Welcome to the Office of Library Services

Library History
The ASCOT Library was established at the same time as the establishment of the Aurora State College of Technology. The Library traces its humble beginnings in a corner of a larger room used as an administration office provided by Baler Central School for ASCOT. Initially, it was used only as a reading room and a depository of some educational materials acquired by ASCOT through various sources of donations from Senator Edgardo J. Angara, Non-Government Organizations, and other government agencies, whose primary concern is to support students’ curricular activities. Such contributions were collected until a small collection of books and other reading materials was formed in the humble room.

Initially, the Library was managed by Mardelyn B. Barrogo, a licensed teacher and a licensed librarian with a plantilla position of College Librarian III. In late 1996, the Library moved into the completed Phase 1 of the General Education Building into a classroom. It began as a classroom library and housed reference materials to meet the needs of ASCOT faculty and students. With the increasing need and demand for library services, the administration, led by the first President of ASCOT, Dr. Benny A. Palma, made a necessary expansion of the Library in 1998. Library furniture and books were also purchased to enrich the Library. ASCOT Library also plays a significant role in promoting learning and research activities.

The unit is under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and is directly supervised by Prof. Mardelyn B. Barrogo, a licensed librarian designated as the Head Librarian. ASCOT Library consists of the main Library and its two campuses: Bazal Campus, Maria, Aurora, and Esteves Campus, Casiguran. The Main Library and its campuses are developing their units through updated and upgraded furniture, equipment, and educational facilities, the continuous acquisition of books, periodicals, and other electronic resources, and improving technical and reader services.

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Library Hours
Regular Academic Term: Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Library Activities

April 2024 | ASCOT Library’s Alumni Archives Project – Join Now!

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Library Resources

Books (Filipiniana & Foreign)
Theses & Dissertations
Periodicals & Serials
E-resources (such as eBooks and e-Journals)
Journal Subscriptions
DOST-STARBOOKS (on-site)
List of New Acquisitions
     click here to access: https://sites.google.com/ascot.edu.ph/ascot-library/digital-collection/new-acquisitions
List of References per Program
     click here to access: https://sites.google.com/ascot.edu.ph/ascot-library/digital-collection/list-of-references-per-course
E-resources
     click here to access: https://sites.google.com/ascot.edu.ph/ascot-library/digital-collection/e-resources

Peace Corner (on-site)

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Library Services
Book Borrowing & Returning
Library Orientation & Instruction
Current Awareness
Internet Voucher
Signing of Library Clearance
Library Card Registration (Online & Onsite)
Internet-ready PCs
ARLA-ASCOT Librarian Assistant

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Access to ASCOT Library Portal
The ASCOT’s academic community gateway access to all the resources and services of the College Library 24/7.
click here to access:https://sites.google.com/ascot.edu.ph/ascot-library/home

Access to College Library’s (Web-OPAC) Online Public Access Catalog
The Web-based Online Public Access Catalog (Web-OPAC) serves as the library’ catalog to browse all available library materials. Specific keywords based on a library material’s title, author, subject, ISBN, ISSN, series, and call number may be used when searching or browsing for a material.
click here to access: http://opac.ascot.edu.ph/

Access GALE Database
GALE Database 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!
click here to access: https://link.gale.com/apps/menu?u=phascot

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Directory of the Office of Library Services

MARDELYN B. BARROGO, RL, LPT, MLIS
College Librarian III/ Head Librarian

GIANEDRELLE M. MAXION, RL
Librarian I/Main-Zabali Campus

HAZEL D. AQUINO, RL
Librarian I/Bazal Campus

For. JENNY C. MAGBUAL
Admin Aide VI/Main Campus

LANI-LYN B. MABUTE
Computer Operator/Main Campus

JOHN LUCAN B. BARROGO
Library-in-charge/Esteves Campus

ERLINDA C. BARTOLOME
Utility/Main Campus

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For inquiries regarding the College Library’s services or resources. Kindly contact us at:

Facebook Page:  Aurora State College of Technology – Library

Google Mail Address: library@ascot.edu.ph

Contact Number: 0970 367 7867