The Educational Media Resources Center supports the instruction and the literacy program of the institution. It houses the audio-visual materials like audio-cassettes, optical discs, e.g. VCD, DVD, VHS, transparencies, microfiche, slides, including the hardware and other equipment like TV, Karaoke/ Stereo Component, Slide, Overhead Projectors, LCD projectors, and laptop. This is a centralized center catering all the preschool and elementary pupils, high school, college and graduate students, faculty and staff.
Service Hours
· 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday),
· Reserved during Saturdays for Graduate School.
* No service during Sundays and holidays, unless a written request is made two days in advance.
* No service during Sundays and holidays, unless a written request is made two days in advance.
General Rules and Regulations
· No eating and smoking inside the EMRC.
· No sitting with feet on another chair.
· No sitting on the table.
· Maintain the cleanliness of the center.
· Observe silence while the show/activity is going on.
Reservations
Reservation for the use of the EMRC must be made two (2) days before the viewing time, etc. on a first come first serve basis. Forms are available in all the library units.
For Class Instruction/Curricular Activities:
· Teacher In-charge must fill-up the reservation form and have it verified by the EMRC Librarian and signed approved by the Principal/Dean and Director of Libraries.
For Extra-curricular Activities:
· Extra-curricular activities of clubs, organizations or any group using the EMRC are scheduled during activity period.
· President or Adviser of the organizations, clubs must fill-up the reservation form and have it verified by the EMRC Librarian and signed approved by the SAO, the Adviser and the Director of Libraries.
Previewing
· Videotapes/VCD/DVD not owned by the SCC–EMRC must be previewed by the Librarian and the Teacher before showing to the students.
· Teachers can preview the Videotapes/VCD/DVD anytime, provided that there are no conflicts in schedule.
Software (Videotapes/VCD/DVD, audio-cassettes, slides, transparencies, etc.)
· These materials are intended to be used within the Library/EMRC only.
· But faculty, staff and administrators are given the privilege to borrow videotapes, optical disks & cassette tapes for home use.
· Dubbing of audio-cassette tapes must be done at the EMRC.
Hardware/Equipment (LCD Projector, Laptop, Overhead Projector, Slide
Projector, Cassette Recorder, Video Camera, Karaoke, VCD Player, DVD
Player, VHS Player, Speech Laboratory, etc.)
· These facilities and equipment are not to be rented out for outsiders.
· As much as possible these materials are to be used within the EMRC only.
· If use in the classroom outside of the EMRC, the Faculty/Borrower must fill-up the Borrower’s Slip or submit a Letter of Intent before the equipment is released for use, etc.
Rental (Tariff) For outsider or non-regular class instruction/activity:
· Rent of the EMRC/Viewing Room: (* package inclusive of only chairs, TV, Karaoke, Light & sounds, DVD, aircon) :
- /P 200.00 (minimum of 2 hrs; 150.00 next succeeding hrs.)
- 650.00 (half day)
- 1,200.00 (whole day)
· Separate rent for the following if used in the EMRC Viewing Room (subject to change)
LCD Projector - 250.00 per hour
Laptop - 250.00 per hour
Overhead Projector - 250.00 per hour
Slide Projector - 250.00 per hour
Video camera – 250.00 per hour
Overdue Fines and Other Penalty (Applicable to Faculty/Staff only)
· Fine is imposed to those who will not return the materials/equipment on the specified due date: Videotapes, Optical Disks, Audio-Cassette tapes, etc. - Php 10.00 / day
Damages and Losses
· The use of the Educational Media Resources is free. In case of damage the cost of repair is shouldered by the users. If lost, a replacement of the same material/equipment is required.
