DISASTER AND RISK MANAGEMENTTRAINING-WORKSHOP

SLU Libraries in cooperation with American Corner Baguio, National Commission for

Culture and the Arts-National Commission on Libraries and Information Services (NCCA-NCLIS),

Benguet State University, Easter College, Inc., Philippine Military Academy, University of Baguio,

University of the Cordilleras, and University of the Philippines Baguio implemented a Training

Workshop on Disaster and Risk Management for Libraries and Information Centers on October

7-9, 2015 in Philippine Military Academy, Baguio City.

The said training-workshop provided librarians and/or information managers/

specialists an avenue to formally discuss how to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks,

reduce critical conditions that may result on disaster and other crucial incidences, and to avoid

or limit the adverse impacts of hazards, within the broad context of sustainable development

and discuss values on safety consciousness among Filipino librarians.

The event is a timely and valuable contribution to create and maintain resilience to

disaster and at the same time respond to the forthcoming requirements of accrediting bodies

for libraries to have a Manual on Disaster Risk Management for Libraries and Information

Centers. Around 40 information professionals attended and participated on the said event.

Prof. Salvacion ArlanteFormer University Librarian/Archivist

UP Diliman

Ms. Maricel Malalad

NCCA Evaluator

Ms. Eimee RheaLagrama

Head LibrarianUniversity Archives and Records

Depository, UP Diliman

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The SLU Libraries team participated in the

36th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF),

the country’s biggest book event showcasing

the largest and most varied collection of

literature for academic and leisure reading

which was held at the SMX Convention

Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City from September 16 to 20, 2015.

The University Libraries (UL) were fortunate to be given a 70" Global TV/Multi-functioninteractive whiteboard which has simple yet intuitive user interface, multifunction printerconnectivity, enhanced touch screen response & dual-touch interface, convenient versatility andoutstanding image quality, good enough for presentations, film viewing and real-time visualcommunication exchanges such as video conferencing and the like.

Another new facility was the stanchions provided at the Centralized Circulation Area (CCA)to facilitate the queue for checking in and checking out of library materials.

NEW GADGETS on the Go

The University Libraries (UL) in collaboration with the School of Humanities-English Departmentconducted 130 Library Information Literacy sessions with a total of 6, 572 freshmen attendees forthe Academic Year (AY 2015-2016).

LIBRARY INFORMATION LITERACY FOR FRESHMEN

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NNNNNAAAAATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONAL BAL BAL BAL BAL BOOK WEEK CELEBRAOOK WEEK CELEBRAOOK WEEK CELEBRAOOK WEEK CELEBRAOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONSLU Libraries celebrated the 81st National Book Week with the theme: “The Filipino Reader in

the Era of ASEAN Integration” held last November 16-20, 2015.As part of the said celebration, the University Libraries (UL) had an interactive exhibit with a

maze concept at the Filipiniana Section. Exhibits which featured the Cordillera attires, informationcampaign on ASEAN Integration and newly acquired wattpad short themed story books were madeavailable. Film viewing and short timed games were likewise conducted within the maze. Outside themaze were booths for E-Resources registration, American Corner Baguio and the entries for the “BookFace Selfie” contest.

An “Essay writing” contest was also conducted with the theme “Integration of ASEANLibraries for Better Filipino Reader” on November 16, 2015. The Library Pick & Win was again held atthe Centralized Circulation Area (CCA) wherein exclusive and limited collectibles were given out to luckylibrary clients.

Another interesting activity is the “Book Face Selfie” contest which enticed clients to submitcreative snapshots of themselves with their favorite book covers. Two winners were awarded as “FanFavorite” with the highest number of likes on Facebook from November 9 to 19, 2015 and the “Librarian’sChoice.” Both winners received collectible prizes from the UL.

Finally, the awarding and recognition of the top library stakeholders for the First Semester A.Y.2015-2016 based on the Destiny Library Manager (DLM) along with the recognition and awarding oflucky winners served as the culminating activity of the celebration on November 20, 2015.

Registration

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Pick & Win

Essay Writing

Book Face Selfie

Math is a Breeze

Photo BoothWattpad

"Fan Favorite" "Librarian's Choice"

E-Resources Registration

Winners of Essay Writing Contest

Essay Writing Contest

Top Library StakeholderUndergraduate CategoryBook Scramble

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Since 1967, when the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) was established, a significant change in the economy of SoutheastAsia has taken place. ASEAN has provided economic efficiency whichprovided a big help to the nations that formerly faced the same problemsregarding economy failures. It served like water, quenching the thirst of theregions towards development. With its objective, ASEAN united and

organized the Southeast Nations, bringing about a free flow of goods, services, investments, capitals and skilledlaborers. This further resulted to the enhancement of facilities, promoting higher-educational system; and to the boostof the economy, aiming at the peoples’ good and welfare.

However, though the ASEAN can be considered as a very influential organization, it cannot, on its own, deliverits objective without the help from other significant institutions. To this regard, it cannot be denied that the library hasplayed an important role in reaching the nations’ needs and wants towards progress.

The Library has been widely used in all countries. Despite of technological program majority would still preferthe use of library services and resources. However, due to the obsolete character of many libraries, Filipinos,somehow do not consider them as a good source anymore. Moreover, its aim of broadening the knowledge of people,providing reliable information sources and enhancing information facilities are likewise not met. These are all due tothe Philippines’ underdeveloped economic system, way back when ASEAN has just started its step to reform. But now,vast resources have come to existence to enhance our nations’ library and information infrastructures. ASEAN,digging its objective for a better economy, advances all the nations concerned, for bringing about exchange in productsand to technological interaction, for instance, in the case of the Philippines which has various raw products, andSingapore which has fully developed industries.

The two countries can actually share their resources which can be converted to an output to advance certainfacilities. If in such way, the library has been given advanced facilities to take care of its materials and to improve itsservices, this would result to Filipinos being inspired more to read as well as to visit libraries. Furthermore, the ASEANcould channel more of its communication as to each nation’s culture, practice and living, which can contribute to thereengineering and advancement of libraries.

To this year’s ASEAN integration, it would be a salute to the nations who initiated such, to whom Filipinosowed gratitude for being a part of it. Though, it is hard to reach global integration, ASEAN took part in proving thatthere is progress if there is unity. The ASEAN Libraries, as minion of the ASEAN itself, shall encourage participationand collaboration from the ASEAN Region towards globalization. Finally, it is not just the institution itself that shallexert effort for the aim of development but more importantly, “you”, the Filipino Reader should take part and be a“catalyst” of societal advancement.

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E-SOURE-SOURE-SOURE-SOURE-SOURCES UPDCES UPDCES UPDCES UPDCES UPDAAAAATESTESTESTESTESThe enhanced Gale Cengage Learning Database platform has been set on the SLUWebsite to further support the research needs of library clients. At present, twenty-four databases were added to the platform covering various subject areas offered in

the institution.Moreover, the newly subscribed Access Science and Access Pharmacy, bothfrom McGraw-Hill Education provide the clients both comprehensive andreliable information sources about the Sciences and Pharmacy, respectively.

Library clients are encouraged to log-in/register to the websites to any SLU IP authenticated terminals(Multimedia Library or Internet Library) for a remoteaccess account to maximize and enjoy other features of the

said databases.

AC Baguio in cooperation with UnilabFoundation Ideas Positive and School of NaturalSciences-Biology Department, SLU’s Team Huhuconducted a “Brigada Eskwela Caravan” at SanVicente Elementary School, Baguio City on July 28,2015. Around 900 pupils, teachers, administrators,parents and spectators gathered to witness theactivity.

BRIGADA ESKWELA @ SANVICENTE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL

AC Baguio extended their full support andcooperation to the Faculty of English andCommunication– School of Humanities in introducing aSpeed Reading and Comprehension Program to theEnglish teachers of St. Martin’s School, Inc., Baguio City.

The overall goal of this one-year academicendeavor is to introduce sessions that will enhance thereading skills of the Grade V and Grade VI pupils of theSchool by helping them increase their reading speed, as

SPEED READING ANDCOMPREHENSION PROGRAM

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well as by improving their reading comprehension, through the use of the hand-pacing technique.

The program will run in two (2) phases, namely: (a) Trainer’s Training (Capacity-building for the EnglishTeachers), and (b) Application of Learned Skills in the Classroom. The first phase was administered from August toOctober 2015 while the second phase will be implemented from November 2015 to May 2016.

A total of 20 English teachers and 150 pupils will benefit from the said program.

A day full of fun and learning at the LouisianChild Care Center !

AC Baguio celebrated its Anniversary inOctober 14 (Wednesday) by visiting the Centerand sharing educational resources needed tocontribute further in developing the children’screativity, imagination, thinking skills, and socialskills. The day was refreshingly fun for thechildren, house parents, and the AC Baguio team.

AC BAGUIO ANNIVERSARY CULMINATING ACTIVITY@ LOUISIAN CHILD CARE CENTER

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Dr. Rina H. Diaron and Ms. Leonila C. Reyes attended the7th OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council 2015 MembershipConference which took place in Melbourne, Australia fromDecember 2 to 4, 2015.

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Mr. Andrew G. Ducas wasgranted a scholarship by theFlemish Interuniversity Council- University Cooperation forDevelopment (VLIR-UOS) toattend the three (3) monthsLib@Web InternationalTraining Programme (ITP)2015 with the theme“Lib@Web: Management ofElectronic Information andDigital Libraries”organized bythe University of Antwerp atAntwerp, Belgium fromOctober to December 2015.

Ms. Irene A. Ataparticipated in the NationalCongress 2015 with thetheme “ASEAN 2015 :Borderless Librarianship,Limitless Opportunities”spearheaded by thePhilippine LibrariansAssociation, Inc. (PLAI) inpartnership with theNational Commission forCulture and the Arts (NCCA)through the NationalCommission on Libraries andInformation Services (NCLIS)held at the Plaza del NorteHotel and ConventionCenter, Laoag City, IlocosNorte from November 24 to27, 2015.