Digital Library

To provide the latest experience on reading and listening to audiobooks, the EMC subscribes to the leading provider of digital library. The service provides access to various e-books and audiobooks for free to its students and faculty members.

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On Borrowing from the Digital Library

Anyone from the Ateneo de Manila Junior High School community may borrow a maximum of three (3) per ebook, audiobook, or e-magazine for fourteen (14) days. 

To access Sora, follow the steps below:

1. Step 1: Install the Sora app on your device or visit bit.ly/jhsemcSora

2. Step 2: Click “Find My School” and choose Ateneo de Manila Junior High School

3. Step 3: Sign in using your Ateneo email address

One important tool for Selective Dissemination of Information, the EMC provides pathfinders on various subjects as requested by subject teachers to assist students for their research and academic needs. 

On the Use of Periodicals

The Periodicals’ Section is composed of loose and bound periodicals. It includes foreign and local subscriptions. These are classified into newspapers, professional journals, and general interest magazines.

1. Newspapers are delivered daily. These can be found on the newspaper rack at the Periodicals Section.
2. Professional journals are periodicals dedicated for the use of the administration, faculty, and staff. These are housed in the Faculty Reading Room.
3. Magazines of general interest are displayed at the Periodicals’ Section [in the  Main Reading Area]. These are available to all types of users.

The Librarian In-Charge of Periodicals maintains the Vertical File collection. This is a compilation of newspaper clippings cut-out from daily newspapers, pamphlets, and other reprints or photocopies of articles relevant to the school curriculum.

Articles are pasted on sheets of paper with the following details: article title, subject heading, newspaper title, date, and pagination.

1. The Global Classroom may be used every Recess, Lunch, and Dismissal period. Slots are available on a first come, first served basis. 

2. Students must use the designated doors beside the General Reference Area for both entry and exit.

3. Minimum of two (2) and maximum of six (6) students may occupy one (1) table.

    

Purposes:

1. For Group Discussion:

• Approach any library staff at Counter 1 to secure a barcode. 

• Only one (1) member of the group should borrow and return the barcode before and after every session.

2. For ITC Board Games Playroom:

• Present the Temporary ID issued by ITC staff at Counter 1.

• The library staff will provide a barcode number before you may enter the Global Classroom.

• For group requests, only one (1) member should borrow and return the barcode before and after every session.

You may view and select from the ITC list of board games before you proceed to the Global Classroom.

Note: Students are expected to keep noise at a reasonable level. Those who become excessively loud or disruptive may be asked to vacate the area.

Reservation of Library Areas: 

1. Check the Online Room Availability Scheduler (ORAS) to verify venue availability. 
2. Fill out the Library Areas Request Form.
   • Note: All reservations must be submitted at least one (1) day before the requested schedule and are subject to approval. 
3. The Global Classroom is intended for STUDENT use only as a Discussion Room or Playroom (for board games borrowed from ITC) during Recess, Lunch, and Dismissal periods. For meetings, events, consultations, parent conferences, or other activities, please use the designated campus venues.
   • Note: The EMC will only accept reservations for official or recurring meetings endorsed by the A-Team.
   • You may view and select from the ITC list of board games before you proceed to the Global Classroom. 

4. A confirmation email will be sent from the EMC email (emc.ajhs@ateneo.edu) indicating whether your request has been approved or disapproved.

Guidelines on Class-Supervised Activities (CSA):

1. Please follow the EMC Policies on the Reservation of Library Areas.

2. Teachers are responsible for the behavior of their students during Class Supervised Activities (CSA).

3. The EMC adheres to the AJHS Gadget Rule when allowing students access to learning devices (refer to AJHS Student Handbook 2024, p. 56).

4. Teachers must accompany their students during all library activities that involve gadget use, such as recording, filming, or other similar tasks.

5. The AJHS-EMC email if your request is approved/disapproved.

This is a special arrangement made with the Rizal Library and Senior High School wherein the JHS Library borrows books from their collection for the use of particular departments/offices in the High School. 

The privilege of borrowing Intra-Library Loaned books is extended to all members of the community. Interested users should present filled-out Intra-Library Loan request form.

The cut-off for receiving ILL request is before 1:00 pm every Wednesday. Request/s made beyond the cut off schedule will be processed for next ILL schedule the following week. Pick-up for ILL request is every Wednesday from 3:00 pm onwards

On the Use of the Main Reading Area

The Main Reading Area mainly serves as a venue for silent reading and learning. This may be reserved as a venue for class activities with the strict and close supervision of a faculty member.

1. Library users are discouraged to discuss and hold group meetings in the Main Reading Area. Users should also avoid behaviors that would distract other users.
2. Bags are not allowed inside the area. Users must leave their bags in the Bag Deposit Counter.
3. Food and drinks are not allowed in the Main Reading Area.
4. Cleanliness and orderliness of the area should be maintained. Users should push back their chairs after use and return used books before leaving the area.
5. Use of mobile phone and tablets is strictly prohibited at all times.

Get a copy of the Library Handbook from the Circulation Counter for the complete list of library policies and procedures. 

Before proceeding to any library within Ateneo (Loyola Heights Campus): 

1. Secure an Intra Library Viist form at Counter 1 of AJHS-EMC.
2. Fill out all the details in the form. 
3. Seek the approval of the Librarian. 
4. Present the form during your scheduled visit to designated library personnel  at the partner Ateneo (Loyola Heights Campus) library.