Web OPAC
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EBSCOHOST LST
( off – campus )
EBSCOHOST Ateneo
( on-campus )
Announcements
Covid Health Protocols
- The library is currently implementing restricted physical access.
- Aside from LST staff and administrators, only 5 off-campus LST student researchers can be accommodated in the LST Library each day.
- Library users are requested to avoid close contact with the Library Staff.
- The LST Offices are off-limits to library users.
- The use of face mask and face shield is required to enter the Ateneo Campus and LST.
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New Book Acquisition / Processed
The Cross and the Eucharist in Early Christianity
The Cross and the Eucharist in Early Christianity: A Theological and Liturgical Investigation
(Daniel Cardo, 2020)
Resisting Violence and Victimization
Resisting Violence and Victimization: Christian Faith and Solidarity in East Timor
(Joel Hodge, 2012)
Building Bridges from Asian Faiths to Jesus in the Gospels
Building Bridges from Asian Faiths to Jesus in the Gospels
(Bruce Nicholls, 2019)
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Library Services
Borrowing Books
- Use the LST online library catalog (Web OPAC) to search for books available for loan in the general collection.
- If Ateneo is under a Covid-19 Alert level that allows visitor entry:
- Vaccinated On-campus student borrowers can go directly to the library to borrow books.
- For off-campus student borrowers:
- They should sign up in the library users’ sign-up sheet (limit of 5 persons per day).
- They should fill up an Ateneo entry request form at least two days before their planned visit.
- If Ateneo is under a Covid-19 Alert level that does not allow visitor entry, only vaccinated on-campus LST students can go to the library to borrow books during regular library operating hours. Off-campus students are not allowed to borrow books at this time.
- The borrower is allowed to keep the books for a month instead of the usual two-week period while face-to-face classes are not yet possible conditions. Policy regarding fines for overdue books will apply.
Returning Books
- Off-campus students who wish to return books may leave the books in a package addressed to the LST library at the Gate 3 guardhouse of the Ateneo.
- On-campus students who wish to return books may return them personally at the library
Research by Non-LST Students
- Vaccinated non-LST researchers are allowed library access if the Ateneo is under an Alert level that allows visitors. Researchers should also fill up the Ateneo entry request form and the Library sign-up sheet.
- The non-LST researcher should bring a letter of request from their superior or supervisor.
- A P100,00 per day researchers fee is to be paid at the library counter.
- If a journal article is unavailable online a request can be made to the Library Director (egenilo@lst.edu) for a scanned copy of the journal article (if possible). Allow for at least a week to process the request.
Scanning of Library Materials
For library material that cannot be lent out, send an email request for a scanned copy of the material (within reasonable limits) to the Library Director. Allow for at least a week to process the request.
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Library Hours
7:45am – 5:00pm
Monday to Saturday
Closed on Sundays
Contact Info
Tel: (63) 8426-6430 to 35 local 3631
email: egenilo@lst.edu; ralphbgehring@lst.edu
the collection
Ground Floor
General Circulation (CIRC)
These include books on various subjects on various fields of theology, philosophy, pastoral ministry, and psychology. These books can be loaned out for a maximum of two (2) weeks, and a possibility of renewal. It has two special sections: Oversize (OVE) and Pamphlets (PAM).
Pamphlets (PAM)
These are books and other reading materials that have 50 pages and below. These materials are housed in separate shelves for easy retrieval and access.
Oversize (OVE)
These are books that are taller than regular books. A separate shelf is given to these books for proper organization, easy retrieval, and access. These materials can be loaned out as general circulation books.
Second Floor
Periodicals
These are bound professional and popular journals and magazines that cover various fields of study related to the academic and pastoral programs of LST. These materials cannot be loaned out but may be scanned or photocopied in the premises. There is a separate oversize section for periodicals that are taller than regular journals. A list of periodical titles is available at the circulation counter on the third floor. Online access to journals is available through the EBSCO services of LST Library (off-campus) and the Ateneo Rizal Library (on-campus).
Maps
These are large-size maps used by students, faculty and lecturers for classroom discussions. These can be borrowed by faculty but must be returned within the day.
third Floor
General References (REF)
These includes reference materials for common use such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, church documents, biblical commentaries, directories, etc. These books are for room use only.
Non-prints Media
These are materials in old Beta and VHS formats. These materials can be loaned out for a maximum of 2 weeks with a possibility of renewal.
Theses (THE)
This section contains theses and dissertations from the Berchman’s College collection and the degree programs of LST and the Ateneo de Manila University. These materials are for room use only.
Reserve Shelf
These shelves hold the reading materials of faculty in their respective subject areas to be used by their students as references. These includes materials from the LST library collection and the personal collection of faculty. These materials are for room use only.
online database
Web OPAC
The online public access catalog (OPAC) is an online database of the Ralph B. Gehring Library. The OPAC provides the bibliographical information and call numbers of books in General Circulation (Including OVE and PAM) and General References. The OPAC book search results will indicate if the book is available for check-out or not.
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EBSCOHost Ateneo Library (On-Campus Use)
The Ateneo Rizal Library EBSCO collection of databases includes the AtlaSerials PLUS® database, which is the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion. It also includes the ATLA Historical Monographs Collections 1 and 2, the Christian Periodical Index, New Testament Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts, OMNIFILE Full Text Select, and the Religion and Philosophy Index.
The Ralph B. Gehring Library serves as the information arm of the Loyola School of Theology (LST). It is committed to the acquisition, organization, dissemination, and preservation of theological resources in all formats.
Categories of Clients
The library fee, paid to the cashier during registration, entitles various categories of clients to the following privileges:
Enrolled LST Students
Students enrolled in degree or certificate programs may borrow up to ten (10) books for two weeks, with a possibility of renewal if the books are not otherwise needed. Students writing STD/PhD dissertations may borrow up to fifteen (20) books for one month, with the possibility of renewal if the books are not otherwise needed.
Cross Registrants
Cross-registrants with an endorsement letter and a validated ID from the Ateneo de Manila University have the same privileges as regular LST students. Cross-registrants from other schools may borrow books, up to three at one time, for a period of two weeks, with the possibility of renewal.
Auditors
Auditors may use the library, but may not borrow books, except upon deposit of an amount per book determined by the Administration. This deposit is refunded at the end of each semester.
Doctoral Students of Consortium of Theological Schools
By virtue of the agreement on the mutual sharing of resources and facilities by member-schools, doctoral students of other schools belonging to the Consortium are granted the privilege of using the library. They may use the materials and facilities inside the library, but the books may not be lent out to them. They must bring an endorsement letter with their school letterhead and a valid ID and present them to the library staff.
Researchers from Other Schools and Institutions
Researchers from other schools or institutions may be granted permission by the President, VPAA or the Library Director to do research work in the LST library provided they present an endorsement letter from their Department Chairperson and pay either a semestral or a daily spot-fee. They may use the materials and facilities inside the library, but books may not be lent out to them.
Faculty and Students of Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo students and faculty with endorsement letter and validated ID are allowed to use the library as guided by agreements between LST and AdMU.
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