HIGHLIGHTS

Seminar-Workshop: "Standing Grammar on its Head: Having Fun with Grammar"

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November 26, 2007

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October 24, 2007

Embassy Visit

American Corner

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW     The American Corner (AC) was established in May 13, 1992 when Ateneo de Davao University Library received the donation of the library collections of the former USIS Davao. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the Public Affairs Officer Mr. Morton S. Smith, representing the U.S. Embassy, and Fr. Antonio S. Samson, SJ., President of the Ateneo de Davao University from 1986-1993.     In 2003, the AC was closed for renovation. On the occasion of its reopening on February 4, 2004, a new MOA was signed by Mr. Ronald Post, Public Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy and Fr. Edmundo M. Martinez, S.J., President of the Ateneo de Davao University from 1993-2004. The new MOA reflects the improved facilities provided by the university and the updated collection from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. OBJECTIVES To support the American Studies Program of the University. To provide resources for research about United States, its history, life and culture, social and political processes. To provide educational advising services to individuals who may plan to study in the U.S. LOCATION      The AC is on the 2nd floor, Wieman Building, adjacent to the Technical Section of the Main Library. SERVICE HOURS Mondays-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Saturday           8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Closed during Sunday and Holiday) CLIENTELE       The center is open to the following: Ateneo de Davao University community Neighboring institutions ADDU Alumni Businessmen and community leaders Visiting users and researchers RESOURCES AND FACILITIES        The AC collection includes books, periodicals, CD-ROMs, videotapes, VCDs, DVDs, posters and publications of private and public American organizations and agencies.         The AC is airconditioned and has facilities for Internet access and for viewing videotapes, VCDs and DVDs. SERVICES REFERENCE/RESEARCH       Reference and research assistance is provided by a full-time professional librarians. The AC also accepts and responds to inquiries received by phone, fax, email and post. BOOK LOANS      Borrowing privileges are granted only to the ADDU faculty members, students and staff.      Journals and magazines are for library premise use only. Book Loan Policy Patron # of Books # of Days 1 sem Renewal Full-time faculty 8 145 -- Part-time faculty 4 60 once Staff 4 30 once Graduate/Law & Undergraduate Students 2 14 once EDUCATIONAL ADVISING      The AC has an Educational Advising Section, which offers the following services: Provides information on standardized test such as GMAT, GRE and TOEFL, as well as registration bulletins. Assists students in choosing universities and fields of study and in preparing the documentation required for admission to American colleges and universities. ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION The AC collection can be accessed on the Internet through Web Collection Plus (http://library.addu.edu.ph) and the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). Books are organized according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System. CONTROL PROCEDURES Users should present their valid Identification Card upon entering the AC. Users should deposit their bags in the depository counter before entering the AC. Upon exit, users are required to open and show the content of their bags, folders, and other receptacles to the staff in-charge. COURTESY All AC users wearing strapless tops, bare midriff, spaghetti straps, sleeveless bouses or shirts, mini skirts, shorts and slippers will not be allowed to enter the AC AC users should respect the right of each individual to study in a quiet atmosphere. Cellphones, pagers and other forms of electronic communication devices must be put on silent mode or deactivated before entering the AC All calls must be entertained outside the AC. Smoking, eating, sleeping and drinking are not allowed inside the AC Leaving personal belongings in the AC assumes no responsibility for any items left unattended For more details, contact: Ms. Leonisa P. Sales AC Area Director & Director of Libraries Mr. Martin O. Escobido, Jr Amercan Corner Program Coordinator, American Studies Program Chairperson and Faculty Ms. Cheryl L. Villarin AC Reference Librarian American Corner Ateneo de Davao University E. Jacinto Street, Davao City Phone:221-2411 loc. 8242 Fax: 221-2411 loc. 8281 e-Mail: acdavao2003@yahoo.com