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History
The LUSCAN Library (hereafter referred to as "the library
established by the Loretenos in the U.S.A. and Canada"), was
originally named the Loreto Library and Information Center. Donated
to the people of Loreto and Tubajon by LUSCAN, this library
currently functions as a public library in the municipalities of
Loreto and Tubajon.
The LUSCAN Library is the first one ever established in the
municipalities of Loreto and Tubajon. It is also the only public
library currently operating in the province of Dinagat Islands.
In 1997, the new library building located at the Loreto’s civic
center was inaugurated. The Loretenos in the U.S.A and Canada
appropriated the library building and was built with the help of the
municipal government at that time. It has operated there until now.
The LUSCAN Library serves the student population and general public
in the town of Loreto and its barangays (barrios). It has been so successful
that 90 per cent of the high school student population use the
library from the books & magazines donated by the members of LUSCAN
and books from the Philippine National Library.
During school season, this library space is overfilled with
students. Frequently, students continue to use this facility during
evenings.
Library Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 ~ 12:00 a.m.,1:00 ~ 5:00 p.m. The
library also opens on weekends from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm.
Library Facts:
| Ground Breaking: |
1992 |
| Opening Date: |
July 16, 1993 |
| Formal Dedication: |
1997 |
| Library Floor Area: |
17 ft. wide x 33 ft. long (60 sq.m.),
single story |
Library Patrons Usage (Daily Average):
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Pre-School Students – 30
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Elem School Students – 50
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High School Students – 100
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Professionals, Public Officials, Church
Officials, Businessmen – 10
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Farmers, Housewives - 10
Other Book Recepients:
Current Inventory (volumes):
| Dictionary |
4 – used, old editions |
| Pre-school books |
200 – used, old editions |
| Kindergarten |
220 – used, old editions |
| Elementary Arithmetic |
150 – used, old editions |
| Elementary Arts |
50 – used, old editions |
| Elementary Science |
60 – used, old editions |
| Elementary History/Geography |
30 – used, old editions |
| Elementary Music |
10 – used, old editions |
| High School Math |
55 – used, old editions |
| High School Science/Biology |
10 – used, old editions |
| High School Literature |
20 – used, old editions |
High School World History/
Geography |
30 – used, old editions |
| Almanac |
3 – used, old editions |
| Arts/Crafts |
10 – used, old editions |
| Agriculture/Farming |
15 – used, old editions |
| Animal Husbandry |
200 – used, old editions |
| Fishing |
5 – used, old editions |
| Home & Garden |
20 – used, old editions |
| Sewing |
5 – used, old editions |
| Home Cooking/Baking |
10 – used, old editions |
| Woodworking/Carpentry |
7 – used, old editions |
| Masonry |
5 – used, old editions |
| Health & Nutrition/Exercise |
35 – used, old editions |
| Maternity |
20 – used, old editions |
| Early Childhood |
50 – used, old editions |
| Paperback novels |
50 – used, old editions |
| Hardbound novels |
20 – used, old editions |
| Travel |
10 – used, old editions |
| Fashion |
10 – used, old editions |
| Business Editions |
10 – used, old |
Note: Used books are mostly donated by Luscan
members from the USA. Some volumes are donated by the Philippine
National Library.
| Description |
Publisher |
Edition |
No. of Vols. |
| Britanica Junior |
William Benton Publishing |
1970 |
15 vol. |
| Colliers |
Collier & Sons |
1996 |
24 |
| Comptons |
Comptons |
1996 |
26 |
| Family Medical |
Pacific Press |
1995 |
3 |
| Grolier |
Grolier |
1963 |
10 |
| Grolier Univ. |
Grolier |
1968 |
20 |
| Merit |
McMillan Eastern |
1998 |
20 |
| Modern Century |
Hill Far Eastern |
1972 |
20 |
| Popular Mechanics |
Hearst |
1968 |
15 |
| Book of Knowledge |
Grolier |
1962 |
20 |
| Popular Science |
Hearst |
1968 |
10 |
| Phil Encyclopedia of Social Worl |
Zobel Pub |
2000 |
2 |
| Science Library |
J.G. Ferguson |
1996 |
10 |
| World Book |
World Book |
1983 |
10 |
| Winds of Revolution |
Time Life |
1991 |
10 |
Acknowledgement
Book Donors:
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Ridgeway School – Ridgeway School donated
books and references appropriate for Grade K to Grade 12.
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Dr. Regina Knott, Ridgeway, MO
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Mrs. Deanna Reed, Stewartsville, MO
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Mrs. Nancy Parman, Eagleville, MO
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Mrs. Loretta Constable,
Blythedale, MO
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Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, Lamoni, Iowa, MO
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Carol & Cesar Paniamogan Ridgeway, MO
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Alice Pajo Jones, New Port Richey, Florida
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Prospero Galido, Whittier, CA
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Glorina Comparativo, California City, CA
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Primo de Jesus
Donors of VCR Tapes:
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Cathy and Rhad Daguinod
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Prospero Galido
Magazine Donors – Reader Digests by
Prospero Galido
Equipment Donors – Typewriter donated
by Fe Sarmineto
Land – Municipal Government of Loreto
Building – Luscan Membership |
