ETC Main Library

WHO MAY USE THE ETC MAIN LIBRARY?

The ETC Main Library welcomes a wide range of users from the ETC and partner communities. Whether you’re a student, organic personnel, researcher, or an authorized user, our library is here to support your learning, research, and information needs.

Library users include:
• ETC students
• Organic personnel, including Civilian Human Resource
• ETC alumni
• Other AFP personnel
• Approved researchers
• Recognized institutional partners
• Other users authorized by the Library or appropriate authority

📌 Priority access is given to students, faculty and staff, organic personnel, and other primary users of ETC.

Everyone is welcome to learn, discover, and make the most of our library resources!

GET TO KNOW OUR CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM!

Ever wondered what the letters and numbers on a library book mean? Here’s a quick guide!

The ETC Main Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system to organize and locate library resources efficiently. Each book is assigned a call number that helps users identify and find it on the shelves.

Let’s look at this example: GC 355.0092 Z56 2006

• GC – identifies the General Circulation Section, where the book is shelved.
• 355.0092 – represents the book’s subject/classification number under DDC. In this example, it relates to military biography.
• Z56 – the Cutter number, which represents the author’s surname. Here, Z56 corresponds to Zinni.
• 2006 – indicates the year of publication.

Sample Book:
Zinni, Tony. (2006). The battle for peace: A frontline vision of America's power and purpose. New York, New York: Palgrave MacMillan.

So, GC 355.0092 Z56 2006 guides you from section → subject → author → publication year, making it easier to locate the book on the shelf.

Know your call number. Find your book. Read, learn, and discover!

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FEATURED BOOK | KNOW OUR ARMY’S HISTORY

Take a journey through the history of the Philippine Army with Concise History of the Philippine Army: A Timeline of Significant Events and Battles by the Office of the Chief Historian, Philippine Army (2023).

From significant events to historic battles, this book offers a concise look at the experiences that shaped the Philippine Army through the years.

Available at the ETC Main Library.
Come by, browse, and discover the history behind the Army you serve.

Studies show that engaging with stories offers several cognitive benefits.

Since fiction helps readers understand complex social dynamics and enhances empathy, reading it may strengthen the social skills we use to understand and connect with others. https://wapo.st/4gejUF3

ETC MAIN LIBRARY | BORROWING PRIVILEGES

Know your library borrowing and access privileges:

• Organic Personnel: Maximum of 3 books at a time.
• Bonafide Students: Maximum of 5 books; renewable for one (1) week, subject to availability.
• ETC Alumni & AFP Personnel: Library use only; no take-home borrowing.
• Non-AFP Clients: Library use only, subject to required referral letter and G2 clearance.
• Institutional Partners: Library access is permitted, subject to applicable rules and restrictions.

Please observe all library policies and regulations.

UPDATED LIBRARY SERVICE HOURS 🕒

Rainy morning, Pangkat ETC!

Rain or shine, the ETC Main Library is here for you.

Need a place to study, read, research, or just get some quiet time? Come on over; we’re ready to cater to your library needs until 2200H every weekday.

Updated Library Service Hours:

Monday – Friday | 0800H – 2200H

So, even when the rain is pouring, your library is open and waiting.

Stay safe, Pangkat ETC, and don’t forget to bring your umbrellas.

See you at the ETC Main Library!

NEW BOOKS, NEW KNOWLEDGE!

A big thank you to MGEN MICHAEL G LOGICO PA, for the generous book donations received on 08 July 2026!

Here are some of the books included in the donation that are perfect for expanding knowledge, supporting research, and adding more choices to your next reading adventure!

Refer to this link for the complete list:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/152AJVNtwJfp8CFgoGsfR6GZa6cbQn-Cs/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you for helping us build a stronger library collection and making more learning resources available to the Pangkat ETC!

Read. Explore. Learn. Repeat!