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...

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...

TakBook – One Million and Counting…: Book Drive for Victims of Calamities , a 3K charity­ run was hosted by DLSU Science and Technology Complex (DLSU­-STC) Libraries in partnership with the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. – Southern Tagalog Regional Council (PLAI­-STRLC) and Association of Librarians in Laguna Province, Inc. (ALLPI) . This activity was held at DLSU-­STC in line with the celebration of the National Book Month and the Library and Information Science Month on November. The activity was held simultaneously in the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon on 17 November 2013. For the province of Laguna, the assembly point and book drop registration was done at East Canopy Lobby, Milagros Del Rosario Bldg., DLSU­-STC Leandro V. Locsin Campus, Biñan City.  This project aims to raise one million books to help those libraries damaged by calamities in the Southern Tagalog Region, Zamboanga, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte and other regions. The p...

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign of “making every Lasallian information literate”, The Libraries invites faculty and students to one-on-one Turnitin tutorials anytime between 8:00am to 5:00pm from 25 November (Monday) to 28 November (Thursday) 2013 in the IamInfoSMART Exhibit Fair at the 6th floor lobby, The Learning Commons, Henry Sy Sr. Hall.  Students with ready-made academic papers are also encouraged to join the “Let’s Turnitin” Contest . The mechanics of the contest are as follows: Students who wish to join should have an existing Turnitin account and a ready-made paper for submission. All papers must be submitted to Turnitin class “Let’s Turnitin” on 27-28 November 2013. (Class ID: 7309229 / Enrollment password: iaminfosmart) Uploaded paper will be electronically checked based on originality. Students must view the originality report to check whether they got a “Green”, “Blue”, or “Red” square. Students who got “Green” or “Blue” originality report will get...

The DLSU Libraries will be offering a Book Amnesty Program dubbed as Fines No More: Zero Payment for Overdue Books . The program covers library patrons who still have with them unreturned books borrowed or loaned  in or prior to AY2010-2011 and will run from November 25 to December 31, 2013 . During this period, fines will be waived for all unreturned books thus clearing the patron of his/her library accountability. Faculty, staff, students and alumni with unreturned books borrowed in or prior to AY 2010-2011 are advised to take advantage of this opportunity to avail of the waived overdue fines.  The guidelines of the amnesty program are below: For inquiries please contact The Libraries at loc. 620 or send an email to library@dlsu.edu.ph . You may also send us your queries through the Libraries' Facebook and Twitter pages. Thank you.

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign of “Making Every Lasallian Information Literate”, the Libraries will hold the IamInfoSMART Amazing Race on 29 November 2013 (Friday), 9:00am with the start line at the 6th floor lobby of The Learning Commons, 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.  The following are the mechanics of the race: This contest has limited slots only. REGISTER NOW! For inquiries please contact The Libraries at loc. 620 or send an email to library@dlsu.edu.ph . Thank you.

As part of the IamInfoSMART campaign of “Making Every Lasallian Information Literate”, The Libraries will conduct a talk and forum entitled “Demystifying Information Literacy” on 26 November 2013 (Tuesday) , 9:00am to 10:30am at the 6th floor lobby of The Learning Commons, Henry Sy Sr. Hall.   The resource speaker is 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. This activity aims to increase participants’ understanding to information literacy as a vital component of lifelong learning, to measure their information literacy skills, and to promote library services and programs. Interested participants are requested to pre-register online not later than 22 November 2013 (Friday) using this Electronic Form . For inquiries, ple...

The University Community is invited to attend the opening of the exhibit on Sustainable Interventions and Technical Assistance Toward "Greenifying" Philippine Industries of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) scheduled on 20 November 2013 (Wednesday), 9:00am at the 6F, The Learning Commons, Henry Sy Sr. Hall Various project initiatives of the UNIDO will also be presented at the 12F of The Learning Commons after the opening ceremony. The UNIDO Exhibit will run from 20-21 November 2013 (Wednesday-Thursday). For inquiries, please contact The Libraries at local 620 or send an email to library@dlsu.edu.ph . Thank you.