LIBRARY NEWSETTE

The  DLSU Libraries and the American Corner Manila , in cooperation with  Philippine Normal University Library and Information Science Alumni Association  (PNULISAA), organized an outreach activity for the pupils of  Ricafort Elementary School  (RES) in Brgy. Tungkong Mangga, Sitio Ricafort, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan last December 5, 2014. Said school, according to the principal,  Mr. Christopher B. Albino,  mainly thrives on “bayanihan” (cooperative endeavour) of the parents, teachers and the students.

Information-Reference librarians  Marian S. Ramos-Eclevia  and  Roselle S. Maestro  joined the  Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) National Congress   2014  held last  26-28 November 2014  at the  Century Park Hotel, Manila .

In celebration of the 40 th  anniversary of the South Manila Educational Consortium (SMEC), the Committee of Librarians challenged its member to put up exhibits about their respective libraries depicting the theme  Celebrating 40 years of Collaboration: SMEC Libraries Through the Years .

To help fight prejudice, reduce discrimination and break stereotypes, the DLSU Libraries organized its second session of the Human Library with the following volunteers serving as living books:

Realizing the important role that librarians play in ensuring that their library clients are information literate, the DLSU organized a symposium on  Library Instruction Make-over: Developing an Engaging Information Literacy Program   which aimed to raise awareness on the importance of information literacy being a vital component of lifelong learning; help librarians and LIS students develop new strategies in teaching information literacy skills; and understand the issues and challenges in teaching information literacy skills while at the same time promoting the reference services and programs of the DLSU Libraries . 

Learning by doing is more fun and interesting. This was the inspiration of the Libraries in gamifying the IamInfoSMART 2014 thus adding a little excitement and engagement among students as they develop their information literacy skills.

The Libraries successfully concluded its Information Literacy (IL) campaign called   IamInfoSMART  with the theme,   “ Activate the Learners!: Empowering InfoSMART Lasallians Through Engagement ” , held on   10-14 November 2014   at The Learning Commons.

With the advocacy to provide lifelong learning and engagement through the community of learners outside the DLSU academic community, the  DLSU Libraries  in partnership with the  American Corner Manila  has sponsored a free lecture to selected Secondary Public Schools in Metro Manila. This is part of the  Community Extension Program of the DLSU Libraries  entitled  WeAreInfoSMART .

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign, the Libraries conducted a TeachMeet with LORA , the Librarian held at the Ortigas Room of the Learning Commons on 13 November 2014 . This TeachMeet is an organized but informal learning activity designed for librarians of public secondary schools in Manila and Mandaluyong, which aims to share ideas and experiences in accessing open access electronic resources. In addition, a one-hour lecture on creating a good pathfinder was given by Ms. Marian R. Eclevia , Readers’ Services Coordinator.

Form left to right:  Ms. Princess Grace Wooden,  Ms. Bettina Malone, Br. Michael Broughton FSC, Mr. Edwin P. Santiago, and Dr. Leonila C. Abella Now on its fourteenth year, the American Corner-Manila based in the De La Salle University (DLSU) renewed its partnership with the  Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy Manila through the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understandin g (MOU).

We are pleased to announce to the community that Elsevier is holding the ScienceDirect and Scopus National Online Quiz from now until 13 December 2014 . This quiz is open to all students, faculty and staff of the DLSU academic community. Answer the questions correctly and get a chance to win any of the following PLUS MORE! 1 st Prize – Samsung Tab S8.4 LTE 2 nd Prize – iPod Nano 3 rd Prize – X-mini Capsule Speaker Winners will be selected from all eligible entries received during the Quiz period and chosen by Elsevier's internal panel of judges. To join and for more details, please click this link: http://asia.elsevier.com/PHquiz

Children have an innate love of stories. Stories create magic and a sense of wonder. It is with these stories that we learn about life, ourselves and others. Storytelling is one way for children from all walks of life to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures.  It can promote a positive attitude to people from different lands, races and religions.

As part of the Online IamInfoSMART Project , the Libraries conducted a video contest from 13 August to 30 September 2014 . This activity aims to solicit ideas from library patrons themselves by actively engaging them in the development of short video tutorials on information literacy skills.

The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) welcomes and congratulates Florbella Bongalos, a member of the DLSU Co-Academic Personnel (CAP) assigned at the Archives, Library, for passing the 2014 archival certification examination, held at   New York University, New York on 13 August 2014.    Bongalos currently becomes the first and only Filipino certified archivist by passing the ACA certification examination.

The Libraries is pleased to invite the community to the second session of the  Human Library  on  18 November 2014 (Tuesday), 10:00am to 12:00nn at The Learning Commons, 12th floor, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall .

Mr. Macon Phillips , a coordinator from the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), based in Washington, DC, visited the American Corner-Manila on October 22, 2014 for a round table discussion with members of  YSEALI  ( Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative ) in the Philippines.

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign, the Libraries will be holding a symposium on “ Library Instruction Make-over: Developing An Engaging Information Literacy Program ” on 13 November 2014 , 2:00PM - 5:00PM to be held at the Exhibit Area of The Learning Commons, 13F Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. This activity aims to (1) raise awareness on the importance of information literacy being a vital component of lifelong learning; (2) help librarians and LIS students develop new strategies in teaching information literacy skills; (3) understand the issues and challenges in teaching information literacy skills; and, (4) promote reference services and programs of the DLSU Libraries. Librarians, library administrators, faculty and students of LIS, and library volunteers are invited to participate in this symposium. Slots are limited to 100 only, thus, interested participants are requested to pre-register online not later than 7 November 2013 ( Friday ) using this  Electronic Form . Registr...

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign, the Libraries will be having a week-long IamInfoSMART Multimedia Exhibit with the theme “ Activate The Learners!: Empowering InfoSMART Lasallians Through Engagement ” on 10-14 November 2014 , 8:00AM - 5:00PM, at the Exhibit Area of The Learning Commons, 6F Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. It is a week-long fair of exhibitions, learning sessions, and interactive games, which are all aimed at engaging student participation. IamInfoSMART aims at honing students to become information literate (IL) by equipping them with the necessary IL skills and raising their awareness on the importance of IL in their pursuit for academic and research excellence.

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign, the Libraries will hold the DLSU Libraries Bluff on 12 November 2014 (Wednesday), 2:00-4:00PM at the Exhibit Area of The Learning Commons, 6F Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. Mechanics The DLSU Libraries Bluff (based on the TV game show Celebrity Bluff) is open to all bona-fide DLSU undergraduate students. Interested participants should form a team of three and sign up. The ways to sign up:  - send an email to the library@dlsu.edu.ph - fill out the Online Registration Form - enlist at the Information Reference Desk at the 7th floor of the Learning Commons Registration starts on 13 October 2014 and will be closed as soon as the slots are filled in. (Limited slots only) During the contest, each team will answer five (5) questions (10 points each) related to criteria for evaluating information sources. The host will pick a bluffer for each question. The host will read each question once which is projected in the screen. After read...

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign, the Libraries will hold the IamInfoSMART Amazing Race 2 on 14 November 2014 (Friday), 9:00am with the start line at the Exhibit Area of The Learning Commons, 6F Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. Based on the reality TV series, the contest will lead contestants to different sections of The Learning Commons, where they must perform various tasks in a race against other teams. This activity aims to teach students how to (1) determine the nature and extent of information needed; (2) find and locate the needed information effectively and efficiently; (3) evaluate information sources; and (4) use information ethically and legally.  

In celebration of the Library and Information Services (LIS) month this November, the Libraries will be running an Information Literacy (IL) Campaign called IamInfoSMART with the theme “Activate The Learners!: Empowering InfoSMART Lasallians Through Engagement” on 10-14 November 2014 . SMART refers to the ability to: S eek for the right information; M anage retrieved information effectively; A ssess information critically; R efer information sources correctly; and T reat and apply information ethically. IamInfoSMART is a week-long fair of exhibitions, learning sessions and interactive games, which aims at honing students to become information literate by equipping them with the necessary IL skills and raising their awareness on the importance of IL in their pursuit for academic and research excellence. The line-up of activities during the IamInfoSMART 2014 includes the following: Information Literacy Exhibit (November 10-14) Begin Your Research Here! (Novemb...

The  Institute for Maritime and Oceans Affairs  and  Maritime Law Association of the Philippines  in partnership with the  De La Salle University Libraries  launched a Cartographic Exhibit on “ Historical Truths and Lies: Scarborough Shoal in Ancient Maps  displaying copies of 60 ancient maps  of China and the Philippines, relating to both countries' disputed claims in the West Philippine Sea. Said exhibit, which ran from September 11 to 26, 2014, was b ased on the lecture delivered by  Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio , who was also present during the opening ceremonies to give his thoughts on how the dispute between the two countries could be resolved. Hon.  Albert F. Del Rosario,  Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, also delivered a message specifically pointing out the evidences defying China’s claims on the Scarborough Shoal.

Filipino librarians at the WLIC 2014 The 80th World Library and Infomation Congress (WLIC) of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) was held on 16-22 August 2014 at the Lyon Convention Centre in Lyon, France. This year's theme is Libraries, Citizens, Societies: Confluence for Knowledge . This 7-day Congress saw a delegation of nearly 2,000 library and information professionals from all over the world, where it became a venue for knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking. C. Abrigo presenting under Session 109 IFLA is the international organisation for library and information associations, institutions and librarians and the trusted global voice of the library and information community, and drives equitable access to information and knowledge for all (IFLA, 2014). It holds an annual conference, general assembly and trade event attended by information professionals coming from 150 countries. Seven (7) Filipino librari...

On September 12, 2014, the De La Salle University Libraries formally launched the newest addition to its Special Collections -- The Chinese Corner. The Chinese Corner is a generous donation from China Hanban in Beijing.  Hanban (also known as Confucius Institute Headquarters), is a public institution affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is committed to providing Chinese language and cultural teaching resources and services worldwide, responding to the needs of foreign Chinese learners. The Corner primarily aims at supporting Chinese language programs in educational institutions of various types and levels, and promoting cultural exchanges. As such, the collection is strong in CLT or Chinese Language Teaching and makes available a great deal of information on Chinese customs, tradition, arts, history and literature.

Guest lecturer Mr. Randolf Mariano The Green Spine Book Fair , a 3-day event which include interesting discourses and other related-activities, hosted a lecture in partnership with the American Corner Manila , entitled, From Books to MOOCs: Massive Thinking in Today's Online Library Programming held on August 13, 2014 at the 6/F of The Learning Commons.​ This served as an ideal complementary topic for this year’s book fair theme, Creating Synergy: Finding a Parallel Place for Print, E-Books and Human Books in Academic Libraries .

The human books together with some of the Libraries staff The very first Human Library in the Philippines was organized by the De La Salle University Libraries and was launched on August 14, 2014 . In the opening remarks delivered by  Ms. Ana Maria B. Fresnido , the Director of the Libraries, she said that  the Human Library started in 2000 in Denmark , founded by Mr. Ronni Abergel and his group; and that it is composed of human or living books who have special talents or life experiences to share, thus serving as primary sources of information and providing opportunities for real and authentic discussions.  She further stated that Human Libraries actually aim to challenge stereotype, stigma, prejudice and discrimination.

To continually provide support to the research and learning needs of the entire DLSU academic community, the Libraries organized  The Green Spine Book Fair 2014 , an annual event, now on its third year, that serves as a venue for faculty members, administrators and even students to select and recommend books and other materials for possible acquisition of the library.  This year’s theme  “Creating Synergy: Finding a Parallel Place for Print, E-Books and Human Books in Academic Libraries,”  aimed at promoting the value of information sources in all formats and allow members of the academic community to explore the use of materials in other media aside from the printed materials that they have been used to. 

Congratulations to the following twitter winners of the recently-concluded #Selfienomenon contest!

A photo-contest entitled “SELFIEnomenon” is one of activities of the DLSU Green Spine Book Fair 2014. Participants who will join the contest will be asked to take self-portrait photographs (selfie) using a hand-held digital camera or a mobile phone. The goal of this photo contest is to promote the love for reading, create awareness on the presence of the Libraries’ social media sites and promote the different spaces and services in the DLSU library. Rules The contest is open to all members of the DLSU academic community. Participants will need to “like” the Facebook account of the Libraries or “follow” LORA’s Twitter account . The contest will run from August 12-14, 2014 The DLSU Libraries reserves the right, and has the discretion to disqualify any entry from the contests that is considered to be obscene, defamatory, or libelous to any person or entity. Mechanics During the three-day book fair, participants will be asked...

One faculty librarian, 2 administrative assistants, 5 library assistants, and 2 AV Technicians were among the 192 service awardees recognized during the 3 rd DLSU Annual Institutional Service Awards held last August 1 at the Teresa G. Yuchengco Auditorium.   

As part of the Online IamInfoSMART Project , the Libraries will be conducting a video contest from 13 August to 30 September 2014 . This activity aims to solicit ideas from library patrons themselves by actively engaging them in the development of short video tutorials on information literacy skills. This video contest is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students from all DLSU campuses . Entrants must submit three informative and instructional videos on three different topics/categories: Find print journals and articles in the library Search online databases and eBooks Access and download online articles and eBooks from off-campus Those who wish to join may read the official contest rules ( below ) and are required to submit an accomplished Entry Form on or before 30 August 2014 (Saturday) . Entries are to be submitted for first screening at the Information Reference counter (7F) together with the signed Release Form between 25 August and 22 Sep...

The 7 th Shanghai International Library Forum  (SILF)  held in Shanghai Library, Shanghai, China from July 9-11, 2014 attracted about 400 delegates from 26 countries. A total of 46 papers were accepted including my paper entitled, “Introduction of e-reserves at the De La Salle University – Manila Libraries.” The theme for this biennial event is “Libraries in the Transition Era: New Space • New Services • New Experience.” Participants may choose to attend from six subthemes of the forum divided among four parallel-sessions. The subthemes are as follows: (1) the role of and challenges to libraries in the context of digital humanities, (2) library services and management in the big data era, (3) the orientation and development of physical libraries in the network society, (4) diversified library services and core competitiveness, (5) skill requirements and career vision of librarians in the omni-media age, and (6) reading for all and libraries.

We are pleased to announce to the community that the  trial access to  ProQuest eLibrary Curriculum Edition  is now available until  15 August 2014 . eLibrary ®  Curriculum Edition  provides one of the  largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, including two distinct subject-based collections: ProQuest® Learning: Literature and History Study Center™. Through this database, users may find the answers they need from more than 2,500 full-text magazines, newspapers, reference books, and transcripts—plus more than 7 million pictures, maps, weblinks, and audio/video clips. Additional new content sources and features help to create a powerful curriculum support tool for English Language Arts, Social Studies, and more. To access the database in and off campus via your Internet browser, please visit the Libraries homepage at  htt...

We are pleased to announce to the community that the trial access to  Kanopy  is now available until  16  August 2014 . Kanopy Streaming Video Library  offers over 20,000 educational online video catalogs across all disciplines   including Arts, Business, Media/Communication, Sciences, Humanities and Teacher Education. Through a dedicated platform, it incorporates great features such as Learning Management System, embed, commentary and engagement tools, clip and playlist creation, 360° discoverability, and much more. To access the database in and off campus via your Internet browser, please visit the Libraries homepage at  http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/ library/ . Once  Kanopy  has been tried, kindly click and accomplish this  Online Feedback Form  (indicate  Kanopy   at the field:  Name of online article/journal/ebook database and/or tool ). Your feedback/recommendations/ comments will gre...