Learning Resource Center (LRC)

The Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu Learning Resource Center (LRC) is an integral part of the School and contributes to the realization of its objectives by providing and making available materials and services needed for the students’ formation and education.
LRC provides services mainly to SHS – AdC students, faculty, administration and the school staff.
Vision/Mission Statement
The LRC aims to promote a wholistic formation of the students as well as the faculty and the whole community through developing enthusiasm and passion for reading by providing a rich and relevant collection of reading and audio visual materials to meet the recreational, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and academic needs of the community.
Library Services

Library Resources
DATABASES
Get access to online databases and E-journals for your research and study. Just click the image of the database.
A. DOST STARBOOKS ONLINE– The 1st Philippine Science Digital Library
Contains thousands of digitized science and technology resources in various formats placed in specially designed “pods” set in a user-friendly interface
To access the database:
www.starbooks.ph
B. EBSCOhost
Offers high quality articles licensed from reputable publishers chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers
To access the database:
URL : http://search.ebscohost.com/
C. GALE DATABASES
Gale offers a variety of resources for education, lifelong learning, and academic research. Whether you are looking for peer-reviewed articles; full-text magazines, newspapers, and eBooks; primary source documents; and videos or podcasts. Gale puts the right vetted content and tools at your fingertips!
To access the database:
URL: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/phshsadc
D. THE PHILIPPINE E-JOURNALS (PEJ)
Is an online collection of academic publications of different higher education institutions and professional organizations. Its sophisticated database allows users to easily locate abstracts, full journal articles, and links to related research materials.
To access the database:
URL: ejournals.ph
Learning Resource Center Staff

Mrs. Maria Victoria V. Corbes
Acting Director, Learning Resource Center

Mr. Kevin R. Gesto
Grade School Librarian

Mrs. Tonette A. Buquia
Grade School Library Staff

Mr. Niño S. Loranas
Audio-Visual Technician, Grade School

Mrs. Carlyn F. Reynes
Junior High School Library-in-charge

Ms. Honey Joy L. Lacuna
Junior High School Library Staff

Mr. Joma A. Condevillamar
Audio-Visual Technician, Junior High School

Mrs. Maria Victoria V. Corbes
Senior High School Librarian

Ms. Aiza Pateño-Wagas
Senior High School Library Staff

Mr. Glen Bedrijo
Audio-Visual Technician, Senior High School
Contact Us
Faculty and students may also send an inquiry through:
Email: library@shs-adc.edu.ph
Senior High School
Vicky Corbes – vicky.corbes@shs-adc.edu.ph
Aiza Pateno – aiza.pateno@shs-adc.edu.ph
Junior High School
Carlyn Reynes – carlyn.reynes@shs-adc.edu.ph
Honey Joy L. Lacuna – honey.lacuna@shs-adc.edu.ph
Grade School
Kevin Gesto – kevin.gesto@shs-adc.edu.ph
Tonette Buquia – tonette.buquia@shs-adc.edu.ph
Location
Grade School Libary
1F Grade School Wing, Main Building
Junior High School Library
3F Junior High School Wing, Main Building
Senior High School Building
2F Senior High School Building
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQS
LRC has a collection of online resources that are available 24/7. Please visit LRC at http://www.shs-adc.edu.ph to find resources including e-books, e-journals, videos, database tutorial, and much more.
If you have questions about access, contact or send us a message for library and research-related questions.
Log on to our Online Databases to gain access to thousands of academic articles.
Yes, click on the appropriate icon and you can print, share, email and save articles.
You need the username and password to gain access to the databases. If you have the username and password, but still cannot access the database. Send us a message for further assistance.
Learning Resource Center’s online tutorials and user guides.
Link to:
Ebscohost user guide
GALE in Context Elementary
GALE in Context Highschool
https://support.gale.com/doc/suic-video1
How to access PEJ
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19roYhOpfm59hM2BA0SLjaaXWWvnkMNM8/view?usp=sharing
STARBOOKS online flyer (see attached)
EDD is a service that provides delivery of documents for requests such as journal articles, chapters of a book and other online resources available in the Learning Resource Center’s subscribed databases. These documents will be delivered electronically by email.
The libraries primarily serve the school’s current faculty, students, and staff.
Explore

Student
Formation
Our Student Formation Coordinators are responsible for the students’ formation, character, and well-being through its Student Activity Programs (SAP), Guidance Services, Character Prefects, and Social Involvement Activities per school department.

Athletics
Program
Mens sana in corpore sano—a healthy mind in a healthy body. Cura personalis—care for the whole person. The Atheltics Office provides various programs for aspiring student athletes as well physical education for other students.

Culture and Arts & International Programs
Learn more about the school’s Culture and Arts program as well as local and international student programs by the Culture, Arts, and International Relations Office (CAIRO).

Campus Ministry and Social Involvement
The Campus Ministry and Social Involvement Office (CMSIO) aids in the spiritual formation of the SHS–AdC community. Furthermore, the school cultivates the sense of being “persons for others” through social involvement programs by the CMSIO and the Student Formation Program.

Health and Safety
We value the health and safety of our students at the Safety and Security Office (SSO).

Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Our libraries and audio-visual rooms are always conducive for studying, research, and learning. We assure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff by regularly sanitizing our LRC facilities.