LIBRARY NEWSETTE

The Libraries' booth in the book fair where passers-by were invited to like  the Libraries' FB pages The Green Spine Book Fair , now on its second year, is an activity organized by De La Salle University Libraries and is envisioned as an annual major event to be held every August. This year’s Book Fair activity with the theme “ The Libraries = S.P.A.C.E (Shaping Possibilities for Access, Collaboration, and Education) ” is quite special since the main university library, now called  The Learning Commons,  is celebrating this year's Green Spine in its new home at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The Book Fair primarily aims to promote the culture of reading for better education and self-empowerment by bringing the books closer to the academic community. The Green Spine 2013 also endeavors to support the Turn 1 into a Million book drive project of the Libraries. One of the lucky winners of Like Us & Win During the 3-day event, apart from great finds ...

The DLSU Libraries would like to introduce one of its newest librarian, Ms. Justina P. Garcia . She is currently assigned as the Coordinator of the STC Libraries and at the same time handles the Integrated School Library located at the DLSU-STC Campus in Biñan, Laguna. Tina graduated from University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies in Diliman. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science in 2004 and her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science in 2009. 

The   Davao   Colleges and Universities Network (DACUN)   celebrated its 10 th   Year Anniversary last August 13-15, 2013   at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Gymnasium and Cultural Center, Bo. Obrero, Davao City. DACUN spearheaded the   7 th  Philippine Book, Information Science and Technology (Phil-BIST) Conference and Fair   with the theme “ The Mindanao Summit on Excellence, Service, and Professionalism (ESP) in Philippine Librarianship: National Agenda and Global Realities after RA 9246 and Beyond .” Mr.   Joseph M. Yap, Associate Librarian, Information-Reference, DLSU Libraries and President, Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines (ASLP) gave a presentation on Strategic Planning: Renewing / Reviewing the Association’s Vision. This session is sponsored by DACUN Library Committee under the sub-theme The Library and Information Science Professional : Excellence, Service, and Professionalism (ESP) fo...

The Goethe-Institut Philippinen opened the exhibition of the German Photo Book Award 2013 with an art talk and ribbon cutting last August 7, 2013 at The Learning Commons, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University. The opening ceremony featured a lecture on New Philippine Photography which was presented by  Mr. Estan Cabigas , a professional photographer and a well-known travel blogger. Also, Dr. Petra Raymond and Ms. Alicia Paraiso of the Goethe-Institut shared the stage to provide the audience some interesting facts regarding the exhibit. On the other hand, the ribbon cutting ceremony was lead by Mr. Edwin P. Santiago, Vice President for Administration of DLSU and Dr. Petra Raymond, Director of Goethe-Institut. The German Photo Book Award is being given annually by the Association of Publishers and Booksellers in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. The Award is divided in three categories, namely: photo/illustrated books, photo-textbooks and photo history/photo theory. ...

The American Corner Manila joined a live video webchat last July 24, 2013 from CO.NX , a digital diplomacy team with the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) at the U.S. Department of State. The central theme for the session is about, “Islam in America” with Imam Khalid Latif , University Chaplain, New York University (NYU). He is the first Muslim appointed chaplain at NYU and is deeply committed to interfaith dialogue and an exemplary Muslim in a modern, multicultural world. Students participating in the live webchat eagerly asked about the extent on which they can practice their religion in the US. Questions relating to the various ways of celebrating the Ramadan were also asked. The conversation can also be followed on Twitter through hashtag #Ramadan and @KLatif. Photo Gallery from American Corner De La Salle University - Manila Facebook Page:

Last July 25, 2013, the American Corner Manila and The Organization for American Studies organized a lecture with resource speaker, Mr. Thomas C. Weber, Career Diplomat at the Embassy of the United States of America in Manila, to discuss about the North-South Relations: The Divided Korea in the Eyes of a Great Power. Mr. Weber outlined some distinguishing facts on both the North and South Korea, providing historical facts on the political and military interactions between the two starting from their division in 1945 following World War II until today. He also shared his viewpoints on the tensions escalating in the Asian region. International Studies students eagerly participated in the forum part and asked questions relating to possible threats of war due to North Korea's aggressive actions. Gallery from American Corner-Manila Facebook Page :

I’m now a legit student of DLSU! YAY! Now what? What’s in store for me? Most freshmen take a lot of time adjusting to the various ins and outs of the new, fast-paced life of being a college student. With this in mind, the American Corner Manila , European Documentation Centre with The Organization for American Studies , European Studies Association and Nihon Kenkyu Kai arranged a brief International Studies students’ assembly that is aimed to empower them by discussing practical tips to help them get through their "college" days held last 25 th of July 2013 at the 13/F Exhibit Area of the Learning Commons. As part of the program, Ana Estaniel AB-ISA , Hanelle Murillo AB-ISE and Anton Villanueva AB-ISJ , students from various majorship tracks, gave their testimonies and other survival tips. Course discussion and other tips were also given by Sasa Palaganas AB-ISJ , Regine Sevilla AB-ISE , Clarizze De Guzman AB-ISA . A brief presentation on the services a...

The trial access to  Library PressDisplay  is now available  until  31 August 2013 . Library PressDisplay  is a digital solution brought to you by NewspaperDirect, Inc. - the world leader in out-of-market newspaper and magazine distribution, enabling publishers to reach their readership through innovative digital and networking solutions. Users gain instant access to more than 2,000 publications from 97 countries in 54 languages. And by installing the  Pressreader app  via  http://pressreader. com/  onto a mobile device (iPad/iPhone, Android, Windows, Blackberry), users may download the content of their choice. To access the database in and off campus via your Internet browser, please visit the Library's homepage at  http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/ library/ To download newspaper content using the  Pressreader app , the mobile device should be connected to the DLSU Network WiFi. When you have tried  Library PressDisplay...

The trial access to ISI Emerging Markets - EMIS is now available until 24 August 2013. ISI Emerging Markets - EMIS covers more than 100 key emerging markets delivering over 1.7 million listed and private company profiles or financials, premium research reports including BMI, Oxford Economics, Mergent, Marketline , etc, local multi-source news, macroeconomic data and statistics from primary sources, and forecasts for 146 sectors. 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 ISI Emerging Markets - EMIS , please click and accomplish this  Online Feedback Form (indicate EMIS 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 Library shall subscribe to this database. Thank you.

The outgoing Ambassador of the United States of America to the Philippines, H.E. Harry K. Thomas Jr . gladly shared his time for a last talk at the De La Salle University last July 23, 2013 on Realizing the Complexities of the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges of Philippine - U.S. Security Relations. Joining with the Ambassador were Ms. Elizabeth Meza, Cultural Affairs Officer and Mr. Jeff Reppucci, both from the Embassy of the United States of America to the Philippines. Also present to the event were Dr. Julio C. Teehankee, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Dr. Dennis D. Trinidad, Chair of the International Studies Department and Dr. Renato C. De Castro, Coordinator, American Studies Program with the rest of the faculty members from the International Studies Department. The Ambassador profoundly gave his viewpoints regarding the relationship of the US and the Philippines firmly expounding on how the US remains an ally of the Philippines. He further challenged...