LIBRARY NEWSETTE

In November 2013, the DLSU Libraries launched the  League of Information Assistants (LIA) , virtual subject librarians of different satellite libraries or sections of the Learning Commons. Library patrons may connect with LIA  for real time online help for discipline - and course-specific research assistance during library opening hours. Through chat reference facility, LIA answers ready-reference and research questions and provides online bibliographic and technology instruction. As such, LIA will not answer questions related to: (a) computer configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; (b) provision of investment, legal, or medical advice; (c) tutoring or homework help; and, (d) job interview preparation.

The trial access to Business Monitor International (BMI) is now available until 31 December 2013 . Business Monitor International (BMI) is a leading source of market intelligence encompassing Country Risk, Financial Markets and Industry Research . It combines cutting-edge fundamental views formulated through in-depth assessment of country risk, with innovative technical analysis to forecast movements and set specific price targets for market instruments across asset classes.  To access the database in and off campus, please visit the Library's homepage at http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/library/ . When you have tried Business Monitor International (BMI) , please click and accomplish this Online Feedback Form (indicate BMI in the 'Name of online article/journal/ebook database and/or tool' field). Your feedback/recommendations/comments will truly be helpful in deciding whether or not the Libraries shall subscribe to this database.  Thank you.       

One of the activities conducted in the Libraries’ “IamInfoSMART” campaign last November was the on-the-spot poster-making contest using the theme of “Making Every LaSallian Information Literate”, held on 28 November, 2013 at the 6th floor lobby of the The Learning Commons, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall . Said contest aims not only to increase students’ awareness on the importance of information literacy as a vital component of lifelong learning, also it seek to consolidate and showcase students’ understanding of information literacy through creative arts.  There were seven students who participated in the on-the-spot poster-making contest, namely Ms. Suzana Chimelle Resar (COE); Ms. Dejeannie Tieng (COE); Shera Marie Pausang (COS); Mr. Abdul Jhariel Osman (CED); Mr. Basil Andres (CLA); Ms. Regina Riyal Rafael (CED); and Ms. Marnel Rae Castillo (COS).  The board of judges consisted of the Libraries’ Ms. Christine Abrigo, Assistant Director for Operations, Mr. Perseus Rex Moli

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign of “Making Every Lasallian Information Literate” , The Libraries conducted a forum entitled “Demystifying Information Literacy” last 26 November 2013 at the 6th floor lobby of The Learning Commons, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall .   The resource speaker was no less than Ms. Marian R. Eclevia , Coordinator for Readers’ Services of the DLSU Libraries, who has more than a decade of experience in the field of reference and information service. She has earned her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Library and Information Science from the University of the Philippines. Ms. Eclevia began her lecture by defining information literacy and its importance and relation to lifelong learning. She then discussed the information literacy cycle, which is a series of steps involving (1) defining questions; (2) identifying sources; (3) searching information; (4) locating information sources; (5) evaluating information; and (6) using and sharing information. After del