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Now on its fifth year, the DLSU Libraries will be holding its annual information literacy campaign called IamInfoSMART with the theme "Outgaming Misinformation: Media and Information Literacy Does the Mending” on 24-29 November 2017 at The Learning Commons. This activity is in line with the celebration of the Library and Information Services (LIS) month this November. 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 201​7  is a week-long fair of exhibitions, learning sessions and interactive games, which aims at honing the IL skills of students and raising awareness on the importance of IL in their pursuit for academic and research excellence. Activities include: Run Dates Activity Time Venue 24 November...

As part of the IamInfoSMART 2017 campaign of making every Lasallian information literate, the Libraries will hold a special session of the Face-to-Face with RIA ( R oving I nformation A ssistant) service called RIA’s Research Help Desk on 29 November (Wednesday), 9:00am - 5:00pm at the 6 th floor Exhibit Area of The Learning Commons, Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Similar to the concept of “book-a-librarian”, Face-to-Face with RIA is available for a 30 to 60-minute, one-on-one instruction on topics such as formulation of search strategies, subject database searching, evaluating sources of information, referencing, citation management tools, and Turnitin. However, the following will not be covered: (a) computer configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting; (b) provision of investment, legal, or medical advice; (c) tutoring or homework help; and, (d) job interview preparation. Mechanics: All bona-fide students, faculty and staff may book a session beginning 21 October 2017 , using...

The DLSU Libraries will be holding its annual information literacy campaign called IamInfoSMART with the theme "Outgaming Misinformation: MIL Does the Mending” on 27-29 November 2017, 9:00AM-5:00PM at the Exhibit Area, The Learning Commons, 6F Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. One of the activities is a free symposium entitled “ Upscaling: Information Literacy in Transformation " to be held at the 12 th Floor Multi-purpose Room, The Learning Commons on 27 November 2017 (Monday) , 1:00PM – 5:00PM . This symposium aims to bring together librarians, LIS teachers, researchers, media specialists, educators and students to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss current practices, developments and challenges in information literacy, both in practice and theory. Interested participants are required to pre-register online not later than 20 November 2017 (Monday) using this http://tinyurl.com/infosmart2017symposium . Registration is free of charge, but on a first-come, ...

Every year, the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL) offers regular bursary awards for librarians who are not members of said organization, to take part in their annual course to provide international forum for networking and information sharing among legal information professionals and encourage legal professional development among its participants. With Ms. Petal Kinder, IALL Board Member This year, Willian S.A. Frias, Law Librarian of the De La Salle University, was chosen as a recipient of the 2017 International Association of Law Libraries Annual Course Regular Bursary Awards. She was one of the 3 winners of the coveted international award, participated by about 80 applicants from all over the world. The Award entitled her to free registration in attending the 2017 IALL Annual Course, and US$2,000.00 to cover her airfare and subsidize her accommodation. Because of the award, Ms. Frias was also given free membership for 2018, which entitles her to a free acce...

Periodicals Section Newly Received Materials (Current Awareness) Aug 2017, Term 3 AY 2016-2017 School of Economics (SOE) Count Title Volume No. Date Frequency 1 POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 43 2 JUNE 2017 Quarterly College of Business (COB) Count Title Volume No. Date Frequency 1 HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW 95 3 MAY-JUNE 2017 Monthly 2 JOURNAL OF LAW & ECONOMICS, THE 59 4 NOV 2016 Quarterly College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Count Title Volume No. Date Frequency 1 GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION 52 3 JULY 2017 Quarterly 2 HARVARD DIVINITY BULLETIN BICENTENNIAL ISSUE WINTER 2017 Quarterly 3 HARVARD DIVINITY BULLETIN 44 3 & 4 SUMMER /AUTUMN 2016 Quarterly College of Engineering (COE) Count Title Volume No. Date Frequency 1 JAOCS : JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY 94 6 JUNE 2017 Monthly 2 J...