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American Corner-Manila 2012 U.S Election Watch

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In line with the coming U.S Presidential Elections, American Corner – Manila in cooperation with the Arts College Government and University Student Government, organized a two-week long series of activities called, THE 2012 ELECTION WATCH which takes place from 25 October to 09 November 2012 with the end view of promoting and demonstrating democracy, through the U.S electoral process, as it play s a vital role in every society. To jumpstart these series of events, a lecture entitled, The Road To 270 , was interactively discussed by Mr. Al James Untalan, Faculty, International Studies Department on October 25, 2012. The talk clearly explained how voters elect a body called an electoral college , which would then elect the President. This system of government, practiced by America, embraces the idea of indirect democracy.

Introducing QR codes

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As the Library continuously strive to offer quality service to the Academic Community, the Library now uses QR codes for easier data capture of information about the library and its other available resources. QR Code for the DLSU Webpage A QR (Quick Response) Code is a type of barcode that can be read instantly by any camera and Internet-ready mobile device (i.e., smartphones, Android, tablets, iOS such as iPad/iPhone/iPod). You may find a QR code embedded in the print handouts, pathfinders and postings available in the Library. At times, it is also pasted on video/DVD cases, linking the data to mobile-friendly video trailers. QR Codes for the DLSU library website, the OPAC and other LORA accounts in social media ( Facebook, Twitter and Skype ) are also available.