Philosophy
The COLEGIO de KIDAPAWAN (CdK) is a non-sectarian school and as such, its philosophy of education is universal. It is dedicated to the education of the youth regardless of race, religion or social status. It is likewise universal in its aims and in the development of all faculties of man–physical, intellectual, moral, social and spiritual. Its philosophy is the development of the WHOLE Man.
As an educational institution, CdK aims to produce dynamic leaders who can think, decide and act constantly and consistently. The College, consistent with its nature and origin as an institution with techno-educational foundation, aims to yield a productive individual thereby contributing to the national development goals.
Education develops the whole being of a person taking into account his/her individuality, his/her environment, his/her social life and prepares him/her to realize and develop his/her inherent potentialities. This process is not only limited to the school, for in every area of human activity, there is always the act influenced by the family society, church, environment and heredity. The school is the formal agent in this process of development, and it has to coordinate with all the other agents of change while concentrating on its own primary task – the intellectual growth of the student.
No philosophy of education can guarantee a product that measures up to its expectation; but, CdK is firm and determined in its own philosophy to achieve the main objective which is to build men–men of wisdom and faith, men of courage and with a sense of patriotism, men of determination and self-control and, above all, men set by a moral society, not on personal whims, pressures from others or style of the moment. Through the enthusiastic cooperation and support of the parents, administration, staff, teachers and students and with God’s blessing, COLEGIO de KIDAPAWAN will no doubt achieve its vowed philosophy of education.
Vision
COLEGIO de KIDAPAWAN envisions in improving the quality of life through quality education.
Mission
COLEGIO de KIDAPAWAN aims to produce outstanding professionals in a culturally diverse and changing global society.
Goals and Objectives
Goals
- Nurture the learners in a safe and conducive environment and ensure an enriched, life-long learning experience.
- Develop individuals into mature and responsible citizens by internalizing desired Filipino cultural and moral values.
- Promote environmental stewardship and advocacy to help the needy.
- Propagate new knowledge or innovations through research studies that enhance teaching and learning.
Objectives
- Provide academic and non-academic programs that fit the needs of the local, regional, national, and global communities.
- Offer enhancement programs for leadership and innovative skills training.
- Engage in research that further enhances teaching and learning.
- Involve the community in outreach programs in coordination with Local Government Units and other agencies.
Library Services
Library Service Hours
The library is open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with no noon break to ensure continuous service.
On Saturdays, it operates from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
When needed, hours may be extended up to 5:00 PM upon request and approval of the President.
General Rules
- Only bona fide library users are allowed to enter.
- Bags must be left at the baggage counter.
- Maintain silence at all times.
- Only students in prescribed college or clinical uniforms are allowed during uniform days.
- No entry for students in P.E. uniform.
- Use of cell phones, smoking, eating, preparing visual aids, or sleeping is not allowed.
- Return all materials properly to their places after use.
- Folding, tearing, or cutting of pages is strictly prohibited and subject to disciplinary action.
Technical Services
The Acquisitions Librarian oversees collection development with input from faculty.
Materials are selected based on faculty recommendations, professional reviews, price, publication date, and relevance to current trends.
Cataloging and Classification
The Cataloging Department organizes and maintains accurate records for efficient material retrieval.
- All materials are cataloged immediately upon receipt.
- Corrections or repairs are promptly updated in the system.
- Monthly and annual reports track cataloging activities.
- Donated books older than 10 years are screened before inclusion.
Processing of New Materials
Procedures for new books include stamping, embossing, cataloging, labeling, and database entry.
- Record date received, vendor, and price.
- Attach classification numbers, labels, and book pockets.
- Reference books receive blue cards; others receive white cards.
- Books with dust jackets are covered for protection.
Preservation and Care of Materials
Preservation activities aim to prevent deterioration and extend the lifespan of library materials through repair, rebinding, or digital conversion.
KOHA
UNDER MAINTENANCE...
Open Access Journal
Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim)
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM)
Bachelor of Sciencein Information Technology (BSIT)
Library Orientation and Instruction
General Orientation
Faculty members are encouraged to bring their classes to the library for a one-hour orientation session.
These sessions are conducted by faculty librarians and are designed to introduce students to the library’s wealth of resources while strengthening their research skills.
Orientations cover both printed and electronic resources, and are held in a computer-classroom environment to provide students with hands-on experience.
Library Instruction
The Library Department conducts a Library Instruction Program for all college and high school students.
Each session is designed to introduce learners to the library’s vast collection of resources, facilities, and services.
Library Policies and Rules
1. Students
- All journals and magazines should be read inside the library.
- General references such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and comprehensive reports are strictly for library use only.
- Each student is allowed to borrow up to three (3) circulation books at a time.
- Circulation books may be borrowed for one (1) week and renewed for another week unless recalled by the librarian for use by another borrower.
2. Faculty, Administration, and Staff
- All journals and magazines may be borrowed for over-noon or overnight use only.
- Fiction and non-fiction books may be borrowed for one (1) semester.
- General references and comprehensive reports are strictly for library use only.
- Reserved books with only one copy should be read inside the library.
3. Fines and Other Penalties
- Fiction and non-fiction books: ₱1.00 per day including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Reserved books: ₱1.00 per hour including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Willful keeping of long-overdue books will result in fines and possible suspension of library privileges.
- Lost books must be reported immediately and replaced with the same title, author, and edition — or pay double the book’s current value to cover freight and handling.
- Damaged books must be returned immediately for repair or paid for based on the extent of the damage.
- Any student caught tearing, defacing, mutilating, or stealing library property will be sanctioned.
Sanctions for Cell Phone Use Inside the Library
- First Offense: Reprimand
- Second Offense: Confiscation of cell phone (to be returned upon leaving the library)
- Third Offense: Suspension of library privileges and forfeiture of the right to borrow books if fines remain unpaid.
4. Use of Library Identification Card
- All library transactions require a validated Library ID Card.
- The Library ID Card must be deposited upon borrowing materials.
- Replacement of a lost Library ID requires an affidavit of loss before a new card can be issued.
- Borrowing or lending another student’s Library ID Card is strictly prohibited.
Cataloging Policies
Technical Processing of Books
The Cataloging Department organizes all library materials to facilitate searching and retrieval,
and to provide accurate online records for research and study.
The department’s policies are designed to create, prepare, and maintain reliable bibliographic records.
Policies
- All library materials (book or non-book) are cataloged immediately upon acquisition.
- Books pulled out for correction or repair must be processed promptly, and all catalog records must reflect these changes.
- Suggestions from users and staff members to improve the efficiency of technical services are considered and appreciated.
- Statistics are maintained for departmental reports, which are submitted monthly, every semester, and annually.
- Donated books with publication dates over ten (10) years old are generally not cataloged unless there is a specific reason to retain them. After screening, outdated materials are discarded.
Procedures for Processing Library Materials
- Record the date received, supplier, and price of each book on the page behind the title page.
- Stamp, emboss, template, and barcode each book; attach a “For Reference” tab where applicable.
- Assign existing classification numbers from the local database for duplicate materials.
- Emboss the title page and page 8 at the lower left corner.
- Stamp the top, bottom, and side edges with the Colegio de Kidapawan ownership mark.
- Enter all bibliographic details into the local database.
- Print and attach spine labels, book cards, and pocket labels.
- Attach the spine label one inch from the bottom of the spine, or on the front cover if the spine is too narrow.
- Paste the book pocket inside the back cover’s center. Reference books receive a blue card; non-reference books receive a white card.
- Books with dust jackets are covered with protective plastic.
