General de Jesus College (GJC) is celebrating National Reading Month and Library and Information Services Month this November. The school invites every GJCian to read more and to use the library.
Reading lets students explore new ideas and use their imagination. Libraries also make knowledge open to everyone, so this month is a good time to appreciate them. After all, every book can lead to something new to learn.
National Reading Month in the Philippines
In the Philippines, November holds two observances. First, the Department of Education promotes National Reading Month in schools to build reading habits. Second, Library and Information Services Month recognizes the work of libraries and librarians, including the National Library of the Philippines.
GJC joins both observances. For that reason, the school asks students to make reading part of their daily routine. Visit the library, pick up a book and see where each page takes you.
Visit the GJC Library This National Reading Month
The GJC Library has two sections. The College Library is on the 3rd floor of the FN Building. Meanwhile, the UBEd Library for basic education learners is on the 4th floor of the CM Building.
Both sections open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN. Bring a validated school ID, because you need it to enter and to borrow books.
Basic education learners can borrow storybooks, reference books and subject materials. Their advisers also bring each class for a library orientation at the start of the school year. College students, on the other hand, can search the GALE databases for journal articles and e-books.
College students can also ask for one-on-one research help and browse the theses collection. In addition, faculty can suggest titles for their courses and bring classes for research skills sessions. For questions, email library@gendejesus.edu.ph. So open a book, and open your world this National Reading Month.