Vision

We are the leading center of learning in the island of Samar. We take pride in being the school of first choice by students where they can fully attain academic and personal achievements through affordable education, excellent instruction, and state-of-the-art facilities in a values-driven education.

Mission

Samar College is a community-based, privately-owned learning institution that provides quality basic, tertiary and graduate education to students of Samar Island and its neighboring communities. We commit to help our students improve their quality of life by delivering affordable, values-driven, industry-relevant curricular programs that produce globally-competitive, innovative, service-oriented and God-fearing citizens who contribute to the progress of the society.

Library Goals

1. To collect, organize, preserve materials that could provide access to knowledge and information essential to the attainment of institutional goals.
2. Provide a collection of information resources in order to support the curricular information and research needs of the college.
3. Promote and maintain a range of high quality resources and services.

Library Objectives

1. Acquire books and other information resources to meet the learning needs of students, faculty, administration and the people in the community.
2. Help students become acquainted with the sources of information in the library and establish significant interest in library work.
3. Develop library habits and skills.
4. Keep abreast of new system needs and development of modern technology.
5. Prepare system of procedures, for library operation and utilization, in coordination with the administration, faculty and students.

Library Services

Library Services Hours

NO NOON BREAK

NO SERVICE RENDERED DURING HOLIDAYS

Rules and Regulations

1. The library is open to all bonafide students, faculty, and school personnel of Samar College.
2. All students must present a validated school ID upon entrance in the library.
3. Bags and other personal belongings shall be deposited at the baggage area. Except for valuables (jewelries, cellphones, etc.), the library will not be responsible for loss and damage of such valuables.
4. Handle books, periodicals, multimedia equipment and other library resources with care.
5. Proper conduct is expected of all library users at all times. Avoid unnecessary noise, eating, smoking and defacing furniture and equipment.
6. All forms of vandalism are strictly prohibited inside the library premises. Vandals shall be dealt with accordingly.
7. Cellphones and other electronic communication devices must be switched off or in silent mode while inside the library; answering/making calls should be done outside the library.
8. SILENCE must be observed at all times. Group discussion and group research must be done in the designated area or in the discussion room.
9. Researchers from the different public/private institutions and schools are required to present an official referral letter from their librarian or head of their institution before they are allowed to use the library.