Library
General Information
The DMSF Library adopts better systems and methods for retrieval and access of information. Also, it provides activities that promote informational resourcing.
Online Library Services
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Library Visitation
1. Please wash or sanitize your hands before entering the library.
2. Please sign-in complete details in the logbook at the entrance.
3. Please maintain a minimum distance of 2 meters from others during your visit.
4. Please wear a face covering at all times (face mask and face shield).
5. Library visit is limited to 15 minutes only. Extended time is not allowed due to capacity restrictions.
6. Please leave returned books/materials at the BOOK CART near the OPAC station.
7. Message library Facebook page (@DMSFIlearningresourcecenter) or please call the library hotline (082) 298-7212 for reservation or to place materials/books on hold where will be available for pick up. Only after you have received a notification, then you can schedule an appointment time for pick up.
@DMSFIlearningresourcecenter
(082) 298-7212
Davao Medical School Foundation
Medical School Drive, Bajada, Davao City 8000
Philippines
Library Usage
For the study, research, and conferences, reservation is a must. For reservation details and visit guidelines, please call the librarian Ms. Luz Broca on these numbers (082) 298- 7212 or 0945 -1886- 969 or email luz@email.dmsf.edu.ph. The library will not accept walk-in students and faculty who failed to make the reservation.
“This service is not available at the moment.”
Library Rules and Regulations
1. Always present your school ID upon entering the Library and when using library services and facilities. IDs are non – transferable.
2. Observe silence inside the library premises.
3. Extra bags should be deposited at the baggage counter before entering the library. Do not place your extra belongings on the chairs or tables, as these are provided only to those library users.
4. Students should not leave their valuables, such as cellphones, cash, etc., unattended. The library staff will not be held responsible for any loss or damage.
5. Tables are provided for reading and writing. Borrow books that are only needed and make sure these are not cluttered on the table.
6. Appropriate attire should be observed inside the Library. Wearing slippers, sandos, shorts, and other inappropriate clothing is not allowed.
7. Library users should observe cleanliness inside the library area. Make sure chairs are arranged and tables are free from study notes and books before leaving. Vandalism on tables, chairs, and on any other library properties is highly prohibited. Appropriate sanctions will be given to the violators.
8. Borrowed books should be taken care of. Lost books have to be replaced with the exact copy and/or with its latest edition. Replacement of books may be paid on a cash basis, equivalent to its latest edition price.
9. Any damage to the borrowed materials will be charged to the borrower.
10. Periodical materials, such as journals, magazines, and newspapers, are for library use only.
11. Books in the GENERAL CIRCULATION SECTION are for three days of use. They can be checked-out from the library anytime during library hours.
12. Borrowed materials can be renewed only twice, provided that the same material is not being reserved for borrowing by the other users.
13. Students are allowed to borrow five books at a maximum – two (2) from the Reserved Section and three (3) from the General Circulation Section.
14. Borrowed materials should be returned on time. Fines will be collected from the borrowers if they return the materials beyond their due dates and times. One Peso (1.00 Php) per hour on every reserved book borrowed; one peso (1.00 Php) per day on every circulation book borrowed, and twenty pesos (20.00 Php) per Audiovisual material borrowed.
Note: Library users violating such rules and regulations will be given first and second warning. After which, violators will be forfeited from borrowing library materials thereon.
Revised date: November 27, 2020
Library Services
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Assistance
A bibliographic information service which aims to help users to locate and retrieve library materials available inside the DMSFI Libraries.
How to Acces OPAC:
1.Input URL http://opac.dmsf.edu.ph:9090/
2.Click link Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. Library
3.Click Catalog
4.In the search box Input information
5.Use limiters below search box to filter results
STEPS TO CREATE LIBRARY ACCOUNT
Step 1. Fill-out the library registration form.
Step 2. Email us a copy of the following; dmsfilrc@gmail.com
1. Enrolment Registration Certificate
2. School ID
3. 1×1 or 2×2 Picture
REQUEST LIBRARY REFERENCE
Join us to improve our library collection. Submit your reference request to add to the library collection. https://bit.ly/dmsfilrcrefrequest
Other Available Databases
Step 1: Make sure you have an active DMSF email.
Step 2: Click the link: https://bit.ly/lrcdatabases
Step 3: Log in to your DMSF email to see Google Drive content.
Circulation Service (Book Borrowing Service)
Book reservations and renewal could be made via telephone, email, text, or chat services with the librarian. Borrowers will show the approval message to the DMSF guard in order for them to be allowed to enter the school and the library as well, to pick up the materials being reserved.
Document Delivery Service
Ask a Librarian: Reference Service
This service replies to users’ library and information inquiries. A service that can be served in face-to-face, telephone, email or instant messaging. The primary function of this service is to help users find sources and resources for their research. Also, gives alerts and follow-ups to users’ information research and study.
Individual & Group Library Instruction
Library Instruction and Orientation aims to teach library users how to locate the information they need quickly and effectively. It usually covers the introduction of materials available found in the library, services offered, guidelines, and policy in using library materials and facilities.
Library Assistance/Reference Service
DMSFI website & Library FB Page Information Updates
Inter-Library Use
If the resource you want to use is not available in DMSFI Libraries. Inter-Library Use Program allows you to use the facilities and resources of the schools’ members of the consortium, such as schools listed below. A letter of endorsement is available at the office of the Head Librarian.
Member Schools are:
Online Database Access Assistance
Open Access Database
Library Terms and Conditions
Terms of Use
These terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”) apply to your access of all the Digital Platform Account owned by Davao Medical School Foundation – Learning Resource Center. By accessing or using the account and any of the resources available. You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions.
The Davao Medical School Foundation – Learning Resource Center owns the account and electronic resources you will be accessing. These electronic resources (e-resources) are complimentary of the printed copy available in the library.
At this time of the pandemic, the DMSFI-LRC would like to extend its service to help users access relevant and reliable resources for their research and studies.
Changes
The DMSFI-LRC personnel is the ONLY person who is allowed to make changes to the account’s personal information and password. Anyone who caught modifying such information will be subject to discipline. Modification of such information will be considered stealing!
From time-to-time, DMSFI-LRC may modify username and password to control usage. We will notify you of any changes OR You may email or message your librarian for the new username and password.
Eligibility
Student requires to be officially enrolled in the current semester to access the account.
Confidentiality
Once you get the username and password, don’t reveal it to anyone else. You must take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality and security of the Account, and you should immediately notify us of any access leakage of the Account.
IMPORTANT
Listed below is “terms and conditions” of all the digital platform that you must follow when accessing the DMSFI-LRC Account.
1. Expert Consult https://expertconsult.inkling.com/store/terms/
2. Student Consult https://studentconsult.inkling.com/store/terms/
To request access, click here.
Revised date: June 22, 2020
Resources
WHAT’S NEW IN THE LIBRARY
ELSEVIER: Student Consult & Expert Consult Ebooks
How to access it?
1. Go to
Expert Consult https://expertconsult.inkling.com/
Student Consult https://studentconsult.inkling.com/
2. Click Log in
3. Input Username & passwor
College of Medicine Textbooks
Books are available at:
C&E Publishing, Inc.
DUC Bldg, Sta. Ana Avenue,
Davao City
Telephone: (082) 225-0159
Mobile: 09959062784 / 09499989283
Email: analie.nemenzo@cebookshop.com, anemenzo@gmail.com
Website: www.cebookshop.com
DMSF – Learning Resource Center Staff
Announcement: This time of pandemic library extends the due date of borrowed library materials. For details, please contact (082) 298-7212 or email luz@email.dmsf.edu.ph
For the study, research, and conferences, reservation is a must. For reservation details and visit guidelines, please call the librarian Ms. Luz Broca on these numbers (082) 298- 7212 or 0945 -1886- 969 or email luz@email.dmsf.edu.ph. The library will not accept walk-in students and faculty who failed to make the reservation.
*This service is not available at the moment.”
College Librarian
Anna Christine C. Inocando, RL
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