COLLECTION AND ORGANIZATION
SCOPE OF THE COLLECTION
The library collection is broad in scope covering adequately the fields of Law, Business, Public Administration, Government, Health Services and Information Technology. It is designed not only to support the teaching and research needs of its numerous users, but also functions as a resource center to establish institutional affiliates, and in a limited way to the other scholars, professionals and practitioners if only to keep them abreast of new developments and insights in their specific fields within the context of Ateneo Professional Schools’ Program. The outstanding features of the collection lie in the strength of its books, periodical holdings, non-print materials and on-line databases, both current and retrospective. The library has an excellent reference collection, historical books, as well as Philippine jurisprudence. The total collection consists of 60,000 volumes of books and bound journals and about 200 titles of current periodicals and serials. The multi-volume Philippine Reports and the Ateneo Graduate Schools of Business Theses are available in both hardcopies and in microfiche forms.
In addition, numerous titles or Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROMs) and videos are available in the Audio Visual Room and Electronic Resources Room.
In-house and commercial indexes cover business and law related topics that serve as handy reference tools for researchers.
Video holdings both in business and law are rich in entrepreneurial topics and reference and trial practice techniques. Reference Librarians are always available to give assistance and for consultation on possible viewing arrangements.
ARRANGEMENT OF THE COLLECTION
The library operates in an open stack set up. Materials may be used near the stacks or brought to the reading area. Users are requested to keep materials in order. Instead of reshelving, materials should be left on book trucks or tables.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE COLLECTION
The library adapts two major systems of classifying book collections: first is the Library of Congress (LC) classification system. This system is applied to the Business and Information Technology holdings; second is the Los Angeles County Law Library Classification (LACLLC) scheme, which applies to the law holdings. Business and law journals are not classified as such but simply arranged alphabetically by title. The “The” code is the general classification use for both business and law theses.
KEYS TO THE COLLECTIONS
Click the ff. icons such as Collections to view books, theses, computer files and serials’ citations; Articles, for local law and business periodicals; Cases, for cases decided by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; and Laws, for the library’s Index to Philippine laws. The Customized Library Information System is still in use mainly as a back up.
For Lex Libris and other CD titles, you will see these icons displayed on the desktop. Users may approach any of the reference librarians for assistance.
Computer Resources
The Library Information System uses a Local Area Network (LAN) for data retrieval handled by five file servers housed in the Intermediate Distribution Function Room (IDFR). Its resources can be accessed thru 24 client stations strategically distributed within the Library and other stations located in different offices in APS such as AHRC, CLE and the Dean of the Law School. In-house databases and commercial databases on CD-ROMs can be accessed by pressing the key letter guide displayed along side each menu. Then press ENTER.
A. Window-Based Databases
1. On-line Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
a catalog of library books, theses, computer files, inclusive of uncatalogued but accessioned materials such as serials, law and business periodicals, cases decided by the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Philippine laws.
2. Circulation System
a configured circulation information system that stores all books on loan to faculty, students, consortium members and Rizal Library. It is programmed to generate statistics of usage, book reservations, list of overdue books and computer overdue book fines.
B. Compact-Disc Databases
1. Legal Periodicals
A bibliographic database of foreign periodical articles on legal topics.
2. Business Source Plus & Elite
An abstract and full text articles from the most popular national business magazines as well as regional and international titles.
3. Harvard Business Review
An index to articles and cases to today’s management ideas and practices.
4. Multimedia MBA: Corporate Edition
Rich source of various information on corporate finance, accounting, business law, organizational behavior, human resources, marketing, advertising and promotion, strategic management and international business.
5. Lex Libris Full Text (Updated Quarterly)
An eleven volume CD with full texts on the following:
Philippine Laws
RA, BP, PD, EO, LOI, SC Circulars, and other issuances and the Philippine Constitution.
Taxation
RA, BP, Presidential Issuances, decisions of SC, CA, CTA opinions and circulars, BIR rulings, orders, circulars and international tax treaties.
Jurisprudence
Cases decided by the Supreme Court from 1901 to present.
Department of Justice
Opinions of the Secretary from 1939 to 2002.
Labor & Social Legislation
CA, RA, EO, Letter of Instructions, Proclamations, PD, Supreme Court Decisions, POEA Memorandum Circulars, Government programs on housing, business, etc.
Local Autonomy and Local Governments
Constitutional provisions from 1935, 1973, and 1987, with implementing rules.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1935, 1973 and 1987 Philippine Constitution, including statutes and acts from 1932 to 1998.
Includes opinions, memorandums and circulars among others.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Special Title) 2002
Includes index of economic laws and banking regulations, the BSP regulations and other banking regulations.
Trade, Commerce & Industry v.9 2001
Contains laws, presidential issuances, implementing rules and regulations, Supreme Court Issuances, decisions, opinions, the trade, banking and finance and the insurance.
Family Law v.11 2002
Includes all matters under the Family Law Act of the Philippines.
6. Foreign Titles in Compact Disks (CDs)
APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation)
Promoting an open trade and practical economic cooperation, initiatives and programs that address key issues related to the liberalization of trade and investments.
Information USA: United States Information Service
An authoritative resource for foreign audience seeking information about U.S. policies, American society, culture, and political process.
USSC (United States Supreme Court Cases 2003)
In this, are the top 850 cases, which the Supreme Court itself has cited most often in its opinions.
WTO (World Trade Organization)
A complete text of the General Agreement together with all the amendments, which became effective since its entry into force.
C. Online Databases:
1. EBSCO Source Premiere (http://search.epnet.com)
A comprehensive, business periodical database that includes scholarly journals and business periodicals covering topics such as management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more. It contains full text sources ranging from general business periodicals such as Businessness Week, Forbes, Fortune, American Banker, etc. to academic journals such as Harvard Business Review, Journal of Management, Academy of Management Review, Review of Economics & Statistics, etc. and provides cumulative indexing and abstracts for 3,010 business journals and cumulative full text for over 2,740 journals.
Other databases included are:
Business Source Premiere. This business database provides full text for nearly
7,800 scholarly business journals and other sources, including full text for
more than 1,125 peer-reviewed business publications. Coverage includes virtually
all subject areas related to business. This database provides full text (PDF)
for more than 350 of the top scholarly journals dating as far back as 1922.
ERIC (Educational Resource Information Center). Contains more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals.
MAS Ultra - School Edition. Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database provides full text for more than 550 popular general interest and current events publications with information dating as far back as 1975 for key magazines. More than 500 full text pamphlets, 339 full text reference books, 84,074 biographies, 86,135 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps and flags.
Academic Search Premiere. This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for nearly 4,700 publications, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
Biomedical Reference Collection: Basic. Designed for doctors, research scientists, students, clinical specialists and managers, this database provides over 600 full text journals, including nearly 550 peer-reviewed publications. Covering virtually all areas of medical study, and provides full text for many journals indexed in MEDLINE.
Computer Source. Provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology. This database offers full text for more than 300 publications and indexes and abstracts for over 450 publications.
Regional Business News. This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
2. WESTLAW (http://www.westlaw.com)
Consists of more than 15,000 legal, financial and business news databases that include extensive information from daily newspapers, newsmagazines as well as business, financial and trade publications. An efficient online access to a comprehensive, current and accurate information on primary and secondary sources including case law, legislative and regulatory materials, public records, court dockets, settlement and jury verdict information.
3. ACM Digital Library (http://dbonline2.igroupnet.com/acmlogin/main.nsp)
A half century of pioneering concepts and fundamental research have been digitized and indexed in a variety of ways in this special collection of works published by ACM since its inception. The ACM Digital Library includes bibliographic information, abstracts, reviews, and full texts.
4. Encyclopedia Britannica Online (http://search.eb.com)
The exceptional depth of coverage, combined with the power and breadth of the Internet, makes the search for information using the award-winning Britannica Online easier and more exciting. With access to THREE encyclopedias—Encyclopædia Britannica, Britannica Student Encyclopedia, and Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia—it’s a site for all ages. Users can locate information quickly by using Boolean operators; browsing A-Z; or typing in words, phrases, and questions to receive a list of relevance-ranked articles. In addition to providing answers to a multitude of questions, Britannica Online also leads users to additional information about their topics through related articles, links to outside Web sites, and bibliographies.
Serial Holdings and Acquisition List
A master list of the library’s law and business periodical holdings is available at the Periodicals and Reference Room.
In addition, lists of new acquisitions are incorporated in the APSL Updates published quarterly. The list includes call number, holding information and shelving location.
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