}}</ref>
* The '''Serials Section''' houses EnggLib's continuing resources, from newspapers and magazines to scholarly publications from world-renowned publishers. EnggLib has newspaper archiving further through the digital clipping repository. Engineering and technology articles from national newspapers, as well as articles written by Engineering faculty, are digitized and stored for quick and easy retrieval.<ref name="UG Catalog 88">{{cite book|title=University of the Philippines College of Engineering Undergraduate Catalog|date=2008|page=88}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Serials Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref><ref name=webfac>{{cite web|title=Library Facilities|url=http://www.engglib.upd.edu.ph/index.php/facilities-services/facilities|work=UP College of Engineering Library Website|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|accessdate=13 March 2014}}</ref>
* The '''[[Thesis]] Section''' houses undergraduate and graduate student works, which researchers and other students may freely browse through to find information and insights relevant to their field of study. EnggLib also collects presentations, publications, and other works by Engineering faculty members in digital format for easy retrieval.<ref name="UG Catalog 88">{{cite book}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Thesis Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref>
* Opened in early 2010, '''The Learning Commons''' (or TLC) houses Internet portals and workstations for multimedia viewing and production dedicated for Engineering students’ use. Aside from TLC, there is also an '''Internet Facility''' which houses several workstations to supplement the students academic needs. These workstations are customized to feature various programs and applications every student needs to fulfill their academic requirements.<ref name="UG Catalog 88">{{cite book}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Learning Commons Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=College of Engineering Library’s The Learning Commons Facility opens on March 18|url=http://uplibrarybulletin.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/college-of-engineering-librarys-the-learning-commons-facility-opens-on-march-18/|work=U.P. Library Bulletin Online|publisher=2010|accessdate=12 March 2014}}</ref>
* Inactive, permanent and [[archival]] records coming from various sections in the Library are housed in the '''Records Center and Archives Section'''. Ensuring the proper appraisal, safekeeping, processing and preservation of these records are the main functions of this Section.<ref name="UG Catalog 86">{{cite book|title=University of the Philippines College of Engineering Undergraduate Catalog|date=2008|page=86}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Archives and Records Section Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref>
* Monitoring, management and maintenance of EnggLib’s myriad hardware and software applications is being conducted by the '''Information Systems and Network Services Section'''. Various in-house applications are also being developed to support the academic needs of its clients. The section also is the one in-charge of maintaining the Library’s website and blogs.<ref name=ISNS>{{cite book|title=Information System and Network Services Manual of Procedures|date=2013|publisher=UP College of Engineering Library|location=Diliman, Quezon City}}</ref>